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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1920
Page
5
A Harrisburg meeting of apple growers retailers and Horticultural Association members calls for broad publicity of apples as a diet staple. They urge selling only first quality fruit with honest top layers and marketing by variety ripeness, plus storing late varieties like Ben Davis until spring if needed.
City officers investigated a late night blast that rattled downtown Baltimore. Police and courthouse staff searched offices and buildings but found no source or casualties, while newspaper offices received inquiries about the incident.
New York stocks opened with pressure from shorts hitting favorites. Crucible, Bays shipping, and several commodities faced uncertainty over a postponed dividend, while American International and other leaders moved lower early, with Allied shares mixed and London exchange rates rising.
Emma Howe Wright recalls the Red Cross as a universal aid, praising its mercy beyond race and class. She describes nurses on the front lines in France, their steadfast service amid shell fire, and the enduring gratitude of American soldiers.
Snow blanketed Buffalo as storms intensified with heavy drifting and travel disruption. Interurban traffic slowed to a near standstill from yesterday afternoon through this morning, with officials noting record accumulations and calls for caution.
Langhorne area historic Mirador Farm in Albemarle County has reportedly sold from heirs to London couple Mr and Mrs Ronald Tree who occupy the mansion. Mrs Tree, formerly Miss Nancy Perkins, granddaughter of Colonel Langhorne, and her sister Miss Alice Perkins visit with Lady Astor. Alice plans to return to England for the winter.
Advertisement claims Diamond Dyes give fadeless color to worn garments and home fabrics. It promises simple directions usable by first timers and guarantees perfect results with the druggist providing a color card.
Confidential reports cited by German press say Polish forces concentrate large troop masses near Upper Silesia as France and Italy monitor the situation. Berlin dispatches note rising tension and concern over potential actions.
The Associated Press reports New England textile mills employing about 300000 workers show production at less than half of a year ago. Some plants cut 80 percent, many shut down, and most operate three or four days weekly while full-time operations with full crews are now exceptional. Wage reductions have been rare so far.
Large force of laborers and shovels battled earth and rock sliding down the hillside east of the Pennsylvania Station terminal in Pittsburgh threatening valuable property with potential destruction.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets market as a substitute for calomel claiming they gently stimulate the bowels and clean the system. The ad asserts they clear blood and tone the whole body, offering a milder alternative with fewer after effects for bad breath and digestive discomfort.
Apple prices in New York market show steady, slow movement with free supply and mixed quality. York Imperial at 4.60 to 4.75 for fancy large fruit, common storage around 3.00 to 4.50. other varieties like Jonathan and Baldwin vary from 3.50 to 7.50 per box, depending on quality and size. Auction notes from November 16 list York Imperial fancy 4.00-4.75 and Baldwins at 3.50-4.59.
The excerpt recalls rumors of a revived Ku Klux Klan in the South with vague claims of members and secret meetings. Citizens recall past reconstrucion era fears as couriers and muffled cries hint at clandestine activity and distant crossburning memories.
The Virginia apple industry, centered in Winchester, anchors the region with 500000 barrels expected annually from the valley climate and soil. Winchester serves as a hub with nine major roads, trucks delivering fruit, and vinegar plants producing 2,100,000 gallons yearly. The piece notes long-standing orcharding roots, Virginia farmers' prominence, and related processing facilities while tying in historical hints from Boston 1629 and Kenapdoah Valley's influence.
Standard Oil company announced a one cent a gallon gas reduction and retailers matched the cut for gasoline and related fluids. Baltimore papers report wholesale price at 28 1-2 cents per gallon with retail between 20 1-2 and 22 cents. Winchester wholesale set at 30 cents and retailers at about 34 cents.
An advertisement emphasizes Bayer aspirin as the genuine medicine for colds headaches neuralgia rheumatism earache toothache and lumbago. It touts physicians approval and safety after years of use and notes small twelve tablet tins cost only a few cents with larger packages sold by druggists.
The well known colored barber Hutch Lovett passed away at his home near South Main Street after a six month illness at age 69. Born September 17, 1862 he was son of Hut ch Lovett a former race leader and politician. He operated a barber shop here for forty years and led musical groups. survived by brother Thomas Lovett and sister Laura Lovett. Funeral arrangements not yet set.
Johny J. Wilen, former aide to Norton Payne, says hundreds of enemy jars went unaccounted for by the Shipping Board. He claims the board lacked records on war earnings and expenses, noting $60,000,000 of $400,000,000 in freight charges remain untracked.
Ategust Pasquale known as The Crank, a self confessed kidnapper and slayer of 13 month old Blakely Coughlin, was arraigned in Montgomery County court on charges including extortion and burglary. State police say his confession states the child was hidden under a cot and body dumped in the Schuylkill River. he allegedly obtained $12 000 from the father and planned further ransom.
An odd description of the “fre tree” common to New South Wales with tall bloom resembling a bouquet of flowers. It is praised for its beauty and imagined effects, mentioning optimistic thoughts and imagined riches, ending with a short, fragmented note about Arbancsa.
The Star reports that no corporation or group can compel recognition of Mexico. The American government will not insist on Article 27 while operations respect Mexican law and protect all Americans in Mexico. The statement emphasizes safeguarding excluded Americans and compliance with Article 97.
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