Clothing bargains as midwestern fair opens in Chicago
At the United National Clothiers semi annual buying convention in Chicago buyers see immediate delivery menswear 10 to 60 percent below wholesale prices spring and summer lines 10 to 33 1 8 percent under last year W L Mohr notes overstock and falling prices retailers to cut costs The Rochester reduction cuts 33 1 3 percent on suits and overcoats sugar hits 6 1 2 cents per lb in New York Minneapolis flour under 10 a barrel first time in four years
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Associated Press
Chicago
United National Clothiers
W. L. Mohr
Rochester
N. Y
Minneapolis
Neapolis
Minn
Pasture Lease Ends. Equity Grounds Cattle Treated as Trespass
The Equity Grounds pasture lease expired November 1 and grazing will not be permitted after November 7. Any cattle found on the grounds after November 7 will be considered trespassers and impounded. Winchester School Board. EB Clerk, Supt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School Board of Oe of
Winchester
EB. Clerk
Export Your Apples Prospects Never Better
For sailing dates space in steamer government permit apply to Thomas W. Mathews 36 West Piccadilly St opposite Post Office Winchester Va. lp tf
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Mathews
West Piccadilly St
Winchester
City finance report to be reviewed by council tonight
The Common Council defers to 8 o clock for a detailed city financial statement by C Harry Hardy. The report covers eleven years of income and expenditures, debt trends, and future prospects with charts, likely printed for taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Harry Hardy
Finance Committee of Council
Hardy
Legal to Kiss a Stenographer in Oklahoma
Oklahoma Supreme Court rules it legal for judges to kiss their stenographers. The decision stems from ouster proceedings against Judge R. E. Davenport of Chicksaw in Grady County. A district court had dismissed the indictment for moral turpitude, a ruling upheld by the high court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Romeo
Oklahoma Supreme Court
R. E. Davenport
Chicksaha
Grady County
Supreme Court
Grand Jury
Send for the Red Cross now in disaster plan
In a call to preparedness a town should call for Red Cross aid if a flood or tornado strikes tomorrow. The piece emphasizes that the Red Cross is the first responder when disaster hits and is present where needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Special Tire Sale and Miscellaneous Advertisements
Special sale listings include tires with mileage specs and prices, plus assorted notices for flowers, a used Maxwell Touring Car, and lost cuff links. The ad mentions Huntsberry's, Northern Virginia Power Company, and a reward offer.
Mexicans Praise Opera Singer Miss Bula Ray Shull
Word comes of Miss Bula Ray Shull, opera singer, enjoying great success in Mexico City at the Iris Opera House. Debuting as Aida, she has already performed to bravos, with plans to sing scenes from Tosca La Gioconda Fedora Cavalleria Rusticana Il Trovatore La Forza del Destino and Ballo in Maschera.
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Bula Ray Shul
Mexico City
Mexico
Iris Opera House
Miss Shull
Aida
Misss Shull
Virginia Banks Close For Armistice Day Holiday
The Governor declares Armistice Day a legal holiday and Winchester banks will close that day. Notes maturing on Thursday may be paid Friday. May include notices from Savings Bank Commercial and Farmers and Merchants National Bank Union Bank of Winchester Valley National Bank and executives. Also listed are a Studebaker ad and local sale notices and a note on Miss Elizabeth Kern’s visit to Ripley Tema.
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Virginia
Winchester
Savings Bank, Commercial
John J. Sloat
Farmers & Merchants Natlank
H. D. Fueler
UNION
Bank OF Winchester
Chas
Summers
Ee Valley National Ank
WM. G Hardy
War Declared as Loyal Clubs Fight New Baseball League
Ban Johnson and five loyal club owners vow to block a 12 club league with Chicago Boston and New York slated to replace rebel clubs. Minor leagues resist the Lasker plan and seek to run their own affairs. Judge Landis pondered seven year board chair salary while Yankees deny Ruth transfer to the new league.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Ban Johnson
American League
Johnson
Chicago
Boston
New York
Lasker
Thomas J. Hickey
American Association
David L. Fultz
International League
A. R. Tearney
Western League
Hickey
Landis
Kenesaw Mountain Landis
United States District Court For
Board of Control
Babe” Ruth
Huston
Yankees
Ruth
Paris
Tennessee district canvass nets GOP gain in House
Official canvass in Tennessee's Eighth District shows Republican Lonn A. Scott defeating his Democratic opponent by 638 votes. The results fix the delegation at five Republicans and five Democrats, marking a net gain of three Republicans for the next House.
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Associated Press
Memphis
Tenn
Eighth
Lonn A. Scott
Tennessee
House of Representatives
Man Fined for Striking Child in Head with Coal
Dave Baker, a middle aged former county resident, was fined nine dollars in police court yesterday for striking seven year old Elmer Mason in the head with a lump of coal. The incident followed Elmer’s elder brother Roy Mason firing a gravel shooter at Baker, provoking the throwing of the coal which hit Elmer and caused a severe scalp wound.
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Dave Baker
Elmer Mason
Roy. Mason
Baker
Home welcome for Bill Hays in Sullivan Ind
Will H. Hays chairman of the Republican national committee was given a hearty welcome at his Sullivan Indiana home with local supporters and delegations from Indianapolis and nearby towns attending a non partisan reception after the campaign.
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Associated Press
Sullivan
Ind
Bill
Will H. Hays
Republican National Committee
Indianapolis
Hodges Libre Car Plant Closes After Wage Cut Rejected
Springfield Mass November 9 The Hodges Libre Car pet Company factory shuts today after 350 workers refuse a 15 percent pay cut, which management says is needed to keep the plant running.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Springfield
Mass
Hodges Libre Carpet Company
Scout Parade Call and Community Notices
Boys and adults urged to attend American Legion parade as part of Boy Scout community event at the armory and Wilkinson Auditorium. Lost item a split-bottom rocker at 118 N Washington. monetary reward offered. Classifieds include partner hire, sales position, box social at Armel School House to benefit the school. Wilkinson violin recital tonight at the auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowe'en
N. Washington Street
Armel School House
Bunker Hill Man Fined for DUI After Vehicle Crash
W A Santmyer of Bunker Hill West Virginia was fined nine dollars in police court for operating an automobile while under the influence. He admitted drinking cider and said it affected his hand on the wheel. He backed into Marion Goss on East Piccadilly street causing $28.99 damage and must pay the bill.
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W. A. Santmyer
Bunker Hill
W. Va
Marion’ Goss
East Piccadilly Street
Salvation Army Officers Return from Council
Ensign Mary Leigh and Cadet Anne Woodall of the Salvation Army have returned from officers’ council in Baltimore and will lead a Salvation Army service tonight at 8 p m in the Court House Auditorium. The public is invited. Miss Peart Haldeman left this morning to visit friends at Brandy, Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Leigh
Anne Woodall
Salvation Army
Officers’ Council
Baltimore
Salvation ‘Army
Court House Auditorium
Striking Tires film promotes tire care for auto owners
An informational film titled The Striking Tires screens tonight for auto owners, offering tire maintenance tips and higher mileage. The showing is free, not a sale, and aims to put money back in viewers' pockets. Also on tonight Wilkinton violin recital at the Auditorium with tickets from Showalter and Groves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkingon
Showalter & Groves
Armistice Day Gridiron Duel With VMI Highlighted
The American Legion football squad agrees to meet Virginia Military Institute on Armistice Day Thursday the 11th in a top regional clash. VMI is rated the South’s strongest, having beaten top teams like the University of Pennsylvania, while the Legion hopes to counter with stars such as Sandy Baker Peyton Marshall and McFadden promising a sturdy game. The program notes daily practice and a strong backcourt of veterans as they prepare to challenge the powerful VMI machine.
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American Legion
Virginia Military Institute
Navy
Mose
South
University of Pennsylvania
Legion
Sandy Baker
Peyton Marshall
Prof
Lewis
W J Dickens Dies in Virginia After Flu Battle
W J Dickens a well known traveling salesman for R J Reynolds Tobacco died in Harrisonburg Virginia from tubercular complications after influenza. He lived in the Shenandoah Valley for years and was active in the United Commercial Travelers and the Travelers Protective Association. Surviving are his widow two children his mother and a sister. Funeral plans awaited arrival of his mother and sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
W. J. Dickens
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Harrisonburg
Dickens
North Carolina
Norfolk
Shenandoah Valley
United Commercial Travelers
Travelers’ Protective Association
Bagman
Annie Grace Dickens
Ida F. Dickens
Halifax
N. G
Jessie Dickens
Norlina
N. C
Wedding of Margarete Stipe and Garland Sayeer at Brucetown Church
In Brucetown Virginia on November 4 at p m a wedding joined Miss Margarete Virginia Stipe and Mr Garland Lee Sayeer in the Brucetown Church in autumn decor with white and yellow. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Stipe, wore a dark blue suit. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Snyder, is described as of sterling character. A reception and supper followed at the bride’s home before the couple left for Washington by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
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Snyder
Brucetown
Margarete Virginia
Turner Sencindiver
Harry Stipe
Frank Snyder
Clearbrook
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
O. D. Lambert
Mr Winston Wilkinson Violinist Concert Tonight at City Hall
Renowned violinist Winston Wilkinson appears at Winchester City Hall Auditorium tonight at eight. Proceeds from the concert support the District Nurse Association. Managed by Mrs R T Barton, tickets are on sale at the Chamber of Commerce office.
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Winston Wilkinson
America
City Hall
Winchester
Wilkinson
Wilkingon
District Nurse Association
R.T. Barton
Chamber of Commerce
Long Beach Man Joseph Savage Returns to City
Mr Joseph Savage of Long Beach California former Winchester resident spent time here greeting friends after a serious operation in Baltimore recently benefiting from the treatment.
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Joseph Savage
Long Beach
California
Savage
Winchester
Yester
Baltimore
Virginia Sets 100000 Christmas Seals Quota
Richmond announces that Virginia’s quota for tuberculosis Christmas seals is 100000. Nationwide, 900 million seals have been distributed to states and local groups with sale running November 25 to December 31. Funds support public nurses, dispensaries, and disease prevention.
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Richmond
National Tuberculosis Association
United States
Virginia
Virginia Tuberculosis Association
Wmen
Armistice Day Preparations in Frederick County
Plans for Armistice Day by the American Legion under Robert Y Conrad are nearly complete. Features include the Washington Boy Scout Band in the parade and a reception dance at W A Baker’s Washington street home, with a 8 PM start. A noon barbecue at the Fair Grounds is for ex service and legion men only. Citizens of Frederick County and Winchester are urged to attend and support the ex service members.
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BOY Scouts OF America
American Legion
R. T. Barton
L. M. Baker
Robert. Y. Conrad
Boy Scout Band of
Washington
W. A. Baker
Washington Street
Fair Grounds
Frederick County
Winchester
Extra Police Protection in Wall Street
New York November 9 extra patrols were dispatched to the Wall Street district to guard financiers and institutions amid alleged threats from radicals. Police intensified presence, with migration commissioner Wallis reporting possible agitator activity and ship crews being bribed to land radicals. Rotterdam frontier measures and broad security cordons were also noted to curb suspected Red agents crossing.
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Associated Press
New York
Wall Street
Wallis
Bile Island
Islands
Rotterdam
Ben Bvik
Rmany
Marlboroughs Divorced After NY Marriage
The Duchess Consuelo Vanderbilt, formerly of the Vanderbilt family, and the Duke of Marlborough saw their 1806 marriage dissolved in a London divorce court. Judge Horridge ruled for the Duchess, with decree and costs awarded in her favor after a brief hearing.
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Associated Press
London
Duchess of Marleborough
Consuelo Vanderbilt
W. K. Vanderbilt
Duke of Marlborough
New York
Miss Larrick Weds in Page County
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Mary Virginia Larrick to Edward J Bumgarner. The bride is daughter of Marvin and Mrs Larrick of Frederick County and a teacher in Page county schools for three years. The groom is a Page County native with the Norfolk and Western Railroad. They will reside in Shenandoah City.
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Mary Virginia Larrick
Edward J. Bumgardner
Marvin Larrick
Frederick County
Page County
Norfolk and Weatern Railroad
Shenandoah City
Baker and Co. to Close for Armistice Day Observance
Baker and Co.'s store will be closed all day Thursday November 11 in observance of Armistice Day. The notice states the business will resume normal hours after the holiday.
Minstrel Show Promises Largest Local Attraction
Theatergoers are invited to a minstrel performance by a troupe described as the largest and best to visit, featuring WRS and Empire bands. The event at the City Auditorium in Winchester is set for Friday November 9 at 8 o'clock with Henry J. Hy Henry and Winston Wilkinson listed among the organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire
Winchester 'T
J. Hy Henry
Real Estate Ad Promotes Winchester Valley Farms
Real estate ad invites buyers to see city and suburb properties from $1,500 and up. Promises country farms and valley sites as the best money can buy. Sullivan Real Estate Exclusively at 11 12 Court Square pledges De siveness and selling leadership following W. L. Fulta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catton
W. L. Fulta
Army company drill notice at Friendship Hall
Captain Bob's Company orders all members to report for drill on Wednesday night November 10 at 7 30. Arrangements for the Arm rade will be in place. Full attendance required with proper clothing. First Sergeant R W Smith signs as witness.
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Bob
Friendship
Co. Hall
GA Grimm
Con
R. W. Smith
Recount requested after West Virginia election defeat
Representative M. M. Neely a Democrat who lost reelection filed for a recount in Ohio County Wheeling with his attorney. A recount application was to be filed in seven counties. Also a notice promotes a concert by America’s leading violinist at Hall Auditorium on Tuesday at 8 o'clock.
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The
Associated Press
W. Va
M. M. Neely
Congress
First West Virginia
Rosenbloom
Ohio
Wheeling
America
Hall Auditorium
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Maxwell
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Studebaker
Bromley
Woodstock Lane
Elizabeth Kern
Daniel Major
Ripley, Tema
Bill Hays
Care Star
MR. Snyder
Miss Stipe
MR. Wilkinson
Red Cross Society
Leatis Bolshevists
Marlboroughs
Larrick
Baker and CO
Winston Wilkinson Nital
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