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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1921
Page
4
The Evening Star announces subscription rates and mailing details with references to daily, weekly, and Sunday editions. It notes Associated Press usage and republishing rights, and directs readers to send communications to The Star Publishing Company.
A discussion on integrity in Congress cites Representative Pat el of Pennsylvania and calls for action against fraud and corruption. The piece notes past convictions and argues parties should expel lawmakers who win seats by fraud, urging Republicans to similarly purge known irregularities and noting taxpayer expense.
The writer questions a Renegade Democrat Robert Worsley on oath about “how much” he received from the Republican committee for betraying the party. The Republicans admit a purchase but refuse to reveal the amount, arguing that a public price would simplify future negotiations.
March small town diary notes Frances Madagan improves after illness. J M Jett RK J Miller and Eugene Johns visited in Winchester. Mrs. Robert McCauley visited sister in Riverton. Charles Lukas moves to near Miss Susan McCartney. Mrs. Martin visits son Harry Martin in Luray. Purcey McKay of Loudoun visits aunt Mrs J F McKay. Minnie Trenary stayed with Mrs Porsers. Mrs. William Jacobs recovering from illness. Michael Madagan of Arizona visits relatives before returning home.
An advertisement urges buyers to look for Bayer on aspirin packaging to ensure genuine product. It lists uses from colds to toothache and various pains, notes twelve tablet tin boxes cost a few cents, and mentions larger packages from druggists.
In Old Salem Virginia on March 2 Mrs Mamie Merty returns from Hagerstown to her home here and several families announce relocations including Mr Alex Jolliffe buying Sam Edison's Boyce farm and plans to move in March. Other households plan moves to Red Bud and Calmes Farm while Mrs L S Armel recovers mobility and guests visit Miss Lillian Hillyard and Vincent.
Harrisburg March 1 An hour before a statement was issued revealing a about 2000 shortage in his accounts Alwyn Strode a 19 year employee of the state forestry department shot himself in the head and was taken to a hospital with slim chances of recovery.
Richmond Va March 2 At a gathering called by Virginia Deaf Agriculture farmers and fertilizer makers will discuss spring fertilizer pricing. The meeting in Lynchburg March 4 aims to align fertilizer costs with lower crop prices. Representives from state farming groups invited. fertilizer firms cite 1921 price drops 20 to 40 percent.
Valuable farm comprising 214 acres with 32 acres bottom land 72 acres cleared up land and 140 acres timber land. Five room house barn outbuildings young apple orchard and running water. Also 1560 acres mountain land adjoining the 244 acres to be sold together or separately. Near Shenandoah River two and a half miles from Rileyville. Private sale possible. Mrs W E Hisey Shenandoah Va.
An old advertisement touts a teaspoonful of Perseptin dissolved in warm water used as a nasal douche to relieve sore throat and nasal catarrh. It claims easy relief and notes availability at drugstores.
The reflection emphasizes daily self sacrifice over ritual days, urging personal action toward godly living and helping humanity. It invites readers to examine how they have chosen to serve today rather than rely on birthdays or Sundays alone.
Porter, mayor of Williamson West Virginia, died in a Cincinnati hospital today after a long illness. Friends had recently undergone blood transfusions in an attempt to save his life.
Camp Fire Girls present a school benefit play at the Red Bud schoolhouse on March 4. Proceeds support school activities and student programs.
An advertisement touts Olive Tablets as quick relief from constipation, presenting them as a substitute for calomel. It promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets with a nightly dose and prices at 15 and 30 cents per box.
March 3 to March 29 listings for buyers and sellers in Virginia towns including Nain Berryville White Post Canterbury Nineveh Millwood Cedar Grove and Jordan Springs. Entries note vendors stock implements grain feed and household goods with farm locations and dates.
Norfolk and Western lists train times from Berryville to Roanoke Shenandoah Junction and Philadelphia. Details include Pullman sleepers to Bristol Williamson Winston-Salem Hag erstown Philadelphia and New York with connections to Washington and a cafe at Shenandoah Roanoke. Information provided by W C Saunders and R Revill.
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