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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1921
Page
3
Nelson Page of Virginia and ambassador to Rome during the war has retired to Europe. He has left for the Riviera to work on a new novel set in the South dealing with reconstruction days. Page says the trip is a literary mission with academic interest in the trial situation.
The Washington Observer cites the Philadelphia Public Ledger and William Wise noting Virginians as owners or lessees of colonial estates rich with Revolutionary and Civil War memories. The piece envisions turning Virginia landmarks in the state’s capital region into monuments of American heritage for future generations.
Mary Bretella Collis and David Morgan Rowland were quietly married at Winchester Avenue Christian Church in Martinsburg last evening by the Reverend. Rowland is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John S. Rowland of Inwood. The groom is a farmer and the couple will live in Inwood.
Southwest Missouri Quaker Moon known as Uncle Parker credits Tanlac for restoring health after five years of nervous indigestion headaches back pain and insomnia. He describes improved appetite digestion sleep and energy and endorses Tanlac in Winchester through Boyd Drug Co.
FOR SALE One Oliver Typewriter No 9 new one old fashioned solid walnut Sideboard one Wardrobe Apply E care Star Office 5-61 WANTED To rent roomy house with privilege of buying Address P oo Box 185 Winchester Va h tt FOR SALE 400 acre Clarkes Co farm 6 room frame house barn etc 3 acre orchard well watered Sold in front of House Winchester Jan 18 1921 CLARK G. BAKER AFFLECK 1 5 6t
A retro medical ad touts Pepto Mangan as a blood tonic to fight weakness and pale color. It claims increased energy and enthusiasm, credits physicians, and urges asking for Gude's Pep to Mangan with full name on the package.
Market buyers and sellers report price adjustments amid shifting stock levels. Traders warn that value changes are temporary as inventories balance and demand stabilizes.
Reliance and nearby communities saw a flurry of Christmas and holiday activities. Families from Washington visited relatives in the area and local youths attended gatherings at the Bakers and Strete homes. The United Brethren Sunday School Christmas Eve program drew praise, while residents like Mrs. Fale McDermott and Miss Grace McDermott reported travels to Washington and Sperryville for seasonal duties.
After visiting relatives in Washington Miss Bertha Grover returned Saturday to resume her duties at the Reliance School.
A Baltimore and Ohio Railroad report lists storage apple stocks by location along the line in Virginia and West Virginia. Towns include Winchester, Staunton, Martinsburg, Charlestown, Berkeley Springs, Broadway, Harrisonburg, and more with totals ranging from tens of thousands to several hundred thousand barrels. Roanoke reports political news as James Browning enters Virginia governor race as an independent while praising Democrats Trinkle and Tucker. Marie Poole returns to Roanoke from Baltimore after the holidays.
A bold promotion touts Aspironal as a superior cold and flu remedy endorsed by armies and authorities. It promises relief within two minutes with a two teaspoon dose plus water, offers a money back guarantee, and urges universal drugstore availability.
The Star states subscription costs will not be reduced in 1921 due to real expenses including wood, labor, and postage increases. It notes the annual cash subscription is four dollars and compares prices with contemporary papers, promising potential future reductions only if costs ease.
A brief note records a New Year resolution linked to a local address 261 West. The fragment mentions a person named Bell and a street context, suggesting a personal or community aim for the new year.
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