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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1923
Page
1
The commission orders seizure of custom offices in the territory under siege while magnates remain at large. Reports say French authorities have taken control of railroad stations as part of emergency measures.
Paris and Berlin report mounting resistance as the Rhineland commission orders seizure of customs receipts and forests. In Essen six Ruhr magnates face court martial for disobeying military orders amid fears of German nationalist backlash and possible mine work for unemployed Britons.
Los Angeles reports that of the 500000 Jackie Coogan received as a signing bonus with Metro Pictures Corporation, 260720 will be paid to the government as income tax per figures released by Rex B Goodsell, internal revenue collector.
Prepared poison wheat and Strychnine Sulphate items listed among supplies for orchard work. Mentions tree protectors wood saw frames and saws. Adds new Buckeye incubators and brooders at Albins. 13-1p-11
Ten shares offered for sale at Winchester Credit Corporation. The note promises 12 percent payment and 18 percent earnings. Make offer to 7 Star office, 16 1p-3t.
In a letter published in The Star Georges A Lambert of the State Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union urges Virginia farmers to oppose a proposed bond issue. He argues past bond efforts burden taxpayers, debauch voters, and created offices for partisan gain, citing the so called Big Four. He calls for unity and asks farmers to join the union to protect farming interests.
Prof Rolston Hor ticultural Extensionist will lead pruning demonstrations in Frederick County orchards this week. January 18 Gore at 2 p.m. in W C Marshall’s orchard. January 19 Stephens City at 10 a.m. in Dr Knight’s orchard and 2 p.m. at Fred Robinsons’ North Western grade. Saturday 10 a.m. Bond Bros orchard Apple Pie Ridge. County Agent J R Dushane urges attendance for better pruning methods.
Parents are urged to take their children to see two epic films, The Four Horsemen and The Orphans, with showings starting at four thirty and nine o'clock respectively. The ad stresses these two great pictures as unforgettable viewing for families and individuals.
Market items list oranges and grapefruit at 2.50 per bushel from Robinson Cold Storage. Also ad listings seek experienced cook and reliable nurse maid with good wages, rental room for rent with steam heat, and a note about chocolate covered cherries at 59c per lb from The People’s Drug Co.
Charles A Heller a 74 year old Winchester dry goods businessman died suddenly at his Baltimore home اثر 3617 Fairview Avenue He had long served Winchester in civic roles including city council and the building commission He left three children and three brothers and was a member of Hiram Lodge No 21 Masons He had spent most of his life in Winchester before moving to Baltimore years ago
Special Friday and Saturday display items feature Chancellor Assorted Chocolates at 39c per pound. The People's Drug Co lists order-taking for spring delivery. Byrd Nursery advertises two-year-old home-grown standard apple trees for sale.
Clinton Athey, well known young married man, was seriously burned at his Wyndham apartments home while building a fire with cylinder oil. The blast and flames left him burned over most of his body except the right abdomen. Mrs. Athey and neighbors aided until fire crews arrived. he was taken to Memorial Hospital for treatment and was expected to recover unless complications arise.
Empire Theatre presents Five Miles of Film a 24 reel program featuring The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and Orphans of the Storm ninth and seventh showings respectively. Last chance to view these acclaimed masterworks with noted casts and settings.
State Highway Commissioner George P. Coleman resigns to focus on pursuing better roads without hindrance. His exit follows criticism of his role in promoting the road bond issue and he leaves amid calls for neutrality from H. G. Shirley, commission chairman, regarding road financing policy.
Prices listed for shoulders 15 cents per pound and breakfast bacon 26 cents per pound. Ad notes Friday and Saturday only with contact phone 225 and Ramsburg as the store or proprietor.
Handley Library shows 12,989 books at start and end of year with a net rise of 133. Special books total 1,216 with 4 purchased 192 donated 7 newly bound. Worn out 9 replaced, 9 drawn from circulation, 250 rebound volumes. List of notable donors and local figures follows.
Harold C. Marek, retiring president, presented a detailed annual report praising the South End Hose Company for its best year in history. Members and citizens were urged to support the new apparatus fund as the organization looks to further growth and service.
In Cincinnati Ohio on January 18 a series of joint conferences began to discuss plans to unite the Methodist Episcopal Church and the Methodist Episcopal Church South. The sessions are expected to last about three days with careful consideration of proposals, but no final action anticipated at this stage.
A special sale of U S inner tubes is announced with emphasis on limited stock and discounted prices. Buyers are urged to act quickly as supply is described as temporary and quantities limited across participating outlets.
Sydney Nova Scotia. January 18. About 2500 iron miners are idle as the French invasion of the Ruhr and the suspension of German orders for Newfoundland ores affect the industry. The Associated Press reports the impact on mine operations and shipments.
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