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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1921
Page
3
A vintage advertisement touts Olive Tablets as a remedy for constipation and dull fatigue. It claims dramatic improvements after taking one or two at bedtime with many people using them regularly. The copy emphasizes a “dark brown mouth” breath and widespread use, with a price of 15 cents.
Georgia Russell stars opposite Torchy in vaudeville act The Three Types produced by Jesse L. Lasky. The show features a flaming head decoration as a distinctive prop, with Russell noted for her auburn hair as a leading attraction.
Public notice promotes the new Metro special production Alias Jimmy Valentine starring Bert Lytell. The film is based on Paul Armstrongs stage hit about a reformed bank thief who can open safes with finger tips. The Strand Theater urges the audience not to miss the picture tomorrow Tuesday.
Mrs Gladys Witherell who disappeared from her home last Tuesday was found early today a prisoner in a small house on a sheep ranch in Riverside county about 70 miles southeast of Los Angeles according to telephone messages to the Associated Press.
Police and deputy sheriffs recused Mrs. Witherell unharmed after a kidnapping plot. Two men named A. J. and Floyd Carr, cousins, were arrested. The suspects confessed motive tied to a dispute with A. J. Witherell over a boat deal and demanded twenty thousand dollars in ransom.
Federal soldiers and deputy sheriffs moved into Williamson West Virginia early today after rifle fire echoed through the town. No one was wounded, but rumors of bullets and a rescue attempt at 21 men on trial for the Matewan shooting spread fear until Colonel Hall and the Nineteenth Infantry restored calm.
60 acres of land with a 6 room house and water at the door. 500 apple and peach trees on the property. Located 4 miles from Winchester near Chambersville. Ownership attributed to N. W. Grafia.
Frank Mayo, seen as a rancher in Lasea and a customs officer in The Roy Lane, appears today at the Strand Theater as a southern adventurer in a story by H. W. Shumate titled Hitchin Posts.
Washington Jan 31 Associated Press reports President Wilson has decided to go to the executive room at the Capitol on the morning of March 4 to sign bills passed in the closing hours of the session. It will be his first visit to the Capitol in nearly two years.
Remodeling of the White Palace Restaurant is complete and the dining room to kitchen equipment appears brand new. The interior features mahogany furnishings large plate glass walls and a stylish design. Proprietors are Pappas and Chaoconas.
Realizing demand for lower prices L D Ritter announces drastic cuts at City Meat Market 213 N Market St and 323 National Ave with Boiling Beef Roast Beef Pork and Pork Chops priced lower than before plus a full line of green and icy groceries at right prices.
Five days remain to pay the publication subscription at a reduced rate as announced by The Evening Star, urging out of town subscribers to act promptly.
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