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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1921
Page
4
A brief notice directs all communications to The Star Publishing Company for individuals connected with the office.
A Baltimore Sun excerpt critiques U S justice and public figures when enforcing speed limits. It argues William Jennings Bryan, though a respected leader, faced no punishment for speeding, contrasting the treatment with other citizens and highlighting perceived bias in law application and public opinion.
Senator E L Trinkle opposes the bond issue and backs feeder road improvements. He faces Highway Commissioner Coleman and pledges a complete reorganization of the State Highway Department to eliminate waste and ensure every dollar yields value.
Kenneth N. Gilpin released a telegram from Martinsville stating he is running for lieutenant governor on his own record and not in coalition with any candidate. He labels circulating charges as false and an eleventh hour attempt to damage him. Bondurant of Martinsville had written July 26 about a supposed deal.
The First Baptist Church schedules Sunday school at 9 45 a m with the pastor leading a Men’s Bible Class. At 11 a m a divine worship features Rev W R Alexander on Christ The Christian’s Life-long Study. 7 p m Young People’s Union and 8 p m a praise service and gospel talk. An invitation is extended.
Walt Mason laments autos roaring through midnight streets disturbing sleep. He blames speed fiends for wrecks and deaths as papers report broken necks and funerals, urging readers to see the danger.
A verse mocks lenient traffic enforcement and calls for safe driving. The speaker boasts a powerful vehicle traveling slowly yet warns of tragedy from reckless speeding. It ends with a guarded plea to knock on wood for safety.
The Star publishes wholesale and retail price corrections with marked figures for hens creamery butter country butter young chickens corn meal oats barley and other staples. The listings include both wholesale and local retail marks and note daily closing figures.
Democratic primary candidate Senator Tulien Gunn of Henrico County advocates for state interests. He opposes the 50 million bond issue and supports farm to market road construction outside the State Highway system, touring Virginia counties and soliciting voter contact through the Julien Gunn Campaign Committee in Richmond.
Schedule in effect May 29 1921 lists trains with routes to Bristol Williamson Winston-Salem Shenandoah Hagerstown Philadelphia New York and other intermediate stations. It includes parlor cars sleepers and connections at Roanoke Shenandoah Junction and Williamsport, with Pullman service to various destinations. Notices credit W C Saunders and W B Revill as officials.
Pottsville resident Mrs Sallie Siefert testifies she suffered female trouble for years and regained health after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She says she gained weight, regained energy, and can now perform daily work, urging others to try the product.
Senator West denounces anonymous Richmond reports claiming he trails Gunn or supports a $50 million road bond. He asserts candidacy strength, predicts victory across six congressional districts, and urges supporters to continue the fight in the race for Lieutenant Governor.
A local notice urges homeowners to maintain houses to prevent decay and save on future costs. It promotes visiting the shop for a careful home assessment, offers expert suggestions, and promises economical improvement options.
B Lee Trinkle's manager W W Sale notes Senator Tucker was rejected by the party at Roanoke and calls for a renewed party platform while urging Democrats to reject it again.
Several residents announce Democratic primary bids for local offices in Winchester and Frederick County. Boyd R. Richards and W. Miller Fletcher seek House of Delegates and City Treasurer respectively, with Aug 1921 primaries. Scar H. Lewis and Be. M. announce bids for Commissioner of Revenue and County Winchester House of Delegates seats, also conditioning on the August 2, 1921 primary.
For sale 50 acres on Northwestern Grade improved by a five room dwelling with cellar and porch. Stabling and other outbuildings. Attractive price for quick purchaser. 51% acres four miles from Winchester includes five room dwelling dairy house small barn spring and well water. Considerable bluegrass. $4,000. City dwellings $1,000 and up on easy payments. City lots $100 cash and quarterly payments. Good & Company.
Time schedule for Winchester & Western Railway lists daily trains except Sunday with arrival and departure times for stations such as Memorial Farms Intermont Capon Springs Shiloh Larrick Rock Enon Pools Ford Cornwell Midway Back Creek Gainesboro Indian Hollow Hogue Creek McGuire Chambersville Hill Crest and W. & W. Junction. General Manager Sencindiver signs as authority.
Berkley D Adams seeks re nomination to the Regular Team as a Commission member praised for experience diligence and integrity. He has sixteen years in Charlotte county’s Legislature and fourteen years as President of the State Board of Agriculture, with a noted clean record and private success as a farmer and businessman.
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