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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1920
Page
4
Communications are directed to The Exenl Star Publishing Compxos with instruction to avoid directing correspondence to individuals connected with the matter. The notice emphasizes organizational recipient rather than individual addressees and clarifies the proper channel for inquiries.
The piece questions President-elect Harding consulting the Republican elite for policy guidance. It singles out Elihu Root as potentially biased toward those he represents. It warns that such influence could harm public interests and heralds an era of intense reaction, risking gains from reduced corporate control.
A Norfolk citizen with no prior newspaper experience started a daily and Sunday paper in competition with two established Norfolk papers. The venture, funded for about sixty days, failed after roughly forty five days as capital ran out, highlighting a bold but brief experiment in local journalism.
The piece recalls Gaffer Jinks, eighty years at sea, unfazed by age with perpetual vigor. He credits health to avoiding tobacco and alcohol while maintaining thrifty habits, inspiring readers with stories of his long life and resilient spirit.
A reflective quatrain discusses preference for drink when young and the desire for a long life. It argues that some men seem predestined to lifespan limits, yet urges living as one wishes to maintain vitality and mobility through aging.
Major J Gatchell chief of ordnance visits Adjutant General Stern to review Virginia National Guard equipment and arms. Newport News unit permission sought. Roanoke machine gun unit near completion under Captain James O Jordan. Staunton infantry unit led by Captain Reese T Grubert. Colonel John Fr Bright named colonel of infantry First Virginia.
This piece urges using the Shenandoah Valley National Bank for personal trust business in wills. It argues that choosing inexperienced executors risks tax and estate issues, and promotes the bank’s experience, permanence, and efficiency. Readers are invited to call or write for information.
In Harrisonburg on November 27 an expert in tree surgery demonstrated storm repair techniques at T. N Thompson’s orchard. Out of about 3000 trees only roughly 300 were undamaged, with the site serving as a demonstration point for the Blacksburg Agricultural Experiment Station.
A cablegram from the American agricultural trade commissioner in London lists apple prices in London Liverpool and Manchester with Yorks Baldwins Ben Davis Albemarle and other varieties in shillings per barrel and dollars per parcels. It notes 69 000 barrels and 149 000 boxes afloat and forecasts strong demand in France for high grade table apples and cold storage apples shipped in spring.
The Star aided public awareness by publishing the hospital’s condition and needs as urged by Charles Abey, Secretary of the Ministerial Association.
Lynchburg Virginia November 26 Traveling salesmen home for the weekend report higher hotel rates across towns. Managers cite reduced patronage and higher overhead as drivers. Rooms formerly 1.50 dollars now 2.50 dollars, others up from 1.00 to 1.75 dollars. Small town hotels and smaller cities affected.
Mrs. J. N. Rose of Verona Pa reports long use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs colds and child croup. She says it broke up the attack and she has recommended it to friends and neighbors who also saw good results.
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