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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1920
Page
3
Marlboro, Va social notes list visits from Mr John Quaer to Sundorty and Mr John R Kline with Misa Clara Clowser to William Linabura. Dr J E Clagett of visiton Va visited his mother Mrs Jf NeOlagetts recently. Mr and Mrs H Manel of Opequon visited Mrs James Boggs this week. Mr and Mrs J J Panete visited Mrs Joel Beeler at Lebanon Church on Sunday. Mr and Mrs David Ambrose and Mr Will Linabarg of Clary Va were here on business.
Mrs Thomas of Morrice Michigan testifies after her second child that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound relieved her morning sickness and she plans to continue using it. She says the product restored health and urges others not to suffer. Free confidential advice offered by Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Mass.
A vivid ad urges readers to use Ely's Cream Balm for catarrh and head colds. It promises immediate relief by opening nostrils, soothing inflamed mucous membranes, and easing congestion, with claims of clear breathing and no more headaches.
Visitors in Winchester include Mrs or Mr Charles y and Mr Frederick Cook of Washington who motored from Berryville Clarke county to visit Mrs Elder. Mr Cook is news editor of the Washington Evening and Sunday Star, highly regarded in newspaper circles. Mr Cobb served as a commander in the American Expeditionary Forces during World War I. The Cooks plan to visit Winchester and the Shenandoah Valley before returning.
Edward Rochie Hardy Jr. becomes a Columbia University freshman at twelve. He passed exams with ease before Hege professors and speaks twelve languages. His father is a professor at New York University and his mother holds three degrees.
A fragmented local notice recalls excitement about a measure related to apples and a county project. The text hints at community reaction to the scale of the issue and mentions named individuals in a partial, garbled fashion.
A reader from Mannboro Virginia dated October 22 1920 expresses support for D H Pitts view on bonds for reads and warns against excessive bonding. The letter favors paying taxes even with higher rates and doubts a majority will vote for the amendment.
Announcement in The Star of the League notes a new shoe store under Mr Bott. Located beneath the Cooper Apartments the shop will offer a high class line and plans to open to the public about November 1.
A brief note notes a sale listing titled How Do You Feel When You Stoop with the seller identified as SOLD BY. The item presents a curious catalog phrasing likely an art or literary work offered for purchase, lacking additional details.
A Cork jury found Mayor MacSwiney died of heart failure linked to a dilated heart and delirium after a 73 day hunger strike. Widow Lady MacSwiney testified. Cork mourns as authorities order restrained official acts amid raids and cash seizures connected to Sinn Fein.
London reports that a miners' executive member says terms of settlement are likely tonight. Miners' leaders reportedly accept government terms and will submit to a miners' delegation conference. Mine owners also reportedly agree to the government proposal.
The Star publishes the full text of the League of Nations Covenant as adopted at Versailles. The document has sparked widespread discussion and become a central campaign issue, with voters urged to read and study it for guidance.
Rev J W Meminger preached on caring for disabled ministers and widows, and uniting relief societies to attract young men to ministry. Hon Harry B Paisley spoke on spiritual aims of the Forward Movement and its financial aspects. Education commission to report at 3 pm, luncheon for Centenary Sunday school members at 4:45 pm.
The Times-Disputed notes editor Albe ste toones soca vised voters not to vote for the amendment to empower the Legislature to issue 40 million dollars or more in road bonds. It argues the debt would burden about half the people, raise taxes, and that funds should be raised incrementally from existing revenue sources.
New York Oct. 27 Wilbert Robinson has signed to manage the Brooklyn National League baseball club. Colonel Ebbets announced the arrangement and Robinson received a handsome payment for his tender of services as he steps into the role on virtually his own terms.
New York voters head to the polls next Tuesday as enfranchisement expands. John H. Voorhis, president, announced that 129 districts will be split into 268 to accommodate voters. He noted past barber shops and laundries rented for $35 but current conditions force street booths in many districts.
Harding makes a last push through Ohio ending with a Columbus speech. The Republican candidate frames his campaign on tariff progress and constitutional principles as he seeks a national victory next week. The report notes local ties and a wedding trip related to family mentions amid campaign coverage.
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