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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1920
Page
4
The Evening Star in Winchester Virginia outlines subscription rates, publishing details, and notice about Associated Press rights. It notes consolidation with local weeklies and lists address for communications and staff.
A verse by Walt Mason laments accumulating debt and relentless collectors. The narrator recalls overspending on junk, unpaid bills, and the constant pressure of bailiffs, grocers, and lawyers. The year ends with a pledge to repay, or face walking twelve months.
Virginia political figure Hal Frood opts to stay in the U S House, citing duty to his state and nation. Supporters note experience as crucial amid postwar shifts while opponents question political timing.
A Sinless World reports limited success in its orders. progress remains moderate with some satisfaction. The text notes ongoing efforts but no full fulfillment of the expectations.
The piece wields a satirical voice about reform drives in 1947 and the looming clash with conservative backlash. It predicts bans on Sunday trains and papers, censoring music and theater, and warns that oppressive laws may provoke renewed revolt led by worn reformers.
An advertisement claims Pepto Mangan restores red blood cells and energy for desk workers. It asserts sitting in offices causes inactivity and pallor, and promises improved health and resistance to illness with the tonic or tablets, urging buyers to ensure the label reads Gude's Pepto Mangan.
S Black and M Blanchard of Washington were arrested in Berryville Va on Saturday accused of stealing a automobile in Washington. Det Bradford and Sheriff Smallwood traced the car after Mr Carter flagged the suspicious act. Black and Blanchard were taken to Washington for inquiry by Detective Bradford and Berryville authorities.
The list shows unclaimed letters in Winchester Virginia for the week ending December 25 1920. Recipients must pay one cent per letter to claim items. Names include C W Brill Louis W Carter Duncan Bros Kerns Miss Nora Dr Milmurn Neumann William Rogers Amos ay Sibert Postmaster F E Thomson.
An appeal warns that omitting a will duty creates business troubles for heirs. It recommends naming Shenandoah Valley National Bank as executor and trustee to ensure responsible management, and urges consulting a lawyer for will preparation.
Miss Addie Timberlake of Clarke County Virginia died at Memorial Hospital in this city Wednesday morning after an operation to prolong life following an X ray diagnosis. She was in delicate health a year and survived by brother David M. Timberlake and sister Leslie J. Timberlake. The funeral was set for Friday at her Braddock Street residence.
The 1920 tax on apple trees is now ready for payment. This tax applies only to the year 1920. County Treasurer R. Smite urges orchard owners to settle promptly.
A called session of Winchester Presbytery met in Martinsburg West Virginia with Moderator Sydnor. Brook Jr. pastor of Thomas and Germania churches was dismissed to Abingdon Virginia Presbytery effective immediately.
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