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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1920
Page
4
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A Milan profiteer around 1628 meddled with corn and bread pricing, storing goods to create artificial scarcity and resisting government controls, a tale recounted by Alessandro Manzoni in Promessi Sposi. The episode echoes through history as authorities faced bakery owners and consumers amid price regulations.
The Star notes possible typographical errors while presenting a jumble of price ranges from local markets. Quoted figures include various item prices such as 1.00 to 1.50, 6.00 to 7.00, and 11.00 to 12.00, interspersed with stray numbers and misspellings.
In a humorous verse Mason laments cigars and tobacco, mocks quack cures, and urges readers to quit. The speaker cites inflated costs and poor quality ledgers, warning that the habit drains money and happiness while urging collective abstinence.
The funeral for J. Winton Hott, who died in Alexandria, was conducted at Dayton United Brethren Church by Rev. D. D. Bandt. Attending were his wife Mrs. J. H. Hott, daughter Miss Hazel Hott, and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Blunt, along with sister Mrs. Sadie Hott of Winchester. Relatives met the body at the train, including Miss Clara Hott and Rev. S. D. Skelton.
Mrs. Charles R. McCann hosted a dinner in Stephenson Virginia to celebrate her son Harry McCann turning twenty two. Guests included H D Puller H F Byrd James DuShane Howard Solenberg er Howard and Russell Cather H B McCormac Clarke Hardesty Julian Baker George Fansler and Grover Henshall.
Elmer Brooks of Peoria Illinois touts Milks Emulsion as the sole remedy that restored regular morning bowel movements after years of constipation. The ad claims quick relief often within a day, promotes appetite and digestion, and offers a six bottle guarantee with refunds if unsatisfied.
Tomorrow at Ita a preaching service titled The Lat Ok the Centuries will be held with no evening sermon. Sunday school starts at 9 45 a m. The public is invited to attend these services.
Thousands die in a New Year blizzard sweeping across Reval area. Reports say 300 bodies of refugees found in a forest between Reval and Narva. Red Cross workers report many babies frozen to death at their mothers' breasts.
New York Jan 10 delegates at the tenth annual convention of the International Association of Clothing Designers predicted further increases in men s clothing prices with little change in style. Labor contributes about 90 percent to a suit s cost.
The Rev. John H. Parlett, visiting relatives here, leaves for Augusta county Virginia. He will conduct four regular appointments in Augusta County with United Brethren Church connections. An awakening of interest in the work has followed his pastorate.
The Weather Bureau predicts fair conditions for the North and Middle Atlantic states in the first half of the week starting Monday. Temperatures will be near normal, with snow or rain possible in the second half.
Telegraphic notice reports the sudden death of four year old Katherine Virginia Stump of Radford from diphtheria. Her father Frank and mother Minnie (nee Anderson) mourn. brother Frank is ill but stabilizing. A childhood loss inspires a reflective quote on innocence and mortality.
President Wilsons commission on the coal strike begins session in Washington preparatory to Monday negotiations with committees from miners and operators. The central district leads the way with data collection on mining costs and complaints from miners unions about operator compliance with agreed terms. Mr Charles W Heater of Strasburg Va observed the proceedings.
At a regent meeting of the Frederick County Sunday School Association the executive committee pledges cooperation with Prof Leslie D. Kline who accepts the secretaryship of the county survey linked to the inter church movement. The group calls on all Sunday school superintendents and workers to respond and aid to ensure a timely countywide completion.
In Richmond January 10 John M Miller Jr president of First National Bank warned against looming financial trouble over the next two years. He cited overproduction and thrift as keys and urged not to panic while recommending liquidation of credits to avert the crisis.
The chairman of the Christmas campaign reports a sum of 536.07 dollars has been sold during the campaign. Details are incomplete in the fragment.
Cleveland Ohio January 10 a plan to place statements by Senators Lodge and Hitchcock before 700 colleges and universities for a referendum vote next Tuesday. The move aims to gauge student and faculty opinions on the treaty of peace and league of nations.
Clark Smith of Old Dominion Paper Company married Miss May Henry, daughter of Nelson Henry, on Thursday evening in a ceremony led by Rev. W. T. Walters at the Christian Church.
Sunday school and Men's Bible Class start at 9.30 a.m. Young People's Union 6.30 to 7.20 p.m. Morning worship with sermon at 11 a.m. subject Fishers of Men. Evening union service at Market Street Church 7.30 p.m. Pastor C. H. YY.
Rail timetable lists trains from Berryville to Bristol Roanoke Bluefield Pocahontas Welch Norton and intermediate stations. Pullman parlor cars to Bristol and sleeper cars to Williamson Winston Salem Philadelphia New York and Washington with connections at Roanoke Shenandoah Hagerstown and Hagertown. For details apply W G General Passenger Agent.
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