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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1919
Page
6
An article advocates nationwide Community Service to Americanize foreign born residents and foster better citizenship. It cites Roosevelt and urges earnest local work to educate aliens, improve surroundings, and counteract unrest through organized civic programs and national coordination.
A fragmented local notice describes wheat preparation steps including coating and drying for storage, with cooling times and stirring guidance. It lists agricultural inputs, feeds, and regional market prices for potatoes, bran, cornmeal, and livestock, reflecting a mid word-processed price sheet.
Richmond Va December 6 Members of the School Trustees Association meeting during the Virginia Educational Conference have received letters of approval from across the state for a resolution condemning the suffrage issue in the conference The resolution states trustees oppose introducing political questions into state educational affairs and will work to keep the school system free from politics It was presented by Dr W Maphis of Warrenton.
After the Civic League monthly meeting in Winchester and Frederick county the survey group members were hosted by four officers and chairmen of standing committees. Tea at Mary Virginia Tea Room featured guests Miss Elizabeth Criswell and Miss Genevieve Sheckells with Mrs. F. E. Clerk.
Government officials press for a 25 percent wage rise for Ohio miners if prices stay stable. Palmer orders Western oil profiteering prosecutions while railroads halt fuel shipments eastward to conserve scarce coal and fuel oil. Tennessee Governor urges swift coal production to end strikes, as West Virginia mines begin reopening with reduced output and hopes of full operation within ten days.
Hood's Pills offer a mild laxative effect in small doses and a thorough cathartic option in larger doses. Produced by C. I. Hood Co. of Lowell, Massachusetts.
Winchester remains unaffected by regional order from L. W. Baldwin to stop furnishing electric current for illuminating advertising signs. M. A. Pooler of the Hagerstown and Frederick Railway says power for this use is negligible and curtailment would yield little saving, so supplies will continue.
County Treasurer Robert S. Smith issued checks totaling 4975.46 to Frederick county teachers for December salaries ahead of schedule to aid Christmas cash flow. Other local notices mention Mrs. Victor Kearing’s Washington visit and family travel updates.
The Middletown Agricultural club meets Thursday night December 1 at eight oclock. Open to the public the meeting will feature a debate on mixing fertilizers versus buying ready mixed fertilizer and essays on topics from Winter Egg Production to Jersey Cattle. Officers listed include Wyatt Richard president and Paul Hammack secretary with regional participants.
Readers note a blend of hope and caution as optimistic thoughts surface amid uncertain times. The piece weighs positive outlooks against ongoing challenges, urging steady steps and practical plans.
Public sale conducted by Trustees and Special Commissioners under a 1919 chancery decree in Winchester Virginia. Sale at noon in front of the court house on December 20 with multiple lots on South Main and Market streets, near Handley School. Terms require one third cash and balance in two yearly notes secured by deed of trust and insurance policy. Bond with approved security confirmed by Clerk J B Beverley.
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