Rail strike still possible despite talks in Chicago
Chicago and New York dispatches outline a looming railroad strike as unions press for settlement. Big Four Brotherhoods and Switchmen's Union meet the U S Railroad Labor Board while Eastern roads prepare for action and rail executives seek to avert walkout with plans to operate key services first.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Big Brotherhooders
Witchman’s Union
United States Railroad
Railroad Labor Board
Switchmen’s
United States Rail Board
Labor Board
Pennsylvania Railroad
Western Railroad Managers’ Association
Railway Men's Association
Big Four Brotherhoods
Switchmen’s Union
United States Railroad Labor Board
Eastern Roads
New York
Big Five Brotherhoods
Eastern Presidents
Tfastern
New England
Red Cross Local Chapter Chooses Rev. Nelson as Chairman
The Rev. Robert B. Nelson of Christ Church Winchester is elected chairman of the Frederick county and Winchester Red Cross. He urges universal membership and united effort to fund and supply needs, calling every man woman and child a member and a worker. Winchester Va October 19 1921.
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Robert B. Nelson
Christ Church, Winchester
Red Cross
Frederick County
Winchester
Cross
Will Buy Frid and Saturday Dollar Days Valued
Local shoppers expect bargain highlights as Hable promotes Fr ey and Saturday events with special value offers. Community notes emphasize affordable prices and door prizes aimed at residents.
The Sheriff of Hope Eternal at Strand Theatre
The Strand Theatre presents Jack Hoxie in The Sheriff of Hope Eternal a western favorite with his acclaimed acting. Also shown are Christie Come Dy and Pathe's Topics of the Day. Read Moling and Seal's Suit ad on page 7.
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Jack Hoxie
Hope Eternal
Sheriff of Hope
Pathe
Moling & Seal
Way Down East Patrons Urged to Arrive Before Eight
NOTICE TO WAY DOWN EAST PATRONS Reservations for tonight will not be held after eight o'clock A few good seats still remain for sale Phone Bell 325 Your last chance to see the world's most popular picture Hob Whitacre's Orchestra for dance Rouss Hal Thursday Oct 20 9 to 1 a m 1.50 couple plus war tax Special features Shoats weighing 40 to 150 lbs at Prince's sale Oct 27 ip 1t
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Bell
Hob Whitacre
Rouss Hal. Thursdy
Prince’s Sale
Way Down East draws huge advance sales and sold-out matinee
The Empire reports heavy demand for Way Down East with hundreds turned away and only a few seats left for tonight. A matinee was sold out as audiences cheered the D W Griffith masterpiece and the original score performed by the original Way Down East orchestra.
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the Empire
D. W. Griffith
Bargain Store Promises Free Perks and Discounts
A local ad outlines Saturday promos including gifts for every milestone shopper from 1st to 250th, plus Friday and Saturday bargains at Conner's Bargain Store. It advertises early opening at 8 a m and lists address 131 N Main St with wood and carload specials and a Bell phone contact.
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Conner's
N. Main St
Prohibition officers seize three moonshine operations in Clarke County
Three men were arrested in Clarke County near Berryville and two more held for the grand jury after raids sparked by a boy’s remark. Moses O'Brien faced a $100 fine for making liquor at his home, with Berryville Mayor Jones presiding. A still was found near Beyee and two moonshiners were taken into custody near White Post.
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Clarke County
Berryville
Moses O’brien
O'Brien
Jones
O’brien
Leslie Ritter
Granville Kirby
White Post
Stinson
Boyce
Beyee
Apple Trees Offered by Richards Brothers for Planting
Richards Brothers invites orders for first grade apple trees in the coming days. Customers planning fall or spring planting should leave their orders at 8 V. N. Bank Building.
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Richards Brothers
V. N. Bank Bldg
Meat Lower Special Friday and Saturday
Local ad lists prices for various meats including shoulders at 0.15 each and breakfast bacon at 0.26 per pound from Co. W. Ramsburg with a contact phone 225.
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W. Ramsburg
Bargain Store Ads and Public Notices
Local ads promote low prices on underwear sweaters gloves and socks at Conner's Bargain Store on Main Street. Christian Science services at 11 am Sundays on East Water Street invite all. Knights of Pythias night at the Golden Rule revival lists employment openings for railroad workers with required age experience and references in Martinsburg West Virginia.
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East Water Street
Football double header at V. A. grounds broadcast
Saturday October 22 features two games at 2 p m V A plays Washington and W H S meets Waynesboro. Also notice advertising furnished rooms for light housekeeping at 29 W Cork St and a Dollar Days promotion at Hable's with early wake up urged.
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V. A. Grounds
V. A
Washington
Waynesboro
Cork St
Hable’s Dollar Days
Canvass for Red Cross Aid On Local Workers Rally
At a Winchester luncheon sixty or more citizens joined Red Cross canvassing to raise funds for local relief. Chamber of Commerce leaders urged small daily sacrifices and one Coca Cola a day as ways to reach a $3,000 goal to aid veterans the hungry and the sick. Rev Nelson and Capt Gray inspired workers to persevere toward the target.
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Publicity Department
Chamber of Commerce
Winchester
Frederick County
Red Cross
George B. Chapman
Chapman
Needlework Guild Directors Urged to Send Articles
Members are asked to forward articles to the Needlework Guild directors. The appeal notes a deadline or filing period referenced as 19 19 21, with emphasis on timely submissions for publication and guild records.
Tree Protectors and Traps Promote Orchard Safety
An ad notes Tree Protectors with creosoted bottoms and Mouse Poison Traps as efficient orchard aids. It promotes cheap supply through Winch Orchard Supply Co and emphasizes merchant pricing, big Friday and Saturday sales, and a cow sale by V. R. Prince. It mentions Conner's Bargain Store and Hable's Dollar Days events.
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Winch. Orchard Supply .Co. Sptt
Way Down East dazzles Winchester Empire crowd again
Review praises David W Griffiths Way Down East at the Empire, noting a nearly full house and spectacular rescue scene. Lillian Gish as Anna Moore is hailed for portraying suffering with heroism, while Burr McIntosh Lowe Sherman and other cast members receive applause for strong silent performances.
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David W Griffith
Empire Ter
Winchester
Empire
Fith
Anta
David
Anna Moore
Lillian Gish
David Bartlett
Barthelme
Anna
Squire Bartlett
Burr Mclntosh
Lennox Sanderson
Lowe Sherman
Virginia Agriculture and Fertilizer Testing Labor
The article notes a Republican platform support for a full research department to test fertilizers. It mentions the Virginia Department of Agriculture running a well equipped chemical laboratory where fertilizer samples from inspectors in each congressional district are tested to safeguard farmers against adulterated products.
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Virginia Department of Agri~culture
Virginia
Heavy Fleece Underwear a Suit Friday and Saturday
Fragmentary note mentions fleece underwear and a suit planned for Friday and Saturday at ble's, but key details, contexts, and full names are missing.
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Ble's
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Nelson
Heber
E. Lee Trinkle
City Hall
Tinkle
L. L. Hockman
Bell Phone
Jersey
Pennsy
Pennsylvania
Erie
Hable
Ted
Clotheless
Clotheles
Clarke
County, Va
Conner's Bargain Storre
Main St
J. M. Orndoff
Christian Science
Knights OF
Pythias
ALL Wen
BOYS
E. B. Brown
Care
Martinsburg
W. Va
Tree Insurance
Conner
North Main St
V. R.prince’s
Hable’s
Griffith
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