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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1920
Page
4
By mail rates listed for one year six months three months and one month in advance. Carriers rates missing for some terms. Associated Press credit note appears, stating republication rights by this paper.
The United States Department of Justice reportedly reviews Irish women led agitation aimed at halting British goods and signaling support for Cork mayor MacSwiney’s hunger strike. Irish leaders defend strikes as defense of human rights, while warning against using them to coerce the British government.
Walt Mason reflects on aging, balancing art with farming, urging writers to hoe and grow food rather than idle inaction. He recalls daily farm toil, tending beans and corn, and laments detours into song or painting over practical labor. He admires steady work and nature’s rewards.
Rev. SR. Line of Hamilton Ohio returned home after two weeks of evangelistic services at Wardensville camp meeting. Visitors include Miss Gaines Martinsburg and Mr. and Mrs. Newton Johnson Capon Bridge. Families from Kaw Oklahoma Utah New York City and Florida visited Larrick and Mrs D K Johns Withington D C. Mrs Kath Him and Miss Mabel visited. Walter Qates improving. Beall Garvin family moved to flame site.
Miss Flora LaFolliette and Miss Mollie Triptette of Bartonville were visiting Mrs. Almira LaFollette on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Brill visited Mr. C. N. Garvin on Thursday. Mrs. Hollie Anderson and children from Richmond are guests of Mrs. Fannie Grubbs. Mr. Candy Johnson spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Larrick.
Harry B. Smith of Culpeper assumes control of the state prohibition commissioner’s office in Richmond. He plans a full reorganization of both the headquarters on the Lyric building fourth floor and the field force. Rev. J. Sidney Peters retires to become state organizer for the Allied Citizens Association.
Daily market prices listed for eggs butter creamery butter and various grains. Feeder and live stock rates shown for chickens roosters hens and hogs with figures and quotes, though some lines are garbled.
Philadelphia report cites State Dairy and Food Commissioner Robert M. Simmers noting over 10 million points of sugar in storage warehouses with new arrivals continuing. Speculators who kept sugar high priced want to sell now as Argentina and Belgium ship six cargoes to Atlantic ports, signaling downward price pressure likely soon.
A vintage advertisement promotes Dr Blair's Dream of Cucumber as a complexion aid. It claims to soften rough skin, prevent blackheads, reduce sunburn and tan, and remove wrinkles with long lasting use. Available for 50 cents and 1 dollar in white and flesh colors.
An advertisement touts Bayer Tablets of Aspirin as genuine and safe for millions, with directions to relieve headache toothache earache neuraglia rheumatism colds and pain. It notes inexpensive small packages and larger druggist packs, and identifies aspirin as monoacetic acid ester of salicylic acid.
The Commerce Department reports 1920 exports of autos and parts valued at 232.25 million, nine times prewar levels. 24,356 commercial cars shipped to June 30 valued at 41.78 million, up from 12,921 in 1919. Passenger cars totaled 115,519 valued at 125.38 million, vs 41,291 and 45.85 million prior year. American motorcycles totaled 35,041 valued at 9.55 million.
Apply to H. J. Martin at Tubeyries Farm White Post Virginia for pasture rental. Contact telephone Boyce 34 for details in this notice.
Notices state banks will close Monday September 6 1920 for Labor Day. Maturing papers due that date may be paid September 9 1920. Union Bank of Winchester cashier Charles Summers signs. Commercial and Savings Bank cashier John I Sloat confirms closure date and notice.
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