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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1921
Page
4
The notice lists Winchester Virginia post office entry as second class matter for The Evening Star Publishing Co. rates shown include one year four dollars in advance and various shorter terms. Communications directed to the publishing company, not individuals.
Poet laments high prices and cheap goods as everyday life grows harder. He mocks inflation and faulty trade, noting leather goods and fabrics drift lower yet staple items remain costly. The piece critiques consumer hardship with a satirical, rhymed voice.
Horace M. Fox master Kadosh announced that the Scottish Rite Masons and Shriners west of Richmond will base operations in a new cathedral that will be Virginia’s second largest and among the South’s. Construction starts within a month.
The Mount Carmel Baptist Church gathering highlighted Red Cross efforts to assist the visually impaired. Mrs Bond sent Virginia State School graduate Miss Stowers to identify local unfortunates with Mrs Jordan and Miss Paton. Prof. Quiett praised white neighbors and thanked S E Parks Robinson and Bettie Jackson for continuing the aid work.
Grimes Virginia residents report T Lee Evans has purchased the Grimes store and will serve as postmaster when appointed. The column lists numerous visits and social trips by local families including Harriett Hensell, Ida Taylor, and John Hubbard, with mentions of regional ties to Winchester Cumberland Shenandoah and Martinsburg.
Short classified notice seeks farmland near Winchester. Wants 10 or 15 acres at a reasonable rate. Instructs reader to state all particulars in first letter and address to J. care Star, Office.
In loving memory of my dear son Private Arthur S Nelson who departed this life three years ago on October 10 1918. Dearest Arthur you are not forgotten nor will you ever be for as long as life and memory last I will always think of thee. Your busy hands are folded your toil on earth is done your troubles are all ended your heavenly crown is won.
A local ad urges timely home repairs noting that small costs when trouble first appears can prevent larger expenses later. It promises quick estimates from experienced workers and emphasizes acting before damage worsens.
Real estate listing offers two 6 room houses at $1450 each, several 5 to 10 room houses with prices from $1900 to $12,000, double houses, brick home, garages, farms, mills, and store properties. Rentals include two new centrally located houses at $25 per month.
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