Pleasure Seekers Are Never Really Happy at Empire Theater
The Selenick studio release Pleasure Seekers stars Miss Hammerstein as a quiet girl who inspires a profligate youth to abandon his search for pleasure. The film, shot with exterior scenes at Pompton Lake, Orange Mountains, portrays happiness found in a small village versus New York’s temptations.
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Blaine Hammerstein
Selenick Studios
Empire Theater
John Lynch
New York
Miss Hammerstein
Pompton
Lake
Orange Mountains
Selznick
Tractor Control Disc Harrow Wins in Frederick Clarke Tests
In Frederick and Clarke counties three recent trials, the Tractor Control Disc Harrow led on several metrics including light draft due to ball bearings depth and even furrow formation and complete cut out. The harrow comes in sizes for all tractors and Winchester Orchard Sup. Co. has delivered two carloads to local tractor owners.
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Frederick
Clarke
Winchester Orchard Sup. CO
Market St. Peat
Definition of Suspicion Drama at Auditorium Tomorrow Night
A society drama titled Suspecion described as a gripping tale to be staged at the Auditorium tomorrow night. No advance tickets. 1p. The poster lists themes of a wicked wife, false friend, and a prideful servant within a house with a snake.
Winchester Soldiers Elect Officers for Company I
Virginia Infantry officers were elected to lead Company I with unanimous votes. Lieutenant Jolliffe replaces Paul Spillman now in Paris, France, and Sergeant Smith becomes second lieutenant after World War I service. The 57 voters praised Captain Bob’s Company and thanked local citizens for their patriotic support.
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Virginia Infantry
Jolliffe
Paul C. Spillman
Paris
France
Smith
Company I
H. Grimm
Winchester
Capt
Bob
Allies Defer Naval Action and Reparations Deadline
London reports the allied supreme council will take no naval action against Germany without U S consent. Germany must present definite reparations proposals by May 12, with 6.6 billion pounds fixed as the debt principal. Hughes notes to Germany urge direct offers to the allies and Briand expresses pleasure. Washington declines further comment on the note.
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Associated Press
London
Allied Supreme Council
Germany
United States
Bsea
Mr. Hughes
Washington
Second fruit spray schedule for York apples in Frederick Co
County reports place apple petals around April 18 for Yorks and earlier for other varieties. Begin the three weeks of second fruit spray on Monday, May 9 using arsenate of lead with lime and sulfur. The spray targets codling moths, lesser apple worm, scab, blotch, black rot and frog eye. FredericK Co. Fruit Growers' Association.
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Yorks
Auditorium Tonite Help Wanted Ad Notice
Help wanted for male staff advertised in a week old news reel. Admission charged 10 15 20 cents. Details promised on back page ad. See back page for specifics.
Winchester Scouts Plan Capon Bridge Hike and Clean‑Up Drive
At the meeting Scout Executive Potts presided and Sen Grito attended. The group unanimously agreed to cooperate with city and school officials in Clean-Up Week, urging each boy to clean his home and yard and assist neighbors. Stine spoke on summer camp and hikes, with a Capon Bridge hike planned when weather allows. Stine urged registering names with Fred Stine. Potts reported on the China famine drive, urging stamps and money by Friday May 6 to avoid returning goods and to aid humanity.
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Ie Sen Grito
Potts
Stine
Capon Bridge
Fred. Stine
G.F. Potts
Uts
Red Cross
National
Winchester
United States
Regular Meeting of Friendship Fire Co No 1 May 5
Regular meeting notice for Friendship Fire Co No 1 set for Thursday May 5 at 8 o clock. Prominent business to be discussed announces secretary G R Haines. Also an ad urges readers to get seats for a Legion show tomorrow by calling 862.
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Bose Company
R. T. Barton
South End
Common ‘Council
South End Hose Company
Official Under Fire Is Dead
Baltimore May 3 State Purchasing Agent Albert H Wehr died suddenly of heart disease at his Mount Washington home. Wehr had tendered his resignation to Governor Ritchie last Saturday as pressures from state departments grew over procurement.
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Baltimore
Albert H. Wehr
Mount Washington
Wehr
Ritchie
Auto Stealers Sent to Jail in United States Court
Five men from Bridgeport New York Detroit and Brooklyn were convicted of conspiracy to violate the automobile theft act. Joseph Galbo Earl Linn Douglas Moore and Jas Burroughs plus Even Nyquist were sentenced to two years in Leavenworth each.
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Detroit
Mich
Bridgeport
Conn
New York
Conva Jury
United States State Court
Joseph Galbo
Earl
Linn
Douglas
Moore
Burroughs
Nyquist
Brookyn
Leavenworth
Rail strike halts eastern Cuba mail and sugar trade
Havana May 3 Railway workers strike paralyses eastern Cuba rail service. Gun boats move mail between Santiago and reachable ports by water. Sugar interests suffer as strikers stay firm, threatening shipments and sugar shipments amid the walkout.
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Associated Press
Havana
Cuba
Santiago
Bond Issue debated for Clarke County road loan
Voters in Clarke County face a May 4 election on a 200000 bond issue for a Highway Department loan to build the OpEQUON to Ashby’s Gap road via Boyce Milwood. Supporters Kenneth Gilpin George Burwell and Nat Page spoke in favor. opponents argued the loan without a state contract delays the project.
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Wea
Chapel Room
Clarke County
Hay
Highway Department
Opediton
Ashby’s Gap
Boyce
Milwood
Kenneth Gilpin
George Burwell
Nat Page
Joe. Funkhouser
Roy Mitchell
H. F. Byrd
John Lee
Dabney
Virginia
Oe Cad
Coleman
Good Roads Association
Opequon
Washington
Winchester Nuptials Reported for Miss Marjorie Dean
Announcement in the Baltimore Sun states Miss Marjorie E. Dean daughter of Mrs Josephine B Dean marries Mr F Rhodes of Riverton Virginia The notice notes the union took place in Winchester Virginia and names the families involved.
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Baltimore Sun
Winchester
Marjorie E. Dean
Josephine B. Dean
8. F. Rhodes
Riverton
Optometrist visits Berryville and Winchester with eye exams
WM KLINE, Optometrist from Waynesboro Va, will offer eye examinations without drugs at Battle Town Inn Berryville May 4 5 and Hotel Evans Winchester May 6 7. Scientific lenses ground and mounted to order five dollars. Also ads for rent and mash growing at Albin's Bell phone 323-W.
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Berryville
Battletown Inn
Winchester
Hotel Evans
WM Kline
Optometrist
Waynesboro
Albin’s
Bell Phone
Wanted Carload of Calves Friday Morning May 6
WANTED carload of calves Friday morning May 6 at B and C stock yards Paymar k at nine ee Peewee 2 1p 41 G C Ritter Pure breed high germination Winchester Seed Co American Legion Show "U Tell Em" seat sale opens tomorrow 9 A M Chamber of Commerce First class mechanic wanted see Herbert Schutte
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Winchester Seed Co
American Legion
Utell’em
Chamber OF Commerce
Herbert Schutte
Death of Mrs Anna Hull at 72 in Martinsburg West Virginia
Mrs. Anna V Hull age 72 widow of W H Hull died at her son in law and daughter E M DeHaven 822 Maryland avenue Martinsburg following heart trouble. Born White Hall Virginia daughter of William Bailey she lived in White Hall and nearby towns and spent winters in Washington with a son Seibert Hub and summers near White Hall. Survived by three children Charles Hull and two others, two brothers Charles P Bailey and Jesse R Bailey. Funeral held at Greenspring Va with service at Methodist Episcopal Church South and interment in Old Stone Church yard after hymns selected by the deceased.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Anna V. Hull
W. H. Hull
E. M. DeHaven
Maryland Avenue
Mr. Seibert Hub
Washington
White Hall
Charles Hull
Charles P. Paibey
Winchester
Jesse R. Bailey
Summit Point
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Greenspring
Childs
Revi Geo. W. Stover
Winchester United Brethren Church
Chas. P. Bailey
Old Stone Church
Wardensville Big Day Opens Winchester and Western Rail Line
Wardensville Hardy county West Virginia prepares for a major event on May 10 with the formal opening of the Winchester and Western Railroad from Winchester to Wardensville. A free barbecue bands including Schaffanaker and Wardensville bands will perform. Former Governor John J. Cornwell will head the principal address. An excursion train from Winchester and nearby stations is planned with a low fare for attendees.
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Wardensville
Hardy County
W. Va
W Winchester and Western
Schaffanaker
Reduced tire prices on Diamond non skid tires
Diamond Jobber C. E. Huntsberry advertises reduced prices for Diamond non skid tires in multiple sizes. Prices shown include 20x3 for 14.00 and 22x1 for 27.95 with various other sizes listed, emphasizing 6000 miles and non skid designation.
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C. E. Huntsberry
DiAmond Jobber
East Lynne Coming Auditorium Thursday and Friday
The long awaited film East Lynne by Hugo Ballin is shown in Winchester this week. Advertisements promise it as the greatest and most expensive picture in years with a prominent run at the local auditorium.
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Khast Lynne
Hugo
Ballin
Winchester
Ad. Ce Ae
Reading Beverage Visiting Relatives in Washington DC and Virginia
Mrs Emma B Nalls of South Market Street is visiting relatives in Washington DC and Alexandria Virginia. Legion seats call 362.
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Emma B. Nalls
South Market Street
Ashington, D. C
Alexandria, Virginia
Legion
Tucker Clears His Stand on State Issues
Richmond Va May 23 With three thousand seven hundred hearers Tucker Virginia governor candidate delivers keynote address at City Auditorium. He sets his stance on future state development and constitutional liberties. He pleads for supremacy of state and vows to resist federal overreach to protect Commonwealth rights as laid down nearly 160 years ago. Continued on page 2.
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Richmond
Harry St. George ‘Tucker
Virginia
City Auditorium
Tucker
Etick
Developments in Industrial Strike Wave Reported
AP dispatch details a wave of labor unrest with 20 crew forcibly removed from a steamship in Baltimore and a fight aboard a vessel. The Sixola becomes first American ship to depart New York for West Indies since the strike began, as idle workers exceed 100000 in Philadelphia. Indianapolis reports typographical union action spreading to 44 hour week demands, while Baltimore cites disputed 50 percent versus 15 percent shop compliance amid importing strike breakers. Washington notes Benson to rely on naval reservists to keep trans-Atlantic mail service running.
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Baltimore
New York
Sixola
United Fruit Line
West Indies
Mondag
Philadelphia
Philadelpelia
Indianapoles
Ind
International Typographical Union
George Hk. Hern
Baltihore Fyrpothetae
Benson
Washington
Shipping Board
Legion Show to Stage May 18 at Empire Theatre
The Robert Conrad Post American Legion presents an annual production on May 18 at the Empire Theatre. The musical comedy U Tell sparkles with humor and wit, featuring about eighty cast and chorus members under Mrs A M Baker’s direction. Scenery is described as the most elaborate yet for a home talent show with a fountain novelty and an emphasis on attracting audience at reasonable prices.
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Robert ¥. Conrad Post
American Legion
Pfc
Empire Theatre
Rio
A. M. Baker
Mir
Legion
Arthur
Taxpayers notice on poll tax payment deadline and 1919 tax
Fragmentary notice warns voters to pay Poll Tax for 1921 by May 7 and notes the 1919 tax. Mentions Frederick County treasurer and city references. Also includes brief ads seeking coopers, board, and a base typewriter.
Independent Builders Union Faces Labor Strife in Cleveland
In Cleveland Ohio a tense dispute arises between the Independent Builders and hundreds of pressmen and book binders whose contracts run to May first. Workers threaten strikes over wages and working conditions as negotiations stall.
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Ted He
Nony
Navy Yard
New
United States
Naval
Navy
Cleveland
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Legion Show
The
Peyton Street
North Loudoun Street
G. C. Ritter
Densville
East Lynne Coming
Tucker Clears
Reen
Par
Frederick Coante
Treas
Amory & Ee N. Bank
Fieme
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