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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1920
Page
1
A Winchester editor letter letters argue over a theater bill and Governor Davis support. J Henkel Henry claims obligations, lease rights, and empire theater plans, while accusing opponent Byrd of political maneuvering and misrepresentation about the Empire and McCrory properties.
The letter defends acts of a Winchester official over a statewide theater bill and accuses J H Henry of false charges. It details election results, rate practices, appointments, road projects, and personal conduct, asserting the official case for policy decisions and rejecting malicious claims.
The GOP contest at the Coliseum, Chicago, June 12, sees a tight race with Wood and Lowden tied around 31136 votes on the seventh ballot. Michigan shifted support to Wood while Ohio and New York hint at Harding gains as delegates confer for a possible break. Ballots earlier showed Wood 299 and Lowden 303 with Harding rising in spots amid a noisy floor.
The article argues Judge Harrison, voted dry and teetotaler, will uphold the Constitution against allowing intoxicants. It cites the eighteenth amendment, repeal options, and his voting record on the Federal Reserve, income tax, farm loans, rural credits, and road aid as proof of steady leadership.
At a largely attended meeting of the Jefferson Club with 557 voters, Capt. Hunter B. Grimm led a unanimous motion endorsing Col. Robert F. Leedy of Luray for Congress from Virginia’s Seventh District. The endorsement urged support in the August 3 Democratic primary, praising Leedy as a man of the people aligned with the club’s principles.
Hansbrough & Carter advertise 8 percent non taxable securities secured on real estate with quarterly interest. Call or write for full information. Also notes rental listing: furnished house for July and August at 8008 Washington St.
Col R F Leedy, candidate for Congress, will speak at 8 15 p m at Gore Monday June 14 Cross Junction Tuesday June 15 Middletown Wednesday June 16 Invitation extended to all men and women who believe in true democracy a square deal and the people's rights adv lp wed fri sat
A local retailer touts a large assortment of Army Shoes Pants and Khaki Shirts in good condition with a large lot of sample suits at reasonable prices. First come first pick at Little Joe's.
City ordinance bans sprinkling streets after oiling with penalties from two to five dollars. Also ads seek a large office table desk chair typewriter. Miss Brownie Carter and Miss Ethel Semler plan a weekend in Winchester Virginia per Hagerstown Globe.
Eight room bungalow with gas piped heat and hot air system. Seven acres of good land fenced with 71 pear trees and strawberry patch. Includes outbuildings. Buy now with $500 cash and 25 monthly payments. George B. Chapman at Ford Agency.
Kernstown VA resident J G C Burkhart won a Ford car from Chapman's Auto Sales but took $200 instead of the vehicle. Drawn number 21 selected by Shenandoah Bank official Mr Henkel. Also notes public questions about local politics and appointments in Winchester in June 1920.
Public notice states no copies of any Star edition will be issued due to the current situation and orders stricter controls. Readers are informed that requests must be fulfilled by 12 o clock on the publication day, otherwise no copies will be produced.
Neidemeyer & Co at Corner Water and Main announces a sale on refrigerators with prices starting at six dollars. A large shipment of couches and hammocks has just arrived as part of the week long promotion offering cheap refrigeration and lounge items.
Scarce cow, peas, and soy beats advertised with buy now urgency. Crimson Clover offered as the cheapest on the market by Winchester Seed Co Inc. Seed and seedling items, equipment and gym notices appear from varied sources including Taylor oil gear, RM swimwear, and local athletic association updates.
Mrs Cline at 123 Braddock Street advertises small washings with guaranteed work. The notice is positioned as a personal help wanted blurb in a 10 1p dt line.
NOW is the time to insure your crops against loss by hail. The notice advertises insurance loans covering real estate and crops including wheat and apples, urging readers to act now.
Limited amount of preferred stock in the new old storage offered to fruit growers only. Each stock holder is guaranteed storage space. See H. F. Byrd, president, or Wm. Beverley, Supt, Winchester Storage Co.
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