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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1919
Page
3
Property for sale includes 340 acres near town with 200 acres and fine bottom land, 150 acres at various prices, orchard lots, limestone and grazing land. Multiple homes, barns, and stores offered. Bailey & Co. advertises numerous parcels and terms on 12-11-1m.
A Winchester milling ad touts Vinci Tonic as a quick, reliable strength booster for women and men of all ages. It claims to improve appetite promote sleep and restore vim, with druggists selling it on a guarantee at Miller's Drug Store and elsewhere.
Land sale listing offers 163 acres of smooth blue grass with a 7 room house barn granary and cellar. Three springs and proximity to two railroads a graded school church three stores roller mill and woolen factory are noted with rent-back option if not sold in 30 days. C P Bailey Co Bailey Bros store Winchester Va.
A retrospective column surveys year end reflections and social mores. It discusses Cologne drunkenness stories from London, a York Pa family theft, spiritualism disputes between Conan Doyle and Bernard Shaw, German royal history, and Virginia themes, ending with a poetic year-end farewell.
The clipping recounts Virginia’s murder by Virginius to preserve her honor, the ensuing revolt against the unjust Tribune Appius, and a broader reflection on virtue, justice, and public opinion. It also reviews “The Apple Core” editorial stance against invasions of privacy and calls for common sense reforms.
The notice lists intermediate stations from Roanoke to Bristol with Pullman sleeper connections to Philadelphia and New York. Special trains join Shenandoah Junction and Harrisburg with arrivals around 36 p.m. and 03 miles for the Pullman sleeper to New York. Saunders, General Passenger Agent, provides details.
A festive Christmas reception with local families and guests from Canterburg and Petersburg is described. Notable events include a new baby girl at the home of Mr and Mrs Russell Rit eown and the wedding of Miss Float Clemons to Mr George Hill of Stephens City.
The piece notes a community gathering where pastors and teachers received thanks for their efforts. Res Charles Ades gave an appeal while gifts and decorations were distributed. Committee members and organizers are named for their roles in the event.
A list of multiple property entries including 8 room and 7 room houses with prices from 1 250 to 8 500, 30 acres with outbuildings, 127 acres with barn and well, and 26 acres with outbuildings marked REO. Agent A J Oates at Fairfax Hotel.
Stock and grain farm on 80 acres in Longfount County Virginia on the pike one mile from route between Washington and Leesburg eight miles from electric line well fenced with American wire watered and in good land quality. Includes farm house barn outbuildings and bottom land. Price 12600 terms desired. Nearby farms sell 75 to 100 per acre. A A Buell farm agent Herndon VA issued July 21.
The ad claims rheumatism is caused by acid in the blood and promises relief through tonics and preparations. It endorses Hood s Sarsaparilla and Hood s Piles as non grating laxatives and stresses the importance of attentive treatment for relief.
Public sale under a Virginia chancery decree to settle Valentine vs Sibert. On December 20, 1919, at 11 a.m., in front of Frederick County Court House, Winchester, Lot D fronting Amherst Street to public alley is offered one third cash with balance in two installments secured by bonds and insurance policy. Adjourned to December 27, 1919, at 11 a.m. Read by Deputy Clerk Esther Ridgeway.
An old classified style ad offers Relief pills described as safe and reliable for irregular or delayed menstruation. It claims not sold at drug stores and invites readers to write for particulars at National Medical Erie Milwaukee Wis, promising free information and an appointment.
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