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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1920
Page
4
December Seventeenth Doom Poem by Walt Mason
A poem by Walt Mason reflects on doomsday claims and failed prophecies. The speaker recounts giving up possessions and preparing to ascend, only to face a thwarted apocalypse on December seventeen and return to ordinary life amid cynicism about prophets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ascension
Walt Mason
The Life That Counts Message to Captain Van Egmond
A Salvation Army note praises Captain Leonard Van Egmond for spreading sunshine during Christmas. It declares the life that counts must toil fight hate wrong and love right and stand for truth by day and night, urging helpful acts for others and freeing those enslaved to sin. 401 National Avenue is listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt
Leonard van Egmond
The
Salvation Army
Cristmas
H. Weidner
National Avenue
Local social notes and cough remedy endorsement
Friday visits and holiday gatherings across local families including Williams Clowser Brewer Giese and Orndoff. A pie supper at Rosenberger is reported. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praised by Jones of Cubrun Ky as a trusted medicine used in his family for seven years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace and
Cant
A. L. Brewer
Hilda Giese
Abelia Snapp
Hugh Ashwood
Bartonville
BE. R. Clowser
Arthur Brewer
Kate Mae Orndoff
Gore
Erna Giese
Ruth Brown
Eileen Kacemane
N. C. Williams
W.A. Clowser
Peachy Ashwood
W. H. ‘Williams
Rosenberger
Jones
Cubrun
Hood's Sarsaparilla Fights Ailments Where Other Medicines Fail
Slogan style note cites Hood's Sarsaparilla promising remedies for liver and kidney issues, claiming superiority due to its merit of conscience or blood. Advertisement tone emphasizes consumer trust and druggist endorsement.
Navy War Cross for Ensign Claude H Ryan
The January Pleét Review lists Ensign Claude H. Ryan of the Kansas in Philadelphia as a Navy Cross recipient. Ryan, shipwrecked twice in World War I, earned the award for heroism and gallantry aboard the Tyler. he began as a petty officer and earned his ensign commission after aiding in lifesaving and morale. He is from Winchester and served about twenty years, once a champion Atlantic fleet boxer and wrestler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleét
United States Navy
Daniels
Claude H. Ryan
Kansas
Philadelphia
Masien Ryan
Sims
Navy
Germany
Congress
Naval Service of
The
United States
Ryan
Lukenbach
Mediterranean Sea
Spain
Tyler
Atlantic
Winchester
Sunner
Atlantic Fleet
Property listings for sale across acres and orchards
An old advertisement lists numerous real estate offers including orchards farm land and building lots. Properties range from small parcels to large tracts with prices from $650 to $85 000 and terms to sell whole or in parts. Bailey Bros. Store is noted as a contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orchard
Pike
Apple Ridge
Handley School
Bailey Bros
Nena Craig Weds Burns Seaton in Middleburg Ceremony
Mrs. Nena Craig of Middleburg Loudoun County Virginia wed Burns Seaton of the same place on Wednesday December 17 in a ceremony conducted by Reverend Liferts of the Leesburg Baptist Church. The couple will reside on the farmer's road near Middleburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Chamblin
Nena Craig
Middleburg
Loudoun County
Burns Seaton
Liferts
The
Baptist Church
Leesburg
Seaton
Tove Refuses to Confirm Marriage Plans
The statement by Tove avoids confirming any engagement or wedding plans. No clear commitment or date was given by the person referenced.
Y W C A to Hold National Convention in Cleveland
The Young Women's Christian Association plans a national convention in Cleveland during April 13 to 20. About 2,000 delegates are expected from U S associations with voting rights tied to membership, as the war reduces travel and expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Young Women's Christian Association of the United States of America
Department On
National
Harry Emerson Fosdick
International
United States
Associa
Chicago Young Women’s Chriistian
Asph+ey
National Board of the Association
Jtev
Charles W. Gilkey
Hyde Park
Baptist Church
Chicago
Robert E. Speer
Foreign Mission Board
The
Presbyterian Church, North
Speers
National Board
WP. Harford
Omaha
Neb
Town Girls to Have Y W C A Program Expansion
Miss Mabel Head outlines Y W C A plans to extend service for girls nationwide. Citizenship forums, reading courses, and increased county-supported activities aim to keep girls engaged in social, educational, and religious work across communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Head
National
W. C
New York
C. A
Tey
Department of Agriculture
Pennsylvania Farms for Sale Ad Promises Rich Soil
Real estate ad from Hartz & Messick Palmyra Pennsylvania invites buyers to locate on farms described as rich soil and reasonable prices. Mentions Virginia farmers purchasing and dairy and fruit lands, directs to 101 East Main Street for more information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Hartz & Messick
Main St
Palmyra
Formula for Preparing Poisoned Wheat or Oats for Mice and Rats
A detailed 19th century style recipe describes cooking wheat or oats with Sulphate of Strychnine and sugar to produce poisoned grain. It specifies quantities, cooking times, stirring intervals, cooling, and handling with long stirring implements. The text labels the method as the Wigginton method and warns against weaker mixtures.
Bank of Winchester Declares Semiannual Dividend
The Bank of Winchester in Winchester Virginia announces a semi annual dividend of 3 percent payable January 1 1920 after all taxes are paid. Charles J Summers cashier signs the notice dated December 23 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholde Pate
Nee Oe J Bank
Winchester
Odd Fellows Hall
St. and Water St. Wi
Bank of Winchester
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MY. Williams
Hood
Ensign Ryan
Braddock
St. M. E
Home Ee Indence Company
H. R Bryarly
BRO
Rouss Avenue
Elgin
Soutard Hodgson
Bell
Elgin Waltham
Hamilton
Ingersoll
Trenton — Howard, Brown
West Water St
the Union Bank of Winchester
Lily
Golliday
Oe City
Parker’s
Mrs. Nena Craig
Mr. Seaton
Shubert
ACC
INC
Y. W. CA
WII
Association
A. i
White Hall
Clearbrook
Clark Purcell
J. E. Noonan
United States Army
Mack Noonan
Grocery Department
Water St
Anley
Star Mercantile CO
Sarah BK. March
Norfolk & Western
Berryville
Bristol
Pullman
Broiler
Roanokenee
Bluefield
Pocahontas
Welch Norton
Williamson
Winston-Salem
Shenandoah
Roanoke
Roanoké
Memphis
Hagerstown
Harrisburg
Shenandoah Junction
Washington
N. Y
Star Office
Pennsylvania Farms For Sale
John & Bloat
Cashier
Soneste Stied Co
A Evans Cisehit
Chas. J, Summers
GR. Fahrney Bagerstowr
Fahrney
Star
Igeal
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