Virginia Education Debate Highlights Trinkle and Republican Contrast
Senator E. Lee Trinkle in Winchester outlines Democratic education reform aims, while the Republican platform mirrors some Education Commission recommendations. The piece contrasts state board control, superintendent appointments, and unit administration, noting Virginia’s lower per pupil spending in 1919 and urging continued school improvements. Continued on page 2.
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E. Lee Trinkle
Virginia
Winchester
Star
Education Commission
Assembly
Demcratic
Bureau of Tron
Union
Open Letter to Wilbur E Cather Republican Candidate for Legislature
Democratic candidate Boyd R Richards forwards an open letter urging Wilbur E Cather to declare support for the Republican platform on roads. The missive criticizes the 1902 constitution provisions on road bonds and assesses public opinion in Virginia counties and cities regarding the bond amendment.
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Wilbur E. Cather
States Highway Department
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Virginia
Valley
Frederick County
Richmond
Col. Anderson
Wythe
Trinkle
Winchester
Highway Department
Tree Protectors and Mouse Poison Traps Promoted
Winch Orchard Supply Co urges quick sale of wood veneer Tree Protectors with creosoted bottoms as nearly indestructible. They claim their Mouse Poison Traps are the only satisfactory bait containers and recommend use in every county orchard.
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Winch. Orchard , Supply CO
Employment openings for locomotive personnel at P R R Co Martinsburg
Applications invited to fill vacancies for locomotive engineers firemen conductors train men and yardmen. Include age experience names of at least two references or a recommendation letter. Physical examination required. Address 20-1p-151 E B Brown care P R R Co Martinsburg WV.
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Expe Es Company
Harding Urges Black Economic Equality in Birmingham Address
President Harding spoke to a mixed crowd in Birmingham stressing economic equality for African Americans while preserving social differences. He urged educational opportunity for both races and cautioned against social equality as a goal, calling for a partnership to advance national aims.
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Birmingham
Ala
Harding
South
Shenandoah Valley Apple Land Offered for Sale 70 Acres
Seventy acre tract described as best located and adaptable apple land in the Shenandoah Valley offered to reply to P. O. Box 297 Berryville Virginia 25 1p 6t.
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Shenandoah Valley
P. O
Berryville
Conner’s Bargain Store Big Sale Ad
We close our work and army goods department Friday evening to mark down goods for a big sale starting Saturday. All working men should come in and see these wonderful values. See ad on inside page. Conner's Bargain Store 131 N. Main St.
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Army Goods
Conner’s Bargain Store
N. Main St
Holiday goods a full stock at M B Clowe's
There is no shortage of holiday merchandise at M B Clowe's. The stock includes silverware diamonds watches clocks and jewelry. Early buying is advised as the stock is new and complete the jeweler offers to lay items aside with a small payment.
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M. B. Clowe’s
Winchester
M. B. Clow
Taxpayers' Notice on Taxes Due and Penalties Added
Taxes are ready for payment and penalties will be added to city taxes at execution December 15 and 5 percent to state taxes. Public notice from WM. T. Barr, Treasurer.
National Campaign Aims to Fight Cancer Education Week
A Winchester doctor promotes a nationwide campaign led by the American Society for the Control of Cancer set for October 30 to November 5. The effort seeks public education on symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and statistics, with state chapters and newspaper articles to raise awareness.
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The
Star
BP. W. Boyd
Winchester Str
Winchester
American Society For the Control of Cancer
Society For the Control of Cancer
New York
United States
P. .W. Boyd
Seventh District
Hel Iotrope at Empire Tomorrow Like Humoresque
Empire presents Hel Iotrope tomorrow in a two day picture night program. The silent drama centers on a father's love and sacrifice for his daughter's happiness with an all star cast. Don’t miss the feature at Empire, plus additional reels.
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Empire
Screenland
the Empire
For Sale Pipeless Hot Air Furnace
Pipeless hot air furnace offered by Collis and Wagner. Low price and ready for installation. Contact details not provided.
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Collis & Wagner
Winchester Steam Laundry and Auto Sales Classified Ad
Winchester steam laundry advertises blankets and rugs cleaning with soft water. Six cylinder Overland touring car, excellent running condition, paint good, priced at 275 dollars. Chapman’s Auto Sales listing and a help wanted ad for a lady housekeeper at 201 South Stewart Street, City.
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Winchester Steam Laundry
South Stewart Street
City
Death comes swiftly to B. F. Bennett
Benjamin Faulkner Bennett a 66 year old farmer near Stephenson died suddenly at home from heart disease. He retired for the night around 9 after evening chores and slumped before sleep. Daughters and family from Stephenson Ridgeway Hagerstown and Charles Town raced to the scene as doctors were summoned. funeral services set for Payne's Chapel with Rev C D Lambert and Rev W Gaither officiating.
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Benjamin-Faulkner Bennett
W. Allen
Stephenson
Bennett
Ste
Winchester
Elizabeth Bennett
Bessie Fiddler
Emma Tharp
Ridgeway
Aida Shope
Hagerstown
W. Gaither
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Chapel Cemetery
President Criticizes Speech on Negro Question
Washington reports Senator Harrison of Mississippi called President Harding's Birmingham address on race "unfortunate and mischievous." He condemned urging Negro equality as a blow to white civilization, while affirming protection of life liberty and property for Black citizens.
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Washington
Harding
Birmingham
Harrison
Mississippi
Senate
South
Ice Cream Firm Buys Lot Here in Local Deal
Sine Tee Cream Company with plants in Maryland West Virginia and other states buys a 100 by 40 foot lot at Main and Gibbons Streets for a new plant. W Tayloe Wall owned the property. Roy Gearing sold a 40 by 112 foot lot on West Leicester Street to J S Haldeman. William Noonan’s pebble dashed house on Valley Avenue was sold to W Taylor Wall. R M Sullivan handled all three transactions.
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Sine Tee Cream Company
Maryland
West Virginia
Virginia
Main
Gibbons Streets
Cmpany
W. Tayloe Wali
Leicester Street
J. S. Haldeman
Roy Gearing
Valley Avenue
William Noonan
W. Taylor Wall
R. M. Sullivan
Open letter to Hoyde Richards on Virginia bond issue notes
A Virginia Republican writer, W. B. Cather, criticizes the $60 million bond proposal and tax policy. He calls for tax relief, school reform, a new constitution, and simpler election laws, inviting Hoyde Richards to public debate in The Star.
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W. J. Bryan
Virginia
Democratic rallies announced for county
Public speaking events scheduled across the county in school houses next week. Speakers include W. W. Glass R Gray Williams T. W. Harrison with sessions at Gainesboro Gore Middletown White Hall Stephens City Cross Junction Mountain Falls Brucetown. Public invited.
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W. W. Glass
Gainesboro
R. Gray Williames
Gore
R. Gray Williams
Middletown
T. W. Harrison
White Hall
R. Gray Willams
Stephens City
T. W. Harrigon
Cross Junction
Mountain Falls
Brucetown
Love Moonlight and Honeysuckle Empire Tonight
George Scarboorough presents a stage play at the Empire tonight featuring Ruth Chatterson in a charming love story with two screen stars in the leads. The cast is described as capable and the production as well worth the price.
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George Scarboorough
Ruth Chatterson
the Empire
Gun Fighter at Hart Audiences and Lost Wallet Reward
WM. S. Hart stars in The Gun Fighter at the auditor Saturday. Also the second episode of Adventures of Ruthe and Sun shines in a comedy. A pocketbook lost containing between 60 and 70 dollars with a 20 dollar reward at Star Office in VRS Bettie Thatcher Dress making and fur remodeling at 5028 Main St. Bell 524-5.
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Ruthe
Star Office
Bettie Thatcher
Main
St. Bell
Slight Hope Of Settlement Of The Strike
Chicago reports a noon executive conference among the Big Five unions seeking a settlement. Ben W Hooper Railroad Labor Board described a vague settlement while unions met to decide if to end the strike or continue action. Hooper said no promises were made and only a board copy was presented.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ben. W. Hooper
Railroad Labor Board
Hooper
ST. Louis
Kurn
San Francisco
Nereas & Dieplay
Big Five Bloods
Labor Board
Brotherhood
Robbery Loot Totals Over One Million In Mail Job
New York Oct 27 Tide of loot from the last night robbery of a United States Mail truck was valued at 1,454,129.88 dollars by the Postmaster General. Distribution included cash 27,104.82 jewels 11,993.97 negotiable bonds 306.09 stock 228,545.89 non negotiable bonds 1,054,977.83 notes and drafts 870.50 letters papers 23,938.74.
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Associated Press
New York
United States Mail
Postmaster General
Elks Set Revival Service Attendance at Local Home
Members of the lodge will meet at Elks Home at 7 o’clock tonight to attend a revival service at a South church in a body. W B Cather, Ex Ruler, B P O E 84%
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Elks Home
Revival Servic. &. Church
South
W. B. Cather
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Mr. Cather
Norfolk
Tree Insurance
E. B. Brown
Care
Martinsburg
W. V
WM. T. Barr
Treas
Heliotrope
Chapman's
B. F. Bennett
Levis
R. M. Swlimley
Hoyde
W. BE. Cather
Moonlight and Honeysuckle Empire
WM. S. Hart AT
Auditor
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