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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1922
Page
4
Property listing describes Limestone Farm on the Pike comprising 60 acres located 1.5 miles from the railroad and 6 miles from Winchester. Features include 24 acres of orchard with 4 bearing, 20 acres of woodland, two dwellings, running water, and a bargain price of 4500 dollars for a quick sale.
A Baltimore American report notes widow of Enrico Caruso discusses royalties from phonograph records and what the singer’s bequest to his daughter implies about the value of his voice. The article cites estimates of annual royalties and the evolving nature of recorded sound rights and reproduction.
A fragment from Rippling Rhymes portrays Jimpson shoeing horses with cronies while ponies wait for smiths. It hints the trade faces decline as farmers lament, yet Jimpson persists keeping the blacksmith craft alive in rural life.
A reception committee forms around a post headed by a Commander with a staff of aides. The arrangement suggests ceremonial oversight and organized support for forthcoming duties.
The Winchester American Legion Post celebrated its new quarters with a banquet and dance. Mayor Wood Glass welcomed guests and Colonel Heirem L. Opie received an ovation amid praise from supporters who defended his innocence. Dan S. Hollenga delivered the address as telegrams of greetings arrived from Virginia officials.
Dan Hollenga, a former drill sergeant and front line veteran, delivers a passionate talk to the American Legion urging fair soldier bonuses, English language education for foreigners, and sacred obligations to care for veterans. He denounces Debs and extols national unity, discipline, and the Legion’s role in shaping America’s future.
Major Opie's visit to Winchester drew warm welcomes from the local legion and friends. He paid tribute to Captain Conrad and the 116th Infantry, praising valor and sacrifice, as Captain Rosenberger moved to record support for a soldier bonus. The event ended with a Benediction and music by Seal's orchestra.
Special commissioners under a 1921 decree will auction three Clarke County Virginia tracts at Berryville Court House on February 25 1922 at 11 a.m. Each tract ranges from 69 to 185.5 acres with pasture blue grass land. Terms require one third cash, remainder in two installments secured by deeds of trust on tract No. 2 buildings. Auctioneers Duvall & Dunn. Clerk I C C Brannon certifies bond.
A weekly list of unclaimed letters remaining in the Winchester Virginia land office for the week ending January 1922. All persons calling for these letters must pay one cent.
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