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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1921
Page
4
Debs at Atlanta penitentiary gained rare access to the attorney general for a Washington visit and hours of discussion. The exchange drew attention as few inmates would receive such time, prompting questions about political handling by President Harding and official circles.
A Staunton Leader note argues price declines over the past year shrink living costs while wages must fall. It cites wholesale prices down in several sectors and predicts universal wage cuts as economic values settle postwar.
The Wall Street Journal notes farm products and manufacturers fell from 1919 to 1920, with a sharp postwar decline in prices. Wheat remains high while corn, cotton, oats, hogs, and other commodities drop, and retail prices stay well above 1914 levels as farmers face reduced purchasing power.
Emma Howard Wight of Winchester recounts Cardinal Gibbons life of service and kindness. She notes his humility, tact, and affection for children, the poor, and animals, and recalls personal memories from Baltimore's Cathedral. The piece honors his passing during Passiontide and reflects on his lasting influence.
The article describes farmers facing higher costs for steel lumber and rent, while selling fewer goods for less value. It traces how increased production costs from labor fuel and transport push up prices at each step, squeezing retailers and wholesalers and lowering purchasing power for clothing and livestock. Farmers question local store fairness and suspect debt to wholesalers.
March 28 in Hayfield Virginia a delightful birthday party was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Joe Bayliss for Mrs Bayliss on her nineteenth year Guests included Miss Wisecarver Miss Kerns of Winchester Miss Nannie Eliot Miss Mary Pingley of Chambersville Miss Mary Largent Clara McDonald Virginia Brill Ethel Palmer Mamie Palmer Mabel Light Bessie Snapp Laura Bayliss Mrs Palmer Mr and Mrs Dora Fletcher Mr and Mrs R S Larrick Georgie Nail and others Supper was served in the dining room at a late hour.
Mrs. Margaret McCumber of Georgetown Illinois says she escaped illness and regained ability to work after taking E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She describes relief from backache bearing down pains headaches and nervousness and urges other women to try the remedy.
USDA specialists warn that many clover timothy seed mixtures sold by seed firms offer little alsike or red clover and cost nearly double, often containing only 6 to 6 percent clover. Buyers should verify exact proportions and seed quality to avoid poor crops and deception.
Weather ideal for a trap shoot as seven members of the shipf Chester Gun Club posted scores on the last Thursday to Saturday session. Participants included George B Chapman 125 115 F L Buckity 100 89 J Beverley Jr 100 64 J H Taylor 18 F W Pingley 625 24 L M Lamp eo. Next regular shoot set for Thursday March 31 at 3 30 pm.
The Open Door Bible Class of the Presbyterian Church held a supper for about sixty church men on Friday March 25. Ladies of Circle No 1 served the meal, speeches followed by out of town guests Rev George Sydnor and Rev Mr Clark, with Mayor William W Glass as toastmaster.
Three generations of mothers rely on Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe remedy for cold cough and whooping cough. A letter from Mrs. Hy Thornton of Mock Ark recounts relief for a child with croup after using the product and returning to sleep.
Miss Rosalie Brock, a teacher at Winchester schools, arrived Thursday night at Lacy for spring.
By authority of a deed of trust dated October 27, 1919 John C Heltzel and others estate the undersigned trustee will sell at public sale at the Frederick County Court House Winchester Virginia at 12 o clock noon Saturday April 23 1921 a 134 acre farm near Wadesville with a dwelling house barn and outbuildings along Opeation Creek near Welch Thorpe Pidgeon lands The estate includes about 20 acres of wheat and rye and is near the railway station school and church Immediate possession to purchaser Terms one third cash at sale balance in two equal annual installments at 6 percent interest bonds secured by deed of trust and a policy of insurance on the buildings. 3 26 4w Jas P Reardon Trustee
Miss Blanche Ott of Bunker Hill High School has recovered from eye illness and will return to her temporary home with the Misses Lamon in Bunker Hill. She plans to resume teaching work late next week and will spend the holidays with her uncle and aunt, Mr and Mrs S R Alebaugh, in Harrisonburg.
We thank friends and neighbors for their kindness after the death of our husband and for the beautiful flower tributes received.
Tampa reports record Virginia tourist flow this season with visitors registering at the Tourists Information Bureau. Notable names from Winchester include F. Richards Nelson, Marion L. Miller, and Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Miller.
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