Scouts Arrive For Capon River encampment in turnout at Capon River
Arty wheinberk and the Stouts of America arrive early Monday for the annual encampment at Capon River Scout Reservation run by Commissioner Graham Rosenberger and Executive Russell Potts. Scouts practice tests swim daily and prepare for Field Day with an evening retreat and entertainment at the hilltop.
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Capon
Wheinberk
Dy Stouts
America
Winchester
Capon River
Graham Rosenberger
Russell Potts
Jonet Rosenberger
Pat” Barr
Putto
Whitside
Eddy
Jim Stine
Tyler
Bahiman
John “Kern
Lee Cain
Thomas
Highview
Kismet Film Set to Open at Strand for Two Day Run
Kismet staged by Robertson-Cole opens at the Strand Theater today for two days. Otis Skinner stars in his first screen venture in a production touted as the decade’s greatest picture with vivid characterizations and engaging situations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimmel
Robertson-Cole
Otis Skinner
Strand Theater
Mr. Skinner
Bus Line Schedules From Winchester To Boyce
Daily bus service operates from Winchester at 7 30 a m and 5 p m. to Boyce with return trips from Boyce at 8 80 a m and 7 30 p m. The route serves the League Store area with headquarters nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyce
Wingchester
Pollard Reports Shift in Richmond Trumpet Support
James J. Pollard campaign manager for the Richmond Trinkle Club files a telegram from the Rom Trinkle headquarters claiming the Turker forces lost ground after thirty days. The message says Trinklé leads by two to three thousand and the movement is steadily gaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond City
James J. Pollard
Richmond Trinkle Club
Republican Mass Convention Urges City Ticket Nomination
All Republicans are urged to attend the mass convention Thursday night February 28 for the purpose of nominating a city ticket. The call comes from the Republican Executive Committee.
Box Social at Miss Virginia Smiths Home Kernstown Va
Community event announces a box social at the home of Miss Virginia Smith on Middle Road Kernstown Virginia at nine o clock on July 28. All are welcome to attend this social gathering with proceeds likely benefiting a local cause.
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Virginia Smith
Middle Road
Kernstown
Funeral of the Late Miss McGuire in Berryville
Funeral services for Miss Nannie W. McGuire were held at Ee Church on Wednesday at 10:20 A.M. The ceremony, led by Rev Malcolm Taylor, drew a large crowd of mourners who honored her memory with floral tributes. Bearers included Charles M. Un of Roanoke, Blackburn Smith, Thomas, Eugene Glover, Josephie, and Dr. Archibald Osborne.
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Berryville
Nannie W. McGuire
Malcolm
Taylor
Fiere
McGuire
People's Drug Co Elects Officers and Directors
At a recent meeting of the stockholders of the People's Drug Co the following officers were elected Wilmer F Shryock president Patan aes vice president M A secretary C A Davis treasurer and manager Directors: Wilmer F Shryock Philip Williams M J Baptist C A Davis Boyd Richards M Lohr Capper and G M Hagsbrough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Drug Camp
Girec- Wilmer
Talks to Legion at Martinsburg
A. W. Norton spoke to Martinsburg Legion members on the organization’s purposes and urged the post to pursue a specific rallying program. Major Robert T. Barton of Winchester attended and spoke on Virginia Legion work. Refreshments were served.
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A. W. Norton
American’ Legion
Legion
Martinsburg
Robert T. Barton
Winchester
Virginia
Pershing to Speak at Norfolk Legion Convention
Gen John J Pershing is expected to deliver an address before the state convention of the American Legion in Norfolk on September 1 2 and 3 with about 1200 former service men in attendance Admiral William S Sims has also been invited to attend.
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Norfolk
John J. Pershing
Germany owes U S millions for Rhine troop costs
The United States held $240,744,511 owed by Germany for maintenance of American troops on the Rhine up to April 90 last. Secretary Weeks submitted the figures to the Senate in response to Senator Borah's resolution.
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Associated Press
Washington
Germany
United States
Rhine
Weeks
Senate
Borah
Idaho
Crops Progress in the State Amid Variable Conditions
The week favored crop growth with scattered light showers and cooler temperatures. Corn and tobacco advanced, with corn cultivation finished in many areas and some fields tasseling. Potatoes dug in the south. north crops poor. Oats harvest good, peanuts late but progressing, pastures improved yet still dry, fruit scarce.
For Sale New Check Protector and Cleaning Offer
Classified item listing offering a new check protector with free crank case cleaning. Includes address 11 North 7k Street and mentions business names Sohn Dillis Greek Restaurant and Gilli Piogy Seno Co Filling Station at 11 North Braddock Street with several alphanumeric codes.
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Sohn Dillis
Iptf
Gilli Piogy Senoco
North Braddock ST
Books Reveal Chicago Club Finances in World Series Trial
Chicago records show the American League club posted a net profit of 409337 over six years with 225000 of that in 1920. Secretary Harry Cratiner and president Charles A. Comisky testified as defense sought to show the 1919 White Sox sell out did not injure the club. The only year of loss was 1918 at 51673, war shortened the season. Comisky earns 50000 yearly, Cratiner 26000.
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Chicago
Ameli
Wee
Harry Cratiner
White Sox
Charles A. Comisky
Crabiner
Harding Has Them Under His Thumb
Washington July 28 The Senate Republican steering committee formally ratified part of the congressional program outlined at the White House dinner with President Harding and Senate Republicans. Agricultural credits and anti beer bills will be taken up shortly.
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Washington
M Harding
White House
Senate Republican Steering Committee
Congressional Legislative
Senate
Soldiers' home condemned as mad house and sewage plant
Washington July 28 Colonel Charles R Forbes war risk insurance director told a Senate committee the Johnson City Tennessee soldiers home was a mad house and Fort McHenry Maryland hospital fit only as a sewage disposal plant. He said narcotics were sold to 900 former servicemen there and the bureau lacked jurisdiction to act. He described Fort McHenry’s physical conditions as terrible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waishington
Johnson City
Mrs. Crisman to wed Mr. Robinson in quiet Washington ceremony
Katharine Parkins Crisman of Washington D C will marry William Clements Robinson of Summit Point. The families, tied to Virginia and Jefferson County, note the groom’s lineage and the bride’s N S D A R ties with Thirteen Colonies Chapter. Wedding planned in Washington with date deferred after the groom’s mother’s death.
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J. R. Bailey
Summit Point
W. Va
Katharine Parkins Crisman
Washington, D. C
William Clements Robinson
Summit Poin
Colonies
Mix. Robinson
Jefferson County
James Robinson
Clements
Washington
Giant watermelons for sale and a rebuilt Olds 8
Car ad notes a completely overhauled 7 passenger Oldsmobile eight listed as mechanically perfect. Sold by Allen Gray with contact date 26 T P 31.
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Allen Gray
Monticello on the Market at One Million
Jefferson Levy confirms Monticello near Charlottesville Virginia is for sale due to heavy upkeep costs. Levy would sell to the government for 500000 if suitable, valuing the estate at 1000000 and seeking a worthy purchaser to own the shrine.
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Monticello
Associated Press
York
Thomas Jefferson
Charlottesville
Jefferson M. Levy
Rrcal
Big Picnic at Berkeley Springs
Morgan County WV Farm Bureau to hold a large county picnic August 4 at the county farm near Berkeley Springs. Everyone in adjacent counties invited. The event features an afternoon tournament, two bands, and amusements with addresses from prominent agriculturists.
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Morgan County
W.va
Berkeley Springs
Turkish Evacuation Ordered on Ismid Peninsula
The Turkish Nationalists plan to withdraw from the Ismid Peninsular as Greek forces advance toward Adabazar at the peninsula’s end between the Sea of Marmora and the Black Sea, according to a Constantinople dispatch.
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London
Ismid Peninsular
Constantinople
Adabazar
Sea of Marmora
Black Sea
Ireland Still Hopes for Peace Amid Slow Progress
Dublin July 28 The Associated Press reports a hopeful mood in Ireland as a settlement to the Irish problem seems possible though peace may come later than expected. Eamonn de Valera has not replied to Lloyd George on government terms and officials lack knowledge of any response.
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Dublin
Eamonn de Valera
Lloyd George
Ultimatum to British Shipping Threatens Open Market
The United States Shipping Board has issued an ultimatum to British shipping lines. If fair treatment in contracts for transport from Alexandria to the United Kingdom and United States is not granted, the Board will declare an open market and set rates freely. It may invoke the Jones Act to bar unfair competitors from US ports.
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Associated Press
London
Shipping Board
Alexandria
Egypt
United Kingdom
United States
Ritenour Seeks City Treasurer Post At Monmouth Street Hall
Notice to voters states DD W Ritenour will speak to residents tonight at 830 p.m. in front of the South End Hose Company Hall Monmouth Street. All eligible voters invited to attend.
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South End Hose Company Hall
Monmouth Street
DD. W. Ritenour
City Treas
Trinkle and Tucker Camps Confident as Governor Race Winds Down
Richmond July 27 Managers of the Trinkie and Tucker campaigns concede nothing as the governor race nears its close. Mail piles up at Murphy's Hotel offices while clerks mail campaign material across the state. Local supporters praise each candidate's strength in counties like Cumberland and Barhamsville with speeches planned in Emporia Ivor Rose Hill Gate City and Big Stone Gap.
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Richmond
Trinkie
Harry St. George Tucker
Cumberland County
Tucker
Emporia
Greensville County
New Kent County
Trinkle
Wytheville
Gate City
Big Stone
Gap
Abingdon
Bristol
Rose Hill
Pennington Gap
Ninth
Norfolk
Fredericksburg
Lynchburg
Chapman’s Auto Sales Easy Terms Ad
Local car dealer Chapman’s Auto Sales promotes very easy terms for cars trucks and tractors with a second page advertisement. The brief note directs readers to the second page for the full deal details.
Notice to read our advertisement on second
Be sure to read our ad. on second 26-1p-31.
Apple Baskets and Glassware Offered by Winchester Orchard
Genuine Clark bushel baskets with round rim covers in stock for immediate delivery. Pyrex Bluestone Bordeaux and Lead arsenate items available in any quantity at reduced prices from Winchester Orchard Supply Co.
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Clark
Winchester Orchard Sup. CO
Samson Tractors Offered With Magneto and Extras
The Winchester Orchard Supply Co advertises a Samson tractor equipped with magneto circulating water pump and air washer for 665 dollars. An upgraded model with extra fenders belt pulley brake and governor is 775.02 dollars. They urge investigation of the tractor’s performance and record in Frederick county.
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Frederick County
Winchester Orchard Sup. CO
N. Market St
Lptf
Household goods sale at Smoke farm near White Hall
August 30 sale at Dr BE B Smoke's farm near White Hall and Rest VA lists bureaus beds tables chairs stoves dishes crockery preserved fruits jellies and 40 chickens. Cash sale begins 1 pm. Auctioneers Coleman Dunn 27 Lo-ts Winchester Seed Co. advertises summer sowing seeds Crimson Clover Alfalfa Sweet Clover and Vetch with prices.
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BE. B. Smoke
White Hall and Rest
Winchester Seed CO
Gorky Sends Radio to Hoover in Relief Message
Secretary Haover released a radio text from Makim Gorky in Petrograd replying to Mr. Hoover. It says Americans in Russia would receive relief if Soviet authorities release all Americans held prisoner. The message promises further details from Moscow by the Russian Relief committee president.
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Associated Press
Washington
Haover
Makim Gorky
Petrograd
Hoover
American Relief Association
Russia
Moscow
Russian Relief Committee
Col Goff Assigned to Special Bureau for Government Contracts
Washington July 28 Colonel Guy D. Goff, assistant to the Attorney General, will head the Department of Justice special bureau created to investigate government contracts, announced Attorney General Daugherty today.
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Associated Prous
Washington
Guy D. Goff
Department of Justice
Daugherty
Louvain To Get New Library In Elaborate Ceremony
In Louvain Belgium on July 28 the cornerstone of the new University of Louvain library, a gift from the American people to Belgium, was laid in elaborate ceremonies. A message from President Harding featured in the exercises, attended by King Albert who delivered an address. The library will replace the former Louvain library destroyed by the 1914 invasion.
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Associated Press
Louvain
Belgium
University of Louvain
Bélgium
Harding
Albert
Delaware, Lackawanna Plans 100 Percent Stock Dividend
The directors of the Delaware Lackawanna & Western Railroad declare a stock dividend of one hundred percent payable to stockholders of record on August 8. The announcement is dated in New York.
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New York
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad Today
Senate Finance Committee Grants Allied Debt Funding Authority
The Senate finance committee favorable report on the administration bill gives the Treasury blanket power to negotiate the funding of the Allied debt. A committee amendment sets a five year deadline to complete the funding.
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Associated Press
Washington
Treasury
Senate Finance Committee
War Ends Officially September First Announced
London, July 28. Prime Minister Lloyd George told the House of Commons that the war ends officially on September 1, with the exception of Turkey.
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Associated Press
London
Turkey
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Subscriptions Nearing Deadline for Reduced Rate
Mail subscribers are reminded that only three days remain to renew at the reduced rate as listed by The Evening Star.
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THE
Evening Star
Chapman’s Auto Sales Ad On Second Page
An advertisement for Chapman’s Auto Sales appears on the newspaper’s second page. It promotes available vehicles and deals with contact details for the dealership.
Wanted Rye Buyer Ad By J L Maphis and H B Keckley
An August 2 notice offers to buy rye at the highest market price this week. J L Maphis and H B Keckley advertise a sale at 1 North Braddock Street with Crank case loaned free.
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Rye
H. B. Keckley
President Plans Plymouth Tercentenary Pageant Visit
Special to The Stat Plymouth Mars July 28 official announcement details President Harding planned Plymouth visit July 30 to August 12 with Tercentenary ceremonies. Morris Jesup Duryea Plymouth History Committee secretary says the President will arrive by yacht Meytower to harbor preparations and a parade luncheon and evening address with military honors and a presidential box in Cole's Hinko for a four performance pageant about Fathers of Plymouth.
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Plymouth
Mars
Sowa
Morris Jesup Duryea
Tory Committee
Barth
pAbs
Eral Edwards
Pring
Gra Cole
Hinko
George P. OF
Harvard
Harding
Rn Coolidge
Oma
Washington
Plaything of Broadway Grips Tonight With Star Cast
Justine Johnstone stars in the dramatic offering Plaything of Broadway tonight. The film features an all star cast and promises a moral focal point amid its stagey appeal. Aesop style fables are noted as part of the program.
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Justine Johnstone
Carter Glass Supports Virginia Lieutenant Governor Bid
Washington April 11 Carter Glass writes to Senator Gunn that he will vote for Gunn for lieutenant governor of Virginia. Glass expresses pleasure at Gunn’s candidacy and extends best wishes for success in the race.
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Carter Glass
Washington
Gunn
Adém
Virginia
Carter’ Glass
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ROM Trinkle
Miss Mguire
Ople’s Drug CO
Gen. Pershing
U. S
Seared
Prescient
Soldiers’ Home
Mrs. Crisman
MR. Robinson
C. V. A. R. Depot
Sam Haines
Ireland
Equity
American Legion
Harrisonburg
ELKS
Chapman
Samson Tractors
MH Oates
Coleman Dunn
Gorky
Col. Goff
Allied Debt
Chapman's
Commissioner’ OF Revenue
J. L. Maphis
North Braddock Street
John Harmer
Dng Dutt
Molying & Seal. Lp
D. W. Ritenour
Sunoco’ Filling Station
J. North
Braddock Sy
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