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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1920
Page
4
The Evening Star lists mail subscription rates for different periods and a note about Associated Press dispatches. It cautions against republication of non credited content and directs readers to address communications to the Evening Star Publishing Company.
The New York Packer reports on apple production costs amid falling prices. A 260 grower poll shows average costs around 5.70 per barrel for 1920 fruit, with data detailing labor, spraying, manure, equipment, and handling costs per acre and per barrel.
A poetic vent chronicles jay walkers blamed for street chaos while an outraged motorist laments laws and fines. The piece satirizes pedestrian reckless crossing as cars navigate crowded streets with nerves frayed.
Special commissioners will auction a parcel in Winchester on November 27 1920 at 11 am. The property is a two story frame dwelling on South Market Street, bounded by Keckley and Leider properties, formerly Ira B Grim. Terms: one third cash, balance in two annual installments with bonds and a trust deed. Clerk J B Beverley confirms bond.
A fragment shows men who operate steamers being fined for overstepping rules as witnesses applaud justice. The incomplete text hints at a courtroom scene where penalties are imposed for their conduct and public sentiment is mixed.
An advertisement promotes Shenandoah Valley National Bank as an experienced trusted executor and trustee option for wills. It argues many rely on friends or relatives who lack tax and estate expertise, inviting readers to contact the bank for information.
Richard Washburn Child, a New York lawyer and writer, is expected to be named secretary to Warren G. Harding. He authored several books and contributed fiction to periodicals.
The president elect's party reports a two week seclusion in Texas followed by a week of sightseeing at the Panama Canal. Senator Harding will stay with F. E. Scoby, longtime friend and former Harding campaign leader.
Cc E Johnston of the Virginia Woolen Company was operated on at Memorial Hospital and is reported to be progressing as well as could be expected. Members are urged to attend Sunday school at 9 45. Morning worship at 11 features a pastor’s message on Boldness and Spirituality. Union services at Lutheran Church for Red Cross work at 7 45 p m.
Mount Williams Virginia notes list social visits at local homes with families and friends from Winchester and nearby areas. The column records Sunday gatherings, evening calls, and several couples with multiple children visiting and staying at various households. An birth announcement also appears for Edward Watlage.
An excellent remedy for all catarrhal inflammations of the nose and throat. An excellent preventive for the flu. For sale by all drug stores.
Mrs Will Carson entertained a number of friends at a delightful luncheon at her home Killeheavlin Friday. Out of town guests included Mrs Pusey and Mrs Warner from Wilmington along with Mrs Hunter McGuire Mrs Sandy Baker Mrs Addie Carson and Mrs Whitside of Winchester and Miss Mary Irwin of St Louis Missouri.
A schedule note dated October 3 1920 references Bish YN DAD do No 18907 and m For Brietu with remediatie stations on pat rotter to Hristty. The OCR fragment is unclear but notes a transit or service adjustment and station references.
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