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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1920
Page
4
The Weekly Star lists subscription rates in advance terms for one year six months and three months. The paper states AP membership and republication rights, with instructions to mail communications to The Byetieg Star Publishing Company rather than individuals.
A reflective piece on seafaring and crossing oceans as adventure and test of nerve. It contrasts modern express travel with early river journeys and notes a fascination for danger and the thrill of exploration among readers drawn to record breaking feats.
A fragmented reminiscence lauds Noah as a steadfast writer whose strong verses challenge clichés. The piece recalls neighbors and poets drawn to his work, praising his fearlessness and endurance as a figure who could disrupt or enter the hall of fame through enduring words.
The Danville Register reports from Washington that Virginia may gain a House seat after the census committee recommends increasing the total membership from 436 to 483. The plan would grant one representative for every people, adding a new seat for Virginia if adopted.
The Virginia discussion centers on census results and potential shifts in congressional seats. Virginia faces a stable House representation with ten districts, while North Carolina may gain two seats if nationwide gains occur. District populations vary, with the Ninth district largest among Republicans and the Eighth smallest.
A sweeping appeal notes 11 million war orphans in Europe, with 3.5 million dependents on American aid for food clothes and medicine. Several groups form a joint European Relief Committee under Herbert Hoover to coordinate funds and prevent duplication. Donations go to Mr De Sot Fitagera Room 218 Mutual Building Richmond Virginia.
A 16 year old Ukrainian Jew Rebecca Melamedmany testified at Ellis Island, recalling her parents shot in 1919 during pogroms in Kitalgorad and her own injuries while attempting to recover them, as evidence of cruelty.
Fragmentary text describes a basic ink method using milk or buttermilk and clean new paper. The incomplete note references a brand or product name Invisipie Ink and a basic preparation approach without further details.
A local appeal urges residents to name Shenandoah Valley National Bank as executor and trustee to ease estate burdens on heirs. The notice emphasizes responsible management of property and advises consulting a lawyer to prepare a will.
G H Hill of Brattleboro Vermont says he has never felt better after taking Tanlac. He was so run down that he could not work for three months, and he now reports a thirty pound gain in body weight.
G. H. Hill of Brattleboro Vermont reports marked health improvement after taking Tanlac. He weighed 114 pounds and could not work. after treatment he gained 30 pounds and regained strength, with digestion and nervous symptoms improved and appetite restored. Tanlac sold in Winchester by Joyd Drug Co.
A church bulletin urges worship at 6 30 on Christmas morning. It recalls the season’s meaning and includes hymn lines such as Angels from the realms of glory and Sinners with true repentance. The fragment mentions Mexico’s length and width in a stray aside.
Public Notice of an order of publication in the Circuit Court of Frederick County Va listing a 70 acre limestone tract east of Wadesville Clarke County adjoining the Carter estate now owned by Ethel and Irene Carter. The decree appoints a commissioner to report on estate assets heirs taxes and related matters with a January 3 1921 execution date at Winchester office.
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