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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1920

Page

5

Report of the Condition of the Farmers and Merchants National Bank

The cashier of the Farmers and Merchants National Bank certifies the accompanying balance sheet details. The document lists assets and totals for the bank and includes a sworn affirmation of truth by I. H. Fuller, cashier, in Frederick County Virginia.

State of Virginia County of Frederick Ss. I the Commercial and Savings Bank Winchester Virginia State Corporation Commission Wa Cone John I Sloat Commercial and Savings Bank John I. Sroat H. C. Sheetz Fred Boyd C. R. Anderson Herbert Larrick Philip Klompus State of John I. Sloat

Financial statement excerpt with assets and deposits detailed

The document lists loans and discounts totaling 693,824.71, bonds and securities including premiums 51,885.09, other real estate owned 89,712.29, and furniture 5,050.00. It tracks exchange items 2,100.26, amounts due from banks 56,621.01, currency and coins 13,659.86, revenue stamps 54.00, capital stock unknown, undivided profits 8,065.79, dividends unpaid, deposits by individuals and savings totaling 545,955.91, and bills payable 41,180.41.

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Waste Leather Production Box Sets Debuts in Milan

A Milan industry begins using waste leather cuttings to manufacture boxes for collars cuffs and carpets plus furniture coverings and wallpaper. The note urges charitable deeds over idle generosity and hints at broader social choices balancing charity and personal virtue.

Milan Italy

Armistice Talks Reported Between Moscow and Poland

Cables from Warsaw report Moscow directed its field command to arrange an immediate armistice with Poland. Lemberg notes Bolshevik officers claim the present offensive is the final effort and won’t last more than two weeks. Moscow confirms orders to begin armistice negotiations with Poland.

Associated Press London Warsaw Moscow Poland Lemberg Russia

Captain Stryker Sees Air Boost With Gastine Fuel

Captain Stryker, army aviator from Stine's field, was held up by poor gas from Winchester. He then used Gastine, the gas economizer sold by garages, to take to the air and plans to carry passengers at 15 dollars per trip. A box of Gastine costs one dollar with a money back guarantee.

Stryker Stine’s Field Winchester Henry Ford

Harding Urges Ratification of Woman Suffrage Amendment

Senator Harding expressed earnest hope that Tennessee Republicans support ratification of the woman suffrage amendment in a telegram to Senate member John C. Houk. The message, dated July 24, came from Marion Ohio via the Associated Press.

Associated Press Marion Ohio Tennessee Harding John C. Houk Senate

Sugar prices fall to 22 cents a pound in New Orleans

Granulated sugar sells for 22 cents a pound in New Orleans for the first time in two months. A dealer warned of a large stock and potential price up to 400 pounds per ton. The Japanese liner Netsuku Marui arrived with 19 pounds of Java raws for the American Stray Refining Company.

Associated Press New Orleans Java American Stray Refining Company

Mock wedding staged at Hens City school building

A well staged mock wedding in Hens City featured a pretend ceremony with young performers as bride and groom. Guests included local celebrities and figures such as Gen Pershing and Mary Pickford impersonations, with lilac decor and ice cream served afterward.

Hens City Hns City Ameritae Gen. Pershing Hes Saed Gish Mary Pickford Maid of Honor Tiny Ponna Lee Yeakie Martha Hinkle Mary Evelyn Steele Martha Funk Small Hoke Smith John Fulenwider, Jr George Sielick, Jr

Stock Market Dull but Firm Through July 24

New York reports a dull yet firm stock market with slight overnight gains and hopes for Europe easing. Industrials rose modestly while autos Maxwell and Hup faced pressure, narrowing advances. overall volume around 175000 shares and a steady close.

New York Europe Maxwell Hup

Final America Cup race postponed due to heavy breeze

July 24 report from Sandy Hook New Jersey describes a 25 mile southwest wind and heavy seas delaying the fifth and deciding race for the America’s Cup between Shamrock IV and Resolute. Skippers agreed to postpone to next Monday after brief squalls and strong conditions at the lightship and harbor.

Sandy Hook N. J New York Harbor Yrezat Committee New York Reliance Shamrock Iti

Referendum Ordered On National Rail Labor Dispute

Chicago July 24 The Labor Board declares its award for railway employees final and appealable as the highest tribunal under the transportation act. Most workers accepted the wage terms while a strong minority opposed. The decision stands as the basis for nationwide action and further negotiation is ruled out.

Chicago Wade Federal Labor Board Borhoods Labor Board

Mob wrecks Irish town in Cork dispatch

A body of masked men wrecked Kilmalloch near Limerick injuring several as police fired volleys and residents fought fires in burning houses during the incident reported by Cork to the Evening News.

Associated Press London Kilmalloch Limerick Cork Evening News

Woman's Brain to Be Examined in Death Mystery

Chemical analysis today of the brain of an unidentified nude woman found in a trunk shipped from Detroit to New York City was expected to help determine her cause of death. The victim, aged about 25 to 30, had all other organs removed before the shipment.

New York Detroit

Tested Seeds For Field and Garden

Catalog offers best varieties for grain hay and pasturage with guidance on yields and field use. Contains selections suitable for field and garden and emphasizes heavy yields and practical farming results.

Woods Seeds Wood's C Special catalog notice

Woods Seeds offers choice strains of the best varieties re cleaned and tested for germination and purity. Write for Catalog and Wood's C Special with timely information and current prices. Mailed free.

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