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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1920
Page
4
Local newspaper notes consolidation with the Morwins News and The Weekly News Mirror selections. Publisher Byrd announces daily publication except Sundays from Winchester Virginia offices. Readers are informed of upcoming changes and contact details for the newspaper.
The fragment outlines payment terms offering six months in advance, three months in advance, and one month options. It appears as a classified notice listing different prepaid periods and weekly ties described as carrier related.
Fragmentary AP text notes republication rules and exclusive use rights for dispatches. It cites credit to Associated Press and publication restrictions.
Jen Eagan died on a crowded New York street of acute indigestion, but friends say he did not die a natural death. He was known as a long time inspector in the bomb squad, earning $1,800 a year, and surviving multiple blasts while pursuing dangerous investigations. His career spanned over twenty five years with few surprises, as enemies and danger followed his work yet he remained steadfast.
A Times Herald discussion argues that feminism weakens men and that chivalry hinges on women's dependence. It warns women growing self-reliant could render masculine virtue obsolete and predicts a shift toward less ladylike behavior, lamenting the loss of traditional chivalry.
A distressed voice describes weakness and fear as a priestess warns of danger. The speaker mentions a doctor predicting sickness and a looming death while expressing uncertainty about any possible remedy.
A compact verse by Walt Mason on sorrow and illness. The speaker laments a ghastly memory of mourning children and a sickroom mood, weaving themes of heartbreak and the universal ache of loss.
A vintage advertisement touts Danderine a hair tonic that allegedly makes hair thicker longer and more lustrous. It claims to refresh the scalp fight dandruff and prevent fading while promising life color brightness and abundant hair after using a 35 cent bottle.
F A Buchanan urges Virginia farmers to join the March 8 13 purebred sire campaign. He argues breeders must use pureblood sires to raise milk hog and egg production, standardize products, and improve market quality across the state. He asks does it pay to invest in purebreds.
Associated Press reports suits were filed in the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia by Maynard Coal Company of Columbus Ohio challenging the powers of the Federal Trade Commission. The National Coal Association says the actions are friendly and not an attack on the commission.
Emil Hadassy of Giraud Ohio was killed and robbed of 3000 dollars in a taxicab en route to New Castle to buy moonshine whiskey. Driver Alex Ross says two men from Youngstown arranged the purchase, shot Hadassy five miles from town, stole his money, and dumped the body in a snow drift before fleeing with Ross’s cash.
A report states that Hadassy’s body was found this morning and Ros remained in police custody awaiting further investigation. The development comes as authorities press a formal inquiry into the death and possible motives.
Austin White sues autoist John H. Cochram in Frederick county magistrate court to recover 16 dollars for damage to his buggy after a collision near Opequon. A young man riding with White was thrown from the buggy and landed atop the radiator of Cochram’s car. The case is set for March 10.
Anne Simms Barks of Winchester, a Clarke county, Kentucky woman, participated as a fully accredited delegate at the Seventh Congressional district Republican meeting in Grange, aiding the rules committee. She was repeatedly referred to as the lady from Clarke, marking a historic moment as black women increasingly engage in political processes amid limited suffrage for Kentucky women.
A short talk by Mrs. Banks of Winchester Kentucky drew strong interest at a party meeting. She urged political awakening and promised to contribute to the cause while noting many attending negro women watched but spoke little. The passage also includes assorted advertisements and quotations on remedies and philosophy.
Early purchaser opportunity offers 5 room dwelling and stable on Highland Ave, 1 000 dollar room drawing near South Main, Winesap Orchard in Rockfish Valley with 10 000 hearing trees and 7 190 acres in tract. Includes 12 room dwelling colonial brick residence, 7 tenant houses, 3 packing sheds. Estate seeks 150 000 dollars.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company petitions the State Corporation Commission to discontinue the watchman at the Winchester and Strasburg Railroad crossing with Winchester and Berry's Ferry Turnpike in Frederick County Virginia. It proposes trains stop at the crossing and proceed slowly with caution instead. A public hearing is set for March 18 1920 at ten A M in Richmond to hear objections. By R Gray Williams Counselor.
The Northern Virginia Power Company has filed a revised rate schedule with the State Corporation Commission in Richmond. The proposal, effective April 1 2020, covers lighting and power charges with tiered kilowatt hour rates, minimum monthly charges, and a coal-based adjustment factor, listed for Schedule Nos. 1 L, 2 P, 2 A, and 3 heating and cooking, signed by Emory L. Coblentz, president.
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