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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1923
Page
6
The text describes Resinol Ointment as soothing itching and stinging from eczema and rashes, suitable for burns, cuts, and sores. It notes Resinol Soap as a preparatory skin cleanser and a pleasant family bath and shampoo soap.
Germany faces internal tensions as Chancellor Stresemann signals planned rapid liquidation of Ruhr restraints and family readjustment measures. Berlin warns against further disturbances while Paris discusses prudence as Allied demands focus on lasting resistance end and Ruhr acceptance.
Alexandria Va Oct 1 interest centers on the George Washington Masonic National Memorial cornerstone ceremony to be laid November 1. The colossal structure costs about four million dollars with support from masons nationwide for the upkeep and fund.
The memorial adopts Greco Roman tower motifs once used to guard harbors with tall beacons. Architects say it symbolizes the guiding spirit of Washington in statesmanship and revered precepts to guide the nation. Ceremony is expected to attract a large gathering of distinguished Masons, among the nation’s most notable.
In a Kobe dated postcard from Sept 7 1923 Rev Frank Price and his wife of Harrisonburg describe surviving the Tokyo earthquake with no injuries. He notes a "frightful scene" and that he aged five years while helping in relief work for 3 000 Chinese students and refugees. He sends regards to Harrisonburg Staunton Lexington Sumter and Aunt Bep.
Lost item likely a Gruen watch in a plain case with a gold bezel. Reward offered. contact the finder with details to recover.
Local page fragment shows a call to place advertisements in the Star. It mentions rates and contact points for submitting copy and deadlines for upcoming issues.
The New York Giants clinched the 1923 National League pennant by defeating Brooklyn 3 to 0, extending their lead to four and a half games over Cincinnati. They will face the New York Yankees in the World Series starting October 10, aiming to become the first to win three straight titles under manager John McGraw.
Associated Press dispatch from Richmond notes Robert Corbett, a Black inmate, was electrocuted for the Roanoke murder of a woman. Corbett faced the sentence in Roanoke last July and offered no statement before execution.
An old remedy promotes Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound to restore dark natural hair color. Advertises simple application with a comb or brush, claiming hair darkens evenly and looks glossy after one or two uses.
By decree in the chancery cause Barton administrator will offer for sale at the courthouse front one hundred and thirty acres of fertile farm land on Back Creek in Winchester Virginia. Terms: one-third cash day of sale, balance due in one and two years with interest, bonds secured by deed of trust and adequate **-insurance on buildings. Plat available at 22 Rouss Avenue. Robert T. Barton administrator.
Adam Forney, Winchester City Sergeant, gives notice of an election to be held in Winchester on November 6, 1923, under an act approved March 29, 1923 authorizing state road bond approval. The proclamation, issued by Governor B H Lee Trinkle, requires election at all city voting places from sunrise to sunset.
Public auction in front of Frederick County Court House Winchester VA at 12 oclock October 6 1928 for the 148 acre Frederick County farm owned by the late Joseph Pifer near Armel seven miles SE of Winchester. One third cash with balance in two annual installments secured by deed of trust and insurance policy. Lynch Trustee. Duvall & pene vanienane August 4 weeks.
Dayton Ohio October 1 two robbers held up the Delco Light company office and escaped by automobile after taking about six thousand dollars. Police from Dayton and Montgomery County pursued the men.
Orchards offer Grimes Golden and King David apples at 75 cents a bushel. Location noted as Crenawned road near Berryville with the 28 1 31 date line.
Noted racer Papyrus, English Derby winner, arrives in New York aboard the Aquitania to meet America’s fastest three year old in a $100,000 purse on October 20. Basil Jar reports the horse in good condition on arrival.
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