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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1920
Page
4
A fragmented price list shows annual and shorter term charges in advance payments. Entries include four dollar annual, two dollar half year, one dollar three months, and forty cent monthly rates with additional lines for Sagebane and weekly shade Vim bears die vsee AO.
The document states that member papers use AP dispatches credited to the Associated Press and that local news may also be published locally subject to rights. It outlines exclusive republication rights for AP material and credits to the paper unless otherwise noted.
A light verse by Walt Mason reflects on winter burdens and the promise of spring. The poem jokes about the chill, snow, and endless night while imagining a cheerful season of blooms and singing birds arriving soon.
Rear Admiral Mayo, commander in chief of the United States Fleet, testifies before the Senate committee denying that the Knight board gave sufficient consideration to the ocean service of Tosa pilots and the staff’s actions. He argues the board’s awards were not aligned with the record, challenging the Navy’s assessment of officers.
The transport Powhatan disabled about 390 miles from Halifax Nova Scotia reported by wire service that 271 passengers would be taken off by destroyers as moderating weather approached. Gedrich prepared to assist Bardic in towing and both ships faced flooded fire rooms and damaged water lines with bulkheads shored.
A Winchester mechanic Chas EB Rainsberger testifies to relief from back ache and kidney issues after using Doan’s Kidney Pills over several years. He recalls a January 6 1910 episode and credits the remedy for consistent improvements in his health and vitality.
In Oriental Springs a Chinese man Lee Foon faced a police court charge for possessing lottery tickets. When presented with tickets and paraphernalia, Foon claimed they were pages from a Chinese good book. The judge, astonished, allowed him to go free after the unconvincing alibi and translation.
A long list of farm and household goods auctions around Berryville and nearby towns. Dates span February to March with numerous sellers including Samuel Burwell Millwood, H W Ashwood Kernstown, and James Berlin near Berryville. Items listed include stock implements and "everything" at various farm locations.
In St Louis at the Frank Chaix restaurant an armed intruder entered at 5 am and demanded money. He took $20 from the cash register after telling the staff not to disturb their breakfast. He apologized for spoiling their appetites.
The Rev. George B. Gilbert orders pews removed and rocking chairs installed in the Episcopal church of Chester Connecticut. He says straight pews undermine worship and aims to make gatherings comfortable. Parishioners can rock, mend stockings, and even use the hall as a basketball court or skating rink between services.
Himes Gearson told the police he felt deeply upset to discover a thief entered his shop and sliced eight pounds of meat and stole his best knife. The incident reportedly occurred though the street scene is not fully clear.
Poultry raising attracts workers who enjoy animal work with both men and women earning pleasant incomes from keeping fowls. The craft offers favorable returns and companionship in poultry farming.
Farmers report gophers probing well drained orchards this time of year. Rodents burrow deep under cherry tree roots, posing damage risk to yields and requiring pest control measures.
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