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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1920
Page
4
A Rome report claims a major hydrogen production breakthrough could yield a gallon of hydrogen capable of about 15 miles of driving at an estimated cost near five dollars per gallon, potentially replacing gasoline if scaled to market. Caution urged to keep such methods from monopolists.
A cautious voice counsels steady saving and prudent banking to weather looming financial gloom. The narrator vows to place earnings in the bank, ensuring security even if forecasters err and a crash falters.
Weekly unclaimed letters in Winchester for the week ending Aug 15 1920 show a one cent fee due upon pickup. Names include Miss Robie Daven Miss Poline Hart Mrs W W Att Howard Kleinhaus two letters Miss McWilliams H D Miracre Lewis Sick Mrs Willie Watts and St Williams. Postmaster J W Sibert notes the list.
Gr Keister of She county and Mrs Keister visited this city with Stuart Perry and Miss Adrian Mich Virginia staying at Hotel. The group, noted locally, enjoyed time in town and social engagements over the weekend.
The House Special committee released two reports on May 18 as the race to scrutinize the wartime nitrate program intensified. Republicans condemn waste and press future Mussel Shoals disposal, while Democrats allege partisan bias. The reports, totaling 75 000 words, promise what members call the biggest political fight since the war investigations began.
Lieut Com R J Weeks and Chief Petty Officer R McCann arrived from Washington to present a 10 inch armor piercing shell to James Ritter of John Handley High School for a state wide essay prize. Ritter will hand the shell to Supt F Clerk to be displayed in a school building. The Empire Theater program replaces a City Hall Auditorium plan and includes several short addresses. Miss Mary Griffith has returned to the city for the summer after a visit to New York.
The narrative recalls a long history of herbal remedies and digestion aids used in a small Missouri drug store. Franck Baker & Son describe their aim to tone the liver then stimulate the stomach and bowels with a mild, non harsh preparation that eliminates waste and leaves users feeling better. The piece cites decades of trial and refinement leading to a formula named Mature’s.
The Rev and Mrs Washington Johnson celebrated their golden wedding last Friday at their home 442 North Kent Street a large reception attended by many guests including white friends The parlor featured cut flowers roses carnations spring blossoms potted tulips and many handsome favors were received by the couple of fifty years
A party from Union South Carolina registered for the weekend at Hotel Evans. Included were Davis Farr, Lewis Black, Ben Calvert, Kenneth Schelds, C S Treadway, G W Palmer, H Gault and B O Adams. Also noted were Mr and Mrs James Lewis of Bitts Burgh and Mr Johnson of Scranton registered Sunday at the same hotel.
Special Commissioners announce public auction at 12 o clock on Saturday June 12 1920 in Winchester Virginia of a 36 acre fruit farm near Clear Brook adjoining Hugh S Lup ton estate and others. Property includes a residence and outbuildings with limestone soil suited for apples and near railroad stores churches and schools. Terms: one third cash day of sale and balance in two annual installments secured by two bonds and deed of trust plus insurance. Immediate possession provided.
A health note states most rheumatic cases are chronic or muscular and need no internal treatment. It advises massaging affected parts with Chamberlain's Liniment for relief. Mrs. G. O. Miller left for Washington to visit relatives and friends. Mr. Adolph Richard returned to Washington after a weekend with his parents.
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