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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1920
Page
4
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Richmond Times Dispatch reviews the postal savings scheme ten years after its creation. It argues the program failed to meet Congress’s expectations, showing deposits far below projected limits and reflecting limited hoarded funds and confidence in government banks.
The speech by late U S Senator George T West in a Missouri courtroom praised a dog as man’s truest friend. He warned that wealth and reputation can fail while a dog remains constant, defending his master through hardship and neglect.
The Strasburg News argues for authorizing the state legislature to issue bonds for road construction and maintenance despite Senator Byrd's views. It cites support from Car ter Glass and others, notes statewide associations backing the amendment, and warns that delaying road funding could leave Virginia mired in mud. The piece highlights the Valley Pike and regional needs, urging timely action.
Poetic line depicting a loyal dog at a grave, eyes sad yet alert, head between paws, staying faithful and watchful beyond life, highlighting canine devotion and somber loyalty.
A poem by Walt Mason railing against charitable drives and fundraising requests. The speaker rejects being pressured into giving, preferring to contribute to the living and to memorials without being bossed or chased for funds. He urges rest from constant solicitations after wartime drives.
The piece argues for authorizing state bonds to fund road construction, asserting Virginia cannot meet federal fifty fifty aid without such bonds. It contends criticism is destructive, calls for rapid, cost effective building via state credit, and explains the amendment would let the General Assembly authorize bonds with the Governor's consent. It urges voters to back the road amendment.
Governor Westmoreland Davis issues a proclamation designating November 11 1920 Armistice Day as a Virginia public holiday. The document cites the World War I armistice of 1918 and Virginia law authorizing holiday observances during wartime conditions.
Middleboro mass November 2 Count Primo Magri second husband of Mrs Tom Thumb and a famous dwarf died at a hospital after two weeks illness He was 37 inches tall and weighed fifty five pounds Two weeks earlier Magri held an auction sale of the late Tom Thumb and his wife s effects and planned to return to Italy, his birthplace
Mr C. W Johnston formerly of Front Royal Virginia has been living in Winchester for over a year. He has taken a position with the People's Drug Company at their North Main street store. He is a graduate pharmacist and is registered as such.
An early 20th century ad claims catarrh is a constitutional issue. It states Halls Catarrh Medicine works internally through the blood to affect mucous surfaces and improve general health. Advertisement mentions Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
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