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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1921
Page
4
The notice lists weekly and monthly subscription prices for Morning News The Weekly News Tl Weekly Tin The Weekly Mirror with terms for one year six months three months and one month in advance. It also states carrier rates and credits Associated Press as exclusive republication source for dispatches.
A moral reflection on genuine gentility as inherited bearing of character rather than wealth or status. The text argues wealth cannot buy true courtesy and that real gentleness lies in mind and manners, beyond showy bowing and social rituals. Moorefield
Poet Walt Mason voices alarm at rising crime and gun culture in modern life, lamenting violence and youth misuse of firearms. He critiques older generations clinging to old defenses while society bleeds, urging drastic action despite societal pleasures.
A health note discusses common female ailments and promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a natural restorative. Edna Ewart of Lynchburg and others are mentioned alongside social guests at White Sulphur Inn in a light community item.
Suffolk candidate Junius Fe West promotes a business man platform and long record. He supported rural school funding, boosted state aid for county roads, backs tax relief for manufacturers and bank shares, opposes higher merchant license taxes and the road bond issue, and seeks a total tax rate cap of fifty cents on real estate bonds.
The Bureau of Markets and Crop Estimates of the US Department of Agriculture will strengthen cooperation with state agencies. Work will be project based with state colleges and experiment stations and extended through the state extension services. Service work covers market news and inspections aligned with state departments of agriculture.
The August issue of World’s Work lists Europe debt to the United States. Britain owes 4,166,318,358 dollars, France 3,360,762,930, Italy 1,648,084,050, Germany 905,280,147, and others 378,220,282 from thirteen additional nations. Some debts, including Russia’s, may be uncollectible.
News notes from Cross Roads report Rev D W Files of Wardensville W Va preached at Fairview Church in morning and afternoon. Other items mention John Peacemaker recently discharged from the Army visiting relatives, trips to Jersey Mountain WV to see ill relatives, and local visits and illnesses among residents including McKee Whitacre Miller Jacques and Bowers.
Notice from the Secretary of the Commonwealth and Winchester Sergeant Adam Forney announces a Democratic primary election in Winchester on Tuesday August 2 1921. Voting will occur at the Friendship Engine House First Ward and City Hall Second Ward between sunrise and sunset for nominating Democratic candidates.
Jones' Creamery offers yard party and picnic ice cream with Bell Phone ordering. W M Fletcher Proprietor advertises prices and delivery options for events in the area.
Senator West rejects Richmond based rumors fueling a Gunn led bid and denies backing a $50 million road bond. He claims Virginia voters favor fair play and show broad support across counties and districts, predicting victory in six congressional districts and two more by plurality.
Henrico County backs a seasoned public servant running in the Democratic Primary. The candidate, a former Senate 35th District member and Commonwealth's Attorney, emphasizes steady judgment and parliamentary expertise. Gunn campaigns to oppose a $50 million bond, supports farm to market road expansion, and invites contact through 701 East Grace Street, Richmond.
Norfolk and Western timetable lists trains with routes to Bristol Roanoke Shenandoah and Philadelphia. It notes parlor cars sleeper services to Bristol Williamson Winston-Salem Ha gerstown and Philadelphia plus connections at Shenandoah Junction and Roanoke with a Memphis South line. Information provided by W C Saunders and W B Revill.
Uncle Sam comes down fairly hard on incomes nowadays but the income of satisfaction comfort and security from owning your home cannot be taxed. Good bonds pay high but a real home pays 100 percent every year and dividends to every member of the family. Consider inflation and whether you can afford to wait longer. For practical advice on home planning our service is yours to command.
Fragmentary OCR shows a July note with days marked daily except Sunday. The readable portion lacks full dates or events for precise summary.
A set of notices announces candidates for office in Winchester and Frederick County. Boyd R. Richards seeks a House of Delegates seat, W. Miller Fletcher runs for City Treasurer, Oscar H. Lewis seeks Commissioner of Revenue, and another candidate runs for the House of Delegates from Frederick County and Winchester. All are subject to the Democratic Primary on August 2, 1921.
Sale notice shows 50 acres four miles from Winchester with five room house, cellar, porch, stabling, outbuildings, spring and well water, blue grass. Price 4000 dollars plus city lots and dwellings offered with easy payments. Also stockholders meet July 29 to consider voluntary dissolution of the Whitlock Here Medicine Co. and related notices.
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