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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1922
Page
4
The fragment references advance rates such as 3.50 and 1.75 and mentions Associated Press material for republication. It also notes local news publication by The Star Publishing Company and communications to individuals connected with the paper.
60 acres with running water and 24 acre orchard 4 bearing 20 young woodland two dwellings T room house with electric lights good city access on 160 ft lot garage possible bargain for quick sale price 2250 plus other lot propositions across from business areas county units.
A satirical tale follows Augustus and Jabez Spry through court missteps and repeated trials. Learned attorneys, misread writs, and a jury’s reversal frame a long, wry legal saga ending with the slain man’s slayer aging.
Mr Bennett Russell of Williamsdorf Md visits Winchester and nearby friends. Dent Osborne returns to Hansonville Russell County Va from Kernstown to his home. William A March returns from Alexandria after Home Beneficial Association banquet. William Siott of Washington visits. Clara V Wood stays weeks at Hotel Grafton Washington. John C Koons of Washington visits Haddox home. Hunter B Grimm returns from visit with Mrs Edward Giles in Washington. Henry R Bryarly flies to Cleveland to join Home Life Insurance executives meeting. Wayne Cooper of Washington on short visit to his mother Mrs May Cooper.
Analyzes Wilson's Paris diplomacy after World War I and critiques the League of Nations debate. Highlights criticism of Wilson by Republicans, the Washington Conference outcomes, and the shift in leadership pressures as Harding faces a new political landscape.
Rev M V Qgdl argues Woodrow Wilson achieved the league covenant passage at Versailles on his first European trip, surpassing critics. He contends Wilson faced three powerful obstacles and would have avoided the Washington conference if ratification had been possible, asserting history will hail this as supreme diplomacy.
The Danville Register notes the death of John Kendrick Bangs a renowned humor ous writer and speaker. It recalls his popular works Coffee and Repartee The Idiot and the House Boat on the Styx and praises his wit and lasting cheerful influence despite health struggles.
A fragment recalls Augustus Crawfish shooting his neighbor Jabez Spry during a bored moment. He faced a lengthy trial described as celebrated, with experts testifying and witnesses filling the court.
President Harding backs only modest cuts to the U S Army and rejects any reduction below the safety strength of 150000. White House aides say Congress may approve small trims, but the administration will not endorse deeper cuts. Mrs Theodore Reilly returns to Washington after visiting friends in town.
An appeal from the American Gas Improvement Company invites homeowners not yet served to express interest in receiving natural gas. Send name and home address, ask neighbors to join, and mail a simple note indicating desire for gas at a specified street address. No obligation or commitment required.
Mrs. Mary Enrico of Chicago credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with easing a serious illness and enabling her to return to work in a tailor shop. She praises the product and Sanative Wash, recommending them to others facing similar troubles and needing maternal support.
Virginia lawmakers consider a Bone-Dry Oath Bill and major funding for a War Memorial Library in Richmond including a $2.5 million bond proposal and a new site purchase plan. A commission would oversee the project with competitive contracting and John W. Williams as secretary. Senator Byrd leads a highway department reorganization amid a probe set to begin. A woman’s rights bill to remove disability and grant equal rights to women faces constitutional backing, with industry employment carveout and approval from officials.
Special commissioners pursuant to a Frederick County Virginia court decree offer three grazing tracts for public auction at Berryville County Court House. Tract 1 contains 69 acres, tract 2 135.5 acres with improvements, tract 3 100 acres of pasture. Each tract sold separately with one third cash and balance in two equal annual installments secured by deeds of trust. Auctioneer Duvall Dunn. clerk Brannon.
Public auction to sell a house and lot on South Market Street in Winchester with Pall Mall Street frontage. Property tied to 1915 trust deed, two notes totaling 520 dollars, sale February 25 1922 at noon. Terms: one third cash, two thirds via bonds due one and two years after date, 6 percent interest, secured by trust deed and fire insurance policy. R Gray Williams Trustee.
For sale in Berks County Pennsylvania a 152 acre farm with an 8 percent foot bank barn and attached implement shed and butcher shop. Includes wash house hen house wagon shed corn crib and a never failing water supply. Eight acre meadow plus 30 acres in seed with 14 fertilized using barn yard manure for 1922 crop. Timber valued at 1000 near a state road to Reading with schools churches and markets nearby. Ideal for poultry hogs dairy or general farming. Willing to take money on first mortgage. Apple and peach fruit trees noted. For details contact 16-e0d-61.
By distress warrant R Gray Williams vs Holmes L Gruber I will offer for public sale at his West Piccadilly street business opposite Hotel Jack on Wednesday January 25 1922 at 10 oclock A M the following property Vulcanizing Outfit complete Air Compressor Large Gasoline Tank several Barrels of Oil and other articles too numerous to mention Terms cash no property moved until sale terms met Sheriff L Pannett Auctioneers Duvall Dunn Krebs Clerk.
Advertising blurb announces patterns wallpaper at 10 cents each and gilt at 12 1 2 cents each with window shades 49 cents and up. Offers Thomas and Messer Company at 1015 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore Maryland.
Bathroom and kitchen surfaces demand high grade enamels. Flexico White Enamel meets conditions and wear requirements. Ask your painter.
70 acre Clarke and Frederick counties farm with 8 room dwelling bank barn and outbuildings priced at 5000. 30 acre orchard bearing and good. 138 acre farm on the pike six miles from city 2500. Also attractive city lots and dwellings offered.
For sale listings include 267 acres at 65 per acre and 194 acres at 100 per acre plus 94 acres at 126 per acre and 150 acres at 100 per acre. Also 310 acres at 75 per acre 340 acres at 60 per acre 159 acres at 3000 on state road. Houses from 8000 to 10000 and 12 room houses with water. Store fronts and mills with land. Bailey & Co. Winchester VA.
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