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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1922
Page
4
A notice states weekly communications to The Star Publishing Company and to individuals connected with the firm. The item describes routine correspondence handling and internal notices related to publishing operations.
An article reprinted from the Journal of Education outlines a plan for a new model school in Handstead Virginia. Judge John Hand hester leads the project funded at 1.6 million dollars to serve all grades with outdoor space for music, pageants, and community gatherings. A seventy acre park would surround the campus providing athletic fields and an agricultural program. A history museum is included, per a brochure from R eemsteinn, chairman of the Hand ard of Trustees.
Real estate ad describes a Limestone Farm on the Pike totaling 60 acres near Winchester, with running water, 24 acre orchard (4 bearing, rest young), 20 acres woodland, two dwellings, one 5 room house with electric lights on a 260 foot lot ideal for a garage. Bargain price $4500. Also mentions $2250 for a good lot with access to business district. Additional lot propositions offered.
A fragment notes a stay that sows discontent with useless snow and an exit precedes the arrival of Spring and four brides in white bringing comfort and delight to many.
In a Medalia era tale a sharp editor rebukes a minister for withholding truth about church members. The minister accuses editors of bias while the editor mocks sanctimony and whitewash. The scene ends with the editor noting a bride’s beauty amid modest surroundings.
Poetry note from Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason describes the tardy arrival of spring. The speaker laments lingering winter weather and ice on streets while anticipating warmer days, blooming flowers, and birds returning. The tone blends whimsy with hopeful longing for early signs of spring.
The article outlines the text and ratification of the eighteenth amendment, noting prohibition of intoxicating liquors and concurrent enforcement power. It cites Congress passage dates in 1917, Nebraska’s ratification in 1919, and formal effect in 1920, with W C T U roles in education, organization, and national prohibition advocacy. It mentions key events and figures in the temperance movement history.
Capitol leaders Lillian M. N. Stevens and Bishop Wilson led a meeting where resolutions were prevented and speakers introduced. The prohibition amendment was re introduced by Captain Hobson in the House and by Senator Sheppard in the Senate and re introduced at every session until passage.
Local wholesale markets list prices for creamery butter country butter flour corn and more with noted corrections from the previous day. Readings include eggs young chickens wheat barley hay corn meal and other staples with specific per unit quotes and range notes.
William P. Harris of near Stephens City, agent for New York Life, travels to Centerville Tennessee after the death of sister Mrs. D Frank Elkins. She had been ill over a year, with a sudden decline in the days before her death. Survived by husband D Frank Elkins, five children, sister Mrs E R Shepard of Centerville, and brother William P Harris.
The fifteenth annual convention of the Virginia State Dairymen's Association will be held in Charlottesville on February 16 and 17. A strong program is announced with speakers including Mr. Glover editor of Hoard's Dairyman Governor Westmoreland Davis and Mr. Van Norman authority on diseases of breeding animals. The Charlottesville Chamber of Commerce and local civic groups support the event.
A mustard oil ointment promises quick sore throat relief. The clean white Musterole spreads easily without burning and is available in jars and hospital tubes for about $3. BETTER THAN A MUSTARD PLASTER.
The American Gas Improvement Company offers to supply gas to homes in Winchester that are not yet served. If you want good gas, send your name and the address of the house and urge neighbors to participate. No obligation.
Local committee invites visiting dairymen to Blacksburg Virginia with ample accommodations and information available from secretary F. A. Buchanan.
The Boyce play on Friday evening aims to draw generous crowds for a Clarke County benefit. The production, organized by a Clarke County man and performed by Clarke County citizens, has already delighted audiences. The nearby gray fox at Geo Parker's shop draws attention amid the event's excitement.
Special Commissioners under a Frederick County Virginia decree announce a public auction of three grazing land tracts in Clarke County on Saturday, 25 1922, at Berryville. The sale requires one third cash and two equal annual installments with bonds and deeds of trust securing the payments.
Public auction set for February 25 1922 in Winchester Virginia to sell a house and lot on South Market Street west of Pall Mall Street. The seller acts under a trust deed dated November 24 1915 with notes $320 due December 15 1921 and $200 due January 1 1922. Terms include one third cash and two thirds via bonds due in one and two years with six percent interest, secured by a trust deed and fire insurance. Trustee R Gray Williams.
Advertising notice from Thomas and Messer Company at 1015 West Baltimore Street Baltimore Maryland selling patterns wall paper for 10 cents each gilt at 12 1-2 cents each apiece and window shades starting at 49 cents.
For sale 30 acres of orchard in bearing and good condition. 1388 acre farm on Pike six miles from the city priced at $2,500.00. Attractive prices on city lots and dwelling. Good & Company.
A Winchester Virginia real estate notice lists multiple limestone farms across counties from 4 to 300 acres with well improved status and some with orchards. It notes mills, two dwellings, a post office store, and several building lots by Valley Pike near Handley School. Contact C. P. Bailey & Co Bailey Bros Store for details.
Albert Schaf feraker of Capon Bridge West Virginia vows a prosperous year by reading The Evening Star to ward off fiery darts of satan and enjoy news in 1922.
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