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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1920

Page

3

Two Women Endorse Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine

Letters from Reading and Gainesville praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Medicine for chronic female ailments. Mrs War of Reading credits relief to the regimen after years of pain and doctors. Mrs W M Stephens of Gainesville says the product allowed her to work and avoid surgery.

Lydk Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia Anthels Lydia B. Pinkham Lydia J. Pinkham Tama W. M. Stepumns Harvey St Gainesville Texas

Bayer Aspirin Ad Claims Safe Pain Relief History

An advertisement touts Bayer Aspirin as genuine and safe for over twenty years. It urges acceptance of Bayer packages with directions for headache toothache neuraglia rheumatism and colds. Boxes of 12 cost a few cents and larger packages are sold by druggists.

Bayer

Fire department lectures to guide school course plan

Acting on Captain Barton’s suggestions the Rouss Company will hold the school for one night in the winter months. Instruction will follow the Civil Service Commission and Metropolitan Fire Department of Washington plans with Fire Chief Wagner and others invited to lecture.

Barton Rouss Civil Service Commission Metropolitan Fire Department of Washington Wagner

Exact Words and the Peace Settlement Question

A fragment reflects on the global push for a world peace settlement. It notes expectations by Houmania, Czecho Slova kia, and Lerbia that US military force would enforce covenants if broken. The speaker rejects claiming absolute certainty in achieving perfect terms.

Houmania Czecho-Slovakia Lerbia United States

Firemen to be trained by experts

The October meeting of the Charley Rouss Fire Company hailed a milestone in Winchester firefighting progress. Captain Barton urged strict enforcement of fire regulations to protect property and praised individual firemen for their knowledge and potential if properly studied.

Charley Rouss Fire Company Winchester Fire Department Robert T. Barton Captain Barton

Death of Six Year Old Rosalee Owens in Fire Incident

Six year old Rosalee Owens died from burns after a child reportedly found with matches while alone at home. She was taken to Martinsburg Mdaughters Hospital in West Virginia where she died within hours. Funeral services were held at Payadle Chapel later that day.

Rosalee Owens Owens King’s Mdaughters’ Hospital Marlinsburg W. Va Phieschild G. Homman Hosah

Soviet and Poles Agree to Sign Preliminary Peace Treaty

Soviet and Polish peace delegates have arranged to sign a preliminary peace treaty here tonight. The accord includes four articles and two annexes, with one annex outlining the armistice to be concluded that night.

Prosecution Planned Against Anthracite Mine Operators

Attorney General Palmer ordered the Department of Justice to prepare indictments for profiteering against mine owners in northeastern Pennsylvania. Evidence collected by officials indicates many operators could be charged under the Lever Act anti profiteering provisions.

Washington Palmer Pennsylvania Deplrmett

Census Chief's Daughter Dead in Poison Death

Washington reports indicate Serenaen Hospital announced the daughter of the census chief died today after a reported poison self infliction. Police describe the act as a suicide drawing sharp inquiries amid the era’s political tensions.

Nether Rogers Sam United States Hington Serenaen Anieneme

Pasquale Pasquale Confesses in Norristown Child Killing

Pasquale the Crank confessed to Pennsylvania State Police Superintendent D Lynn Adams that he abducted Blakely Coughlin from his Norristown home and smothered the child under his coat. He said he buttoned the coat and ran away, later discovering the baby was dead, with officials withholding details until searches could be conducted.

The Associated Press Harris Pasquale Lynn G. Adams Pennsylvania Major. Adams Major Adams Coughlin Donner Samuel Gerhatat Viciity Edge*Harbor N. J

Two Famous Southpaws On Hurling Hill

The Dodgers face the Indians in a pivotal game as both teams chase the World Series. Duster Mails opposes Sherrdd Smith in a hot August showdown at League Park with Brooklyn needing a win to stay alive and Cleveland seeking three more victories to clinch. The crowd braces for a classic pitchers duel amid heat and tension.

Penk Beg Brooklyn Dodgers Sherrdd’ Smith Cleveland Indians Indians Dodgers Brooklyn Flatbush Brooklyn Beach Lake Front Connoly O'Day Dineen Olson Sheehan Neil Wahéat Myers Kernethy Kilduff Elliott Smith Sewell O'Neill Matis

League case is ready for jury in presidential race

Governor Cox, candidate for the Democratic nomination, said in Springfield Ohio that the League of Nations case is about ready for the jury as the campaign opens Senator Harding is his chief opponent. He argued the electorate has an unequal opportunity to contribute to the civilized world.

Associated Press Springfield League of Nations Cox Ohio Harding

Prohibition Act Stands After Supreme Court Review

Washington October 11 The Supreme Court convened to reconsider its June decision upholding the validity of the prohibition amendment and key portions of the enforcement act. The ruling maintains existing prohibitions while awaiting further action.

Vie Washington Stepreane Court

Harding Back from the West

Senator Harding returned to Marion today from a western speaking trip and began a busy program at his office clearing away remaining campaign business before leaving tomorrow to speak in Tennessee.

Marion Trarding Tennessee

Stock market declines and mixed rail gains trim gains

New York stock trading opened with declines in rails oils steels coppers and sugars. Texas and Pacific fell three points and Lake Erie and Western preferred fell 3 percent as other firms showed minor losses. Market strength came from Liberty bonds as call money opened around seven percent.

New York Texas and Pacific Lake Erie Western New York Central Pittsburgh West Virginia St Paul Bethlehem and Republic Steels Mexican Petroleum American Sugar Motors

Race rioters to pay penalty in Arkansas case

Conviction of Frank Moore and five other men sentenced to death for participation in race riots in Phillips County Arkansas last October will stand after the Supreme Court refused to review their cases.

Associated Press Washington Frank Moore Phillips Ark Will Supreme Court

Winchester public schools faculty honored at teachers reception

About 38 members of the Winchester Public Schools faculty including Supt. F. E. Clerk attended a reception hosted by Cock Street Methodist Church. Rev P M Richards and the pastor spoke. music by Mrs William Cooper Miss Hawthorne and Thomas Burney accompanied the program. refreshments followed.

Winkchester F. E. Clerk Cock. Street Ge G. Hardy P.M. Richardapp Willian

Curious Name Explained for Beefeaters at the Tower

The warders of the Tower of London were first styled beefeaters in the era of Edward VI. The term likely derives from the Fresey meter, signaling a link to Yeomen of the Guard. Origins trace to Henry VIII era around 1430.

Londo Edward VI Henry Midye

Decree of reference in Ford estate case at Winchester

In the Corporation Court of the City of Winchester a decree of reference directs publication in The Winchester Star. It orders creditors and interested parties to present claims by November 3, 1920 at 4 o clock in the afternoon at Bowes Avenue Winchester Virginia. Master Russell Cather will proceed to execute the decree.

Corporation Court of Winchentat Willie B. Ford Nis Winchester Star Ford Bowes Avenue Winchester Virginia Sindh

Williams and Moore Dominate Local Dispatches

Gray and Barton report strong performances for Robert T. Barton and Joseph F. Moore as prominent figures in the latest local sports coverage, highlighting notable plays and outcomes from the event.

Campaign Has Iteer

A fragmented political note shows a speaker welcoming the idea of debate and discussing living costs. The garbled text mentions Tupkina and a desire to secure higher living standards through political effort.

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