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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1921
Page
4
Publication data shows Evening Star Publishing Co Virginia and related papers with subscription rates and Associated Press credit. The fragment notes mail and carrier options and urges communications to The Star Publishing Company and affiliated individuals.
The fragment portrays a reflective theme as an old year passes and a new year arrives. It uses imagery of aging, youth, and hope, noting time’s quick passage and the desire to cherish moments while preparing for the future.
An Algonquin myth recounts how autumn winds move leaves from forest trees as spirits respond to a question from Manitou. The tale describes willow, oak, maple, and beech leaves drifting and the forest enduring seasonal change under a stormy sky.
An advertorial testimonial from Wm. Gilton of Chuckey Tennessee claims a six bottle course of Milks Emulsion cured a chronic cough and added 60 pounds from 125 to 186. The era guarantees refund if not satisfied and markets the product as a palatable nourishing emulsion sold by druggists nationwide.
Noted speakers will address the state Sunday seven congress which meets in Petersburg February 8 to 10. Engaged include Dr Len C Broughton Rev J H Montzomary Dr Douglass Freeman Dr EG Caldwell Dr M T Sanger Dr Gilbert Glass Dr J T Watts Rev Paul Morton Trout Rev M S Foulson Rev H H Young and Miss Maggie Wilson. The first regular session is Tuesday February 8 with Dr Broughton speaking on The Church to Win.
Bishop Collins Denny in Richmond at Park Place Methodist Church extols Gen. Robert E. Lee as the South’s noblest figure and the finest embodiment of Anglo-Saxon virtue praising his military genius and legacy. Also mentions tips for handling hot potatoes to avoid burns with protective bags.
An itemized sales directory lists dates from January to March noting individuals and locations such as Berryville Kernstown Middletown White Post Swimley and Vaucluse. It includes references to stock implements and a 55 acre farm plus notes on farms and road locations near Winchester and Bruce town with several near Middletown and Millwood entries.
Mrs Bertha Liering of Ravenswood West Virginia recounts prolonged female troubles with pain and inflammation. After trying several doctors she found relief using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and completed eight bottles. She credits the medicine with restoring her health and enabling her to perform housework again. The ad emphasizes household strain and appeals to other women to try the product.
An advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine is a constitutional remedy for catarrhal deafness caused by inflammation of the Eustachian tube. It asserts the medicine works through the bloodstream to reduce mucous buildup and restore normal hearing, noting sales in Ohio.
Public sale scheduled for February 5 1921 at 11 oclock in front of the County Court House in Winchester Virginia. Special Commissioners will offer a two acre parcel with a two story frame dwelling and an orchard of standard apple trees inter planted with peach trees. The property traces to a 1908 deed to George W Graves and is to be sold under a decree in the E A Rogers vs E W Graves et al chancery case. Terms require one third cash with two promissory notes for the balance and a trust deed mortgage plus insured buildings.
For sale bearing Aprile Orchard of about 3 acres near R R storage and city. Also 150 acres limestone land on hard road with 6 acre bearing orchard 7 room dwelling 5 room tenant house two large barns silo outbuildings. Ideal cereal crops or dairy farm. See city dwellings from 1200. Large city lots from 300. Small limestone land adjoining city to fit buyer.
Norfolk and Western announces a Bristol bound service with Pullman parlor car to Bristol and connections to Roanoke, Bluefield, Pocahontas Norton and intermediate stations. No. 1 departs 2.30 a m for Roanoke and Shenandoah with a cafe car. No. 27 departs 5.58 p m toward Shenandoah and intermediate stations. a Memphis special links Roanoke with Memphis South.
Train timetable fragment notes No 28 839 and m for Hagerstown and intermediate stations Harrisburg Philadelphia and New York link at Shenandoah Junction. Mentions Washington connection No 247 36 ppm parlor car to Hagerstown Pullman sleeper Hagerstown to Philadelphia No 2 12.50 am Pullman Sleeper in Philadelphia and New York.
A Los Angeles young woman showcases a personal take on greeting cards for social calls at afternoon tea. She distributes her own conception of proper times to visit and inform friends, reflecting local social customs.
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