This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 37 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1921
Page
5
The Winchester firm carries splendid lines of high grade artistic wall ropes and full paints varnishes and oils. It is an agent for Hanline Pasteite for Tools and invites inspection of its latest wallpaper selections from the world’s largest colorists. Patronage is appreciated here by Jessie Hillyard.
An advertisement from the Winchester Steam Laundry touts first class work and urges readers to become patrons. It claims the plant is well equipped and a trial order will prove satisfactory results, expressing appreciation for patronage.
Beck's Steam Bakery, Inc. is presented as the leading bakery in Winchester known for daily fresh bread, cakes and pastries. The ad emphasizes sanitary practices, near perfection in product quality, and wide distribution through local grocery stores, inviting patronage.
The Progressive Bank section highlights a Winchester bank described as a strong Valley of Virginia financial institution. It notes progressive officers and directors, emphasizing safety and service and inviting patronage. The article identifies the bank as the Commercial and Savings Bank.
The Safr Bank in Winchester presents its team as leaders in the Virginia banking scene. It emphasizes safety service and satisfaction and invites patrons to join the growing institution.
Shenandoah Valley National Bank stands as the oldest strongest bank in Winchester and Shenandoah County. Its officers and directors are prominent local figures whose leadership guarantees solidity and safety, with patronage welcomed and appreciated.
The Strong Bank of Winchester is described as a long standing, safety minded financial institution that has fueled growth in the city and county. Its officers and directors are noted for success and stability, and deposits are protected under national government laws. Farmers and the public are urged to patronize.
A Winchester studio advertises a leading photographer offering high class real art photographs with reasonable prices. The studio promises family portraits now and can replicate old pictures in crayon oil or water colors, plus framing by an artist. They offer a free enlargement to the winner of a $10 gold prize.
A historical notice highlights Crystal Confectionery known for pure high grade candy sold at a popular store. The firm stresses purity and excellence in its sweets aimed at a younger clientele and pledges attentive service to all customers.
The leading Winchester agency handles all kinds of city and suburban property including improved and unimproved parcels, farms, and county realty values. Experts offer top service for buyers and sellers, with offices near the County Court House and B. M. Sullivan.
Namie the firm in Winchester supplies shelf and heavy hardware tools stoves cutlery paints oils and more. Quality goods and fair prices have built a growing trade. The firm sells Majestic stores and ranges and welcomes patronage from the community.
A Winchester male outfitter proclaims quality and reasonable prices with Griffon clothes. The automobile agency selling Dodge Brothers cars boasts style, durability, economy and full service, with supplies and up-to-date service.
A leading millinery shop in Winchester advertises the latest hat patterns and trims from top designers. It emphasizes quality and fashion with moderate prices and strong patronage, noting they carry Johnson hats for ladies and mention Mrs. M. N. Aiken as a patron.
An old Winchester advertisement touts J.F. Kremer & Bro as Fancy Grocers offering clean premises and top quality staples. It also promotes The Universal Car agency as selling universally known cars, parts, repairs, trucks, and tractors with demonstrations available.
Old reliable Winchester firm established in 1842 offers monuments headstones and marble and granite work in Shenandoah Valley. Valley Marble and Granite Works provides roofing spouting stove and furnace work with general repair services and fair dealing.
The leading Winchester firm provides full electrical services from contracting large projects to small jobs and offers a complete line of electrical supplies. It specializes in labor saving devices and aims to serve any electrical need with reliable execution.
Butler and Gray Electric Co claims to be Winchester's leading insurance agency representing major global companies. It advertises prompt claim settlements and offers fire life accident plate glass auto mobile and surety bonds insurance and related services for all needs.
The Winchester firm of H R Bryarly and Brother is described as the leading store for men offering high grade clothing and furnishings at reasonable prices. It carries Society Brand Clothes for young men and has built a steadily growing trade with appreciation from patrons.
H. BR. JONES & CO advertise cleaning and repairing work with equipment for large jobs. They pledge quick delivery and satisfaction, noting a steadily growing local patronage and appreciation for customer support.
Quality counts at a Winchester drug store stressing pure drugs and accurate compounding by registered pharmacists. The ad notes a full line of drugs, chemicals, stationery, and a first class drug emporium, with Norris candies also sold and patronage appreciated.
A leading automobile dealer, Winchester, markets Buick cars for style economy and durability. The agency provides supplies, accessories, and a service station and invites customers to test drive Buick to meet all requirements. HH W. Ebert.
The Winchester meat market offers fresh and cured meats along with fruits vegetables and groceries. Refrigeration ensures proper meat care year round and the firm’s motto of quality and reasonable prices has built a growing local trade.
A Winchester jeweler presents comprehensive lines of diamonds watches cut glass novelties and gold and silverware. The repairing department is led by an expert and repairs are emphasized. The firm promises quality and reasonable prices with fair dealing and a growing local trade.
The old established firm Seals Music Store in Winchester offers a wide range of musical instruments and accessories. They stock York pianos and sell talking machines, music rolls, records, and related items with quality and reasonable prices.
The leading grocery in Winchester offers pure fresh staples and fancy groceries, fruits and vegetables. Courtesy and service prevail as the store carries the best goods at reasonable prices and maintains strict sanitary conditions.
H. K. Green & Bro. operates a prominent Winchester dry goods and ready to wear firm. The store offers dry goods notions furnishings and apparel with quality service and reasonable prices, drawing a steadily increasing trade in the community.
Name, a leading Winchester firm renowned for high grade monuments attracts customers with vast granite and marble stocks. Covering Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania, they emphasize that their work is the best advertisement and invite inquiries for monuments or headstones.
The advertisement promotes a Winchester shop offering men and boys clothing shoes and furnishings at low prices. It touts quality goods at little prices and invites customers to shop for apparel while promising money savings andservice.
A prominent Winchester restaurant offers excellent cuisine and courteous service with a steady rise in patronage. Market-quality meals at reasonable prices are highlighted as the establishment’s hallmark in the valley.
White Palace offers dry goods notions ladies ready to wear garments and shoes for men and women. The firm emphasizes high quality goods at reasonable prices and has earned a growing trade in the community. It carries widely advertised shoes and invites patronage. A FE and JOLLIFFE.
Old reliable Winchester firm George W. Kurtz offers fine high grade furniture and a funeral undertaking department. Established 1867 the business emphasizes distinct quality goods and reasonable prices, growing trade in the community.
Winchester dealer touts Nash autos as one of the best mid priced cars noting style economy durability and beauty. The Nash trucks are praised for reliability and reasonable price appealing to prospective buyers.
The agency Hicks Motor Co in the Old Dominion markets Hudson and Essex vehicles, praised for quality, economy, and reasonable prices. It offers supplies and accessories and operates a top-rated garage. They also sell White Trucks and invite customers to test a Hudson or Essex.
The Family Theater in Winchester presents wholesome films sourced from top producers. It promises clean, entertaining, elevating experiences for the entire family and appreciates patronage.
Leading Winchester firm Hodgson and Brown offers general plumbing and heating services with extensive supplies and contract work. The firm also handles jewelry items including diamonds watches gold and silverware with an in house optometrist for refracting and correcting eye errors.
Retail ad notes Men’s Outfitter in Winchester offering high grade clothing furnishings shoes and trunks with reasonable prices. It highlights Dunlap shoes for men and cash sales for lower prices. The firm claims a steadily growing trade and invites patronage in the community.
The Winchester Evening Star starts a three issue Who Is Who feature offering a $10 gold prize. Readers must submit answers by Saturday noon May 14. Winners will be announced in the following Tuesday edition with correct names and sponsoring firms listed.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.