Democracy in Final Test Says President
President Wilson outlines concrete recommendations to Congress in his annual message. He calls for tax reform, Philippine independence, Armenian loan, budget reform, cost of living laws, and veteran rehabilitation. He quotes Lincoln and says democracy is being tested as the United States must lead by example and stand for justice.
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Abraham Lincoln
America
United States
Senate
Congress
Washington
Wilson
Grayson
Honeymooning in Bermuda
Mr and Mrs Alex Barrie received a cablegram announcing the arrival of Mr and Mrs George Barrie 3d in Bermuda on their wedding trip. They will return to Winchester on December 23.
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Alex. Barrie
George Barrie 3d
Bermuda
Winchester
All Aboard For Cuba at Empire Tonight
Patrons report mixed value after attending All Aboard For Cuba at Empire. Review cites clean humor and music but questions overall worth with refund offers discussed by EF in the box.
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Cuba
Empire
Henry
Mer
Charity Buy Xmas Seals Fight For Help
A short charity notice urges readers to purchase Xmas Seals to aid those who cannot help themselves, framing the act as a privilege and a simple civic deed.
Nobel Peace Prize will go to President Wilson
Announcement from Copenhagen states the Nobel peace prize will be conferred upon President Wilson of the United States on December 10. A friendship dance is scheduled for Friday night with public invitation. ladies 26 cents and gents 1 dollar. Local edition notice.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
Wilson
United States
Announcement of Colonial Dame Candy line in Winchester shop
The Flower Shop opposite Hotel Evans announces an up to date line of Colonial Dame Candy arriving Wednesday November 21. It promotes the product as an ideal Xmas present and highlights Winchester availability.
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Winchester
Hotel Evans
Help Wanted Six Ladies to Canvass at Local Store
Six ladies wanted for canvassing work earning $2.50 per day no selling experience required. Apply Wednesday morning at 9 at Seal's Music Store to Mr. Larman. Also note Flower Shop announces two full lines of Colonial Dame Candies available loose or boxed.
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Mr. Larman
Seal's
Increase for meat packers in 1920 wage decision
Chicago December 7. A percent wage increase for the period July 5, 1920 to December 5, 1920 is granted to employees of the packing and allied industries in a decision by Federal Judge Alschuter acting as arbitrator in the packing house wage dispute. The decision meets a request from the workers for higher pay.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Packing and Allied Industries
Alschuter
Mayor to Aid Salvation Army Seal Drive
Acting on orders from Commander Eva Booth the Salvation Army unit will hold a meeting to boost the Christmas seal sale set for Thursday. Mayor W. W. Glass will speak at tomorrow night’s service and urges all interested in the Army’s work and seal sale to attend. A musical program will precede the meeting at the courthouse with an outdoor gathering at 7 30.
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Eva Booth
Salvation Army
Salvationists
W. W. Glass
Booth
United States
Court House
At & O'Clock
Glaas
Escapes Trains but Loses Life in West Virginia
George Beard, a one-armed man working near Harpers Ferry, was struck by a motorcycle after an attempt to flee trains on both tracks. He fell onto the county road and died shortly after at Sandy Hook.
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Harpers Ferry
W. Va
George Beard
Sandy Hook
Apples Wanted See Me Before You Sell
Wanted note from A. Beck seeking to buy few cars of good quality in New York market. Contact details not fully readable.
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F. A. Beck
Northern Michigan Potatoes Attract High Prices In Slump
Traverse City Michigan December 7 Potatoes to buyers here estimate Northern Michigan warehouses hold 1 000 000 bushels of potatoes growers demand 1 per bushel but are being offered 60 cents Some buyers predict a repeat of 1914 with large dumps next spring as surplus pressure grows.
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Traverse City
Mich
Michigan
Seals on sale to fund tuberculosis prevention drives
Public service notices urge buying holiday seals to support tuberculosis prevention efforts. Agencies promote charitable sales across regions, highlighting the need for community participation to curb illness during the season.
Pinafore Rehearsal at Rouss Hall Promised by Director
A Washington based musical director will conduct the Pinafore rehearsal at Rouss Hall. The page prompts audiences to attend, promising an organized session led by the P. M. director from the capital.
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Rouss Hall
P. M
Washington
Colonial Dame Candies at The Flower Shop
Candy promotion at The Flower Shop invites visitors for Colonial Dame Candies during Wednesday visit. Event highlights local shop activity and promotion in Winchester.
Early Christmas Shopping Wisdom Encourages Prompt Buying
The article extols early Christmas shopping, noting merchants are well stocked with diverse merchandise and no shortages or delivery issues. Shoppers are urged to act on bright days, secure bargains, and follow the Golden Rule to avoid stressing Santa’s helpers and delivery networks.
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Nev Lss
Santa Claus
Greeks to Invite Constantine Back to Athens After Plebiscite
Athens plans to invite former King Constantine to return following Sunday's plebiscite. a Rimini voyage on Patris with a naval escort will lead him to Piraeus and Athens where Te Deum may mark his entry. Constantine in Lucerne said government通知 unlikely today due to superstition Tuesday.
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Hs Associated Press
Athens
Constantine
Greece
Rimini
Patris
Piraeus
Lucerne
Switzerland
Associated Press
All Aboard for Cuba Comes to Empire Theatre Tonight
Jimmie Hodges, Jean Tynes and a strong company arrive from Frederick Maryland to present All Aboard for Cuba at the Empire Theatre tonight after a capacity crowd last night. Hodges is a familiar Winchester figure and is regarded as a top traveling performer with a high class cast and favorable press notices.
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Jimmie Hodges
Jean Tynes
Cuba
Empire Theatre
Frederick
Hodges
Winchester
Forlces
Export Your Apples Prospects Never Better
For sailing dates space in steamer government permit etc apply to Thomas W. Mathews 25 West Piccadilly St opposite Post Office Winchester Va Ip tf.
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Thomas W. Mathews
West Piccadilly St
Wihcheeter
W C T U Schedule Meeting At Mrs Ritter Home
The regular meeting of the W C T U will be held at the home of Mrs T He Ritter 364 Renee Ave on Thursday Dec 9 at 1 P M. The message includes stray OCR fragments such as names and addresses.
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T. He Ritter
Renee Ave
Notice to Subscribers Whistle Arrival at Home
Public notice informs readers that carriers have a shrill whistle to notify them of the carrier’s arrival at their home. The brief item emphasizes improved service and timely delivery.
Funeral Held For Mrs Cornelius Snapp Of Winchester
A large turnout attended the funeral of Mrs. Cornelius Snapp of Rosenberger county at her home on Washington Street Winchester. She was a daughter of Captain John W. Pifer and Margaret and had been married to Mr. Snapp since 1886. Services were led by Reverends Asa Richard and H E H Sloop with Hebrews 13:14 as the text.
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St. Jon's
Asa Richard
Lovettsville
H. E. H. Sloop
Gravel Springs
Snapp
Bread prices fall in Winchester town
Local bakers cut bread prices with a 12 ounce loaf selling for eight cents and a 13 ounce loaf priced at nine cents, signaling cheaper staple bread in Winchester.
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Winchester
Congressional leaders open the Sixty sixth Congress
Washington December 7 Congress resumes with focus on stimulating commerce and industry. Leaders expect few substantive measures beyond appropriations as the session begins amid buildup of a broader program.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Miss Wolfe Dies After Long Life in Winchester
Miss Fannie R. Wolfe aged about 87 or 88 died at her West Piccadilly Street home after a gradual decline. She taught a Bible class at Grace Lutheran Church for over fifty years and was a respected member of the Wolfe family long prominent in the community. Funeral Thursday at 2 00 PM from her home with Rev. A A Kelly of Grace Lutheran Church officiating. interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Fannie R. Wolfe
Godfrey L. Miller
West Piccadilly Street
Dr. Miller
Miss Wolfe
Inlaw
Miler Wolfe
Memphis
Tenn
Godfrey J. Miller
Robert B. Wolfe
Mary Catherine Wolfe
Winchester
Miller Wolfe
Kate C. Wolfe
John W. Schultz
Wolfe
Ton
Robert W. Schultz
J. William Riley
Catherine Schultz
Clearbrook
County
A. A. Kelly
Grace Tutheran Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Rev. Asa Richard Returns Home After Funeral Attendance
Lorettaville Virginia clergyman Rev. Asa Richard returns from attending the funeral of Mrs. Laura A. Snapp in Lorettaville. He traveled home today after the services honoring Mrs. Snapp.
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Asa Richard
Lorettaville
Laura A. Snapp
Stocks Show Pressure On Dividend Prospects In Morning Trading
Time Money Is Improved reports a mixed session with dividend prospects viewed as dubious. Agricultural chemicals, food, tobacco, industrials, alcohol, Willys Overland, and Kelly-Springfield tire fell 1 to 3 points while oils and rails supported. Atlantic Gulf rose 4 points and United Fruit edged higher as steels and equipment firmed. Call money held at 7 percent with more funds rolling into the next year.
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New York
Willys- Overland Preferred
Kelly-Springfield
Atlantic Gulf
United Fruit
Conference Over League Pact Discussed By Harding
The League of Nations issue guided talks in Washington as Senator Harding and top advisers met with key lawmakers. They consulted mild reservationists led by Senator Spencer and irreconcilables led by Senator Johnson to seek a workable pact.
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Washington
League of Nations
Harding
Spencer
Missouri
Johnson
California
Irish House Debates Silence on Arrests and Guns
Chief Secretary Wood spoke in the House of Commons declaring Irish republican leaders must render and deliver their guns or be arrested. Sir Hamar said all councilors detained were Republican Army members and had been pursued for some time. An officer reportedly spent the previous night in a hotel, with a shooting incident tied to another office.
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Wood
Irelai
Republican Army
Marshall to Wed Mr Barton in Virginia 1921
The notice announces the engagement of Miss Marshall to Mr Barton of Chicago and Virginia. The wedding is set for April 1, 1921 at 60 Cedar Street in the afternoon. The bride’s family is described as prominent and well known in Marshall.
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Winchester
Joseph Marx Barton
Virginia
Waller
Chicago
Arary
Mr. Barton
United States
Philadelphia
Miles Marshall Beet
Famly Ainia
Popular Young Couple Weds In Early Morning Ceremony
Miss Margaret FP Barr daughter of Mr and Mrs E Barr of North Main married Mr Ange Lor son of the late Mr J La Frederick County in a 1030 morning service at the Dock Street Methodist Church South. The Rev F M Celsey officiated witnessed by relatives and friends. The bride wore travel suit and hat, no attendants. The couple planned a winter motor trip and return next spring to Winchester to reside.
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Margaret FP. Barr
and. E. Berr
North
Main
Angelor
J. la
Frederick County
Methodist Church
South
South Wi Street
Butler
Florida
Pittsburgh
Winchester
Hopkins to be rebuilt at Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore reports progress on reconstruction plans for Johns Hopkins Hospital led by Dr Ford H Smith. Officials outline virtual rebuilding of the hospital group with about 500000 dollars for endowments and remodels, with first units possibly ready next summer.
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Baltimore
St Johns Hopkins Hospital
Ford
H. Smith
Lime Your Latest Grade With Bulk Reductions
A brief notice from Joan W. Rosenberger promotes bulk lime purchases at reduced prices for a limited period. The ad cites quality materials and urges quick action to save on lime.
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CAIRP
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