Anniversary of Souths Last Stand at Cedar Creek
The article recalls the 1864 Battle of Cedar Creek near Winchester on October 19, the Confederate attack led by General Early and the Union counterattack under Sheridan. It notes Wright’s Federals delaying the Confederate retreat and the sweeping clash in the Valley, marking the last major Civil War fight in the region.
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Dar Creek
Winchester
Rig
Front Valley
Abér 18
P Msylvania
Sheridan
Smythi
Widenester
P Wrighty
Wright
S .Ac‘ap
Eek
Early
Ming campaign to wind up in Ohio four-city tour
Senator Ming will finish his campaign week with a four day speaking tour through Ohio. He will address audiences in Cleveland Akron Cincinnati and Columbus. The AP notes the tour aims to boost support before the final stretch of the election.
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Associated Press
AION
Ming
Ohio
Cleveland
Akron
Cincinnati
Columbus
Bankers Women Friends Sought in Disappearance Case
Police announced today they were seeking acquaintances of David B. Paul, a runner who vanished with $40,000 in cash. His body was later found in a grave, as investigators press for clues in the case.
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Associate Press
Gay
David
Paul
Pankhurst Arrested for Sedition Publications
October 19 reports Syl Pankhurst, daughter of Mrs. Inetine Pankhurst, arrested on charges of publishing seditious literature. Local authorities acted swiftly amid ongoing political unrest.
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Syl Pankughter
Inetine Pank
Unscrupulous Patent Pill Ad Promises Safe Relief
An irregular advertisement from a national institute in Wisconsin offers des of safe pills not sold in drug stores. It urges readers to write for details and claims a free initial guess, prompting caution about dubious medical claims and solicitations.
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lyMes
National Ical Institute
Milsratikes
Wis
Fred- Tad
Property to be sold at auction by attorney for owner
In county proceedings an attorney will sell several parcels of property. Included are a good residence with 5 acres and 1 mile frontage on Kiggy limits, plus adjacent 5 acres and 47 acres near Berryville Turnpike with a small orchard. Prices range from 600 to 1500 dollars, with details provided by Mr. Lynch, attorney.
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Speers
Berryville Turnpike
O Cedar Mop Price Increase Noted Amid War Costs
The advertisement explains a 25 cent price rise for O Cedar Mops due to higher materials and labor costs. It cites prewar prices, wartime supply limits, and current costs for cotton cord and handles, urging immediate purchase before the November 1 rise. It touts the mop’s ease of cleaning, renewability, and dealer satisfaction guarantee, with current prices $1.25 $1.50 $1.75 and post rise $1.50 $1.75 $2.00.
Birds and Traps and Lead Remediation in Gun Barrels
Article outlines birds' lack of instinct to fear traps aiding migration studies and notes using nitric acid to dissolve lead in gun barrels with care to avoid metal damage. It adds a fragment on sea life products yielding waterproof glue for laminated wooden stock and propeller parts.
Swanson Faces Bart Attack at Virginia Rally
Roanoke Virginia October 19 United States Senator Claude Swanson of Virginia appeared at a Democratic rally after saying he had left a sick bed to attend. He was taken to a hotel after the meeting and his condition was said not serious. Swanson campaigned for Representative from the Sixth District as he recovers from a recent illness on the Senate floor.
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Associated Press
Roanoke
United States
Claude 4
Virginia
Swanson
Tidt
Spresen
Congress
Swahsoty
Senate
Mrs Louisa Nulton Leaves for Philadelphia
Mrs Louisa M Nulton and her daughters Virginia and Dorothy depart for Philadelphia to join Captain L M Nulton newly appointed commandant of League Island Navy Yard The Misses Nation plan to attend school in Philadelphia this fall and winter.
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Virginia
Dorothy Nulton
Philadelphia
L. M. Nulton
League Island Navy Yard
Nation
Wedded in Church Here Miss Maggie Pickering Marries
Air Joseph Peel manager of the Fraiser estate at Bluemont Virginia and Miss Maggie Pickering daughter of Mr and Mrs John Pickering of Back Creek Maryland were married quietly yesterday in Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church the Rev Walter M Depp pastor. They will reside at Bluemont.
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Joseph Peel
Fraiser
Bluemont
Maggie Pickering
John Pickering
Back Creek
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Walter M. Depp
Water Power and Square Foot Confusion In 1919 Notes
An article discusses the Alto Parana river forming Paraguay's industrial potential with estimates of 100000 horsepower and 200 foot falls. It contrasts a mathematician's definition of square foot versus square foot area and notes a bankruptcy petition in Virginia for Clinton E Crismore seeking discharge from debts.
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Alto Parana
Paraguay
Argentina
Brazil
Sforce
Notice of hearing and creditors in Virginia case
On October 8 1920 the court orders a hearing for November 23 1920 in Harrisonburg Virginia. It directs publication in The Evening Star Winchester and mail copies to all known creditors. The clerk is to notify interested parties at their residences. Judge Henry C McDowell presides. Clerk EB Gentry signs the order.
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Western District of
Virginia
Harrisonburg
Evening Star
Winchester
Gaid
Jand
Henry C. McDowell
Harrigonburg
Mistake Check Patentee of United States Check
A California man is named as the patentee of an improved integrated engine check. The two parts must be placed together to form a complete device and prevent venting mistakes. The inventor’s remarks reference caution against assembly errors.
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California
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Baby
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Sacre Orchard
Mr. Me Lynch, Atty
Pape
America
Petleven
Oeter
Californiia
Schicago
Toronto, Londop,y
Nate He di
Nnell Chemical Company
Poris
District Court of the United States
Clinton E. Crismore
Frederick
Clinton
Crismore
EB. Gentry
Perary M. Strickler
Basini
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