Packers to Give Up Sues and Noncore Pack Era Ends
Chicago dispatch reports United States Attorney General Palmer preparing a decree dissolving nonmeat interests of the big five meat packers. The plan would confine firms to meat poultry eggs butter and cheese production with wholesale grocery and allied lines dissolved. Louis Swift of Swift and Company says dissolution of noncore units should not seriously affect the firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
Palm
Louis F. Swift
Swift and Company
Palmer
Swift
National Leather
Xmas Entertainment at Stephenson Church
A Christmas program is planned at Stephenson Church on Monday December 22 at 7 30 p m featuring music and community performances for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson Church
Reds Are Ready to Quit Deportation
Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman, anarchists, have trunks packed with heavy clothing and canned goods and are ready to be deported to Russia on five minutes notice their counsel announced. They expect government to fulfill its promise to deport them this week though no orders have been received at Ellis Island where they are detained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Emma Goldman
Alexander Berkman
Russia
Miss Goldman
Berkman
Ellis Island
Uhl
Record Cold Sweeps New York and New England
Below zero temperatures hit parts of New York state and New England last night and today. The coldest went to 22 below in Northfield Vermont, 20 below in Canton New York, with New York City undisturbed and Boston 6 below. Farther south readings ranged from 4 above in Philadelphia to 10 above in Washington. The Weather Bureau expected a moderate warming in the Middle Atlantic and New England regions tonight into Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
New England
Weather Bureau
Northfield
Canton
N. Y
New York City
Boston
Albany
Buffalo
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
Baltimore
Washington
Middle Atlantic States
Ohio Valley
Lower Lake Region
Coldest Winter Weather Hits Local Area
The region plunged to 8 above zero amid yesterday’s snowfall. Forecasters predict cloudy skies with light flurries tonight and into tomorrow morning, keeping the chilly air and brisk winds in place.
British market slump unsettles New York trading on December day
Early trading sees a sharp drop in British exchange with rails oils and steels among sectors retreating. Amid market weakness a firmer mid day tone emerges on short covering. A holiday Near East campaign appeal asks readers to give to persecuted Christians via L Marshall Baker or the Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
British Exchange
Texas Company
Christ
L. Marshall Baker
Chamber of Commerce
Friendship Fire Company Meeting Notice Tonight
A notice states members are requested to meet at 7 30 o'clock tonight for business of importance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Fire Company
Fire Company seeks return of items from storage
Notices ask owners or parties who hold Gum Coats Boots and a Firemen's Ax belonging to Charley Rouss Fire Co to return them immediately. Secretary C Douglas Brown signs the plea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Rouss Fire Co
Fire at Picatinny Arsenal. injuries and losses rise
An explosion at the Picatinny arsenal in Dover New Jersey sparked a major blaze. Army officers opened an official probe into the lab explosion. Private Oliver McCormick died. three others are critically injured. Four buildings burned with losses potentially reaching $1,000,000. The blast shook the town and was heard 40 miles away. A separate note offers a reward for a missing truck crank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Picatinny Arsenal
Oliver McCormick
Akron
Ohio
Marine Barracks Arsenal
New York Apple Market Faces Slump in Prices
The New York apple market shows a clear downturn with apples down about 1 per barrel. No 1 Yorks two and a quarter inch sell around 86 to 56.50 per barrel while fancy two and a half inch Yorks bring 7.50 to 8 per barrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Christmas Savings Club Plan Promises Small Weekly Payments
Reader asks the fellow from the Commercial & Savings Bank about a Christmas Savings Club plan. The program requires an initial payment to join and offers seven classes to fit budgets up to $2.50 per week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Commercial & Savings Bank
Farmers Oppose Woman Suffrage in D C Meeting
A District of Columbia anti suffrage group met at Mrs. Thomas T. Gaffs home and received a telegram from the Virginia Farmers Union stating unalterable opposition. Thomas Nelson Page, former ambassador to Italy, announced his opposition to the Susan B. Anthony amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
District of Columbia Association
Thomas T. Gaff
Farmers’ Union of Virginia
Thomas Nelson Page
Italy
Savings Club Enrollment at Shenandoah Valley Nat Bank
Ad urges joining the Savings Club for 1920 at Shenandoah Valley National Bank. Five weekly contributions offered: 10c 25c 50c 1 and 2 dollars. Emphasizes convenience and never missing money saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley Natl. Bank
Shenandoah Valley
Christmas trees and holly for delivery
Advertises Christmas trees and holly for sale with delivery in town. The Lower Shop invites orders and notes 100 trees available for selection. J. Mack Noonan and R. M. Swimley are named for gifts and staples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holly
Stan
Jack
Shenandoah Valley National Bank Savings Plans Offer
An advertisement promotes multiple weekly saving plans from Shenandoah Valley National Bank. Options range from 10 cents to $2.00 weekly with varying payoff amounts as the bank markets a best way to save.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley Nat. Bank
Grand Opening of Winchester Garage In Virginia
Winchester Garage Inc invites out of town patrons and nearby customers to a grand opening on December 22 at the largest fire proof garage in Virginia. Festivities include dancing and music with Mrs. Richard Griffith on the first floor and Mr. Pierce Wathey directing square dancing on the second story. Local soloists perform in the evening and free storage is offered to Christmas shoppers from December 25 to 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Garage Inc
Virginia
Richard Griffith
Pierce Wathey
Winchester
Crystal Confectionery offers homemade candies for schools
Xmax Candies presents a selection of homemade treats including fancy boxes chocolates bonbons caramels and candy canes. Special prices are offered for schools and Sunday schools at CRYSTAL CONFECTIONERY.
Christmas Cake Sale by Scout Building
Boy Scouts announce a bake sale delivering ready cakes in all sizes at reasonable prices. On Tuesday December 23 at 9:30 AM fifty home made Xmas cakes will be available at the Scout Building with delivery anytime by calling for orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scout Building
O. K
Wanted Stenograph and Bookkeeper Apply by Mail
Help wanted notice seeking a stenographer and bookkeeper. Apply by mail to I) O. Box 45. The fragment notes the ad's ending at 15-1p-6t or 7 but does not provide a closing date or firm details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Box
Land and timber for sale near water sources
100 acres fine saw timber with 250 001 feet available. Water convenient for mill. Cheap to quick buyer. Hansbrough & Carter Insurance Real Estate. Daily candy selections at 30 cents per pound. Peoples Bargain Store features china glass and leatherette coat bargain in office bulletin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansbrough & Carter Insurance - Joans - Real Estate
Sis
Turkeys Wanted At High Price Call At Valley Hotel
Fat turkeys wanted for sale with payment at top price. Call at the Valley Hotel corner Market and Piccadilly Streets. Ask price. By J. M. Oates and H. M. Seabright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Hotel
Cor. Market
Piccadilly Sts
J. M. Oates
H. M. Seabright
Americans Supplies Arrive in Poland
Danzig dispatch says over 350000 tons of foodstuffs and raw cotton have been shipped from the United States via Danzig since February. The American Relief Administration feeds about 1000000 children in Poland and plans relief work in Germany. Lange of Seattle and Captain Abele supervise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Danzig
Poland
United States
American Relief Administration
John H. Lange
Seattle
Wash
C. A. Abele
Warsaw
Lange
Germany
Christmas Savings Club Offer at The Commercial & Savings Bank
A liberal reward awaits those joining the Christmas Savings Club with weekly deposits of ic 2c 25c 50c 1 and 2 50. No fees or fines and a promised next year return with interest. Also notes an important meeting Thursday at 7 30 and adverts for apples wanted second-hand safe and other notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial & Savings Bank
Christmas Savings Club advertised by local bank
Call At The Commercial and Savings Bank to join the Christmas Savings Club. It promises weekly or monthly deposits with interest and a payout next Christmas. Also mentions savings cards and different deposit amounts. Includes local notices about property sales near Handley Schools and a dry goods store taking Christmas orders.
Rouss Firemen To Get Service Truck
The Charley Rouss Fire Company will continue its contract with Winchester and the Rouss Hook and Ladder Company. A city service truck has been priced and will be bought for the benefit of the entire department, not just the Rouss Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Winchester
Rouss Hook and Jadder Company
Rouss Company
Charley Rouss Fire CO
Seal, Jr
Sugar Legislation Faces Senate Setback in 1920 Debate
Sugar legislation to extend federal control stalled in the Senate due to prolonged opposition debate. The House amendment expanding powers for the United States Learr? Equatization Board could not be voted on. Dr. Roszel of Winchester to speak at White Post Parish Hall Saturday night about Conditions in France After the War. Oyster supper to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
United States Loear
Roszel
Winchester
White Post
France
Miners protest check-off end in West Virginia field
Coal miners in the New River field denounce abolition of the check-off system as breaking their working agreement. District No. 29 secretary John Gatherin says production remains normal to near 100 percent in West Virginia, while operators claim contracts were violated by the strike. In Illinois, women prepare a state campaign against high living costs with Maude R. Curley leading a new organization urging restraint, urging to stop buying and cut luxury spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
New River Field
John Gatherin
United Mine Workers
West Virginia
Chicago
Ilinois
A. A. Sprague
Maude R. Curley
Tlinois
Bishop Arthur Lloyd to Assist New York Diocese
New York December 18 Bishop Arthur Lloyd who resigned as president of the Board of Missions of the Protestant Episcopal Church has been appointed to assist Bishop Charles Sumner Burge of the diocese of New York for bishop of the diocese of Virginia and before leading the Board of Missions he was general secretary there for twelve years
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Arthur 8. Lloyd
Board of Missions
Protestant Episcopal Church
Charles Sumner Bureh
Diocese of
Virgin and
Mexico Reply to US Note on Jenkins Case
Mexico's answer to the American note regarding Consular Agent Jenkins was received at the State Department. Officials said the text differed little from AP dispatches and, at first reading, did not give a favorable impression though no official comment was yet issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mexico
Jenkins
State Department
Associated Press
Mexico City
Records A Nice Selection From Columbia Rec Ords
A Christmas note highlights a fine selection of Columbia records at SERICS MUSIC STORE. The write up suggests gifting options with a variety of box sets and single discs for music lovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Records
Serics Music Store
Senate May Take Up Treaty Soon
The Senate peace treaty fight may resume before the holiday recess as the foreign relations committee is called to meet on Saturday morning. Leaders indicated a move to advance Senator Knox of Pennsylvania’s resolution to declare a state of peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D+ Tk
Senate
Jeaders
Knox
Pennsylvania
Public Sale Notice of Household Goods at 424 S Kent St
Public sale Friday December 18 1919 at 10 am lists household goods including chairs rockers tables lounge bedg reads matting dishes 2 cook stoves lamps tools and more. Terms are 27 cents weekly for fifty weeks with savings credited by Fernando Ar Valley Nat Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Kent Street
Hannah Woorf
Ings Club
Qrenandoar Valley
Overland Sales & Service Displays Grafetids at Cubineblas
An entry notes Overland Sales & Service Co at Water and Main Sts displaying Grafetids models, listing Cubineblas brand and products. The terse item references Columba Pir PVieintiids and Demet with staphophon, mentioning vendors Dan and Cooper in the display context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pir
Demet
Purelan
NEM Light Overland
Overland Sales & Service
Grafonola shipments arrive at Seal's Music Store
Grafonolas in mahogany cost 100 and 125 dollars with 50 and 75 dollar models also just received. A small payment can reserve a machine for Christmas at Seal's Music Store, 18-1Pe3t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Mahog
Seal’s
Wreaths Offered in Various Materials for Selection
Wreaths made of Holly box wood frieze wax and metallic finishes are offered for selection. Call to choose a preferred option.
Senate conference to pick leader in Mars tin race
A conference of Democratic senators is urged to choose a leader to succeed the late Senator Mars tin of Virginia. Hitchcock leads against Underwood in a contest marked by criticism from Underwood allies and calls to delay until treaty issues and more senators arrive. Meanwhile reports from Ukraine describe pogroms and 5 000 Jews killed in Yekaterinoslav. A Senate committee urges recovery of overcharges for wartime housing work and hints at civil actions if restitution is refused. President Wilson observes his wedding anniversary with routine work at the White House as a sale notice appears for Overland Sales and Service items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Thomas $. Marstin
Virginia
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Underwood
Alabama
Harrison
Hitchccock
Mississippi
Berne
Ukraine
Dentkine
Lemberg
Gazetta Wiscrowka
Yekaterinoslav
Senate
United States Housing Corporation
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jele
Press
Xmas Entertainment
America
Portance
C. Douglas Brown
Arsenal
Dover
N. J
Cork St
Geo. Clowser
J. Mack Noonan
R. M. Swimley
Staple Christ
Mas
Xmax
Boy Scouts of America
Xmas
FORD
Chapman's Auto Supply CO
Bell Phone
Xmas Candees
Peoples Pargain
Peoples’ Barcein
SCOUT
Sam Y.yaines
Massey Bros
OLR Savings Club
Straicht
Straicht Shenandoah Valery Nat. Bank
Handley Schools
Wott
Geer Randolph
South Market
Court Hells
Sale Hill
Hekers Dry Store
Risfield Oysters
G. Q. Snapp
N. Market St
Rouss
Illinois
H.C.L
Cer- Puy
Lloyd
Columba
Wison
White House
Nilson
Re Main
iWater
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!