Democratic platform fight at convention over Prohibition and League
The resolutions committee platform draft is laid before the Democratic national convention amid clashes over a dry plank and Ireland’s bid for recognition. William J Bryan plans new amendments. debate centers on League of Nations, railroads, and responses to wartime economic strain. Continued on Page 8.
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San Francisco
Resolutions Committee
William J. Bryan
Bryan
League of Nations
Democratic Party
United States
Wilson
Washington
Fundual Parpors
Congress
Ireland
Armenia
Glass asks Virginians or votes for Glass presidency speech
Representative Flood of the Tenth Virginia district lauds Senator Carter Glass in San Francisco and urges Virginia delegates to vote for Glass while he backs McAdoo. Glass loses on a plank for an American mandate as platform committee report looms and balloting starts. Palmer Cox and McAdoo are in the race with Davis named as a possible dark horse.
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San Francisco
Flood
Virginia
Carter Glass
Flowers
New York
Glass
Mc.Adoo
Palmer
Cox
McAdoo
Davis
Dark Horse
Church Notice at Cesar Clift Presbyterian Vaucluse
At the regular service the Cesar Clift Presbyterian Church in Vaucluse hosts a guest, Rev. A. G. Link, former pastor, at 11 o clock. A 3 p m sermon is planned by the Episcopal Church pastor J. H. Smith in Stephens City.
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Cesar Clift Presbyterian Church
Vaucluse
Sposa
A. G. Link
Episcopal Church
Stephens City
J. H. Smith
Ford Tow Truck for Sale by Ritter Grocery Co
Heavy duty Ton Tow Truck with stake body and cab in good condition. Suitable for sale by Ritter Grocery Co. May require lighter vehicle for current work. Contact Ritter Grocery Co for details.
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Ford
Ritter Grocery ‘Co
Farm For Sale 115 Acres In Cedar Grove Area
115 acre farm with 1 2 in timber, apple and pear orchard, six room house, bank barn, two springs and well. Located near Cedar Grove with access via 2 ip atte Mceneetic road noted in listing.
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Cedar Grove
Candy sale at Sarah Zane Drug Co notice
My store will be closed all day Monday July 5th. Regular monthly meeting notes mention speeches, smoke and 1-1p21 secretary. Don’t forget that I candy sale Friday and Saturday. Chocolate Covered Cherries or Assumed Nuts and Fruit only 79c per box. The People’s Drug Co notices.
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People’s Drug Co
J. Snapp
America
Seed company promotes soil inoculation and energy crop mix
Perkins Winchester Seed Co advertises gas tine and soil inoculation services for crops including Soy Beans Cow Peas Miller Sorghum Sudan Grass and all seeds. Bell phone 356. Trade note claims reduced carbon and more power for tractors using Gastine with 1 10-4 free inoculation.
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Winchester Seed Co
Bell Phone
Presentation of War Service Medals by Pennsylvania Railroad
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company will present engraved war service medals to officers and employes who served in the U S Army or Navy during World War I. Medals for Cumberland Valley Division workers will be given in Chambersburg on July 10, 1920. Those killed or missing should contact officials by July 8 for details. Proof of honorable discharge is required.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
United States
Spar
United States _Army of Navy
Cumberland Valley Division
Chambersburg
E. C. Oyler
W. S. Mullin
Winchester Chamber Drives to 277 Members
The Winchester Frederick County Chamber of Commerce drive ends with 277 memberships, nearly doubling the previous high. Captain R L Gray presided at the luncheon as organizers plan informal canvassing to reach remaining prospects across county districts.
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Chamber of Commerce of
Winchester
Frederick County
Chamber of Commerce
R. L. Gray
Lewis Buddy
American City Bureau
Mabel Haynes
Boy Scouts
McCrory’s
Empire Theater
Rice's
Vie
Winchester Citizens Band
Harrison Favored for Congress in Local Editorial
The editorial urges support for Judge Harrison in the upcoming primary claiming he is an eminent legislator with proven fitness. It notes strong backing from colleagues and predicts Harrison carries most counties, including Page and Leedy’s, reflecting belief in his ability to represent the district and country.
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Congress
Ashineton
Harrison
Congressiena
Distrang
Anenst
Page County
Leedy
Jadee Harrison
Creamery Closure Notice On Regal Holiday
A fragment notes Monday being a holiday, with wishes for workers' rest and a closure for the creamery. The garbled text mentions HALDEMAN and a scheduling change affecting operations.
Davis Nominated by West Virginia Governor for Democratic Ticket
Governor John J Cornwell places Ambassador John W Davis of West Virginia in nomination for the Democratic national convention. He hails Davis as the strongest candidate with character, experience, and trusted by President Wilson, urging the nation to nominate a man who stands in the middle of political thought.
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San Ncisco
John W. Davis
West Virginia
John J. Cornwell
Mark Hanna
Chicago
Beal
Johan
Virginia
London
Wilson
United States
Ertea
Jefferson Club urged to publish member list in Star
The Star questions the Jefferson Club on why its member list is not published and whether secrecy signals misdirection. Dr. Anderson and Buz Henry condemn the club’s anonymous communications while calling for public accountability and courage in backing its chosen candidate amidst reform pressures.
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Jefferson Club
Frederick County
Junea
Alaska
Corpus
Cortville
Virginia
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Winchester
Jefferson
Pershing
Star
Harper
Worsley-Stenry
Seren Yosst
Sonburg
Dr._Anderson
Buz Henry
The
The Star Plans Holiday Observance For Independence Day
The Star announces no paper on Month day July Sth for National Independence Day as Fourth falls on Sunday. On July 5 The Evening Star enters its twenty fifth year. it grew from three to eight pages with seven columns and nearly 4000 circulation. Over 3600 are paid in advance. The paper notes 18000 local readers and a daily afternoon readership of about twenty thousand. Due to news print scarcity it has cut back on paper and exchanges to economize.
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Star
Evening Star
the Star
Associated Press News
Chester
Frederick County
The
Leedy Denies Streets Conversation With Colored Backers
A disputed sworn affidavit ties Leedy to remarks about driving out “dry fanatics and oil preachers” alleged to have been overheard by Harrisonburg ministers. Witnesses claim the overheard talk occurred on Harrisonburg streets, not in a barber shop, altering the sworn account and raising questions about supporting voters and partisan actions.
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Baugher
Leedy
Harrisonburg
Ayo P Eller
Oscar I. Tankins
W. E B. Hawkins
Harry 8. Tankins
A. P. Biler
For Sale or Rent Livery Barn in Winchester
Central location livery barn offered for sale or rent. Could be converted into a garage or storage area, with demand noted in Winchester. Classified listing by J J. Foster. Ad notes plagues and remedies as a stylistic fragment.
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Winchester
J _ J. FOSTER
ER Gray
Harvesting and Packing Equipment Catalog Ad
Prepared for farmers with gear for cranes presses bins and bags. Includes pruning and spraying supplies and notes on securing Bordeaux or Bluestone materials for upcoming harvest season.
Controversy Over Virginians Insults in Blue Ridge Paper
A Baltimore Southern editor and the Rev. Dr. Carlton Harris face criticism after publishing a piece attacking Virginians. The letter to the Winchester Star defends moral issues, condemns harassment of clean, religious voters, and questions a candidate’s conduct amid Volstead act disputes.
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Baltimore
Carlton Harris
Middletown
Virginia
United Brethren
Edinburg
Winchester Star
United Sta Congress
the Star
At. Ay
K Supreme Court of the States
Leedy
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Senator Glass
Associated Press
Committee On Résolutions
R. E. Byrd
Aol
Tga
Sarah Zane Fire) Company
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Thos. B. Kennedy
Congressional Campaign
Real’ Reprey
J. Cooper & Ben Baker. & CO
Haldeman
Overnor
Noe EE Sis
C. Tordom
Winchester Orchard Supply CO
Box'x
USS
Rouse Fire. Co
HanSbrough & ¢ Insurance
Jerry
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