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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1921

Page

4

Evening Star endorses several statewide and local candidates

The edition lists endorsements for Governor BR Lee Wytheville Lieut Governor J E West Suffolk Treasurer Charles A Johnston Montgomery Commonwealth Attorney James P Reardon and Clerk of Corporation Court J B Beverly.

BR. Lee Wytheville J. E. West Suffolk Charles A. Johnston Montgomery Commonwealth James P. Reardon Corporation Court J. B. Beverly

Germany’s wartime shift to industry observed abroad

The New York notes quote a Berlin trade official describing Germany’s postwar economy as strained but still bustling. Krupp plants now build locomotives and rail cars, with 99,000 workers, signaling a shift from weapons to civil production while Germany seeks influence and growth amid global competition.

Germany Berlin Department of Com Washington United States England France Newport News Times-Herald

Henry Ford noted for price cuts and market impact

Norfolk Post editorial argues Henry Ford’s price reductions show a simple market mechanism. It notes Ford’s high machine sales in three months and suggests lowered prices stimulate demand across industries, cautioning against overreliance on rigid rates.

Norfolk Post Henry Henry Ford

Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason reads like a quirky excerpt

The piece titled The Modern Girl shows fragmented text with garbled lines about a bus breakdown and a tire incident. The readable bits hint at humorous or reflective verse style and the author name Walt Mason appears, though the surrounding OCR text is corrupted.

Old Stagecoach Romance Stirs Troubled Bridegroom

An aged narrator complains of age and rust while Jemima Blair arrives on a motorcycle. He criticizes a modern athletic woman yet concedes a duel of wit and pride as she offers a challenge and he accepts, praising great souls in view.

Jemima Blair Michael

Increase Voted Down by House

Washington reports the House again rejected a rise beyond 435, sending the bill back to committee and ensuring no further action this session. Census committee members argued the Senate did not demand a larger House, and the push came from states facing possible loss of representation.

Associated Press Washington House Senate

Gude’s Pepto Mangan Boosts Red Blood Cells

An old advertisement extols Gude’s Pepto Mangan as medicine to restore thin or weak blood by increasing red blood cells. It claims improved appetite, clearer complexion, and greater resistance to illness when taken in liquid or tablet form.

Gude

School Girl Weds Winchester Man in Hagerstown

Miss Norine Keller daughter of Mr and Mrs B F Keller of Trams Brook wed Hubert Jackson of Winchester in Hagerstown Md on Monday October 16 1921. The 16 year old bride attended school that morning and traveled with relatives to the ceremony after which she and her groom honeymooned in Washington. A second surprise marriage was Pauline Shrum to Otis M Diggs from Toms Brook held during the Winchester Fair week in York Pa and kept secret until recently. Diggs works a clerk at Roy Crabill store in Toms Brook.

Norine Keller B. F. Keller Trams Brook Hubert Jackson Winchester Hagerstown Jackson Washington Pauline Shrum Toms Brook Otis M. Diggs G.F. Webb York Zroom Roy Crabill

The Feeling of Permanence in Your Own Home

A persuasive piece extols home ownership as a source of permanency and daily pleasures. It urges readers to discuss building plans before the rush, highlighting lawns, flowers, and family delight as key benefits.

Real estate for sale and rent by Newlin & Company

Two six room houses and lots priced from 1450 each with bargains. A three to six room assortment includes a 3500 six room with basement, a 2000 five room, and a 28004 seven room with utilities. Also 2250 double house, 3400 rooming option, 3700 seven room, 1300 block N Main six room, 2850 six room on double lot, 12000 brick home, garages, mills, farms. Rentals include two new houses at 25 monthly.

Real's

Taxes Due with Penalties Announced by City Treasurer

In 1921 taxes are ready for payment. A 3 percent penalty will be added to city taxes on November 1 and a 6 percent penalty to state taxes on December 1. William T. Barr serves as treasurer.

WM. T. Barr

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Evening Star Barry Flood Byrd John R. Daunders Middlesex Lee B. O. James Richmond Harris Hart Roanoke George W. Koiner Augusta State Corp Berkley D. Adams Charlotte Boyd Richards J. L. Maphis Adam Forney In Besson Walt Mason the Modern Girl Jesus Church, South Neidemeyer’s Loth P. C. Neidemeyer & Co the League Shoe Store Wali Huntsberry Lowes R. M. Swimley John Paul Gore Wilbur S. Cather Whitacre Moresco Jessie Hillyard East Water Street Eastern Coal and Mining CO Farmers and Merchants Bank Bldg R. H. Benson William J. Gochenour Maurertown, Virginia du Pont Main Street Newlin & Company Ri Aa Mae Thester & Wester Ains Wardenaville Memorial Farms Intermont Capon’ Springs Shiloh Back Creek Gainesboro Indian Hollow Hogue Creek McGuire Chambersville Hill Crest W. & W. Junction Unday Ain Ao Dr. FP. M D. MH Sencindiver Trip Harrisburg Niagara Falls Susquehanna Valley Penna R. S. Smith Frederick Care Star Office U. K South Main St
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