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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1921
Page
4
The fragment notes publishing house names and addresses including Evening Star Publishing Co and The Weekly News. It references Manny Byrd as publisher and a Virginia imprint with a listing for United 148-W.
The text states that AP content is for republication and local papers may publish communications to The Star Publishing Company. It references exclusive use by AP and credits for news dispatches and local news.
Fragmentary passage argues what if Wilhelm II had won, imagining crowds at Berlin and Brandenburg Gate and the fate of those who exposed the supposed hostile attack. The text speculates on political perception and the cost of courage under imagined imperial triumph.
In a rain soaked scene Johnson helps with a flat tire after a soggy drive. The pair share grit and cheer as Johnson calmly fixes the tire and quips about endurance while the narrator praises his steadfastness.
An old advertisement touts Mentho Sulphur as a cure for unsightly skin, eruptions, rashes, and blotches. It claims germ destroying properties, quick healing, and dramatic improvements by the next day, urging readers to try the preparation despite vague details.
The Star prints wholesale drive prices and local retail rates for dairy grains and livestock. Butter, cheese, oats, hay and barley are tabulated with unit quotes. Baltimore wholesale figures include timothy, clover, corn, eggs, butter and meat prices with ranges for livestock and hogs.
Patient testimony from Mrs. Robert M. Anthony credits Milks Emulsion with reversing a six month prognosis and improving strength, appetite, and sleep. Ad promotes the product as a nutritious emulsion aiding digestion, with a six bottle guarantee and refund if unsatisfied. Sold by druggists nationwide.
Happenings at Whitacre Virginia report illness in Mrs. J W Brannon for ten days with possible appendicitis fears giving way to gastric fever. Several locals named visit and move about including Mrs Froy Dick Miss Bertha Dick and Miss Myrtle Erle. Mrs Lena Bageant and Mrs Edith Haines noted in frail health and family changes include Harry Clark moving in to run Mr George Clark’s farm this season.
Martinsburg West Virginia March 1 The chamber of commerce board urged extending sleeping car service from New York to Winchester via Martinsburg and Hagerstown The Transportation Committee was directed to begin negotiations to secure through service and coordinate with Winchester chamber to gain nightly through sleeper access for Martinsburg travelers
A Ridge School neighborhood party drew about 50 guests last Thursday night. Miss Elizabeth Russell and Miss M. K. Strickler spoke on school health and Red Cross work with lantern slides. Little Miss Lake recited. Mr Merriner urged funds for schoolroom amenities including window shades. Handled boxes and a cake were auctioned. refreshments followed, the event deemed a great success.
Unofficial reports say James Sloan, longtime head of the White House secret service, will be appointed assistant secretary to President Harding. The tip notes several minor White House staff changes after March 4, though not yet verified.
A vintage advertisement claims a few cents buys Danderine to remove dandruff and fallen hair after several applications. It asserts hair regrowth in vigor brightness and color with abundant shine and life.
Schedule fragment shows Winchester and Western Railroad passenger timetable details dated 9.29 with partial entries. The readable portion references station stops, times, and route notes but lacks complete timings or full station list for a definite summary.
Under a deed of trust dated November 17 1917 a farm in Warren County Virginia will be sold at public auction in front of the Court House door at Front Royal Virginia. The sale is conducted under authority of the deed of trust and invites bidders to bid at the designated location and time.
The executor of Mrs. Annhee dec’d offers at public auction in Winchester on March 12, 1921 a 171 acre Frederick County farm near Sulphur Spring Road. Features include seven room residence, bank barn, three springs, 70 acres timber, and proximity to Carpers Valley School. Terms: one third cash, balance in two annual installments secured by bonds, deed of trust, and fire policy. Auctioneers Duvall & Dunn.
A public auction will be held in Winchester Virginia on February 26 1921 at noon for the late John Forney home site in Frederick County near Stephenson. The 16 acre property includes a two story residence outbuildings and two strong springs ideal for poultry or trucking with immediate possession after sale and payment in two annual installments. M M Lynch as special commissioner and Duvall Dunn auctioneers oversee with bond security approved by Clerk C C Brannon.
A fragmented listing shows multiple March auction notices across Virginia including Nain, Merryville, Middle Road, White Post, Canterbury, Nineveh, Wadesville, Charles Town road, Millwood pike, Cedar Grove, Gaylord, and Jordan Springs. Entries name buyers sellers stock cattle horses implements and household goods with dates in March.
Having decided not to occupy the Chipley property I recently bought at Stephens City Station I offer it for sale privately. The property sits on state highway by the railroad station near stores churches and schools The house has eight rooms halls porches a splendid lawn and shrubbery A large stable and outbuildings eighteen limestone cistern well and rolling stream with abundant fruit Immediate possession Terms if desired. 221-tf C C Bauserman
Train timetable shows multiple daily services from Berryville to Bristol Roanoke Shenandoah and Philadelphia with Pullman sleepers cafe cars and parlor cars. Connections include Memphis South routes and Washington transfers. Information provided by W C Saunders general passenger agent and J B Revilu passenger traffic manager.
A substituted trustee announces a public auction in Winchester Virginia on February 26 1921 at 12 oclock noon. It covers two parcels: lot 46 on Freeman Street 60 by 100 feet with a residence and lot 512 on High Avenue 60 by 160 feet with multiple structures. Cash terms.
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