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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1921
Page
1
The article urges early and repeated lime sulfur and lead arsenate sprays to combat apple scab. It details timing, materials, and varieties most susceptible, plus later treatments to kill caterpillars and other pests. It also references a separate local court case involving James Janovsky and Allen Davidson with witness testimony and a jury decision forthcoming.
Vitoide at History Baller notes Richmond is compiling a roll of honor for men from the state cited or decorated in the European war. Soldiers from Winchester or Frederick county who earned a cross or foreign decoration are urged to submit name, rank, and details to The Star office or Handley Library for forwarding to Richmond for inclusion in the history.
Special notice announces over 500 pairs of boys pants in all sizes at Conner's Bargain Store 11 Water Street. Pants priced at 1.50 per pair will be sold this week only. Limited quantities remain.
POWER SPRAYERS Your best Crop Insurance is a Bea or a Hayes Power Sprayer. They put the spray where it belongs in the shortest time at least expense Quality, Service and Prices are Right. THE ORCHARD SUPPLY CO., Phone 313. 301 N, Market St Iptf.
Clover seed offered in two car lots for Rej and Sapling varieties. Customer inquiries invited by phone or mail to obtain prices. Winchester Seed Co Inc lists contact as 356.
John Sherrard a 21 year old and Miss Lillie Catlett 17 both of Berkeley were married at the parsonage of the United Brethren Church on North Avenue by Rev. George W. Stover in the afternoon.
A congregational meeting at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church is set for 7 30 this evening to elect vestry members for the church year beginning today.
The Woman's Auxiliary of Robert Y. Conrad Post American Legion postpones tonight's meeting to 7 30 tomorrow evening in the Handley Library lecture hall. All members are urged to attend.
The Supreme Court held that an increase in value of a capital investment is taxable as income under the 1916 revenue act. A transaction showing an actual loss could not be taxed if there was no gain derived.
Advertisement offers new lawn grass and garden seed varieties from Grop in fine qualities. Includes all kinds available and priced per item, with 42-1p-eod-121 as reference.
The Supreme Court rules that increases in the value of corporate bonds originally bought for investment are taxable under the 1916 act. The decision was reported from Washington on March 28 by the Associated Press.
Mr and Mrs Charles W Johnston plan to move this week to Hot Springs Virginia where Mr Johnston a registered pharmacist has accepted a position with a local druggist He has worked for the People's Drug Company in this city for the past year
Promptly and properly executed modern drilling rig now operating in the Winchester vicinity. No charge for locating water strata. WM. J. GOCHENOUR Maurertown, Va. 28-1p-tt FOR SALE-533 x 4 Used Tires the Tires are as good as new, owner sold car, will sell at Bargain. 324 COLLIS and WAGNER.
Herbert Works a former Republican committee man from Cole was given a recess appointment by President Harding as first assistant postmaster general. He will succeed John I Koons who previously held the post. Koons had been a Winchester resident and his wife was Katharine Haddox. Koons spent the weekend with the Haddox family as his son lived with them.
Broadway Rastus Co a 35 member musical comedy and minstrel company arrives from Washington D C to present Alabama Bound at the Auditorium tonight It is a return engagement following last season's run and favorable reception.
The two story brick home of the late Mr Gint Doran on South Washington Street sold at public auction to T B Cof e and Jolliffe for 9600. Courtly bidding drew interest before transfer of possession, with the estate administrator J P Reardon arranging the sale.
The United States Railroad Labor Board dismissed appeals to raise wages filed by 15 unions against 67 short lines nationwide. About 4,000 employees are affected as the railroads serve small communities across nearly every state.
A rare chance to purchase the bearing orchard of the late Leyi Miller three miles west of Stephens City. The 16 acre limestone tract mostly in bearing apple trees will be sold in front of the Court House next Saturday April 2 with a comfortable residence and immediate possession.
Local ad for Conner's Bargain Store listing boys' pants at 11 West Water Street. Item appears on one page with minimal details and no dates or prices provided.
Im mediate possession offered on 317 acres including an eight room dwelling orchard and timber with all necessary outbuildings. Listing appears from GOOD & CO.
Fordson tractors will be demonstrated at Baker Bros orchard beside Dr Whitlock on Valley Pike next Monday 2 to 5 pm and at Hunter Stine’s orchard next Wednesday 2 to 5 pm. Public invited. Chapman’s Auto Sales.
The Weather Bureau warned of a cold wave sweeping east from the Great Lakes and stages of severe freeze across the lake region and Mississippi valley. Temperatures are dropping in New England and the mid Atlantic as rain ends, with widespread fruit damage reported in the middle west especially southeastern Missouri and southern Illinois where fruit trees are in bud.
The Broadway Rastus Company brings the new musical comedy Alabama Bound to Winchester. Tickets show many 50 and 75 cent seats for the lower floor with an 8:30 curtain. The company has drawn capacity crowds in Washington and played a week each in Richmond and Norfolk. refunds offered if not the finest show for the money.
Sherwin Williams arsenate of lead and dry lime lime sulfur products listed. Black Leaf 40 for aphis promotion. Sprayer repairs and engines offered. Hand and power spray pumps, fittings, spray guns and hoses. Readily available at 301 N Market St phone 313.
The guide urges early pink spray application for apples before bloom to manage scab. It lists varieties such as Ben Davis Staymans Black Twigs Delicious O14 Winesaps and others and recommends summer strength lime sulfur with arsenate of lead mix to treat trees while cautioning Yorks need not be sprayed unless infection occurs.
Howard Taylor a well known football figure employed at the post office was badly cut and bruised when his Ford touring car left the road struck a telephone pole and crashed into a bridge near Clearbrook The car overturned twice Taylor was trapped but rescued by Bewby He was taken to the Whetzell home for first aid and then to his own home and was reported improved though still in pain
Federal artillery played a key role against insurgent communists west of Eisleben in Prussian Saxony. After shelling the hills they dispersed the communists and occupied Sanderhausen southwest of Eisleben, now under federal control. In Coblenz a communist uprising erupted in the American bridgehead at Montabauer near Ehrenbeitstein, requiring provost marshal and American military police to restore order.
The first Easter egg roll since 1917 drew city children to President Harding’s White House lawn. Free access, baskets of colored eggs, and Marine Band music filled the day with laughter and roaming childhood.
A $100000 trust fund left by the late H. Crawford Black will benefit coal and clay miners in Allegany and Garrett counties Maryland. Johns Hopkins Hospital will administer the fund and apply the interest to miners’ welfare. The bequest was announced today in Baltimore.
Rene Viviani former premier of France arrives in New York on the steamer La Lorraine on March 28 on a mission of courtesy to President Harding.
New York stock market today shows gains in automative shares led by Studebaker Chandler and Pierce-Arrow preferred as well as American Woolen Associated Dry Goods Replogle Steel and Colorado Fuel with 2 to 4 point rises. Elsewhere reactionary trends prevail in most lists except railways dullness. Mexican petroleum falls 4 points and other oils lose 1 to 3 points. Industrial alcohol drops on dividend rumor and food copper chemical and leather issues show heaviness while Bears Roebuck minor equipment opened at 6.5 percent but steady.
The Worcester post office updates unclaimed letters for the week ending March 26 1921. Recipients must pay one cent per letter. Names include Hayward Baker Mrs G S Baker Wm D Good Miss Hston M Jenkins Mrs Elien Johnson Robert Nichols Mrs Julia Belt N & Schroeder J W Sipprt, postmaster note.
Dalaimore March 28 the body of Cardinal Gibbons was today borne from the bed chamber in which he died last Thursday to the Cathedral where it will lie in state until Thursday the day of the funeral. The removal was simple led by an acolyte with a cross while eight chanting seminarians followed. The body rests on a cat a falque before the chancel as purple and black drapery cloaks the Cathedral. Guards stand near the bier and Daughters of Isabella kneel daily to offer prayers. A requiem high mass for children opened the ceremonies with parish school delegations filling the church. The effort honored the prelate as he lay in repose.
Chicago March 28 Sears Roebuck Company today passed its usual quarterly dividend on common stock. The move was announced by the company to help slack business conditions and support the market.
The Supreme Court ruled that profits from sale of assets held by trust funds are taxable under the income and excess profits laws. The decision, pivotal for several cases in litigation, affects thousands of trust funds. It arose from a Merchants' Loan and Trust Company case involving Arthur Rierson's estate.
London march 28 an excellent authority says the Prince of Wales will open the new Ulster Parliament under the home rule act. He is also expected to visit other districts in Ireland as part of the royal program.
Navy relay team will compete at the University of Pennsylvania carnival on Franklin Field April 29 30. It marks the first time a Navy relay squad has been permitted to race away from home with the team entered as part of the event.
Frederick County Fruit Growers met with Paul Cunerk of the Barrel Company presenting a new half barrel design and a larger head model. Shippers, Cooperage, and a proposed coop packing plant were discussed with committees named to study a suitable plant and by products. Spraying plans and timing were urged by Dr. Waite and Mr. Byrd, aiming for brighter fruit and better disease control.
An advertisement for The New Army Store located at 27 EB Water Street beside Star office promotes a $2.605 pair offer.
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