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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1920
Page
4
The Evening Star Publishing Co. in Winchester Virginia publishes daily except Sunday with several weekly papers. Circulation rates are listed by time period and payment in advance. The paper is a member of the Associated Press and the AP's use is exclusive.
The New Orleans Item cites a shared guild hall flag and legends linking Winchester England and Winchester Virginia. It recalls Sir Galahad and the Knights of the Table, the great Hall, and the valley that shaped American pioneers and Civil War history.
Vice-President Marshall, in a dry humorous tone, urged correspondents to review their papers and print the old debates again, warning that renewed debates could cause reform and delay, though the task must proceed.
The excerpt mocks an aging ex-king nicknamed Nick, noting his failing health and ineptness. It compares him to past rulers James I and Emmanuel of Portugal who disliked kingship after exile. It cites the national assembly's dismissal of the regime and imagines Nick seeking a comeback with a taste for privilege and authority.
A satirical verse by Walt Mason riffs on bankers urging savings amid social haste. The speaker mocks the banker’s insistence on storing wealth as ordinary people chase flashy goods and stock tips, while rainy days loom. The poem ends with the quip that prudent savings shield the sanest man.
Mrs Ep Thomas of Morrice Michigan credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with removing dizziness after childbirth. She states the remedy relieved her symptoms quickly and she would not be without it. She urges other women to seek health and offers free confidential advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn MA.
Jan 24 death visits the Branson Reynolds home in Millville West Virginia. Addie Virginia, 18 months old, died after a brief illness from inward spasms. She is mourned by her father, mother, and a four year old sister. Burial was at Gravel Cemetery Star Tannery Virginia beside a sister who preceded her.
Members head to the office of the superintendent of schools at 22 Rouss Avenue next Saturday February 21 at 2 PM. The meeting aims to set up the organization’s program and propagate it among members.
Daily wholesale price quotes for wheat corn timothy hay mixed hay butter live turkeys young chickens roosters potatoes cornmeal and other goods appear with ranges and unit details. The summary notes markets closed the previous day and lists several farm products with price estimates and variety terms.
Polly Prattle notes the craze of opening tea rooms as a social fad with guests from Annapolis and Winchester. The Cumberland building, a historic hollow-stone structure with cream stucco, a red brick fireplace, iron dogs, and a winding staircase leading to a balcony, is highlighted as a charming setting for this activity. The piece mentions Mrs. Clyte and Mrs. James F. Ferguson and hints at broader curiosity among society about the new venture.
A deed of trust dated April 25 1917 leads to a public auction in Winchester Virginia on February 21 1920 at 11 o’clock in front of the County Court House. The parcel covers about 73 acres 1 rood and 28 square poles and includes improvements. The property is part of Peter S Hyde estate and Lot D in the partition report. Terms: one third cash on sale day with the balance in two annual instalments secured by bonds a deed of trust and a building insurance policy. Trustee Herbert S Larrick.
Clearbrook Virginia reports Mr Ralph Stipe the Randolph Macon student left for home due to his father s illness Ada Woore new Branson school teacher ill with pneumonia Mrs Silver O Rear teaching in her place J R Hirshes of White Post visited brother G L Hughes and attended J J Lewis sale Wm Rush stayed with sister H S Benner at Stephenson Snider postal carrier covered snowy routes Hugh Stipe and Patty Leek appear in scattered items from the community
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