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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1921
Page
5
Audiences see Clever Society Dances Son of Tarzan and Sunshine in a program featuring The Broadway Bubble. The plot centers on twin sisters played by Co me Gri and a radiant young star, with mistaken identities and dramatic reversals, aided by double exposures and evolving relationships.
A dramatic tale of a woman’s pursuit of finer gowns and social status. The story shows how vanity drives sacrifices and snubs in a social crucible, revealing true character under scrutiny.
Williamsport division of the Pennsylvania Railroad reports a 24 percent payroll cut since November with 1,300 men laid off in recent days. Reading Railway system also shows ongoing reductions with 301 trackmen dropped in the past week.
Jay Gould defeated Jock Soutar of the Philadelphia Racquet Club to win the professional championship of America after claiming the national amateur and open court tennis title. The match ended 6-0, 6-2 in Olphia on January 21.
Sunday school at 9.45 with preaching at 11 by the pastor. Young people meet at 6.45 led by Mrs. Ella Boyce. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7.30 led by J A Cather. Wednesday afternoon at 3.45 Grace Fries serves as superintendent.
Mrs. C. D. Flaherty of Lynchburg Virginia says her 17 year old son Samuel, once sick since October 1918, rapidly regained appetite, strength, and color after starting Tanlac. She reports he gained twenty pounds and now works daily in good health.
Altoona Pennsylvania railroad layoffs rise as 700 additional workers are dismissed in latest retrenchment bringing total laid off to 2,060. G L Beck reports the figures from the Pennsylvania Railroad in charge of personnel.
Stocks moved lower in early trading with metals chemicals and utilities down 1 to 3 points and oils selling on crude price declines. Some rally from lower levels occurred but prices broke again before noon while call loans rose to 7 percent. British exchange firmed toward recent highs.
Henry W. Brown a naval mess attendant and confessed murderer of Miss Hart Kavanaugh a nurse at Academy Hospital was arraigned in Baltimore today on a charge carrying the death penalty. A hearing was set for February 2 and bail was refused. Brown remains in Baltimore city jail.
Chief Doran warns merchants and public that punch boards remain illegal under state law. A man was circulating boards offering prizes by drawing lucky numbers, and any possession or operation will lead to arrest despite claims the law was repealed.
Geneva reports the next session of the League of Nations council will be held February 21 in Geneva. The meeting will tackle international issues unresolved from the first Assembly and appoint several commissions to report to the September assembly.
An old remedy promotes Jad Salts as a safe wash for the kidneys. It claims drinking four ounces of Jad Salts in water daily cleanses the urinary tract, reduces irritation, and prevents bladder weakness, with emphasis on hydration and regular use.
The document argues that registrars in several counties falsified registration records to favor the Democratic candidate, naming exhibits for Albemarle Clarke Frederick Madison Page Rappahannock Rockingham Shenandoah Warren Charlottesville Winchester. It contends ballots of unregistered voters were cast and should be deducted, and denies discriminatory practices at Amissville precinct. It cites section 103 as remedy and alleges poll taxes were paid improperly by others.
Charles M. Schwab told a Walsh committee that Col. E. H. Abadie’s testimony alleging $260,000 in personal expenses charged to the Shipping Board was false. Schwab said he paid all his own costs as Emergency Fleet Corp director and did not receive compensation. Abadie repeated that he regrets linking Schwab to the voucher and hopes for a correction.
Jan 21 report notes President Harding plans isolation in Florida for two weeks. He aims to rest with golf and fishing, avoiding observation, before moving to St Augustine for the inauguration. He will stay at a hotel there until just before taking office.
Prices for several crude oils were cut today in Pittsburgh marking the second reduction this year. Pennsylvania crude drops to 5.50 per barrel while Cabell and Somerset grades fall to 3.90 and 3.75 respectively. Somerset light lands at 4. McKinney slips to 2 and Corning stays at 3.75.
Prices for kerosene range from 23 to 25 cents per gallon in Winchester with wagon and store outlets showing 23 to 25 cents. A standard crude barrel contains 42 gallons while refined oil barrels often hold 50 gallons, sometimes 60.
An old advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as fast acting relief for colds. It promises stoppage of runny nose and headache with two to three doses, claims no quinine, easy taste, and minimal cost at drug stores.
The Empire shows Nazimova in a recent release and features a second attraction, The Great Redeemer, praised in a prior run. A nine reel program adds humor and music, with Douglas MacLean starring in The Jail Bird in the lineup.
Marguerite EB, a noted Sun and AP correspondent, was reportedly released from prison by the Reds after a letter from Dr Hugh H Young urged intervention. Messages from M Krasin and Beaverbrook linked to efforts to secure release. J S Hicks suffers severe neuralgia and Dr Anderson attends him.
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