Divorce suit seeks desertion and cruelty relief in Winchester
In the Clerk's Office of the Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia on April 24 1920 Clarence A Bush plaintiff sues Frances Bush for absolute divorce on grounds of desertion and cruelty An affidavit states Frances Bush is not a Virginia resident She must appear within fifteen days after publication and a copy of this order will be published weekly for four weeks in the Winchester Star and posted at the courthouse front door by May 3 1920 J B Beverley Clerk
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Winchester
Clarence A. Bush
Frances Bush
Virginia
Winchester Star
J. B. Beverley
Corporation Court
City of Wincheste
Georgie Davis
Royal Davis
Evening Star
Davis divorce case against Royal Davis in Winchester
Plaintiff Georgie Davis seeks a divorce on desertion from Royal Davis. The defendant is alleged nonresid ent in Virginia. An order requires publication in The Evening Star for four weeks and posting at the courthouse by May 3, 1920. Clerk J B Beverley signs the copy-test.
Potatoes and Beans Acreage to Drop in New Season
The United States Bureau of Markets reports a 5 percent reduction in potato planting and a 29 percent drop in bean acreage for the coming season. High seed prices and labor shortages drive potato cutbacks, while weak bean markets limit bean plantings.
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Washington
United States Bureau of Markets
Personal Notes From Opequon and Surrounding Visitors
Opequon Virginia May 16 notes recount visits and social rounds. Mr N H Burkhart and Mrs S E Snapp hosted relatives at Mount Williams while Miss Anna Jackson of Winchester stayed with Mr and Mrs Tot Anderson. The McFarlands of Winchester visited Mrs Mary Cooper's family. Levi Aulter is ill at home. Mary Cooper and the McFarlands plus Messrs John Cochran and Edward Cooper called on Mr J H Burkhart. Arthur and Mrs Anderson of Charlottesville are visiting locally for a week.
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Opequon
N.H. Burkhart
S. E. Snapp
Mount Williams
Anna Jackson
Winchester
Tot Anderson
Misses McFarland
Mary Cooper
Levi Aulter
Misses
Arthur Anderson
Charlottesville
Debs Amnesty Demanded by Socialist Party Group
A Socialist party committee at its New York convention asks for the release of Debs and 13,000 other prisoners. They plan to present petitions to Secretary Tumulty at the White House and to Secretary Baker, with a joint decision expected on three petitions. Sey mour Stedman chairs the delegation and says Attorney General will consider the matter.
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Socialist Party
New York
Seymour Stedman
White House
Wilson
Eaker. Com
New. York
Baker
Stedman
Palmer
Yolsasing Debs
Market gains extended amid light trading and firm rails
In New York on May 14, stock dealings were light but most gains held and some were extended. Bethlehem Steel weakened on new financing while Olls and motors and Standard rose, rail issues gained, call money remained ample, and German remittances pushed marks to their highest in months as Liberty bonds and Victory notes saw continued liquidation.
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Associated Press
New York
Bethlehem Steel
Liberty
Victory
Conveyances of county realty admitted to record
The county clerk registers transfers including J. T. Fisher and others to C. H. Lockhart for a Highland Avenue house and lot at 1000 dollars M. Copenhaver to S. R. Ashley for Highland Avenue home valued at 600 Elizabeth White to T. E. White for South Main Street house and lot at 1000 J S Shiley and others to Charles Lampkins two Hart Street lots at 275 Lampkins to Andrew Hart Street for a lot priced at 100 dollars
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Corporation Clerk's
J. T. Fisher
C. H. Lockhart
Highland Avenue
M. CG. Copenhaver
R. Ashley
M. Elizabeth White
South Main Street
J. S. Shiley
Local men buy fine farm along Shenandoah river
William H. Brubaker sold his 435 acre Clarke county farm adjoining the Shenandoah River to Robert L. Gray and Harry C. Stouffer of Winchester for 28000 dollars in what is described as an unusually low price for the county. Insurgents to parade in Chicago. Leaders expect up to 95000 participants to march to urge a fair adjustment by the United States Railroad Labor Board. The Iguazu falls may outstrip Niagara in power, with a potential 109000 horsepower and a 200 foot fall in parts of the river system feeding Paraguay.
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William H. Brubaker
Shenandoah River
Clarke County
Messrs
Robert L. Gray
Harry C. Stouffer
Winchester
Associated Press
Chicago
United States Railroad Labor Board
Alta Parana
Paraguay
Argentina
Brazil
Iguazu
Niawyra
Amber Beads and Stock Tales Echo Through Time
The article recalls a famed stock exchange figure who retired for philanthropy after a career as a major gambler and rival to a partner who taunted him as a thief. It also notes enduring beliefs about amber beads, their scent when heated, and a long tradition of amber necklaces given as gifts to women for weddings or motherhood.
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The
Stock Exchange
Londes
England
Elderly Digestive Aid Promoted By Doctor’s Syrup
An older reader faces digestion issues and daily laxative tasks. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is advertised as a mild remedy, combining simple ingredients with pepsin to avoid griping and train the digestive system. Dr. W B Caldwell, 80 plus, offers the product, claim its long market presence since 1892 and availability at drug stores. The ad urges readers to send names and addresses to Dr. W B Caldwell in Monticello Minnesota.
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Caldwell
Fragmentary note about a visit and a family scene
A damaged text fragment describes a mother taking Billy for a visit and urging good behavior. A spectator mentions nets gate and an unseen plan, with unclear references to Aunt Hat and a casual exchange.
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Billy
Bee
Memory and war tint on Vera Cruz history
Fragmentary text recalls memory and a doctor’s remark about remembering. It mentions Abyssinia births, a newborn burial ritual, and Vera Cruz with two occupations in 1846 and 1917. Citizens fear war’s vicissitudes and a statue honors caretakers of Vera Cruz.
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Vera Cruz
Acun
Mexico
Vera Croz
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