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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1920

Page

6

Leedy Campaign Speech At White Hall Virginia District

Fr Leedy of Page County asked Democrats to nominate him for Congress replacing Thomas W. Harrison. The event at White Hall was lively with S. introducing Leedy and many local supporters escorting him. The crowd saluted the speaker after about an hour of remarks in a hot hall.

Leedy Page Camp Democrats of Virginia Congress Thomas W. Harrison White Hall Treas White Fict

Bavaria Quiet Evolution Reported Amid Uncertain Power Shift

A fragmented AP dispatch from La Paz notes a quiet evolution in Bavaria with linked military actions and a disputed presidency. The report mentions tensions involving the army, political leaders, and international legation activity amid a period of upheaval.

Associated Press la Paz Guerra

Fragmentary health ad text hints at liver cleanse remedy

The readable portion mentions cleansing the liver with a product listed by name but the rest of the sentence is missing. The brief fragment suggests a medical or health ad style urging a quick result. No clear person, place, or organization is identifiable.

ICC Extends Preferential Coal Car Order 30 Days

Interstate Commerce Commission extends for 30 days the order that directs preferential distribution of open top coal cars to mines east of the Mississippi. Mine operators broadly approve as a relief measure for upcoming coal transportation problems. The decision, announced late yesterday, arrives after a two day operators conference on easing a winter shortage in New England and the Northwest. individual operators express approval.

Angocisted Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Ite Mississippi New England Northwest

State Official Freed by Court in Matewan Indictment Case

West Virginia official George R C Wiles of the Public Service Commission faced a court ruling after a demurrer to his indictment was sustained. Judge Cameron decided the case amid the Matewan troubles special grand jury investigations.

Associated Press Williamson W. Va George R. C. Wiles West Virginia Public Service Cameron Mr. Wiles

Sunday School Institute Here by Miss Zula Berryhill

Miss Zula Berryhill a seminary graduate and Sunday school expert will conduct another training class in Winchester at the First Baptist Church. The sessions begin at 8 each evening and invite all denominations to participate, building youth work.

Zula Berryhill Lowlisville First Baptist Church Will Winchester Charles Adey

Bickerings at Fusion Confab Delay Report

During the first view hours of its convertion today, tensions rose within the new union fusion party as dissatisfactions appeared. Platform leaders urged unity while awaiting a 2 p.m. report from the committee. Senator La Follette remained represented and decisions were unclear.

New Union Fusion Party Eviaan Iota Mertires Platform Committee LaFollette

War trophies distribution planned after Congress convenes

War Department announces rapid distribution of captured equipment and war memorabilia among states and towns. Virginia is set to receive 46 items including field guns mortars rifles and insignia. A Winchester rifle relic may be sent to Frederick County next spring.

Congress Julius Kahn Newton D. Baker War Department Virginia T. W. Harrison Winchester Frederick County

Notes From Alb in Virginia Local Social Tidings

Albin notes report visits and gatherings among Shenandoah and Winchester residents. David Ambrose and Mary Miller hosted friends. Sullivan and Youts visited. Lela Peer joined from Winchester. Baward Smith traveled from Hayfield to see sister Mrs. Orne.

Albin David Ambrose Shenandoah Frr Mary Miller Ee Mort Opw Bart “Youts Reve. Sullivan Mareyare W. ‘Va Mra Linebure Lela Peer

Miss Mary OPlove Visits Mr and Mrs in Salief

Miss Mary OPlove has been visiting Mr and Mrs in Salief Virginia according to a local personals note. The item records a short social update from the community page.

Salief Mary Oplove

Local notes and visits amid farming acreage trends

Names Ashby Graves and others visit Kaon City Edna Snapp Mamie Cornwell travels to Baltimore Rev Harold Smith preaches at M B Church South. Welsh and Walker students visit Hicks Daytony Way. Acreage of peanuts corn potatoes down this year with eastern shore potato crop estimated at 18 million bushels. average price around 1.02 dollars per bushel.

Eacees Genericus Mase Preter Grove Carl Mickganersey Welsh Kaon City Iss Edna Snapp Misa Mamie Cornwell Baltimore Harold Smith M. Bachurch South Pute Walker Ant “Welsh Dajtony Way BE. de Hicks

Crop Conditions Improve Across State Yet Lag in Corn

State crop statistician Henry M. Taylor reports better conditions in CARA and overall vegetation versus last month. Rye and barley show improvement, with no urgent rye shortage. corn progress is strong but crops will mature later than usual.

Cara Henry M. Taylor

Cedar Grove Local Notes Highlight Family Visits

ME and Mrs. Lyle Fries and Melvin of Martinsburg visit Levi and Mrs. Fries. Mr. and Mrs. Myers of McKees Rock stay with Mrs. Myers' father A. W. Adams. Mrs. Bila Emmett returns from two weeks with daughter Mrs. Clarence Roberts in McKeesport, Pa.

Cedar Grove Lyle Fries Melvin Martinsburg W. Va Levi Fries Myers McKees Rock

Local Visitors Fill Weekend In Town

Grand daughter Miss Louise Roberts will spend time here. Mr and Mrs Lester Smith and three children visited, as did Mr and Mrs Herbert Fries with their little daughter. Mr and Mrs Alvin Dick and son spent Saturday night and Sunday with the Smiths. Mr Murchel Lamp and son Leo returned to Washington after a three week visit. The Sunshine Band yard party Saturday night was well attended. Amelia Barrett is visiting cousins Boyd and Virginia Miller near Welltown.

Louise Roberts Lester Smith Wars Herbert Fries Alvin ‘Dick Spen David Smith Murchel Lamp Leo Washington Sunshine Band Amelia Barrett Boyd Virginia Miller Welltown

Notable Stock Gambler Draws Sharp Remarks

A pirate of the markets reportedly earns enemies easily as a partner named Alandon Tit-Bite is mentioned. An observer calls him the “piggest thief on the stock exchange” in a sharp exchange reflecting their notorious reputations.

Philanthropie Forts Stock Exchange Alandon

The Baby Giraffe Born with Six Foot Height

A newborn giraffe stands six feet tall from hooves to tip, marking a remarkable birth in the zoo. The calf’s long neck and spotted coat attract spectators as keepers monitor its growth and health.

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