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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1921
Page
4
The Star Publishing Company is the designated recipient for all communications dated Friday August 26 1921 and should not be directed to any individual connected with the date.
Poem remarks on coping with heat and nature's order. Musings touch on weather, pests, and humor about summer life, praising endurance and practical living amid sun and toil.
A report from Aug 25 describes the ZR-2 airship wreck near Hull, with portions of the craft in eight feet of water and passengers parachuting to safety. Rescue efforts followed as spectators witnessed a massive explosion and a deadly crash into the Humber.
Local happenings in Hayfield Virginia include Dr and Mrs Charles Harbaugh of Philadelphia visiting Mr John Hall, road work by James Largent on the Hayfield Rosenberger route, and Mrs Henry Hedrick returning from Washington. Mrs James Loy recovers from a summer ankle injury while many friends visit Mary Larrick for her birthday. Mrs Graham Orndorff seeks speedy recovery and Mamie Kern attends Wardensville church meeting. Rev Sloop resumes Fremont Church services after vacation. Roy Larrick Holmes Pinsley and Joe Bayliss motor to Nineveh. Fremont Church Ladies Aid picnic planned September 1 in the church grove with public invitation.
Advertisement claims Othine double strength removes freckles with daily applications. One ounce from a druggist promised to clear skin, with money back guarantee if it fails.
The article argues 1920 saw a building boom causing shortages and inflated prices. As demand eased and general deflation followed, lumber and other materials dropped to present levels. It says continuing building at current costs is prudent to avoid greater waste from delaying projects.
I M Grove wife and son Clarence with friend Teague of Martinsville Va are guests of C F Grove and relatives in Winchester for a visit.
The Rev. Dr. A.S. Hammack of Dayton Virginia and superintendent of the Virginian conference United Brethren Church passed through town today en route to West Virginia.
Property notes offer a 6 room dwelling on Main Street for 1500 dollars, a 53 acre limestone farm on the pike described as a bargain, and an 110 acre farm near White Hall with a special selling reason. Haddox Terrace lets GOx160 ft at 350 dollars on easy terms. Anon and Company handle listings.
Winchester and Western Railway reports a hill construction project creating track work and bridge improvements. The plan includes new grade adjustments and elevated trestles outlined for sections near Tane with estimated costs and completion around 4.18 to 8.57, pending approvals.
A railway or transit schedule is announced as effective on May 29 1921 for Berryville route. It outlines service times and routing changes impacting riders and local officials.
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