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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1920
Page
1
Residents witnessed a stunning aurora borealis like display lasting from dusk to dawn. White vapory clouds shifted to red and orange bands across the northern heavens with meteors darting, shifting lights and waving shafts illuminating the sky from horizon to zenith.
President Wilson withdrew government control of the price of bituminous coal. The 27 percent wage advance for miners may be absorbed in the consumer price after April 1. The commission warned parties to reach a speedier agreement to remove uncertainty. The minority urged higher pay for some workers, but supported a 24 percent tonnage increase for machine mining. John L. Lewis voiced disappointment at the decision.
Western Germany faces heavy fighting as communists grip the Ruhr and Westphalia. Reports say 300 plus killed near Elerfeld and Wesel while 70,000 to 100,000 insurgents mobilize. Government troops clash with Spartacans amid house to house fighting and looming nationwide strain.
Estonia and Livonia two former Russian Baltic provinces now independent nations prepare for war. Concentration of troops on frontiers reported. Britain has tried to mediate the boundary dispute but failed.
Printer classified notice seeks 100000 pounds carpet bags to treat, cut, sew and skein. Offers nine cents per pound. Contact Bell phone 167-1. 17-1p-61) as a crisman.
The note mentions fair pay for a janitor and an endorsement or linking to a political party under the banner X-Z Star.
Seventy thousand people gathered at Porth near Cardiff listening to five speakers attack pussyfootism. A resolution was passed threatening direct action if war time liquor restrictions continued. One speaker, a Unionist candidate, labeled Lady Astor a prohibition missionary.
The Rev. George H. Wiley spoke at the Baptist Church on Christian Love citing St Paul and illustrating that love yields obedience and service. He urged seekers to attend brief, pointed services and join in gospel work to lead others to Christ.
Potatoes wanted Mae 80 inch thickness or larger to be delivered to Potts Grocery Co. by Wednesday March 1st. The notice requests timely delivery to the store and specifies delivery details for produce supply.
Mrs. Gardener becomes the first woman to serve on the Civil Service Commission. Nominated by President Wilson to succeed Charles Galloway of Columbia, S.C. The widow of Col. Selden A. Day, U.S.A. retired, Gardener has long been active in suffrage work and as a writer.
Just received carload of Sunlight feed oats and assorted garden seeds from The Winchester Seed Co Inc. Keckley Shayock advertise seeds and farm harness, with bids or price references in their notice.ields and seed varieties emphasize new crop varieties and garden seed supply through their Winchester location.
Fragmentary notice indicates seats available at Showalter's Drug Store. No date or event details readable.
The burning of weeds and rubbish in a field on the Walter Miller farm owned by John C. Cather caused an alarm of fire this afternoon. The blaze threatened nearby property and drew the Sarah Zane and Friendship fire companies to the scene to protect surrounding properties.
Local showroom markets the Cleveland tractor and Oliver orchard plow for orchard work. Buyers urged to visit Winchester Market on Orchard Street to compare models and prices. Call Bell 318 for details.
Handsome 8 room bungalow with hot air heat and two porches sits on six acres. Includes 72 pear trees, four acres of strawberries, three acres of spring onions, barn, stable, meat house, chicken house, hog-raising facilities, and a nearby town location. Features a farm with a strong sale appeal and a 500 dollar cash option. Listed by Reo Charman at Bott CAL Ford Agency.
Notice states notices published at a flat rate of $1.00 each if not exceeding 125 words. Any wording over 125 words is charged at 1 cent per word. The policy outlines charges for excess word count and applies to all notices.
A clever musical show titled Is You Wai will play at the Empire on Thursday March 1. Tickets remain with good seats available and inquiries should be directed by phone.
President Wilson nominated Henry Morgenthau of New York former ambassador to Turkey for the Mexico post. He will replace Henry J. Picter who resigned over policy disagreements with the administration.
The public auction of the farm owned by the late J. N. Russell and Mary A. Russell was postponed from March 13 to March 27 at Winchester Fair Grounds. Heirs could not all attend on the 13th and requested the later date. Purebred Percheron horses and Poland China pigs are listed among sale items.
We offer large stocks of Clover Alsike Alfalfa Rape Cow Peas Soy beans and all other field and grass weeds. Let us hear from you before you buy. Winchester Seed Co. IC 3e20-1p-dt-a-w)
The new secretary of state takes office succeeding Robert Lansing who resigned six weeks ago, marking a swift leadership transition at the top of the department.
A lively benefit event titled AS YO WAS at Empire on Thursday March 25 features a well balanced cast and lighthearted comedy. Proceeds support American illec in zood seals tore with Showalter's Druge acmanure spreader referenced in a playful program.
Mayor J T Sprint of Boyce Virginia defends the local fire brigade after a Star report on a fire at Mr Mayo's. He asserts the Boyce engine supplied chemicals and water, faced freezing conditions, and helped prevent a larger blaze with only two hours of damage.
Shenandoah River farm listing offers 246 to 8 acres along the Shenandoah River and Southern Railroad two miles from Strasburg Virginia. Features include 170 acres river frontage 30 acres timber water from river and springs, a large dwelling bank barn outbuildings milk route adjacent, prompts potential buyers to inquire about price and terms. Williamson Trout & Son Real Estate and Insurance, Front Royal Virginia, Sept 1 1908.
Dr B W Miller says the hospital will close after serving patients, thanking past clients and promising continued attention to future care. He notes two phone lines remain as contact methods.
No tickets for the American Legion show As You Was at Empire Thursday March 25. Paid reserves at Showalter’s Drug Store will be held until Wednesday night. Call for them now. 1p 11
Madrid reports a nationwide railway strike set to begin at noon today after unanimous agreement by railway employees. The walkout follows the failure of company agents to meet demands for higher wages and improved working conditions.
Terra Haute Ind March 23 Robert A Smith and Henry Smith coal operators and John Hegslar and Charles Petringat officials of the Painted Mine Workers of America were arrested today on indictments from a federal grand jury in Indianapolis. The arrests raise the number charged with violations of the Labor laws and conspiracy under federal criminal statutes to thirty five.
At Wyinchester fair ground an exhibition showcases purebred Percheron horses from Poland. The event features a notable international display and attracts local horse enthusiasts.
The New York market showed irregular tendencies in early trading on March 23. General Motors drifted lower then recovered, Stutz Motors rose to a new 237 high, while steels and tobaccos again drew bull interest as midday activity faded after a 7 percent call money opening.
The general scale committee for anthracite coal miners voted to stay at work after April 1 while wage negotiations proceed, provided any wage award is retroactive to April 1. The decision comes as negotiations continue between miners and mine owners.
Advertisement notes limited seats remaining for the AS YOU WAS production. Tickets are on sale at Showalter's Drug Store for £1 each. price and venue are specified in the notice.
Detroit March 23 Allén T Barker grand president of the United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes and Railroad Shop Laborers announced his resignation from the office and stated the resignation had been accepted He cited strain from overwork and the responsibility of the office as his reason.
Dr. L B E Schmauk, head of the United Lutheran Churches of the United States, died in Lebanon Pa after kidney illness. He led Mount Airy Lutheran Institute in Philadelphia and long edited the Lutheran for many years. He was 60.
Advertisement describes a large centrally located store room on Mat Street offered by J Ful. The listing highlights suitability for many large businesses and emphasizes central location and size of the storage space.
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