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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1919
Page
5
The government steamship Buford known as the Soviet Ark is set to depart New York on two hours notice to carry hundreds of radicals detained for deportation at Ellis Island. Names like Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman appear among those listed with more trains bringing detainees for transport to Europe.
The Charley Rouss Fire Company arranges observance for the birthday of Charles Broadway Rouss, their benefactor, likely a banquet at night with speeches by notable outside guests and extensive music, a longstanding civic tradition in this city.
The Associated Press reports that on December 20 in Washington one hundred congressmen each received a five pound sugar package from Representative Martin, a Louisiana native, as a festive present.
Baltimore December 20 Senator Peter J Campbell state senator from the Second district and president of the Maryland State Senate died this morning at St Josephs Hospital from Brights disease He was born in Baltimore in 1860 and had served 28 years in the General Assembly a longtime Maryland veteran legislator
The United Brethren Church invites all to Sunday services with Rev. George W. Stover preaching at 11 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. The morning sermon is The Wonderful Counsellor and the evening sermon A Light to Jew and Gentile. Sunday school meets at 9:45 a.m. and Y P S C E at 6:45 p.m.
The YWCA plans a far reaching health program for Chinese women developed after an International Conference of Women Physicians in September October. Dr Ida Kahn and colleagues will lead centers, demonstrations, lectures and dispensaries funded as part of World Service for 1920 with aims to uplift education, Red Cross and democratic social service in China.
Chinese women aged in the fast financial campaign for the YWCA carried the effort beyond the target in ten days. They raised a surplus over the budget, demonstrating their financial ability and leadership in the fundraising drive.
Allenby’s orders reveal Turko official Besim Bey used terror to block Near East Relief work in Alatab Armenia. Major Stephen Trowbridge reports the arrest and removal followed, listing properties for sale including multiple houses and farms in Afutobsut area. A. J. Oates Fairfax Hotel advertises real estate with prices ranging from 1 460 to 7 000 dollars and timber land.
Chas EB Rainsberger of 605 Market St Winchester testifies on April 19 15 that Doan's Kidney Pills ease backache from overexertion and exposure and aid his kidney function. He notes a family member’s similar success and says he relies on Doan's when needed. Additional remark from January 6 191% confirms routine use and quick recovery. Produced by FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY.
A Winchester resident touts Doan’s Kidney Pills after a cold caused congested kidneys and dizziness. The testimonial says the pills relieved backache and other symptoms, noting the product as a reliable family medicine from Foster-Milburn.
A reflective excerpt describes October sunshine as unusually genial in sheltered spots near barns and houses. The author notes the pleasant effect on feelings and the homely charm of green grass speckled with withered leaves, invoking Hawthorne’s warm tone.
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