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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1923
Page
1
Report shows rising hunger in the occupied zone with early signs of severe shortage. Analysts warn civilians face growing difficulty in obtaining food as prices rise and supply lines tighten amid ongoing conflict.
French authorities seize funds in the Ruhr and in Duesseldorfbank holding up finances. Essen district railway chief refuses to dispatch coal trains under French orders. Police details demanded to close bank streets, but denied.
Reports from Berlin and London detail France’s Ruhr seizure actions affecting banks mines and customs in the Rhineland and Ruhr. Workers threaten freight strikes as authorities report limited visible results and no mediation progress.
A large crew of artisans and carpenters reported for work at the McCrory building this morning to finish the new theatre. Superintendent Mr. Roberts is ill and work was deferred until day. The owner, Mr. McCrory, plans to push toward completion and open to the public at the earliest moment.
Chief of Police Doran warns auto owners that January 31 is the final day to secure 1923 licenses through the Chamber of Commerce. Beginning February 1, anyone found without tags will be arrested and fined with no exceptions, as hundreds still have not obtained licenses and a rush may prevent timely issuance.
Through his attorney J B Robertson the travelling man notified Mayor Glass that he would not appear for trial after posting $12 for speeding. The court declared the bail forfeited and the trial scheduled for today was missed because Robertson was unavailable.
The Shenandoah Valley Academy team left this morning for Staunton Virginia and Waynesboro to play military academy teams and will return Sunday.
In Winchester Virginia orders are now being taken for spring delivery of two year old home grown apple trees from H F Byrd Nursery. The notice highlights standard varieties and emphasizes ready supply for planting projects.
Prepared poison wheat and special chemical mixtures appear in a cluttered ad for orchard supplies. The notice also promotes Buckeye incubators and brooders available at Albins, highlighting new stock.
A local advertisement promotes a sale event featuring robes and radiator covers. The notice emphasizes discounted prices and invites customers to participate in the in-store sale.
Subscriptions are urged to be paid this month in advance to save money, as promoted by THE EVENING STAR.
Fire, discovered by passers by near six last evening, threatened the Glaize and Brother lumber and milling plant on Fairfax lane. Prompt fire department work confined damage to the engine room roof with losses under $100 and no insurance. The incident recalled earlier city fires in 13 and 26 years past.
The regular meeting at Handley Library featured Mrs. Philip Williams on democracy from party formation to today. President Wunder announced a banquet with Mrs Woodrow Wilson canceled due to Wilson's absence. her gracious letter was ordered printed. The group urged women to pay poll taxes by May and to vote wisely for better government.
In a Christ Church sermon Rev Nelson states the theme Trees of Righteousness drawn from Isaiah and linked to Christ's Nazareth sermon. The piece highlights progressive revelation from dawn to full light, noting the Father’s truth as reflected in the Son. The excerpt is printed at the rector's request.
An all town meeting is set for 7 45 tonight at Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South to celebrate the third anniversary of the Eighteenth Amendment. Principal speaker is Mr William Morgan. Music will be provided and all are invited to attend. FRANK BAYLISS, Phone 309J.
Preaching services scheduled for 3 20 o'clock at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Greenwood announced by Rev Walter Mark Depp. Also advertised Friday and Saturday specials from Chancellor Assorted Chocolates at 79 cents per pound box at The People's Drug Co.
Former Virginia highway official says he resigns to allow full investigation into the state and county highway plan. He cites supporters of progress and opposition to the movement and notes his aim to serve as a citizen rather than as a state commissioner.
The fourteenth Annual meeting of Group Three Virginia Bankers Association opened at Handley Library in Winchester. Bankers from the district attended along with many local citizens, as Vice President H D Fuller welcomed visitors and the luncheon featured speeches by Gray Silver and George H Kee. Carter Glass arrived to discuss The Federal Reserve System with an afternoon session planned.
Seventy five words of OCR style listing offer a 55 acre farm with a small dwelling and a good barn. The property includes 12 acres in orchard and lies about three miles from Winchester. It is presented as a good opportunity for trucking and a farming operation. Listed by Hansbrough Insurance Loans Investments with contact line 1p-19-83-26.
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