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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1920

Page

6

Orchard for Sale in Frederick County Virginia

An old notice describes a property near a town center with 900 trees including ey DPelicious King David and Black Bots. It lists a residence barn stable and lawn, several structures, a highway connection, and a Barrek Factory near community facilities. The sale triggers a chancery decree with creditors to appear and the commissioner to report liens and settle accounts, with notice published four weeks in a local newspaper.

B Clarke Co King _ David Nésaps Iiroad Barrek B. Harrison Leight Oscar D. Leight Aurelia Frederick County Seiz David Leight Wils Winnia Us- Commissioner Frederick Aty Virginia Aveniue Winchester Ocgee Neastern James Pp. Reardon Frederick Imia

Ambiguous OCR Notice of Court Costs and Execution

Fragmentary OCR text references a case involving costs, commissions, and cash distribution. It mentions execution and sales with monetary figures and interest. The legible elements point to a legal or court action with financial details and a publishing reference.

Ine Ted Vand Sinety Hieha

French miners threaten general strike over pay raise

Paris reports that the French Federation of Miners ordered a general strike if companies do not accept a federation proposed salary discussion by midnight tomorrow. If activated, the strike would take effect Monday.

Associated Press Paris French Federation of Miners

Bank Bandits Make Big Haul In Daylight Robbery

Three men in an automobile robbed the First National Bank in Kingston. They seized about 4,000 in currency and 50 to 70 thousand dollars in government bonds, firing as they fled the scene in broad daylight. Police pursued but details indicate a swift escape.

The Associated Press Kingston Nove Daritiz First National Bank

Youth Served In Theatre Debates Over King Lear Cast

The director disputes choosing King Lear as the role saying the production needs a younger actor. The camera crew nods, plan to cast Lear as a younger version, seeking a fresher feel for the classic tragedy.

Lear T Man

Suit to test latest ruling on malt extract sales

A Columbus distributor plans to file in the United States Court today a suit challenging a prohibition bureau ruling that bans the sale of malt extracts and hops to all except confectioners and bakers.

Associated Press Columbus Prohibition Enforcement Bureau United States

Robbers Bind Owner and Loot City Gold Shop

In Philadelphia on November 12, three robbers overpowered Henry Murray, owner of an old gold shop, bound and gagged him, and robbed the store of 11 000 dollars in jewelry before escaping. Also advertise: for sale 1914 model Ford chassis at Star office.

Associated Press Philadelphia Henry Murray Ford Care Star

Diamond Dyes Help Any Woman Dye Fabrics At Home

Diamond Dyes promises simple directions so any woman can dye wool silk linen cotton or blends. The ad claims fadeless rich color with guaranteed results and shows a Diamond Dyes Color Card for guidance.

Drugeist Adv

Two Points of View on Life From Opposing Minds

A sessimist and an optimist discuss life's meaning. The pessimist claims personal power to shape a better world, while the optimist counters by urging action. London Answers.

Cas London

Sphinx and Mood Color Metaphor in News Sketch

A satirical meditation on character via color motifs in a playful dialogue. It contrasts traits like pink propriety green envy and black mood with a toast to dinner prices. The piece closes with a silent sphinx pondering thoughts.

Hlaniy

Barber proposes side-by-side head cut comparison

A London Answers item shows a village barber boasting fair skill and offering to cut one side of the narrator’s head so the customer can judge the result. The exchange highlights a practical demonstration of barber competence.

London

Gave Her Mind Away Doctor Wife’s Mind Gone

An exchange from the Eastern News notes a doctor’s grim line that a wife’s mind is completely gone, with a sharp quip about losing pieces daily over two years in a candid, regional gossip tone.

Hubiyy

Early Morning Phrases From a Mechanical Banter

Whimsical exchange between a furnace and pump machine over a heated day. The pump complains of hot air from dawn to night while the furnace retorts about being constantly fired. The fragment hints at personified gear dialogue in a workshop.

De Broke Faces Refusal from Miss de Millyans

Rangdolph questions De Broke who laments a personal setback after Miss de Millyans rejects him in London.

Rangdolph Old Man Miss de Millyans London

Father of Shrilly Infant Targeted by Authorities

A cryptic line notes law enforcement agents closing on the father of a crying infant, citing indulgence in high bawts as the motive. The remark hints at a punitive or investigative stance without clear context.

Violinist Delivers Marvelous Execution in Concert

The violinist's performance drew cheers as the audience stayed spellbound, hanging on every note. The expert interpretation showcased precise technique and expressive phrasing throughout the piece.

Need of Improvement in Musical Standards

A judge notes a $5,000,000 fund intended to raise musical standards in the country. He questions whether part of the money could be used for his next-door neighbor, suggesting personal or local bias in the allocation.

Belligerent Ballads and a Persistent Whistler

A terse verse laments a loud, quarrelsome figure who cannot whistle yet always complains about how to act. The speaker sketches a vexing presence whose constant grumbling provokes irritation rather than progress.

Geezer

Fragmented dialogue hints at social commentary

A garbled exchange touches on family feeding questions, a remark about women's suffrage, and a cryptic query about a person named Benson. The fragmented lines suggest a fleeting social or political aside in a broader text.

Correction on Dr Waite stance on high pressure spraying

A corrected Star article clarifies Dr M B Waite opposed to high pressure spraying but supports sprays when pressure is uniform and at least two pounds. The note references an injury on a Ben Davis apple and emphasizes better spraying practices to achieve proper control.

Star M. B Waite Waite Isa Ben Davis

P R R COTS DOWN FORCE IN ALTOONA SHOPS

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company announced notices dropping 1359 workers from payrolls in its shops, about 15 percent, five days notice. The move, permanent, aims to cut operations to bedrock efficiency, with all departments affected except foundries. Northern Mills also cut schedules in Holyoke Massachusetts, reducing Lyman Mills hours and Farr Alpaca to three days weekly. A steel workers conference in Washington discussed reorganization and opposing wage cuts amid lower steel production.

Associated Press Philadelphia Pennsylvania Railroad Company Etiaons Omary Northern Mills Holyoke Mass Lyman Mills Farr Alpaca Company Oth Manufacturers of Textiles

Hunger strike ends for nine Cork prisoners

The hunger strike by nine Irish prisoners in Cork jail was called off on November 12 after ninety four days. The men are reported to be in a deplorably low state.

Associate Press Cork

Favorite Prescription Aids Nervous Women Says Pet Doctor

A Petersburg Virginia testimonial praises Dr Pierce s Favorite Prescription as a cure for feminine troubles. Mrs T N Decks reports weakness and aches eased quickly after use and she feels well again. The ad claims many physicians endorse the remedy and urges purchase from local druggists.

Pierce Petersburg

Cork Prison Abandonment Message Signals Ireland's Resolve

A message to Lord Mayor O Gallahan from Arthur Griffith founder of Sinn Fein states that Cork prisoners who proved devotion and fidelity should now live for Ireland after previously being prepared to die for the cause. The communication marks a shift in the strike's stance and signals renewed commitment to the Irish independence effort.

O’gallahan Arthur Griffith Linn. Fein Cork Ireland

Harding's Fishing Trip Interrupted by 36 Mile North

President-elect Harding's tarpon fishing at Point Isabel near Tex was halted by a 36 mile norther. He stayed ashore reading and resting in his cottage and hoped to motor to Brownsville for golf later. He voiced disappointment at the bad weather and said he would try again before leaving next week.

Associated Press Point Isabel Tex Harding Brownsville

Board Secured 12 Indictments In Shipping Probe

Details from the United States Shipping Board hearings before the Walsh committee show deputy chief Joan P. Meehan stating 12 indictments were returned after investigations. He noted six indictments from his direct inquiry and six more from evidence gathered by others, totaling about 2,400 charges reviewed.

Associated Press New York United States Shippin’ Board Walsh Congressional Committee Joan P. Meehan Meehan

Pape's Cola Compound Promises Quick Cold Relief

An old advice snippet touts Pape's Cola Compound as a household remedy for severe colds and air grippe. It claims two hour spaced doses clear nostrils, relieve headache and feverishness, stop nose running, and cost only a few cents at drug stores.

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