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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1921
Page
4
Text appears to be notice about republication rights for Associated Press dispatches and local news, stating credit rules and contact for Evening Star Publishing Company.
The text argues that in a republic the courts and executive have gained power at the expense of Congress. It notes the president's veto, legislative proposals, and prestige strengthening executive sway, with judges appointed for life and the electoral college shaping presidents. It laments democratic decline and criticizes Wilson and Harding era tensions.
The piece critiques crime as glamorous on stage and film, noting how thieves are often glorified as heroic figures. It contrasts this with the grim reality of prisons, warrants, and doomed outcomes for criminals, urging honest toil over sensational crime.
A report from July 21 notes a minister, Drashkovics of Jugo, was shot dead today. Proceedings and involved parties remain unclear as details are limited and the obituary line references Mrs. 0. A. Ashton and parents.
A parade of visitors stops at Hotel Jack including Mrs. Robert Switzer of Harrisonburg undergoing treatment in Richmond, Mr. Lawson Armentrout in town with his sister, and guests from Martinsburg St Paul Washington and Birmingham on extended stays or motor trips through Virginia.
Washington July 21 The House faces a final vote on the Fordney tariff bill with Republican majority backing passage though a last clash over sections remains. Key questions include taxation on hides and long staple cotton petroleum free status and a possible three year import embargo.
Julien Gunn campaigns for lieutenant governor in the Virginia primary on August 2. He is a Senate from the 35th District and former House of Delegates member now serving a second term as Commonwealth's Attorney. Gunn opposes the $50 million bond issue and favors farm-to-market road construction outside the state highway system.
Strayed from 2 1 2 miles southeast of Ridgeway a heifer June 1st. Owner L Allen Marshall, Bunker Hill West Virginia asks keeper costs and advertisement expenses to be paid.
Paris announces plan to reinforce Upper Silesia with French troops to protect the 10,000 French soldiers already there, with Britain’s participation uncertain.
For the benefit of Mr. Holland Oatea and to defray the burial expenses of Mrs. Holland a yard party will be held on Thursday Night July 21 on Robert Clevenger's Lawn near Grimes All are invited to attend and giden this most deserving charity.
Two women and two children were burned and suffocated to death in a Cleveland boarding house blaze. Victims include 70 year old Mrs Eliza Moseman and her 37 year old daughter Tillie Moseman, owner of the house, with two young children aged 2 and 3 found in bed in the arms of the women.
TOKIO July 20 The Japanese cabinet announced it will participate in the Washington conference with a general program to avoid discussing questions that affect sovereign rights of participants and to not discuss the Shantung and Yap questions, which it says were settled by the peace conference.
Winchester resident Mrs. W. E. Harlee of 7208 Braddock Street testifies to Doan's Kidney Pills easing back pain and kidney trouble. She praises the remedy as reliable, noting cures years earlier and renewed trust if needed. Sold for 60 cents at dealers nationwide. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N.Y.
Edmund Budnitz of Baltimore was named federal prohibition director for Maryland. He succeeds R J Dodson, with the appointment announced by Commissioner Blair in Washington.
Schedule notes LV Berryville to Bristol and intermediate stops includes Pullman parlor cars to Bristol and Roanoke with sleepers to Williamson and Winston Salem Shenandoah Roanoke connections to Memphis special. No 27 5 15 pm Shenandoah trips No 28 8 39 am Hagerstown Harrisburg Philadelphia and New York link Shenandoah Junction. Parlor to Hagerstown sleeper to Philadelphia No 2 12 50 am sleeper to Philadelphia and New York. Agents Saunders and Revill listed.
The text treats paint as the skin of wooden buildings, arguing weather damage is prevented by good paint. It warns that small decay can grow into costly repairs if not painted, urging timely coating and offering guidance on choosing suitable paint.
Voters in Winchester and Frederick County are urged to support candidates for the House of Delegates Treasurer and Commissioner of Revenue in the Democratic Primary on August 2, 1921. Signers include Boyd R. Richards W Miller Fletcher Oscar H. Lewis and other local figures seeking nomination.
Notice of a special meeting of the stockholders of Whitlock Herb Medicine Co Inc to be held at the general office on July 29 1921 at 10 AM to consider voluntary dissolution of the corporation.
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