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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1920
Page
4
A truncated OCR fragment lists several subscription rates in advance terms. It shows amounts like 4.00 per six months and 2.00 for three months, with additional unclear references to one month and yearly terms. The readable figures suggest a periodical pricing scheme.
The text appears to be an archival credit line from the Associated Press stating exclusive rights for republishing dispatches and local news published in the paper. It reinforces AP ownership of news content and publication rights.
Poem by Walt Mason laments lack of country butter and high prices. Text portrays farmers blaming import and market constraints while expressing nostalgia for past produce. Mentions milk, mills, smokestacks, and churn ban as social critique.
White Post notes report Rev G t's class gathering for men at a supper with good turnout despite bad roads. The piece mentions funeral attendance, flu cases near Strasburg, and local social updates including residents abroad and a house fire incident.
An elderly Winchester resident touts Dean's Kidney Pills as relief for back pain and urinary troubles. An advertisement notes a 60 cent price at all dealers and credits Foster Milburn in Buffalo as distributor. The message also mentions a district lecturer from Shenandoah County and a lodge event in Harrison Sale Market Woodstock and Luray.
The Interchurch World Movement organizes a county wide rural survey in Virginia to gather religious, economic, and social data for church planning. Dr James Buchanan heads the effort with a detailed county community and parish level study aimed at guiding denomination cooperation and program development.
A Virginia state short course for the Boys' and Girls' Agricultural and Home Economics Club drew 100 youths from 33 counties to Blacksburg. Girls won prizes in canning, pig, and poultry clubs with expenses paid by the Virginia State Bankers' Association, while boys attended demonstrations in judging beef cattle dairy and poultry. Notable instructors and speakers emphasized home nursing hygiene and recreation, and the piece urges Frederic County to boost its club activity to join leading states.
Public sale via deed of trust dated April 25 1917 to be held in Winchester Virginia on February 21 1920 at 1 o clock in the morning. Property: 73 acres 1 rood 28 square poles in Frederick County about seventeen miles NW of Winchester. Also includes existing structures and insurance requirement. sale involves deferred payments and bonds. Trustee Herbert S Larrick. Also court notice of divorce suit Ash v Ash in Winchester Circuit Court with publication in Evening Star.
A advertise a Saturday bath tone explains Cascarets as a non griping laxative that cleanses the liver, stomach, and bowels of excess bile and poisons. The ad promises gentle cleansing and easy cost while suggesting ongoing work while you sleep.
A readable sports brief reports Bee Pabsivee beating Us by a narrow margin in a tense matchup. Key details on venue and final score are unclear but the clash highlighted competitive play and notable performances from both sides.
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