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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1920
Page
3
Help wanted ad seeks apple pickers at $3.50 per day without board. Phone GL Nicodemus 12-3w. Also notice about mares and good horses for sale from Clay Carr in Boyce Virginia. 1919 Ford for sale listed by Seann Allen Gray care Gray & Sheetz. 27-tf
President Wilson stayed up late to review early election returns at the White House. He met with five cabinet members and, after a routine evening, slept at nine. Doctors reported no signs of strain and noted his cheerful mood.
A Wilmington Evening Journal report details the October wedding of Mildred Lee Carter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Carter of Lee, and Mr. Affleck of Norfolk. The ceremony occurred at St Thomas P E Church Newark with Rev Berg haus officiating, followed by a reception at the Carter home.
Professor F W McNair of Michigan College of Mining observed a sidewalk mirage at 2nd west. A clear dark water illusion stretched across the walk reflecting moving objects under a bright sun around 3 pm. The water vanished with a slight shift east or west, while air temperature hovered near 63 degrees.
The ad promotes Gowan's penetrating salve as a fast relief for colds and breathing difficulties. It claims immediate soothing of inflamed membranes, non staining on clothing, external use only, safe for babies, and useful for cuts burns and insect bites. Price listed at 0c and $1.20 with a money back guarantee.
The miners' federation executive offices in London declare the coal strike ended and urge workers to return to reduced hours. The date noted is November 3.
The Yezeru, a Kurdish Arabian mixed sect, worship the devil and claim the earth is theirs for 40 000 years. They view Jesus as good yet fear the devil will be pardoned after he weeps, while men and women claim jars containing snakes and offspring in a legendary test of worth. The group is described as industrious and hospitable but steeped in ignorance and forbidding literacy.
The text notes Marsh suggesting English usage exceeds 100000 words in theory but active vocabularies are far smaller. It cites Shakespeare and Milton as extensive but not exceeding 15000 and 800 hieroglyphic symbols for Egyptian. It contrasts Italian vocabularies and everyday speech with scholarly lexicons.
Elsa G Allen writes for the American Forestry Magazine that eggs reveal life’s miracle across species. From a butterfly to a bird, eggs share a common structure and the laws of cell division drive development from embryo to organism.
The Minneapolis Journal notes many terms trace to trees. It links folio to leaves of books and paper to papyrus, cites Bible from a plant name, hook from beech, and codex to a tree trunk, suggesting humans honor trees as friends and subjects.
A large blaze gutted the Brunner building third story in Chambersburg Pa adjacent to the Nicklas Sons store. Three colored-occupied houses on Burkhart Avenue were lost. Fire officials suspect incendiary origin. several firefighters exposed to smoke recovered. Losses include Nicklas furniture store contents and Brunner property. heavy damage to surrounding structures and stores.
Diamond Dyes offer easy directions so any man can diamond dye worn garments and fabrics in rich fadeless color. Buy Diamond Dyes for guaranteed perfect results even with no prior experience. Druggist carries color card.
Mrs M T Whitlow of East Grace Ri vantLdive says Tanlac restored her health after years of weakness. She gained weight regained appetite and energy, ending nervous dizziness and stomach troubles. Tanlac sold in Winchester by Royd Drug Co.
In Frederick County Circuit Court a contempt order against Mrs Blanche F Ritter was continued after she did not produce four children by October 18. The mother and two earlier produced children are in Baltimore beyond court jurisdiction and are witnesses against her husband H E Ritter in a pending criminal action.
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