Winchester Fair Opens Its 54th Annual Exhibition Next Tuesday
The Winchester Fair sets August 28 as the start of its four day and night event with free admissions at night. Entries across departments are strong with overflow in farm divisions. Musical acts led by Bard and the orchestras promise continuous daytime and nighttime dancing and entertainment.
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Winchester
Luis Promince
Mey Bard
E Dancis
M. M. Lynch
J. E. Correll
W. S. Hiett
P. H. Gold
Martin ‘Wisecarver
Michael Collins
S. M. Chiles
H. C. Lupton
Chas. M. Ebert
LH. Faulkner
G. C. Snapp
M. B. Bryant
John I Sloat
Tall corn exhibition in Hiawatha causes telephone woes
In Hiawatha Kansas on August 26 the tallest corn stalk reaches 15 feet with two large ears. Farmers report yields averaging over fifty bushels per acre. Telephone company complaints rise as tall stalks knock ears onto wires and even break lines. A farmer joked the ears were listening in.
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Hiawatha
Kan
Winchester gasoline price cut sparks wider interest
The citizens' committee sold a car of gasoline at 20 cents per gallon and ordered another to arrive in three to four days. Retailers including H. W. Ebert will set the net price, with more stations expected to follow. Other Virginian localities investigate relief from high costs as common complaints grow.
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Citizens’ Committee
H. W. Ebert
Scipteers
Virginia
Standard Oil
Winchester
Friendship Picnic Labor Day at Gore Park
The Friendship Fire Company plans a large Labor Day picnic at Gore Park on Monday September 3. Many special attractions are arranged to ensure a pleasant day and a prize will be awarded for selling the most trip tickets to support the truck fund.
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Friendship Fire Company
Gore Park
Welcome Tags For Auto Law Violators
Morgantown police use green welcome tags for visitors who violate city traffic ordinances. A red tag will be used for persistent or serious offenses and court action. The tags were printed by the Morgantown Chamber of Commerce and handed to police for distribution. The green tag invites visitors to call the Chamber for traffic rules.
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Associated’ Press
Morgantown
W. Va
Pope
Chamber of Commerce
C. W. Smith
Chamber-of-Commerce
Spark Plug to Appear in Barney Google at Empire Theatre
The famous race horse Spark Plug will be in the cast of Barney Google at the Empire Theatre next Friday evening. Spark Plug’s picture is reproduced in the cartoon above and seats are now on sale.
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Spark Plug
Barney Google
Empire Theatre
20 Cent Gas Best He’s Ever Used
Mr. O. D. Braithwaite of Cross Junction lauds the new 20 cent gasoline used in Winchester. He says it lets him pull Hunting Ridge and Malinee's hill on high gear without difficulty, a feat not achieved with any other gasoline before.
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O. D. Braithwaite
Cross Junction
Winchester
Braithwaite
Hunting Ridge
Malinee's Hill
Dance Opens Winchester Golf Club With Moonlit Tonight
The Winchester Golf Club hosts its new club house opening dance for members tonight. Seal's Jazz Orchestra provides the music, with refreshments planned. Committee members include Victor Arthur and Marshall Baker, and Dr. Hunter H. McGuire chairs the house committee.
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Winchester Golf Club
Seal’s_ Jazz Orchestra
Victor Arthur
Marshall Baker
Hunter H. McGuire
Results Yesterday and Today in Virginia Games
Yesterday Winchester defeated Harrisonburg 6 to 1 while Front Royal beat Woodstock 2 to 1. Today Harrisonburg hosts Winchester and Laray plays Strasburg in upcoming matches.
Local games listed for Harrisonburg Luray and Winchester Front Royal
Public notices list Monday schedule Harrisonburg at Luray and Winchester at Front Royal. Help wanted seeks stenographer no experience required with pleasant surroundings and salary based on ability, apply Box 121 Winchester. For sale 15 acre apple orchard near Winchester with season's crop offered by Herrell's Winchester.
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Winchester
Try Herrell’s
Car of Standard white pine picking crates unloaded
SELL your Eggs, Poultry and Cream to H. D. Albin, Agt. Fairmont Creamery Co. 20-1p-6t Car of Standard white pine picking crates now being unloaded. Winchester Orchard Supply Co. 24-1p-3t
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H. D. Albin
Fairmont Creamery Co
Winchester Orchard Supply Co
Bonds for sale 5 percent Federal Land Bank at 10 38
Hansbrough and Carter advertise for sale federal land bank bonds at 1038. Insurance, real estate and investments firm lists bonds on page 1.23 and 1.27 with sales offer details.
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Federal Land Bank
Hansbrough & Carter Insurance
For Sale or Trade 83 Motorcycles by Henson Motor Co
Classified notice lists 83 late model motorcycles offered for sale or trade by Henson Motor Co with prices ranging from 50 to 150 dollars. The listing is a compact motor vehicle sale ad from a local dealer.
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Henson Motor CO
John Mann Church Services Schedule
John Mann Methodist Church lists Sunday events with 10 a.m. Sunday school 11 a.m. sermon fifth in the series God's moving pictures in Revelation 7 30 p.m. song service 8 p.m. preaching Pastor Joseph Wheeler announces a Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 p.m.
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John Mann Methodist Episcopal Church
Joseph Wheeler
Hotel Mt Vernon Rates and Hours At Water Street
Rates and up per day at Hotel Mt Vernon 25 Be Water St. Also a help wanted notice for 20 laborers at 7 o'clock Monday morning at a barn. Advertisement for automobile polish by Hodgson and Brown. Friendship Picnic Labor Day event mentioned.
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R. Himelright
Rev P W Wisman to Preach at Harris Addition
The Rev P W Wisman will preach at 3 o clock Sunday afternoon on H Dunlaps Yawn in Harris Addition. Everyone is invited.
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P. W. Wisman
H. Dunlap
Harris
Platinum wins Rockville race at fair meeting
Platinum, owned by R. M. Henry of Winchester, won the 2 30 pace at Rockville with a time around 2 21 3 4. Dalrose, owned by C. L. Feltner of Berryville, Va., won the mile event by about ten lengths over Olive May, with Lipsiden finishing third.
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Platinum
Rochville Fair
R. M. Henry
Winchester
Washington Star
Aith
Dalrose
C. L. Feltner
Berryville
Olive May
Lipsiden
Presbyterian Church Sunday Services Beat Rev McFaden Opens Day
The Rev. Dr. F. T. McFaden will preach at 11 o'clock tomorrow morning at the Presbyterian Church. The Rev. T. H. Baffin of Kernstown will preach at 8 o'clock in the evening. Sunday school starts at 9:30 a.m. and the Open Door Bible class at 9:45 a.m.
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F. T. McFaden
Presbyterian Church
T H. Baffin
Kernstown
Lehigh Students Plan Tours to Promote Clean Living
Sterling G Harris secretary of the Lehigh University Young Men's Christian Association outlines a plan to organize automobile tours for college leaders to preparatory schools. Missionaries will include the Lehigh editor and football captain to advocate gospel of clean living and higher education.
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Students’ Beivone Men’s Christian Association
Winchester Wins Again In Valley League Thriller
Winchester edges Harrisonburg 6 2 with strong hitting by Jeff Smith and Link. Smith and Link drove in runs and fielded well as Norris, May, and May scored on timely plays. Harrisonburg threatened late but a double play ended their rally.
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Burg
Jeff Smith
Link
Jeff Field
Robbins
Snyder
Winchester
Norris
Smith
Wise
Takifie
Mattox
Garrett
Harrisonburg
Switzer
Brooks
Thomas
Mulvey
C. May
May
Poote
E. Mays
Heatwales
Harvey
Winchester druggist W. McKim dies in Luray Va
A former Winchester druggist, W. McKim, died yesterday at his home in Luray Virginia. George W. Haines, a marble dealer of South Main Street, learned the news and will attend the funeral in Luray tomorrow. McKim began in Winchester with Dr. Flinn and later settled in Luray where he worked for years.
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A W. McKim
Winchester
Luray
George W. Haines
South Main Street
Haines
Laray
McKim
Dr. Flinn
Mr. Haines
Young Men Invited to Bible Class at United Brethren
All young men are cordially invited to attend the Young Men’s Bible class at the United Brethren Church at 9 45 a m each Sunday. G F Miller Bec
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United Brethren Church
G. F. Miller
Bec
Government Plans and Coal Crisis Reach Harrisburg
The article outlines ongoing government plans amid a labor dispute between miners and operators. After a luncheon, Governor Pinchot signals intention to connect with lawmakers, aiming to advance a first move and clarify talks despite mixed signals from Atlantic City.
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Ant
de Pinehot
Ashe
Ouvall
Harrisburg
Atlantic City
Descee Tea
Orpor Pinchot
Coop
Pennsylvania
Counterfeit Ring Busted in Honolulu Underworld
Federal officials in Honolulu arrest nine suspects eight Japanese and one Spanish Hawaiian in a deep counterfeit operation tied to the Orient. About 250000 in fake bills and two plates were seized. The long running scheme involved opium links and complex double crosses as authorities pursue a major conspiracy in American territory.
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Associated Press
Honolulu
Orient
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John Mann
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Brethren Services
Rockville
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Scott
Miss Violac
Garland
Midnight
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Ida Silk
Reddick
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