Auto Race Day Planned by Firemen at Winchester
The Cumberland Va 1B ggg event plans a Racing Day at the Fair Grounds circular track in Winchester on the 9th 10th and 11th. Entries to the Chamber of Commerce office for events include standing start speed tests slow speed time trials Ford backward and obstacle races potato race and a two passenger Ford tournament with cups for winners.
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Cumberland
al ‘Con- Sant
Winchester
Fair Grounds
The
Chamber of Commerce
Ford
Frederick County
Speaking Dates for Harrison Campaign
The campaign lists speaking dates for Judge Harrison with events at 8 p.m. The schedule includes July 31 in Winchester with Judge T. W. Harrison and August 2 in Stephens City with Judge Harrison. Citizens are invited to attend and hear campaign remarks and platform points.
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Harrison
Yard Party at Valley Chapel Martinsburg
A yard party at the Valley Chapel in Martinsburg is announced with a benefit piano fund. The event features home made treats and a bake sale to support the fundraiser. Details show the date as July 28 at 1 pm to 2 pm.
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the Valley Chapel
Martinsburg
Thur
Local Fair Notes On July 30 At A. A. Grays Lawn
Readable fragments indicate a July 30 event at A A Grays lawn on National Avenue featuring homemade cakes and candy. Details are incomplete but suggest a community gathering with refreshments.
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A. A. Gray's Lawn
National Ave
Bruce town Voters Hear Able Talk
A large Democratic meeting in Brucetown Monday night featured T Russell Cather and M Lynch addressing supporters. Cather rebutted false campaign reports about Judge Harrison, including claims on wheat pricing and universal military training, while Lynch praised Harrison’s calm judgment and urged backing against opponents’ fiery rhetoric.
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Peer Ae
M. M. Lynch
T. Russell Cather
C. D. Lambert
Mr. Cather
Judge Harrison
Héalso
Harrison
Congress
Maurice Lynch
Frederick County
Lynch
United States
MAIL SUBSCRIBERS PAY BY AUGUST 5 FOR DISCOUNT
A Star notice urges subscribers to pay subscriptions before August 5 to receive a discount. After this date no discount will be offered.
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THE
STAR
Bible Class Yard Party Sets July 30 on Church Lawn
The Bible Class of Burnt Factory Sunday School plans a yard party on the church lawn July 30. Everyone is invited.
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Burnt Factory
Church Lawn
Rae
Pablo
Colonel Leedy versus Judge Harrison for Seventh District
A public survey contrasts Colonel Leedy and Judge Harrison for Congress. It critiques Leedy’s state legislative record eight bills aimed at salary increases and a limited general impact, while praising Judge Harrison’s legal experience in the State Senate Constitutional Convention and his readiness to represent the district with no war terms in Congress.
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Congress of
United States
Congress
Leedy
Richmond
House of Delegates
Senate
Garrett
Jeffries
Mitchell
Booker
Cannon
Mills
Page County
Deal
Oe Leedy
Court House
Harrison
State Senate
Constitutional Convention
United States Congress
Senator Paul undecided on nomination in Seventh Virginia race
Senator John Paul of Rockingham county was nominated by the Republican delegation in Harrisonburg for Congress in the Seventh Virginia district. He has not announced whether he will accept the nomination, despite the convention naming him and prior letters indicating he is not seeking the post. The district is strongly Democratic and a Republican win is unlikely.
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John Paul
Rockingham County
Senator Paul
Washington Star
Sunpoy
Paul
Harrisonburg News-Record
Leedy Declines Open Air Debate With Harrison in Winchester
Campaign dispute over debate format escalates as Colonel Leedy refuses an orderly joint discussion with Judge Harrison. Harrison favors a public indoor event at Empire Theater for a large audience starting 7 PM, while Leedy demands an open air setting, claiming the original challenge required it.
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Leedy
Harrison
Winchester
Harrisonburg
News-Record
Empire Theater
St.notiv. Adde
John W. Rosenberger
S. J. Lupton
Indiana Coal Strike Spreads Amid Idle Mines and Meetings
Indiana reports show half the state mines idle due to the miners' strike with some estimates at 75 percent closed. In Illinois the walkout continues as Thomas T. Brewster calls a central field operators' meeting in Chicago to discuss the coal situation.
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Ington
Wilson
Department of Labor
Bituminous Coal Commission
Indiana Coal Opera
Indiana
Philip E.airman
Penna
Indianapolis
Ind
Ilinois
ST. Louis
Thomas T. Brewster
Coal Operators
Chicago
Judge Harrison barred from Winchester auditoria Saturday night
Colonel Leedy refuses to debate with Judge Harrison as he announces a talk at 8 p.m. in Winchester. E L Henry controls the available venues and has not rented the Empire or the other auditorium, forcing Harrison to seek an alternate building and public notice of the new location tomorrow.
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Leedy
Harrison
Winchester
Henrys
Debate venue dispute between Harrison and Leedy heated in 1920
Winchester Virginia July 29 1920 letter from John W Rosenberger on Judge Harrison and Colonel Leedy debate conditions. Harrison insists open air would hinder orderly discussion while Leedy’s challenge cited. Rosenberger states Harrison’s stance favors indoors to avoid interruptions and miscommunication.
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Rosenberger
Winchester
L. Lupton
Congressman Harrison
Leedy
E. Sr
Harrison
Harrigan
Colonal
Fruit Experts Plan Four State Study Of Fruit Diseases
A four day field conference on fruit diseases will be held under the Virginia dairy and plant board with pathologists from Virginia Maryland and West Virginia visiting Staunton Harrisonburg Winchester Martinsburg Waynesboro and Gettysburg. Foreign experts from England France Italy and Japan are invited. D Frome leads the Virginia program with C E Temple coordinating Maryland and CR Orton Pennsylvania arrangements. W W Watte of Agriculture serves on the committee.
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American Plant
Paule
Staunton
Walhé Shenandoah Valley
Ilaning
West Virginia
Maryland
Gettysburg
Winchester
W. B. Brierly
England
Bolenne Foex
France
Enrico Pantanelli
Italy
K. Natota
Japan
Virginia Experiment Station
Harrisonburg
Virginia
Martinsburg
W. Va
Tore
Waynestrand
Gettyshove
Pennsylvanian State College
Ardentstville
Gettysbure
Gottvalire
Reh
Ancaster County
D. Frome
E. Temple
University of Maryland Extension Service
Orton
Pennsylvania
W.W. Watte
Department of Agriculture
Water Shortage Warning Issued By City Manager
Citywide notice urges minimal water use and prohibits sprinkling at all facilities. Residents urged to report waste. fines set for violations. City Manager Thos J Trier states the step is essential to conserve supply.
Chapman’s Auto Sales Urges Republican Independent Support
An old classified style notice promotes car sales and terms on a Touring Porsche like vehicle. It endorses Captain John Paul Harrisontini as a candidate for Congress from the Seventh District and urges voters to support him over others.
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Ford
Thal
Alee
Ly Chapman
John, Paul
Hlarrisontini
Baptain
Paul
Mitter
Villa Quits Long Fight Ends Mexican Rebellion
Francisco Villa agreed to surrender unconditionally to aid reconstruction. He met General Martins at a railroad station in Sabina and will reside in Nieves Zacatecas after disbanding his 600 troops at Torreon. Each soldier will receive a year of pay to start life.
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Mexico
Mex
Francisco Villa
Martinis
Painter Copeland Takes On High Winchester Towers
Edward Copeland the local steeple jack has begun painting the fire engine houses in Winchester for the upcoming convention. He finished the Sarah Zane tower and today works on the Friendship tower. If weather permits, he will paint the Charley engine house tower tomorrow. Copeland has long painted high structures in the area and does the firehouse work free of charge to support the local fire companies ahead of the convention.
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Edward Copeland
Winchester
Scrail and Valley Firemen's Association
Sarah Zane
Charley
Copeland
Cook for Family of Two Apply After Six
Classified request seeks a cook for a two person family. Position open after 6 pm at 142 North Washington Street. Applicant should be available for evening meals and reliable.
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North Washington Street
Summer Apples Wanted at Top Market
Market seeks summer apples for immediate purchase. Buyers offer cashe prices and prompt payment terms. Suppliers urged to contact the top market for available stock and favorable handling arrangements.
Winchester Orchardiln Picking Season Begins
Orchard workers start peach basket picking and apple paring season at Winchester orchard amid tools and baskets ready for harvest. Local workers report steady activity as fruit ripens in early season.
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Winchester
Firemen Parade Notice From Ard Supply Co
Charley Rouss Fire Co members with white pants must return to the driver at Rouse fire house per Ard Supply Co notice. Mrs Samuel Purcell and daughter Mrs Janney McKee of Bruce town are visiting the town today.
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Charley Rouss Fire’ Co
Rouse Fire House
C. Douglas Brown
Sec’y
Samuel Purcell
Janney —McKee
Brucetown
Water supply back on track in Wind city after outage
Water flows expected to be restored fully by 4 to 5 p m as electric pumps come online. Steam pumps will continue to feed the Miami and reservoir, with warnings of possible temporary waste until permanent pumping is secured. Fire engine help and industrial restart follow rescue efforts, while officials push for a permanent system to prevent future shortages.
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Ager Ttler
Lood
Friendship Fire Engine
Winchester
Bette
Ate
Stati
Last Words to Baugher From Col Leedy Declared Open Debate
Winchester Virginia June 28 1920 telegram from Col Robt F Leedy states Harrison joint debate must be in the open as crowd limits cannot be met and no building can hold them. Letter requests advise for Judge Harrison.
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Harrison
Col. Leedy
TS le Lupton
Winchester
John W. Rosenberger
Col. Robt
F. Leedy
Cern
Lupton
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