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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1928
Page
2
Dolp of Portland finishes eighteen holes ahead of Gus No of Chicago to win the Western Finals of the amateur golf championship in Chicago.
A used car dealer markets Buick and other makes with low down payments and easy terms. Listings include 1924 Dodge Sedan, 1927 Nash Coach, 1923 Buick Touring, 1925 Buick Coupe, and Cadillacs with new paint and four wheel brakes. Car numbers 850 to 933 appear with prices, down payments, and ownership histories.
An Indianapolis News note speculates about a large creature in the Gobi Desert found by a naturalist. If the monster exceeded 700 feet, tail wagging impulses would require a long brain-to-tail transmission time.
The Buffalo Courier-Express questions whether New York night clubs raise prohibition fines to advertise events. The piece notes fines, enforcement clues, and the impact on nightlife venues.
Trustees announce a public auction of the Yancey Farm known property in Frederick County Virginia. The 76 acre tract with a frame house barn and chicken houses sells Saturday September 22 1928 at 11:00 AM in Winchester. One third cash day of sale, balance in 1 and 2 years with interest and security deeds.
Special commissioners announce a public auction of two parcels in Stephens City Frederick County Virginia on September 15 1928 at noon. Parcel one is a store room leased to E A Gordon. Parcel two is a steam flouring mill with modern equipment beside the B and O Railway. Sale options include separate bids or combined bid with deferred payments and security.
Mrs H C Jones of Winchester Virginia endorses Rinso as a granulated no work soap that soaks out dirt and softens water leaving clothes whiter and sweeter. She notes Rinso is safe for linens colors and fabrics and cuts washing time in half. The advertisement claims Rinso works in tubs or machines even in hard water with no scrubbing or boiling.
The third hearing in Roy Rickard and wife versus Ben Mumaw near Lebanon Church ended with a finding for the Rickards. Mumaw was fined $25 and costs after evidence showed the watch passed through Mrs. Whittington to Mrs. Rickard. He plans to appeal to the County Court.
Shenandoah Tribe of Red Men Charles Town organizes a Labor Day pow wow with a parade, war dance, degree work, band concert, and fireworks. Chief Wingo and Rainbow of North Dakota lead the procession. 600 Red Men from multiple towns expected. Shenandoah No.9 to confer 25 candidates. degree team from Frederick praised as best in Maryland.
Trustees offer privately the property two miles from Winchester on the Winchester Berryville turnpike. The parcel includes a substantial gasoline filling station building and a new valuable electric light plant. Sale is for cash or on purchaser friendly terms. B. P. Harrison.
The Arkansas City Traveler reports Dr Mildred Trotter asserts that whiskers do not grow continuously but in short spurts followed by short rests, inviting readers to experiment.
Hot weather strains the nervous system causing headache restlessness and fatigue. Capudine is advertised as a fast acting liquid remedy that soothes tired tense nerves. Available at drug stores in 60c and 80c sizes.
The Florida Cuban Giants will visit September 1 and 8 to face the Valley All-Stars at Shenandoah Valley Academy. Entrance West Cork and Clifford streets.
Real estate notice announces the second section of Loudoun Manor Addition with a few choice lots for sale at pre development prices. Prospective buyers are invited to come out and select their lot. WM. M. Richards signs the notice.
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