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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1920
Page
4
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In the veteran view the credit for victory lies not only with famous leaders but with the broad national effort. Only six percent of medals went to enlisted men, underscoring that the war was a people’s fight. The Navy, ships, and home front sustained the troops who fought on.
The Newport News Times-Herald argues against the American Federation of Labor directing Southern workers in voting, insisting Virginians stay loyal to Democratic and Republican traditions. It contends Southern workers are independent and will not yield to outside dictates.
A fragmentary reminiscence sets a scene in Kansas with references to old Booze and fathers. It recalls complaints about liberty and tyranny, boisterous rebellion, and evolving dreams as time heals the national spirit. The piece blends nostalgic tone with social critique and sparse concrete details.
Roy B. Marshall reports yield and grade data from 44 orchards totaling York trees across four cedar rust classes A through D. Class A yields averaged 2.66 barrels per tree, with high culls, while Class D showed 0.52 barrels per tree and 92 percent culls. The study links cedar presence to potential losses in gross income per acre and per orchard.
A Des Moines resident credits Milks Emulsion with stopping a 16 year bronchial cough after severe pneumonia in 1904. The ad touts the product as a nourishing tonic that improves digestion and builds strength, offering a six bottle guarantee and refunds if unsatisfied. It emphasizes suitability for children and chronic ailments, with prices 60 cents and 1.20.
By virtue of a deed of trust dated April 25 1917 the trustee will offer at public auction in Winchester Va on February 21 1920 at 11 am the tract of 73 acres 1 rood 28 square poles with improvements located about 17 miles NW of Winchester. The property was partitioned from Peter S Hyde estate and will be sold with one third cash and the remainder in two yearly instalments secured by bonds and a policy of insurance. Herbert S Larrick trustee.
Col J G Vincent vice president of Packard Motor Car Company claims a new fuelizer could improve efficiency of low-grade fuels beyond gasoline and nearly eliminate motor carbonization. He announced the invention at a Society of Automotive Engineers meeting, where it caused a sensation.
Mr. John Lewin has returned from Memorial Hospital Winchester after five weeks of treatment. Helen Buckley daughter of four former townsmen Frank Buckley now of Winchester is in Memorial Hospital for treatment. Mr. Hubert Marlow was operated on for appendicitis at Winchester Memorial Hospital and is getting along nicely. His brother Gay from Washington is with him.
Notice states sale bills printed at The Star Office and free notices will appear in the State Directory. It urges sellers to furnish copy in advance. Also includes an advertisement praising Chamberlain's Tablets for constipation relief and warns against drastic cathartics.
Consolidated ticket offices will be retained in most large cities during the return to private control of railroads, the Railroad Administration announced today. The information came from the office of the administrator.
London reports Britain leads the Allies in capturing German dyes with about 300 tons already landed. A census shows Germany held roughly 22,000 tons of dyes, of which 6,500 tons go to the Allies. Remaining stock will be allocated to users in the United States France Belgium and Italy.
Town of Riverton goes without water when South River erodes a 8 inch main supply as ice clears. Repairs take days while Southern Railway sources emergency water from Alexandria to supply engines and local use.
Advertises openings for elementary teachers and some experienced principals in Jefferson County West Virginia. Minimum salary listed at 75 dollars per month for a nine month term with examinations in April June and July. Applications requested to In Bonham Superintendent of Schools Summit Point WV, 34 21.
A historical notice explains nasal catarrh as inflammation of the mucous membrane with discharge worsened by colds and weather changes, linked to impure blood. It warns it can lead to consumption and recommends Hood's Sarsaparilla to cleanse the blood and relieve symptoms.
An advertisement touts Q Ban Hair Tonic as a magic solution for gray hair and baldness. It promises growth of thick, lustrous hair and claims the tonic dissolves scalp scales dandruff and grease that soap cannot remove.
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