Peters in Washington as Prohibition Reform Bid
Ex- Virginian official Dr Peters now active in Washington as details emerge from a letter to the Virginia House. The note cites a $200000 request to fund enforcement of the Volstead Act and hints at Anti-Saloon League influence behind prohibition repeal efforts seen in the Senate and House. Dr Peters, once commissioner of prohibition, plans to spend much of spring in D C while pursuing new attorney general support.
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V. Hbioney Peters
Virgin= Mie
United Now
Washington
Peters
Virginia Dei
Saundry
Departiae of Justice
Gae An-Saloon League
Putere Fh
Virginian
Erranc
Anti-Saloon League
Senate
House
Bonus rights sparks debate among veterans
Editor notes veterans claim they earned a larger bonus than those who stayed behind. A member recalls wartime service in France and urges fair compensation for all who served, insisting continued work and duty remain American values.
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Ste
France
Company 4
One Hundred
One Hundred, and Sixteenth Infantry
American Legion
Charitable Appeal from War District News 1921
A 1921 notice from Winchester Virginia details a wartime relief appeal. The item cites Captain R Y Conrad of the 116th Infantry and urges aid for starving children, urging donors to help those already helped and to save others in need.
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Sidan
W. Hart
Co. 1
One Hundred and Sixteenth Infantry
R.Y. Conrad
Winchester
Justice Worsley Opens First Case With Forfeited Bond
The new police justice Rupert Worsley presided as the first case yielded no trial. E M Rush posted 7.50 for 1 am appearance after arrest Saturday night for disturbing the county. Rush failed to appear and the bond was forfeited. A county woman reported finding him asleep in her buggy in the hitching yard and he refused to exit when urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rupert Worsley
E. M. Rush
D’ Armel
Rush
Police Justice Alters Shiners Closing Hours
The police justice extends the closing time for shoeshine parlors from 9:30 to 11 00 on Sunday morning and requires sale of cigars tobacco and chewing gum during open hours to be secured. The case also cites earlier orders and notes desertion as the grounds for a divorce suit in Frederick County. Authorities justify the order by law and municipal need while confirming publication and service steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Talbot
Alba
Menettic
Local authorities regulate opening and closing powers
Sunday opening debated as local authorities claim sole regulatory power. Community interests are cited as priority while experts argue for broader access and public safety considerations.
Public Auction of Clarke County Farm Under 1920 Decree
By decree of the Clarke County Circuit Court entered November 22 1920 the undersigned will offer for sale at public auction December 30 1920 at 2 pm in front of Berryville Court House Virginia the home farm of the late Arthur R Carter. The 83 3 4 acre tract near Wadesville includes bearing apple trees Black Twig Yorks Ben Davis Delicious Winesaps King David about 20 acres timber and improvements a barn silo dwelling. Possession given March 1 1921 with immediate entry allowed for preparations. Terms one third cash day of sale and balance in two annual installments secured by deed of trust and insurance. Special Commissioner M M Lynch.
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Circuit Court
Clarke County
C. Fant
Irene Carter
Pubee
Court House
Berryville
Arthur R. Carter
Clar County
Virginia
Ian
Mae
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Henry F. Seal
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Phaintite
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Truster
M. M. Lynch
Circuit Court of
Beatrice C. Fant
Irene’ Carter
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Duvall & Dunn
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