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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1921
Page
3
President Wilson issued a pocket veto on the army appropriation bill and also used a pocket veto on the immigration restriction measure. The actions halt immediate enactment and prompt political reaction in Washington.
The article outlines top postwar agenda items for the new administration including treaties of Versailles and St Germaine, entry into an international association, disarmament, recognition of Mexico and the Soviet Union, loans to allies, oil agreements, Haiti and the Philippines, Panama Canal tolls, immigration, labor policy, military and naval needs, government reorganization, budget reform, prohibition enforcement, anti-trust revision, enemy property, reconstruction, farmer credits, railroad law, and coal and packing industry controls. It names international questions with Poland Hungary Czecho Slovakia and Turkey, plus domestic concerns like the tax system and civil service reform.
The William G. Russell reminiscences of Winchester, appearing in The Star for several months, were crowded out today due to inauguration coverage. The next installment will be published tomorrow, with an advertisement in The Star indicating desired results.
Fragmentary lines mention corn relief sale or remedy with firms Miller's Sons and Baker & Son in Winchester. Names appear disjointed, indicating an advertisement or notice for corn treatment products sold by local merchants. No clear event or date is present.
The article sketches Wilson's behind the scenes at the peace talks with Clemenceau, his possible cabinet shakeups, and his post presidency life near the Capitol. It notes his convalescence from thrombosis, limited mobility, and plans to spend time at a new northwest Washington home, with speculation about future public roles.
Reports describe President Wilson's severe illness after a health scare in 1919 with a long recuperation. He endured a near-fatal crisis, avoided surgery, and gradually regained strength aided by therapists and aides. He used a cane and began limited public activity while continuing to write.
R H Bristow of Petersburg Virginia proclaims Tanlac improved his digestion sleep and energy after months of indigestion chest tightness and fatigue. He reports eating well sleeping soundly and feeling youthful again and notes Tanlac as his go to remedy. The Winchester Boyd Drug Co advertises the medicine.
Public sale of household goods at Strider s Storage on North George Street in Charles Town West Virginia to start Saturday March 12 1921 at 10 am. Items include mahogany dining room set sideboard tables chairs mahogany beds bureaus rugs pictures glassware refrigerator and kitchen utensils. Nine months credit for sums over 10 with negotiable interest bearing note payable at any bank in Charles Town W Va. Auctioneers and clerks listed.
R. Gray Williams serves as president of Shenandoah Valley National Bank with W. A. Baker named vice-president following the death of John W. Rice. The board includes Lewis Cooper EB Weems A B Richards M Lohr Capper W S Hiett and Stewart Bell. Baker is noted for public spirit and civic engagement in Winchester and is active on the Common Council and Christ Episcopal Church.
An advertisement promotes No-To-Bac tablets to curb tobacco cravings for cigarettes cigars pipes or chewing. It claims quick relief and offers a money back guarantee if cravings persist, urging readers to buy a box through their druggist.
The Frederick county Health Board and County School Board report about twelve smallpox cases and move to limit spread. They state vaccination is required by law for schoolchildren, and the county will not cover quarantine or medical costs without vaccination. Statewide outbreaks present in 26 of 100 counties. citizens urged to vaccinate.
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