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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1920
Page
8
The Empire Theater announces Richards The Wizard brings a two night show starting Monday Sept 6. A 70 foot carload of wonders accompanies his lavish production with color lighting and elaborate effects. Critics and scientists alike acclaim the act as one of the season’s top theatrical events.
Louis Glaum’s film Sex opened a two day run at Empire last night drawing a sizable crowd. Viewers praised the acting and gowns while the picture’s lavish staging drew comparisons to Arabian Nights amid Broadway lights. A local follower called it the year’s most impressive screen production.
Prices shown for seating include tax with lower floor 85 cents balcony 55 cents children 25 cents up 50 cents down 60 cents. Ladies free tickets Monday limited sale at The People’s Drug Store starting Saturday morning admitting two ladies or one lady and one gentleman at one price plus tax totaling 95 cents down and 60 cents up. Curtain at 8 30. No seats reserved. Buy early.
The Department of Justice investigates why a tomato costing 1 cent wholesale sells for 60 cents with lettuce in restaurants. Sliced peaches at 75 cents per portion and half a cantaloupe at 45 cents are also under scrutiny as the probe starts in Washington and may widen to other cities.
Local notes from Nineveh list Mr. Eugene McCauley visiting Washington. Mrs. Hosford of Philadelphia returns home after a visit with Mrs. Martin. Rev. Charles Lee of Luray, and Mr. Robert Hicks with Mrs. Lucey Sowers of Bayard spent Sunday at Mrs. Jacob McKay’s home.
Mrs Mattie Beaty of Hagerstown stays with grandfather James Elkins. David Weaver visits Easton. Daniel Lynch of Donovan and James Elkins of Uniontown vacation at James Elkins home. Albert Berlin of White Post visits. Mrs Adams of Atlantic City is ill at Miss Irene McCartney’s home. Mrs Julian Steel and children of Stephens City visit her parents F. K. Weaver and spouse.
Mrs. Laura Ford and her baby from Winchester visit Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Case near Cedar Grove while the Frederick Md. Post notes the product’s gentle bowel movement and appetite improvement as advertised.
For sale a 214 ton truck in good order suitable for farm work or apple haul offered by Chas F Nelson business listing.
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