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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1919
Page
6
Private sale of Bean's Cave Farm described as limestone land with grain and timber, chestnut bark, mineral water, natural falls, a dwelling, barn, sheds, corn crib, smokehouse, and about 300 to 8 acres of fruit trees. Located 412 miles west of Brick County, VA with postal and railroad access details provided for contact.
Mrs Horace Scott and Horace Scott of the Clarke county area announce plans for a wedding. The couple is connected through the Am Expeditiary Forces and Chester Electric Company.
An advertisement touts a lemon based lotion to treat sunburn and tan. It claims quick whitening effects for the face and hands with daily massage and inexpensive price at the toilet counter.
Stephens City notes list visits by William White and niece Virginia Strode to North Dakota for wheat interests. Local residents Lawrence Gregory of Washington and Mrs. Merton Kremer of Winchester are mentioned visiting relatives. Rev J W Link preached at the Lutheran Church. Miss Elsie Lemley heads to Catawba for treatment. Ada Shryock hosts guests from Cincinnati and Loudoun county.
An apple evaporating plant is planned for Berryville in Clarke county. Fred M. Wooster of Unionville will erect it, and a New York group led by N Y interests has bought land from H W Baker near the Norfolk and Western Railway depot for the project. Construction will begin soon.
Officials say Bestn will be in operation this fall with all systems ready. The project moved ahead on schedule and aims to serve riders and neighbors as a new transit option.
The Star lists wholesale prices today for local buyers including Loc fleur 12-pound sack at 90 cents per 12-pound unit and Middlings at 3 cents per cwt. Cracked corn per bushel 2.00, Screenings 0.03 per pound, Potatoes per peck 0.60, butter labels show creameries but figures unclear.
Baltimore wholesale markets items and a daily thought quote from Terence on bearing whatever chance brings with equanimity.
Frederick County treasurer reports receipts and disbursements through June 30 1919 listing balances commissions tolls and payments to bridges and road projects including Hogue Creek and North Frederick Grade accounts with multiple named officials and vendors and a note of outstanding warrants and bank loan.
A two car wreck on Valley Pike about one mile north of Harrisonburg left occupants injured. Driver Ben J. H. Wright attempted to pass a Ford and collided with a utility pole, as Showalter’s car headed north. Witnesses say both cars were traveling in a northerly direction.
Frederick county investors are invited to buy a limited amount of 7 percent cumulative preferred stock. Proceeds fund expanding the local vinegar and apple product plant and a new facility at Marburg West Virginia. Existing holders attest to regular dividend payments. Details available from Hansbrough Carter H R Bryarly and Bro.
A fragment hints at a discussion about honesty in youths and how appearances may mislead. The text notes a young man’s actions reveal character after first impressions, prompting reflection on reliability and perception.
A testimonial extols Nerv Worth for stomach and nerve relief after years of poor results from doctors. The speaker claims immediate improvement after a bottle and endorses it for home use, mentioning Parkersburg and Miller’s Drug Store in Wheeling as sources.
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