Young Couple Hosts Large Reception for Chicago Couple
A grand reception honored Mr. and Mrs. Jos Barton of Chicago at the Fairmont residence yesterday. The event featured a buffet supper, drew about 360 guests from Winchester Virginia and nearby areas, and was organized by McC Glass with Mrs Harry Kirk assisting. The Barons' ties to prominent Virginia families were noted, including connections to Fielding Lewis Mar go and Armour Leather Co. leadership.
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John M. Steck
Fairmont
Jos Berton
Chicago
Barton
McC
Glass
Virginia
South Washington
Hoper Barton
Harry Kk
Stewart
Ned
Misa Marshall
Fielding Lewis Margo
Lewis N
Thomas
Winchester
Henryste
United States
Local Ice Cream Parlor Ad Promises Treats Nearby
Fragmentary OCR shows a storefront at 85 S Main St advertising creams ices and cases with bricks and troopwarps. The legible portion hints at a small shop listing products and location.
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S. Ong
S. Main Bt
Fragmentary Health Ad Snippet Unclear on Details
A garbled ad-like fragment discusses urinary health and some elided medical claims. It references lithia and effervescence but provides no coherent facts, names, dates, or locations to identify a concrete event or subject.
MISS VIEWS ON DISARMAMENT
The Associated Press reports calls for national debate on disarmament during a January discussion. Officials referenced Paris talks and U S plans while stressing the need for clear positions and favorable responses to avoid conflict.
Brill and Ritter Aprons Quoted at 10c for 14c Expected
An item listing notes Brill & Ritter aprons priced 10 cents though the correct price was 14 cents. The discrepancy may reflect a pricing error or misprint in the sale catalog.
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Brill & Ritter
Shenandoah Valley National Bank elects directors
The Shenandoah Valley National Bank of Winchester held its fifty-fifth annual stockholders meeting. Directors re elected include John W. Rice R Gray Williams William S Hiett A B Richards W A Baker E V Weens Lewis F Cooper M Lobr Capper and Stewart Bell. The bank reports deposits of 2 359 553 76 and total resources over four million dollars.
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Shenandoah Valley National Bank of Winchester
Thomas J. ‘Cooper
J. Geo. Baetjer
L. C. Janney
John W. Rice
R. Gray Williams
William S. Hiett
A. B. Richards
W. A. Baker
E. V. Weens
Lewis F. Cooper
M. Lobr Capper
Stewart Bell
Old Financial Institution
Befnte
Gowan's External Salve Promises Quick Relief for Colds
A vintage advertisement touts Gowan's external salve made from animal fat base. It claims deep penetration to relieve colds, croup, and inflammations of air passages without skin irritation and with a soothing, facient effect. Also promoted for cuts, burns, bites, and other emergencies with prices listed as 3c, 60c, and $1.20.
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Gowan
West Virginians Fall to Scots at Armory Clash
West Virginia Institute for the Deaf and Dumb lost to the Boy Scouts basketball team at the armory Saturday night. Scouts led 41 to 6 as WVID boys showed limited training but good sportsmanship.
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West Virginia Institute For the Deaf and Dumb
Boy Scouts
Mr. Pope
Mrss. Little
West Virginia
Massanutten Academy
Penn State Forestry
People of
Winchester
Frederick Bae
Dr Fa Diagnostician Offers Case Diagnosis Service
An advertisement for a Dr Fa Diagnostician offering to diagnose chronic diseases and deformities from client information. The note invites readers to provide name and address for evaluation and guidance.
Sencindiver Returns to Work After Injuries
Mr. Charles Sencindiver, recently run down and left by a hit and run motorist, has recovered enough to resume work at Winchester Cold Storage Company. He is slowly recovering from the effects of his injuries and is back at the plant.
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Sencindiver
Charles. Sencindiver
Winchester Cold Storage Company
Wendy's tonic boosts Birmingham woman's health claim
Mrs Annie Dial of North Birmingham says Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery rebuilt her strength after illness. She details weakness before use, three bottles of the tonic improving her health to “absolutely perfect” and recommends the remedy to others in the city.
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Birmingham
Ala
Pierce
Golden
Annie Dial
Tompkins Avenue
North
French Cabinet Resigns After Deputy Defeat
Paris January 12 The cabinet of Premier Leygues resigned after defeat in the Chamber of Deputies over postponing interpellations until after the allied premiers conference on January 19. Leygues faced a confidence vote connected to the timing of interpellations.
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Associated Press
Paris
Leygues
Chamber of Deputies
Pos Po
Norwegian freighter Ontaneda in distress off New York
The Norwegian steamer Ontaneda en route from New York to Norway signalled distress 1,200 miles off New York after steering gear failure. The captain and six crew members were badly injured and preparations were made to abandon ship as two steamers sped to assist, with one already about 26 miles away at 10 AM.
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Associated Press
Montreal
Can
New York
Norway
Ait
Zemo advertised as skin remedy with antiseptic claim
An Edwin Rose Co. Cleveland Ohio ad promotes Zemo as a safe antiseptic liquid to treat eczema itch pimples rashes and skin irritation. It claims fast relief and non greasiness with prices 35 cents and 1.00 for extra large bottle.
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E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland
Harding Aide's Departure Unclear Despite Plans
The text notes an impending move by Pidida and mentions Mrs. Harding planning trips to Washington and New York before joining the President elect in Florida. Exact dates are not announced with Marion possibly leaving in a week or so, delayed by a severe cold.
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Ematys
Marion
Ana
Harding
Washington
New York
Florida
Saitouaan
Reduction of U.S. Occupation Forces in Germany
The War Department ordered a cut in American forces in Germany from 15,000 to 8,000. The decision reflects a major drawdown of U.S. occupation troops with effects on Allied postwar administration and regional security.
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U. S
Germany
The
Associated Press
War Department
Churches on Winchester Circuit Schedule Sunday Services
Services for Sunday January 16 on the Winchester circuit include Mt. Olive at 11 a m Fairview at 3 p m and Pleasant Valley at 7 30 p m The notice invites participation with the message Go to Church Sunday you will feel better Monday.
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Winchester
Mt. Olive
Fairview
Pleasant Valley
Thieves Open Stores to Sell Groceries in Chicago
A Chicago gang stole groceries on a wholesale scale from delivery trucks and opened several retail markets to move the loot. Police announced seven arrests after loot valued at $150,000, including meat butter tea and other groceries, was recovered.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ohio phone rates rise about twenty percent
The Ohio Public Service Commission approved a roughly 20 percent rate increase for the Chesapeake and Ohio Telephone Company. The change affects operations in eastern and southeastern Ohio including several cities and towns as set by the postmaster general.
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Ohio
Prolembus
Ohio Public Service Commission
Chesapeake and Ohio Telephone Company
Death of Mrs Margaret Westcamp Reported in Baltimore
Chief of Police MA Doran received word of the death of his aunt Mrs Margaret Westcamp at her home 20 North Aden Street Baltimore Maryland. The notice indicates a passing occurred recently with further details to follow.
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MA Doran
Margaret Westcamp
North
Aden
Baltimore
Many a Pretty Face Spoiled by Pimples
An advertisement asserts pimples and skin diseases originate in the blood and cannot be cured by local remedies. It urges readers to send a history of their case to the Medical Director at 152 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Georgia, for special instructions.
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Columbia
S.S
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta, Ga
Baltimore Woman 63 Laid To Rest In Patrick Church
The widow of Patrick Westcamp aged 63 will be mourned with a requiem high mass at St Patrick's Church Baltimore on Saturday. Interment will follow at Holy Redeemer Cemetery in Baltimore.
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Patrick ‘Westcamp
St. Patrick’s Church
Baltimore
Holy Redeemer Cemetery
Harding to take oath on east porch of Capitol
President Harding may take the oath of office on the Capitol east porch instead of the Senate chamber as planned. He telegraphed Chairman McLean expressing gratitude for inaugural arrangements and best wishes for a united country.
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Inau Tio Sentaals
Washington
Capitol
Senate
Congressional Committee
Knox
Congressional
Harding
McLean
Stolen boy kidnapping men flee by car in Brunersburg
Four kidnappers seized four year old adopted son of Henry Peck in Brunersburg near Northwestern Ohio and southern Michigan. The Pecks were assaulted after refusing to surrender the child and the suspects escaped in a neighbor’s automobile. Police hunt two men and four others connected to the case.
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Ohio
Michigan
Henry Peck
Brunersburg
Pecks
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