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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1920
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR text of a newspaper masthead listing publishing details and rates, with garbled lines about The Evening Star The Morning News and Associated Press rights. No readable event, person, or place to summarize into a full news item.
The article highlights employers recognizing former service members from France with preference in hiring. It notes the Santa Fe Railway policy to favor men with war records, especially those who wore Khaki under General Pershing. Preference extends to those retained and to future hires, prioritizing service strips and honorable discharges.
A Hagerstown Mail note surveys earthquake theories from subsurface heat to crust sliding and volcanic action. Scientists estimate center heat at 195 000 degrees and discuss long term quake history while pondering ancient world safety and lunar connections.
A partial readable line shows a garbled entry with unlikely date and name fragments. The text lacks a complete event, place, or person reference to form a coherent news item.
The text presents jaded reflections on sport and life with fragmented phrases about paying bills, golf balls, archery, and a rough image of striving to write checks. It hints at aging, routine, and a contrast between athletic practice and financial duties.
An amusing confession from a buff who excels at checkers and values honesty in sport yet admits enjoying paying monthly bills the most. The line hints at pride in skill and practical finance behind a playful boast.
The poem extols Virginia pines as symbols of strength and comfort. It describes their scent and presence during storms and prayer times, tying natural imagery to emotional solace. The author, Mrs Edward Anderson, expresses longing to be with the pines and a loved one amid changing skies.
An appeal urges husbands and fathers to name the Shenandoah Valley National Bank as executor and trustee to avoid business troubles for heirs. Readers are advised to consult their lawyer for will preparation and to ensure prudent estate management in the heirs’ interest.
Price corrections reflect the previous day for various wholesale markets in Baltimore including hens butter fat stewing lambs sheep and clover hay. Notes show ranges from 4.00 to 29.00 with entries for products and values across multiple lines.
William Federmeyer of North Wheeling Glass Company describes his stomach and sleep improving after taking The Reese Formula R-11. He suffered for ten years with indigestion and fatigue, but two bottles left him feeling like a new man and sleeping well. He recommends the remedy for stomach liver and kidney troubles and related ailments.
An advertisement touts Pepto Mangan as a tonic to improve blood and energy for office workers. It claims the tonic restores red blood cells, enhances vitality, and supports daily tasks whether sitting or perched on a high stool. It notes liquid and tablet forms and urges buyers to ensure genuine Gude's Pepto Mangan.
Readable wholesale price list shows values for butter bacon ham oats and flour amid incomplete captions. Contains multiple misspellings and broken lines but notes market quotes and item names such as creamery butter young chickens hams shoulders and corn meal with unit prices.
Wickliffe Virginia residents report holiday visitors and homecomings. Ella Bith, studying in Baltimore, is with her parents Mr and Mrs Richard B Smith. Robert H Galloway of Washington returns for the holidays. George Chapman and son Arthur visit relatives in Baltimore. Janie Wynkoop, a trained nurse in Washington, spends a few days with her parents. Christmas Day guests at Mr W A Johnston’s include G L Carter Berryville E Y Writt Rippon George W Starkey Hagerstown and Ralph Loose FHitten Va.
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