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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1921
Page
4
In Washington the Republican candidates camping near the White House are said to show desperation after receptions, with reports that much table silverware goes missing during these events.
Fragmentary remarks on President Harding and Republican promises of prosperity. The speaker criticizes oversimplified plans for peace, lower prices, higher employment, and tax relief, noting that unemployment rose and living costs fell short of expectations, condemning the Congress for demanding more from the people after elections.
Tribute to the memory of John J Lee, killed by an express train near White Post Virginia. A boyhood friend recalls his energy and business judgment, noting he was born in Shenandoah County and raised at Guildford, leaving a legacy as a generous, upright man respected by rich and poor alike.
An emotional tribute recalls a life just starting to bloom and the promise he sought on new horizons. The speaker laments a sudden end as the sun sets and he moves beyond time toward renewed youth in a brighter world.
A humorous reminiscence on unlucky days. The speaker recounts misfortunes from morning to night including stumbles, stubborn weather, broken eggs, and expensive bill threats. The tone shifts to resilience as the narrator vows to endure with grace.
David Grey, famed horse in Virginia show-ring history, returned from retirement to win blue ribbons in the medium and heavy hunters classes at the Upperville show last week. The horse reportedly holds more Virginia circuit prizes than any two horses since the Virginia Horse Show Association began.
Mrs Lucy J Johnson known as Miss Lucy J Johnson has owned the dressmaking business and home over 50 years. The property will be sold at auction for cash on July 16 with the 2 5 interest owned outright by Lucy J Johnson Warner.
A Kentucky mother shares her daughter’s illness and endorses Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a relief for cramps backaches headaches and nervousness. She urges other mothers to write the Lynn Massachusetts company for health information and trial.
The Cooper family thanks neighbors and friends for kindness after the death of their little son and grandson and for the beautiful flowers. Mr. and Mrs. Hunter Cooper and Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Cooper express gratitude.
The article extols home ownership on adequate plots with ongoing natural entertainments from gardens orchards and small farms. It notes the satisfaction of owning a home and growing what you plant. With building materials now affordable home construction can proceed and may profit by ahead of a coming building rush.
Public sale of two parcels totaling 115 acres in Opequon District Frederick County near Stephens City Virginia. Sold by trustee under A O Murphy deed of trust dated April 12 1920 due 6431.88 with interest. Auction July 23 1921 at 11 am in front of Winchester courthouse. One third cash, balance in two annual installments secured by deed of trust and fire policy. Roy P Duvall auctioneer.
For sale 50 acres on Northwestern Grade with a five room dwelling, cellar, porch, stabling and other buildings. Attractive price to purchaser. Four miles from Winfield. Also five room dwelling, dairy house, small barn, spring and well water. Considerable blue grass. $4,000. City dwellings $1,000 and up with easy payments. City lots $100 cash and quarterly payments. Good & Company.
By virtue of a Corporation Court decision on April 29 1921 in the case Harry Warner vs Jennie L Ford et al the property described as an able residence and store room will be offered for sale on Saturday June 16 1921. The seven room house with yard about 190 feet deep along the street is described as a desirable business location. Terms include one third cash and balance in two equal installments over one year secured by deed of trust and insurance policies. Bond proved security has been given. Clerk M Lynch notes notice dated June 18 1921.
Fragmentary OCR lists passenger routes and places including Gore Midway Cresk McGuire Chambersville Indian Hollow Hogue and Junction details, suggesting a timetable or station names for a regional rail network. Names repeat with scattered town fragments, indicating an era of travel routes and station designations.
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