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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1920

Page

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Free Tuberculine Cattle Test Offered in Winchester

Arrangements are nearly complete for tuberculosis eradication in Winchester cattle led by Dr J E B Noonan with assistance from the U S Department of Agriculture and Virginia departments. Tests at the Winchester fair grounds on Monday July 19 noon will be free for dairy cows brought there, with about 30 owners already showing interest.

Winchester J. EB. Noonan Department of Agriculture Washington State Department of Agricultural and Immigration Richmond Rowland Bureau of Animal Industry S . Ee United States Virginia Union Winchester Fair Grounds Fair Grounds City Board of Health Noonan Eiré Wawaiy Aef

Labor Wanted At One Power Station Conduction

Help wanted for millwork power station conduction in Millville West Virginia. Rate forty cents per hour ten time and for one day. Four months steady work with excellent conditions. Board and lodging provided at seven fifty per twenty one Northern Virginia Power Co T-17-1p-31.

Millville W. VA Northern VA. Power CO

Jefferson Club May Keep Membership Private

Editorial argues the Jefferson Club in Winchester Virginia will not publish its membership and contributors citing 700 voters and ambivalence over political support. The piece questions the legitimacy of pledges and urges public disclosure to reveal who endorses Leedy or Harrison.

Jefferson Club Harrison Leedy Congress House of Delegates State Senate Harrisonburg Record The Star

Leedy Ads Accepted by The Star in Seventh District

The Star will accept Leedy political advertisements on the same basis as other new spards in the Seventh District. Statements to the contrary by leaders of the Jefferson Club are false.

The Star Jefferson Club

One Day Sale on Ladies Oxford Shoes

Cleaning out stock at special low prices with ladies Oxford shoes offered at five and eight dollars for one day only.

Oxford Shoes Fe - Luftle

Resolute and Shamrock IV Race in 1920 Cup Series

The second 1920 series race at Sandy Hook began at 1 45 pm with Resolute and Shamrock IV sailing side by side. Resolute led by a quarter mile at 2 30 pm as wind freshened. The triangular course today includes three 10 mile legs finishing at Ambrose Channel lightship.

Sandy Hook N. J Shamrock Challenger Resolute Shamrock IV Charles Francis Adams 2d Ndy Hook Thomas Lipton New York Hook Ambrose Channel

Jefferson Club Funds and Alleged Bribery Claims

The Jefferson Club defends its finances amid rumors in Frederick County Edition circulation disputes. It says expenses are covered by voluntary contributions from members, with one member offering to supply truck for print paper. The club reports twenty six dollars in treasury and predicts success after Leedy nomination.

Winchester Star Jefferson Club Frederick County News-Record Leedy D “Harrison

Worsley Harper Henry Special Speculates on Post Picks

The article notes Rumors of Keedy seeking a post recommendation while referencing Windy Ritenour as a long serving Deputy Internal Revenue Collector in Virginia. It mentions political maneuvering around postmaster appointments and a civil service backdrop without confirming names.

Keedy Igon Hart Point Windy Ritenour Internal Revenue D. W. Ritenour Uty Harrison Congress Virginia Leedy Buzz ‘Henry Henry Winchester Scivil Elvil

Senator Miller Leaves Leedy Support Over West Point Views

Senator John J. Miller of Rappahannock Culpeper Madison and Orange counties writes Col Leedy of Washington VA dated July 13 1920 asking to be released from his pledge to support Leedy in the congressional primary. He cites Leedys hostile remarks toward West Pointers and explains his son Maj B F Miller a West Pointer in the Regular Army would not permit his backing of Leedy. Miller sworn to vote for Harrison given Leedys radical stance.

John J. Miller Rappahannock Culpeper Madison Orange Senate Washington, Va Leedy Harrison Col. Leedy Robt. F. Leedy Luray Committee On Military Affairs West Pointers Maj B. F. Miller West Point Army Congress Rapnahannock U'Peper Madison and Range

Big Cumberland Valley Fire Convention Boost Planned

Thomas F. Burley secretary of the Chamber of Commerce H Rus sell Potts secretary of the Sarah Zane Fire Company and A J member of the firemen convention executive committee will start a boosting trip Monday through the Cumberland Valley from Winchester to Harrisburg distributing lithographs and posters. They will contact every fire company in the association and seek cooperation from local chambers of commerce. Hicks Motor Company provides the car and driver with large posters for the trip.

Thomas F. Burley Chamber of Commerce H. Russell Potts Sarah Zane Fire Company Firemen’s Convention Cumberland Valley Winchester Harrisburg Cumberland Valley Association Hicks Motor Company

For Sale Hampshire Pigs Nine Weeks Old Red Berryville

Six pure bred Hampshire pigs for sale. Ten weeks old. Eligible register. Contact Ralph A Cain in Berryville.

Hampshire Ralph A Cain Berryville

Harrison in Page County Campaign Tour for Seventh Virginia

Judge Harrison, Democratic candidate in the Seventh Virginia district, spent the week in Page county meeting large crowds in Luray and other towns. He spoke to voters about campaign issues and drew strong impressions from residents during extensive stops in the rival county.

Harrison T. W. “Harrison Page County Col R. F. Leedy Congress Virginia Luray Harrison Speaighi

Beautifully located suburb home on Pike for sale

A 17 acre property with a dwelling a stable and other outbuildings on a strong lime stone tract benefits from a bus line with service six times daily. The property near Pike is offered for a short time at 5000 dollars.

Pike

Hansbrough and Carter Loan Details Incomplete

An OCR fragment references Hansbrough and Carter and mentions loans and real estate, but the readable text is fragmentary leaving the specific parties, amounts, and context unclear. Further text is needed to define the actions, dates, and entities involved.

Chapman’s Auto Sales Ad Promises Ford Savings Now

An automotive ad promotes Ford cars with savings of one to two thousand on original cost and full delivery. It notes cars and trucks are scarce and urges placing orders promptly. The notice appears under Chapman’s Auto Sales.

For Rent or Buy Home in Winchester Residence Section

Advertisement offers a modern convenience filled Winchester residence for rent or purchase. Contact J. M. Milby care Standard Oil Co or Hotel Jack for details. Also mentions coal orders from eykens Valley Red Ash Nut Coal car on track Monday and Tuesday via Bell and G. O. Snapp.

Winchester J. M. Milby Care Standard, Oil Co Eykens Valley Bell G. O. Snapp

Col Leedy Plans Front Royal Speech in Democratic Push

Col Robert F. Leedy of Luray seeks the Democratic nomination for Congress. He travels to Front Royal after touring Frederick and Warren counties this week, as the Jefferson Club of Winchester and Citizens Band head to support him for a moon rally.

Robert F. Leedy Luray Royal Warren County King Frederick County Jig Front Royal Jefferson Club of Winchester Citizens’ Band

Winchester Electric Outage Affects Highland Ave Church Event

Electric current will be off in Winchester on Sunday July 18 1920 from 2 pm to 1 pm to Highland Ave Presbyterian Church lawn party Friday night July 16 on the church lawn public invited. A few sack Maine grown Irish potatoes use Crimson Clover. Winchester Seed Co Inc.

Winchester Highland Ave Presbyterian Church Church Lawn Winchester Seed Co., Inc

Notice M W of A Picnic at Old Stone Church

The M W of A announces a picnic at Old Stone Church on Saturday July 17 from 12 to 1. Details are provided for members and attendees.

M. W. of A Old Stone Church

Summer Apples Wanted At Toptmarket

Market seeks summer apples with cash prices for all varieties. Contact SAM HAENES at Grain Elevator V A R Depot, Hester, or call Bell 476. Public notice invites suppliers.

Sam Haenes Grain Elevator V. A. R. Depot Hester Bell

Picnic at Rock Enon Springs Hampers W C W Hickory Camp

W C W Picnics Hickory Camp No 24 to hold annual event at Rock Enon Springs on Tuesday July 20. Winchester to Rock Enon Springs train departs B&O station at 9 o clock with round trip fare 90 cents for adults and reduced rates for youths. Music dancing refreshments provided, return trains depart 6 30, trains stop at all stations between Winchester and Rock Enon Springs. New stock advertised for Hob nail shoe Cote.

Hickory Camp W.C. W Rock Enon Springs Winchester Western Bf & O

New Principal at Middletown High School

Charles F P Warren a Virginia Tech agriculture graduate was named agriculture teacher and principal of Middletown High School. The school will emphasize vocational agriculture and home economics under the Smith Hughes act to prepare county youth for rural life and farming. Warren plans project work on local farms and will write to eighth grade students to recruit enrollees for 1920 21.

Charles’ FP. Warren Agricultural Department Virginia Polytechnic Institute Blacksburg Middletown High School Cee Smith-Hugher Warren Soodle Middletown Fred ‘ County Alee Tate Virginia Middletown Agricultural High School Frederick County Shenandoah Valley Middletown Hwigh School

Notice to Guardsmen for July drill and inspection

All members of the Virginia National Guard are ordered to be present for a special drill at 7,307 Dp. Monday, July 19, preparatory to the U S Army inspection on July 29.

Virginia National Guard United States Army

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