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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1921
Page
7
For sale. 60 acre Maryland farm facing the pike, 13 miles to district line. Adjoins a peach farm with 20 acres in salable timber and a small tenant house in rear. Lovely building site. Price 8000 dollars. Owner ill and aged. Address BE Gilliss Rockville Md 6 20 5w va ot.
Miss Annie Shryock is ill at home on Main street. Several visitors and locals are named, with a note of a 16 to 3 baseball win over Summit Point. Local residents and travelers, including families from Baltimore, Washington, Front Royal, Lynchburg, Wilmington, and Martinsburg, are mentioned visiting Stephens City.
A US Department of Agriculture study of 79 Missouri farms shows valley and level upland farms yield higher labor income than rolling and hilly plots. It finds better cow productivity, balanced rations, and improved pastures boost dairy profitability. soil humus and drought resilience depend on farming system.
The text argues that a cow should receive only what she needs, based on measuring pounds of milk produced and butterfat content. This approach is presented as the sane and economical method for feeding cattle.
Charles EB Anderson, former Winchester resident and longtime Wilmington contractor, suffered a broken right leg and injuries to his left leg after becoming caught between a brick press and clay troughs at Christiana Clay Products near Wilmington. He was transported to Stanton and then Wilmington Hospital. Anderson, superintendent and secretary, had climbed the blocked press to clear it when the device started and trapped him, requiring trough section removal to free him.
The Rev H E Driscoll field secretary of the Children’s Home Society of Virginia will occupy the Presbyterian Church pulpit at 11 o’clock tomorrow morning. Sunday school meets at 9 30 a m and Open Door Bible Class at 9 46 a m. Pastor Rev J H Lacy will preach at 7 30 p m. Highland Avenue Mission holds Sunday school at 3 p m and preaching at 8 p m.
Two separate crashes in Baltimore injure thirteen as firemen collide with a hose wagon and a truck responding to a fire alarm. Ladder man Lestir I. Nolley may die. An ammonia tank explosion at a butter and egg store on Crossy Street injures seven. The market nearby reports no injuries.
Counsel for Mrs. Eva Katharine Kaber challenged admission of an alleged confession by Mrs. Erminia Colavito and Salvatore Cala. The judge reserved ruling, to decide next Monday if the confession may be presented to the jury in the murder trial of Daniel Kaber.
Automobile bandits entered the Clearing State Bank in Chicago on July 9 held up bank officials and fled with 15 dollars, police report.
An advertisement promotes Edwards Olive Tablets as a liver and bowel aid. It claims the vegetable compound with olive oil acts like calomel without after effects. Benefits cited include clearer skin and relief of constipation, with nightly use and pricing at 15 and 30 cents.
Weather outlook shows temperatures near normal to high across the North and Middle Atlantic States with scattered thunderstorms possible. The official meteorologist reported no immediate relief from the heat wave as fatalities in Ohio reach thirty seven due to heat prostrations amid three weeks of stifling heat.
The American Legion baseball team is to play Shepherdstown here at 3 30 o clock Monday afternoon at the Equity diamond. Weems will be on the mound for the Legion. Shepherdstown defeated a local Edinburg All Stars team here last year. Harrisonburg Elks are to play here soon and the Legion plans a Lynchburg trip for a game with the Lynchburg Elks.
Baltimore businessman Mr Frank G Graf arrives in Winchester to meet on behalf of the Morton Coffee Company. He plans to stay several days at Hotel Evans to advance the firm's interests. The Morton Coffee Company is led by Samuel P Morton of Baltimore, a veteran in the Merchants' Coffee trade, with strong ties to Winchester and the Shenandoah Valley. Graf noted he was among the first guests to register at Hotel Evans when it opened many years ago.
Chapel Virginia notices services at the church on Sunday July 10 led by Rev G Gaither of Bruce town. Local residents Katharine Kipps Nora Ward and the Dofflemyers are listed with family visits and kinship across Front Royal Boyce Luray Martinsburg and Harrisonburg area. A yard party is planned July 15 by the Sunday school ladies.
Their grandchildren Miss Virginia Steele and Mr. Hubert Steele of Alexandria Va, guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Em matt and relatives, left for home on Wednesday. Little Billy Gaunt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Gaunt, scalded his leg badly Tuesday morning after falling into a bucket of boiling water.
Mrs. J. D. Rinker returns home after a week in New York City. Mrs. H. B. Dean is able to be out again. Mrs. Ben Massie visits Martinsburg. Carl Rinker of Washington weekend at his home here. Peeples of Washington enjoying summer at H. B. Dean’s. Ben Massie and family at Martinsburg on Sunday. Clarence Terault of Stephens City visits J. D. Rinker. Lester Branner of Washington visits Ben Massie. Mrs. Hill from Pennsylvania returns home with her sister and three children.
A description from a London parliament house clock reveals that a single ounce weight can shift the clock's rate by one second per week. The delicate mechanism shows how tiny forces affect timekeeping precision in the great clock.
Local residents share visits and illness notes across Hoguer Creek area. Philadelphia visitor Mr McNulty returns home. Mrs Minnie White and baby return after a call for illness. Rev C K Welch and Mrs Welch dine with Mr and Mrs J B Orndoff.
Brand-new black calf low boys shoes with rubber heels size 4-D for sale. Cash price listed as very reasonable. Apply at 422 Market St for details.
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