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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1921
Page
4
A fragmented notice references communications directed to Th Publishing Company and individuals connected with it via carrier. The readable items indicate a contact or delivery instruction affecting associated persons.
A mid-Victorian contrast in fashion and behavior is discussed, noting changes from corsets and pale beauty to independence and sun exposure. Quotes compare Mrs Maud Du Maurier era standards with today’s freer, athletic women embracing health and vitality. The piece cites British art figures and reflects on shifting gender norms.
Rhymed critique ridicules parole leniency while praising harsher punishment for a violent town figure. The poet questions justice as repeated criminal releases lead to gunfire and fear, lamenting tepid penalties and a lax system.
A church gathering titled Christianity will be the discussion at the Golden Lass on Sunday morning. Rain is forecast for the morning. The notice invites men to join and enjoy fellowship with their fellowman.
Senator E L Trinkle opposes the bond issue and backs feeder roads. He faces Highway Commissioner Coleman and pledges a full reorganization of the State Highway Department to end waste and ensure value for dollars. Trinkle presents himself as capable and businesslike aiming for efficient Virginia governance.
The church invites worship at the Boy Scout Hall on North Main Street. Sunday school meets at 9 45, sermons at 11 00 a m and 8 00 p m. The Young People's Meeting begins 7 15 p m led by Miss Grace Lauck. Prayer meetings are Wednesday August 3 at 8 o'clock conducted by Rev W H Sampsell.
July 28 Paris. Chief Biz Mawk of a Seneca tribe in America says Parisiennes wear feathers on their heads as symbols of virtue. He notes Big Hawk, gallant and handsome, is adored as he strolls the boulevards in tribal dress. Hawk teaches Parisian Boy Scouts about woodcraft at Camp Le CXix.
The Star lists wholesale prices quoted by local buyers in today’s market update. No responsibility assumed for typographical errors as figures are reported from the field.
President Harding and Mrs. Harding depart Washington aboard the Mayflower to Plymouth Mass for a Monday Pilgrim Tercentenary speech. They will then move to Portland Maine and Lancaster New Hampshire to stay at Secretary Weeks's country home for the week.
Fragmentary note on Baltimore wholesale markets lists poultry and butter prices among unreadable entries. It mentions young chickens and steers with unclear figures and local market references.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a notice about a cow eye test or veterinary item with uncertain details. The readable terms include cow and eye references, but no clear event date or organization is identifiable.
Senator Gunn runs in the Socratic Primary on August 2 as a progressive but not radical candidate. An authority on parliamentary law with service in the Senate from the 35th District and terms in the House of Delegates and as Commonwealth's Attorney. He appeals to Democrats with state welfare as the aim, calling for safe experience and strong judgment while opposing the $50 million bond issue and supporting farm to market road construction not in the state highway system.
Norfolk and Western announces train times and connections from Berryville to Bristol Roanoke Bluefield Pocahontas Welch Norton and other points. Pullman parlors and sleepers serve Williamson Winston-Salem Philadelphia Washington New York and Harrisburg with several cafe cars and junction connections at Roanoke Shenandoah and Shegandoah Junction.
A brief home repair advisory urges immediate action to fix an electrical defect at a comparatively low cost. The message emphasizes safety and cost efficiency for homeowners addressing wiring issues.
A list of major disasters and deaths from 1904 through 1917 including ship sinkings, earthquakes, and explosions. Notable losses include the East River 1904 incident with 1,400 dead, the 1915 Lusitania torpedoing, and the 1912 Titanic sinking with 1,617 dead.
The record lists several charges about Senator Trinkle and the Ninth district. It notes eighth district offices, tax assessments, whiskey laws, support from Geo P Coleman, and party platforms with Trinkle affirming his party stance and a return to the Constitution.
EB Lee Trinkle campaign manager W. Sale reports that Senator Trinkle was rejected by the Democratic party at Roanoke and urges reconsideration of the party platform relations.
Readers are informed of multiple campaign declarations for public offices in Winchester and Frederick County. Names include Boyd R. Richards W. Miller Fletcher and Oscar H. Lewis with aims for the House of Delegates and Commissioner of Revenue set to the Democratic primary on August 2 1921.
GooD & COMPANY lists 60 acres four miles from Winchester on Northwestern Grade. Five room dwelling with cellar porch dairy house and outbuildings. Includes stabling bluegrass spring and well water small barn. Price 4000. City dwellings 1000 and up with easy payments. city lots 100 cash and quarterly payments.
The timetable under the Winchester and Western Railroad lists trains No 8 and No 9 with morning departures from A M to afternoon arrivals at P M. Services run daily except Sunday and cover stops including Capon Springs Shiloh Larrick Rock Enon Pools Ford Cornwell Midway Back Creek Gainesboro Indian Hollow Hogue Creek McGuire Chambersville Hill Crest Ww. & W. Junction Winchester. General Manager D H SENCINDIVER signs the notice.
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