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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1922
Page
4
A Drafted excerpt discusses Americans moving to Europe seeking beauty and quieter living, noting many are not wealthy. It contrasts U S commercial life unfavorably with European life and mentions the widower contemplating loss after his wife’s death amid reflections on status and belonging.
A clipping from the Newport News Times discusses Maier Bill acting in a serialized tale and notes his portrayal in admiral’s uniform. The piece cites his memoirs blaming Germans for misdeeds and portraying himself as defender of various creeds while avoiding direct responsibility.
The piece satirizes wage disputes between workers and employers. It urges better treatment and cooperation, suggesting to follow the golden rule and avoid hostile clashes. The poem portrays Richard Roe and other workers pushing for fair pay while employers resist, urging civility and understanding.
The Scott Key Hotel, Frederick's new million dollar hostelry, opened this week with rooms engaged by Monday evening. The coffee room and a la carte dining start service with prices lower than local restaurants. Furniture delivery delayed but the Hagerstown Frederick Railway Company moved the consignments to Frederick and staff began furnishing the hotel. By seven o'clock the first rooms were ready for occupancy with continued work underway.
A physician promotes Hokara as a greaseless antiseptic skin treatment said to cure all skin diseases with a money back guarantee. Dr. J Gon claims dramatic, lasting results and offers ready sales nationwide at 60 cents a jar. Local distributors listed include Franck Bakend Son, Boyd Drug Co, J D McCann Co in Hornell New York.
Cross Junction Virginia hosts Rev Moody Edwards who has spent years in Mexican missions. He spoke at his uncle and aunt G H Edwards home about his work. He was joined by his mother Mrs Mary Edwards of Winchester. Rev S Y Craig of Gore will preach next Sunday night October 22.
Mirs M Hilda Miller formerly of Stephens City has resigned as assistant superintendent at Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore to lead the Lawrenceville School Infirmary in Lawrenceville New Jersey She is related to Mrs Garland M Hansrouch of this city and is a former Hopkins nurse.
Rumor from Washington suggests Prohibition Director R A Fulwiler of Virginia may resign January 1 if health does not improve and return to Staunton. He could take a home town postmastership or similar position and names like Robert Blair or Robert A Anderson are floated as possible successors.
The Post Office Department states live fowls and domestic animals cannot be mailed except day old chicks via parcel post within 72 hours and harmless animals with no odor and no need for food or water. Live alligators up to 20 inches are allowed under the rule.
A vintage notice touts Mentho Sulphur as best for clearing ugly broken skin. It highlights germ destroying properties and quick relief from itching burning and irritation. The ad claims Mentho Sulphur heals eczema and leaves skin clear and smooth with routine use like cold cream.
A vintage advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a harmless rheumatism liniment that soothes joints muscles and bones. It claims rapid relief from sciatica lumbago backache and neuralgia and urges readers to rub on the ointment for instant comfort.
The Sunday school and Bible classes meet Sunday at 9 45 a m Preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m Young people meet at 6 45 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m Members to be received at 11 o clock service Sunday Quarterly conference Tuesday October 24 7 30 p m Rev J H Brunk presiding All members urged to attend The doors of the church are open to all for all services with a hearty welcome.
A public auction for cash of W. Roy Stephenson estate furniture will be held at the storage room of W. B. Snider & Son 320 North Market Street at 10 o clock a m on Saturday October 21. Items include fine furniture oak dining and bedroom suites parlor suite bookcase desk wardrobe couch porch benches chairs kitchen items mattresses and a Majestic range. No property moves until paid for. Auctioneers Duvall & Dunn. Clerk R. S. Smith.
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