Prohibition Chief W D Smith Heads New Field Divisions
W D Smith was named prohibition chief with headquarters in Washington to oversee Virginia counties and nearby areas. John A Murphy will run the Norfolk area with headquarters there. The reorganized force will raid without advance notices to state officials and will reinforce state enforcement as needed.
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Federal
Treasury
Comner. Haynes
Delaware
West Virginia
Columbia
Frederick
Clarke
Syounoun
Fairfax
Prince William
Fauquier
Rappahannock
Page Shenandoah
Warren
Rockingham
Virginia
W. D. Smith
Washington
North Carolina
John A. Murphy
Norfolk
General Agents’ Force
Maynes
Ness
Gorce
Aus
Rotary Club members return from district convention
Winchester Rotary Club members who attended the seventh district convention in Winston-Salem North Carolina have returned home praising the trip by Norfolk and Western Railway and the local hospitality. Attendees include Mr and Mrs F Clerk Mayor and Mrs W W Glass Mr and Mrs H D Fuller Capt Robert L Gray and Mr Walker M d.
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Winchester
Robert L. Gray
Walker
M. d
Fresh Candies Display Promises Seasonal Treats
A garbled ad fragment mentions chocolate peppermint and cherry creams with an assortment of product names and codes, including McVicar and BSU Peat. The readable items hint at a confectionery display or catalog listing.
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Diane
McVicar
Fire damages an oil truck on East Piccadilly street
A Cooper Merchandise and Oil Company truck was badly damaged by fire shortly after 8 AM on East Piccadilly Street. Horace Balls, an employee, drove the vehicle as flames erupted, forcing him to jump to escape injury. Firemen with new equipment contained the blaze. the truck’s frame burned though no engine damage was reported.
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Cooper Merchandise and Oil Company
East Piccadilly Street
Horace Balls
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Southnd Hose’ ‘Company
North Maifi Street
This Week's Local Snippets Spotlight
A fragment notes 12 inch galas plus cryptic names Bae UR MM SWIMLEY. It hints at a brief town feature or sales listing with unclear details and no identifiable event or outcome.
Western Maryland shopmen strike over contract system
Striking workers at Western Maryland Railroad shops and maintenance of way departments in Hagerstown Baltimore Cumberland Elkins and Hanover protested wage and condition changes by contractors. About 800 across departments reportedly walked out with no disorder as contractors cut pay and extended hours.
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Associated Press
Hagerstown
Railroad Labor Board
Western Maryland
Dickson Construction Repair Company
Youngstown
Ohio
Maryland
Baltimore
C. J. Wolfe
Cumberland
Western Maryland Railroad
Elkins
Bukins
W. Va
Big Western and Three Comedies Empire Tonight
Tonight at the Empire theater see a red blooded western with Harry Carey and three Pathe News comedies. All shows feature no increase in prices.
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Harry Carey
Pathe News
Geese Flit Over Winchester Marking Early Spring Arrival
A large flock passed over Winchester last night around 10 30 and another around 2 00 this morning heading north. The geese swirled near electric lights in the city before continuing their pilgrimage to northern breeding grounds signaling spring's approach.
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Winchester
Minstrel Ticket Sellers Invited to Bika Club
Sellers of Minstrel tickets are asked to come to the Bika Club tonight between 7 and 10 to settle with R. T. Bryarly, chairman.
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Bika’ Club
R. T. Bryarly
Mississippi Flood Precautions Rise Near Memphis
Rain threatens Ohio and central Mississippi valleys as water rises toward the 43 foot stage in Memphis. River men and engineers increase precautions to prevent a break north of the city from Cairo to Memphis.
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Associated Press
Memphis
Tenn
Ohio
Mississippi
Cairo
Til
Mississippi River
New Oxford Shoes Arrive in Spring Styles
New Oxfords announces spring low shoes with latest shapes starting at 4.50 dollars. Shoppers are urged to view the new styles and local stock at the store.
Wilson Foundation Prize Compared to Nobel Honors
The Woodrow Wilson Foundation prizes for distinguished public service were likened to the Nobel prize by Hamilton Holt. The fund will total about 1,000,000 endowment and be administered by a 15 member board appointing a jury, with no benefit to Wilson or family.
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New York
Woodrow Wilson Foundation
Hamilton Holt
Anew
Soation
Holt
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Senate
Wood- Tow Wilson
Great Redeemer on Screen Sunday at Elm- Dire Theater
The film The Great Redeemer will be shown Sunday afternoon at the Elm- Dire Theater as part of a concert program. Soloists Mrs R E Griffith and Miss Susan Reid Williams perform with pianist Miss Flamena Laren presiding. Concert begins at 8 o clock with no una accompanied children or applause allowed. Manager L M Baker notes many letters praising these Sunday program efforts.
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Great Redeemer
el m- Dire
R. E. Griffith
Susan Reid Williams
Flamena Laren
L.M. Baker
Winchester
Empire
Aged salesman suffers severe hip fracture in Boyce fall
V T Darby aged 75 a traveling salesman for Planters Trading Company Baltimore slipped on a concrete step in front of Strode s store Boyce Clarke county yesterday afternoon fracturing his left hip severely He was taken to Memorial Hospital where the bone was set and his condition was serious due to age Family members arrived to be with him and return home is not possible at present
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V. T. Darby
Planters’ Trading Company
Baltimore
Strode
Boyce
Clarke County
Memorial Hospital
Mr. Darby
Handley Public Schools 1920 21 Report Highlights Growth
The Winchester Handley 1920 21 report shows enrollment rising from 1 005 to 1 197 and room count expanding from 19 to 36. White pupil attendance climbed from 285 in 1871 to 917 in 1921 with 84 percent of children attending, while teacher numbers grew to 41 and salaries rose from 778 to 1 300 dollars.
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John Handley Public Schools
Winchester
Handley Foundation
Virginia
Robert W. Hunter
Washington Street
Billie Maphis
Hunter
Miss Maphis
Lime-Sulphur Sale Notice At Price’s Sale
Our lime sulfur is a pure safe effective high test solution. We deliver from Win Orchard Supply Co. Phone 313 301 N Market St. Comes to Price’s Sale April 4 for good hogs sows and pigs.
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Orchard Supply Co
N. Market St
Price
Igood
Cedar rust law upheld by Virginia Court of Appeals
Attorney Robert M. Ward reports that a writ of error was refused in cedar rust cases from Shenandoah County, confirming the amended cedar trust act allowing destruction of cedars within two miles of commercial orchards. The decision ends legal challenges, with state entomologists removing cedars to protect nearby orchards, including large holdings by Wilbur H. Cather and Turkey Knob Orchard Company.
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Robert M. Ward
State Supreme Court
Staunton
Shenandoah County
Court of Appeals
Circuit Court
Court of
Wilbur H. Cather
Frederick County
Turkey Knob
C.E. Gudebrod
Winchester
D. O. Dechart
Harrisonburg
Charles B.guyer
Strasburg
F. 8. Tavenner
Woodstock
West Virginia Grants Reciprocal Embalmer License
The West Virginia State Board of Embalmers at Charleston issued a reciprocal license to Harry A. Funk of Funk and Son to practice embalming in the state. The certificate, engraved and signed by President F. G Lobban and Secretary Fred B. Martin, has been received by Mr. Funk, with two other board members signing.
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West Virginia
Charleston
Harry A. Funk
Funk and Son
F. G Lobban
Fred B. Martin
Funk
Blooming Plants Sale at The Flower Shop Saturday
Hyacinths Easter lilies and primroses priced for a weekend sale at The Flower Shop. The promotion highlights 300 blooming plants available for customers on Saturday.
Four of Miss Miami's Boat Party Perish
Miami Florida March 26 reports outline the disappearance of five passengers from the flying boat Miss Miami that departed for Bimini. Pilot Robert Moore survived and reached Miami aboard the steamer William Green with unclear details of the crash and deaths due to exposure.
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Miss Miami
Associated Press
Miami
Fla
Mira Miami
Bimini
Robert Moore
William Green
Mia
Bahamas
Moore
Notice to fruit growers about stock benefits and access to financials
Fruit growers are advised of a stock offer from National Fruit Co with a premium payout for owners. A financial statement is available from Hansbrough & Carter, Insurance Real Estate Investments.
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National Fruit Co
Council Notes on Pest Spraying and Auditorium Lease
Special Council meeting cites report from Veterial Schools and Entomologist W28 Hough about a spray program for shade trees and private trees at cost around 250. Contingent Fund will cover spraying. owners must handle their own trees. Auditorium lease ordinance approved. Attending members included President Glaize and nine others.
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Glabe
Hough
State
Wackenie
Glaize
Messrs
Baker
Henry
Knight
Rosenberger
Warmer spell forecast to start the week
Weather Bureau forecasts a warmer week starting Monday for the Middle Atlantic States with unsettled conditions and showers at the start, then fair and clear through Friday and Saturday before another unsettled period with a chance of showers. The report notes Virginia and surrounding areas in the forecast.
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Washington
Weather Buréau
Middle Atlantic
Handley Schools Chief Appeals For Attendance Reform
Supt. F. E. Clerk outlined Handley Schools progress and future aims at a Winchester Council meeting. He warned of widespread absences tied to afternoon matinees, forgery of excuses, and financial losses from absenteeism, urging stricter attendance oversight.
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Papi
F. E. Clerk
Handley Schools
Winchester
Handley
Clerk
Council
Ual
Woman forgets wedding and marriage claim in court
A 20 year old woman testified she could not remember the wedding or living with Harrison L. Hillyard who was bonded for 60 dollars after an assault claim. She and Hillyard had been married briefly on a Thursday, separated by Saturday, and she left him claiming no future union.
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Harrison L. Hillyard
Whorfi
Hillyard
Mr. Hill
Minstrel Show Promises Plenty Seats for Monday and Tuesday
Advert says plenty of good seats available for Monday and Tuesday minstrel performances. Readers urged to secure tickets early.
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Basty
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