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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1921
Page
4
Fragmented OCR appears to show newspaper masthead and ad pricing text for Evening Star and Morning News Weekly Mirror with subscription rates and dispatch note. Includes publisher references and republication instructions but lacks a coherent event. Notable entities include Evening Star and Star Publishing Company in Virginia.
Hardy outlines the 1921 city budget prepared by committee chair Mr. Hardy. He stresses prudence, aiming to limit city spending to about $9,000 available from all sources. The council plans to avoid debt and address only essential needs within the budget, keeping a careful watch on extra calls for funding.
A verse piece reflects on scarcity and social misery amid Christmas and abundance. The speaker notes empty oyster stews and waning cheer, urging empathy for the needy while lampooning hollow platitudes and the gulf between wealth and want.
A local explosion occurred when a box of dynamite caps ignited during a work mishap at Molers Cross. Grover Rackley was injured as the caps detonated and hurled debris across the floor, with the force knocking him to the ground.
An OCR fragment notes an application related to Horm tank units. Details are scarce, with no clear event date or involved organizations beyond generic references.
An advertisement features a Springfield reader testimonial praising Milks Emulsion for constipation and poor appetite. It claims restored bowel action, better digestion, and increased strength, with a money back guarantee and prices of 75 cents and 1.50 per bottle from The Milks Emulsion Co. Terre Haute Indiana.
The Co-Operative Education Association sent an appeal to community leagues across the state to raise funds for a memorial to Matthew Fontaine Maury. The effort aims to honor his contributions with a lasting tribute.
On investigation of the International Harvester Company it is alleged to have announced a price increase for farm machinery for the coming season while most commodities fall in cost. The matter was introduced in Congress by Representative Jones of Texas.
A home remedy advertisement urges readers to take Pape's Cold Compound every two hours for three doses to open nasal passages stop runny nose and headache. It touts quick action with mild taste and no quinine, available at drug stores for a few cents.
Surgeon General Hugh S. Cumming urges Virginia residents to avoid traveling to Tucson and other Arizona and southwestern areas without arranging for care. He cites overcrowded hospitals and sanitariums as a major hazard for tuberculosis sufferers seeking relief away from home.
The Supreme Court sustains Charles S. Sickel of Richmond Va in a Virginia prohibition case. He is fined 50 dollars and sentenced to one year in jail after challenging the sufficiency of the evidence.
A list of names and locations with sale notices and farm listings in the Winchester area. Includes individuals near Berryville Kernstown White Hall Middletown Stephens City and Brucetown with dates from February through March and items such as implements livestock and a 55 acre farm.
Public auction announced for Saturday March 5th in Rileyville Page County Virginia. 244 acres include 82 acres bottom land 72 acres cleared up land and 140 acres timber land with a five room dwelling a barn out-buildings a young apple orchard and running water. Also 150 acres mountain land adjoining to be sold together or separately overlooking Shenandoah River two and a half miles from Rileyville. Private sale possible. Mrs W E Hisey Drawer H Shenandoah Va.
A Norfolk infantry unit is forming with fifty five men enlisted and ten more promised per a letter from B W Salomonsky. Formal requisition for mustering in is expected soon and several additional companies may be organized soon.
Four officials of the Sugar Products Company of New York were indicted under the Lever Act by the United States grand jury in Jacksonville Florida on conspiracy to acquire certain quantities and classes of sugar. The company operates in nine or more states. The indictment names the individuals and alleges illegal procurement practices. The case highlights wartime food control enforcement and interstate commerce concerns.
Special Commissioners announce a public auction February 5 1921 at 11 A M in Winchester Va of a two story dwelling lot with apple and peach orchards on Middle Road Frederick County Virginia adjoining Ginn and others. The property conveyed to George W Graves by deed Feb 12 1908 is to be sold under terms: one third cash day of sale and the balance via two bonds dated sale date with interest 6 percent semi annual and secured by trust deed and a policy on buildings. bonds posted by Herbert S Larrick and approved by Clerk Co C Brannon.
30 acre bearing Aprile Orchard near railroads and storage with 6 acres limestone land on hard road. Includes 7 room dwelling 5 room tenant house two large barns silo outbuildings. Suit cereal crops or dairy farming with further city lots and small acreages nearby. See listing for city dwellings large lots and adjoining limestone land up to 2000.
Railroad timetable excerpt lists trains and connections from Shenandoah to Bristol Roanoke Bluefield Pocahontas Webb Norton and intermediate stations with Pullman sleepers to Williamson Winston-Salem Hagertown Philadelphia New York and Washington. It notes Memphis special connection at Roanoke and advises for additional information to Saunders.
By decree dated January 17 1921 in Winchester Virginia the Chapel View farm of Willie B Ford deceased is to be sold at public auction in front of the County Court House at noon. The 350 acre productive land will be sold subject to court confirmation with one third cash and two thirds secured by bonds payable in one and two years at six percent interest.
A compact newspaper note advertises reduced prices on meats and goods in Winchester and Frederick County with a contact telephone Bell 2413 and a mention of a watch wagon on street routes.
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