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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1921
Page
1
Brotherhoods call two weeks of meetings in Chicago as the greatest railroad strike in history looms. Labor leaders press for action amid stalled talks threatening wide disruption across the rail network.
Rail road brotherhoods meet with chairmen and committees but call for no strike yet as wage reductions prompt leaders to warn of a historic walkout. Harding leads government efforts with the Railroad Labor Board to avert calamity, with 2 million members across sixteen unions awaiting a potential October 30 action.
Genuine Norway mackerel, bright and fat, has just arrived. ip Cc. P. M'VICAR.
The Gra ham Stock Company presents the successful comedy drama The Girl He Left Behind in Winchester. The farewell performance closes a week of high calibre plays with superb wardrobe and settings, earning the company praise and many friends for future visits.
Mr Shirley Carter leaves this evening for San Francisco California to spend a month at his sister Mrs Andersons home in Berkley near the city. He will be accompanied as far as St Louis by Mrs Joseph Wright who will stay with her uncle Mr Bentley Gray and cousin Mrs Cora Gray Humphries. They plan to motor to Martinsburg this evening and take a train west.
Pure Mountain Buckwheat just received at C P M'Vicar's. Local shoppers alerted to fresh supply and new stock in the grocery aisles.
Dr. Walter D. Myers returns from a two week vacation in Roanoke and other Virginia cities and will resume duties at home tomorrow. Mrs. Myers and their daughter stay with her parents Mr and Mrs W G Stouffer in Roanoke for another week. For sale cheap coffee mill and store coffee mill by J P Haddox.
New crop timothy seed arriving at Winchester Seed Co. CARLORD GEORGES CREEK COAL FOR SALE announced by Eastern Coal and Mining Co with phone contact. Golden Rule Revival tonight at 7 30 M E Church South organized adult Bible classes will attend in a body all men welcome.
Red Cross Exfire aided an ailing ex soldier gassed in France. A nurse comforted him as he died and the Red Cross secured relief for his destitute widow and children. The War Risk Insurance rules were waived, granting full government compensation plus $10,000 insurance, lifting the family from poverty to relative ease.
Winchester Ministerial Association members were guests of Empire Theatre management for a private screening of The Inside of the Cup, Winston Churchill's story, ahead of Monday matinee and evening showings at the theatre.
No price increase for tonight at the Empire. Regular admission 10 15 25 cents including tax for a seven reel new feature a comedy and two other short subjects. Come early to secure a seat.
Winchester Orchard Supply Co advertises repair parts for Geiser and Peerless engines and boilers. It lists baler wire in all lengths, available in single loop and cross head configurations, targeting local manufacturers and repair shops.
All members are requested to meet at the Wigwam on Tuesday October 18 at 7 p m to attend evangelistic services at Braddock Street M E Church. H R Smithey C of R
A compact cryptic blurb markets Inside the Cup and Inside Your Cup with a Monday Empire banner. It invites readers to judge themselves before judging others, linking a provocative story to the theatre listing.
Rummage sale Friday and Saturday at ket and Water Streets corner Mar 13 1 pm 2 pm. Shawnee Tribe No 2 meets at Wigwam Sunday October 16 2 30 pm to attend funeral of Brother H B Striker Sachem.
The Star argues Republicans misstate agriculture funding in Virginia. It itemizes agricultural expenditures totaling 741 933.34 including high schools extension and dairy divisions and notes fees collected by departments. The piece urges Republican leaders to correct errors and provide frank, precise accounting to voters.
Friday night October 21 moves to seven oclock showing pictures and eight oclock speaking. Hon T Russell Cather Democratic campaign chairman will preside. Speaker E Lee Trinkle Democratic nominee for governor.
Advertises sale of roll top and flat top desks in Crimes, Va. Includes item types and location. No prices listed. Contact details unavailable in readable text.
Fall bulbs including Narcissus Tulips Jonquils and Hyacinths offered by Miller's Drug Store 13 1p 3t.
Arrangements are complete for a large Red Cross mass meeting next Tuesday at 8 o'clock in the City Hall Auditorium. Winchester and Frederick County citizens are invited to attend for an hour of amusement and instruction featuring moving pictures vocal solos a band and a Washington speaker.
The orchestra will perform D. W. Griffiths greatest screen drama with the exact New York Washington score. Seats at the Empire box office for Wednesday or Thursday nights and Thursday matinee. Twelve parts, a full evening’s entertainment, priced within reach.
Mice are plentiful and may damage orchards if snow stays long. Start poisoning after first frost and clear ground three feet from trunk. Paint trunks with lime and sulphur if damage is seen. Snow will make timely work difficult. H. F. Byrd Frederick County Fruit Growers' and Farmers' Association president.
The Empire presents The Inside of the Cup starring Winston Churchill's widely read novel. Critics praise its moral clash of hypocrisy and light, with screenings Monday afternoon and night and a special ministers’ endorsement in many cities.
Katzenjammer Kids at Palm Beach is billed as a cartoon musical farce with catchy music and dancing. The Auditorium will show it next Wednesday night Oct 19 with tickets priced at 1.00 and 1.50 for adults and 24 and 50e¢ for children. call Bell 43-J to reserve seats.
The Frederick County Game and Fish Association reports abundant game this year and urges protection and education. It calls for mass meetings in late October, extra wardens, and public articles to explain laws, aiming for over a thousand members before November 1.
The Star prints Henry W. Anderson’s reply to rival Trinkle’s suffrage remarks. Anderson accuses Democrats of packing boards to influence votes, defends white governance and criticizes calls for broad electoral reform as dangerous to competent voters and local governments. He urges focus on facts over imaginary fears.
Theda Bara appears as Carmen in a standout performance at the Auditorium Monday. The show is part of the serial Through and tickets are priced at the reduced 1p to include tax for children and the general public.
Our representative will be at Mrs. Knee’s residence on Mal sapnutten Street Strasburg Va October 19 and 20 Wednesday and Thursday to showcase a complete line of men coats dresses coats sky and waists. Call to inspect this wonderful array of merchandise.
The Boy Scouts announce a Tuesday meeting at 7 30 p m to discuss a three troop concept with Scoutmasters and a key plan. Members urged to attend by all means to hear the important motion and details.
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