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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1920
Page
5
Harry B. Keckley and Wilmer F. Shiryock announce consolidation of their feed and flour business at North Market Street above the freight depot. They will offer Globe Scratch Stag Stock and Rival Hog Feed, several spring and winter wheat flours, and a cash-only policy to reduce costs.
Public sale set for February 14, 1920 in Winchester Virginia for two parcels in Frederick County part of Joseph L Hammack estate. Tract A 10 acres and Tract C 28 acres with improvements, conveyed by commission approved deeds and bonds, terms cash or two equal installments with deed of trust.
A fragment discusses promises of wealth and risk in pursuing riches. It hints at men facing trouble if they cling to cash and compares the pursuit of money with a flawed confidence or bet.
In Kellerton New York a household drama ends with Mrs. Metz’s parrot Polly releasing a brown snake into the house. Kellerton neighbors assist as the snake is chased behind a chair and finally removed outdoors where it is killed. The tale ends with Polly screeches and the house cleared.
Shorts were a factor in early stock market gains as contracts were covered on the better tone of exchange. Traders faced volatility with crude petroleum and American oil issues mirroring price moves and a reversal from yesterday’s lows amid shipping and related sectors showing pressure.
An advertisement extols Bayer Tablets of Aspirin as genuine relief for colds neuralgia toothache and headache. It asserts the Bayer name signals physician approved safety for eighteen years and offers a tin box of twelve tablets and larger packages for a few cents.
Portland police court case reports John Dick, intoxicated after moonshine, believed a phantom three inch spider crawled on a woman’s coat. He struck at the non existent creature, was jailed seven days and fined ten dollars by Judge Rassman.
A historical ad touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a proven remedy for cold and cough with broad appeal. It claims high quality and growing popularity for over a decade, pricing at $1.20 a bottle at druggists.
A sparrow reportedly sparked a blaze at Geneva College in Beaver Falls Pennsylvania when a cigarette supposedly dropped from a winded window to the grass. Beaver Falls Fire Chief Richard Timmons notes the incident will be recorded in the official fire report.
A vintage ad style claim touts Dr Kings New Life Pills to cleanse the body by relaxing bowels and purifying the liver. The copy urges readers to try the product tonight for relief from waste buildup and general wellness, offered at 25 cents at all druggists.
A revival meeting led by Evangelist Williams drew a listening crowd and led to three conversions. He continued with topics on purpose and decision, announcing further talks and free children's lectures at 6:15 pm and 7:45 pm. He is scheduled to speak at 9:30 am at the Golden Rule Bible Class and at 11:00 am at the Presbyterian Church.
A 40 story commercial building of monumental design would replace the former New York Herald home in Herald Square if tentative plans cited in prospectus are confirmed. The Herald building, renowned for Italian Renaissance architecture and its famous chimes, is a show place of New York.
Advice on sourcing orchard trees emphasizes buying from a reliable nursery near home and gathering information before purchasing. Traveling agents can be convenient, but direct purchases may yield discounts enough to cover travel costs. Agents often push many varieties. know your needs to avoid overbuying.
The pure orchard should be close to the house while a combination orchard should also be near the home if land allows. A purely commercial orchard can be farther away if soil is good, but must be accessible to the road to minimize harvest time.
Frost precautions and spring care for orchards are outlined. Plant young trees after frost ends and pick apples with care for storage. Straw mulch before cold weather protects the strawberry patch, and mulch materials help retain soil moisture for beech and shrubs.
In Charlottesville and Fredericksburg Virginia readers report personal benefits from Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Anuric. A mother cites healthier children and improved well being during pregnancy while Mrs Cox attributes kidney and bladder relief to Anuric after years of trouble.
Report indicates a conference with party leaders will decide if the National Assembly is urged to address extradition. Government denies a crisis, with the Prussian cabinet backing the national cabinet's stance. Observers view this as a sign the entente demands are being met amid widespread condemnation by politicians.
An unusual destitution case reached police today involving Rev. Washington Johnson, a well known colored minister and Union veteran, and his wife at their North Kent Street home. They have a small adopted son and lack money for coal and provisions. Johnson draws a pension but made no future provision.
The Rev. J C Orebaugh of Albion Indiana will preach at the First Christian Church in morning and evening services. Dr Hugh A Smith of Warren Indiana was to conduct the services but cannot attend. Sunday school at 9 46 a m, morning service at 11, evening service at 7 30, Christian Endeavor at 6 50 p m.
A fragment reflects on unusual sunshine in Oc and its agreeable effect on mood. Sheltered spots beside banks or buildings invite friendly, homely warmth. The text then digresses into faded classical references and ends abruptly with Euripides.
The piece portrays women and children in distress seeking aid across Europe and America. It notes terrible wartime experiences and the danger of starvation. About 250000 orphans are described as destitute, with relief efforts by Near East Relief mobilized to help.
The notice claims catarrh is in the blood and warns against surface remedies. It promotes a product that supposedly acts on catarrh in the blood and urges readers to seek medical advice from a Chief Medical Officer at an address.
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