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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1920
Page
7
The piece touts S S S as a blood purifier to reach the rheumatism cause and remove germs from blood. It claims summer is favorable for treatment and invites readers to write for free literature and medical advice from the Swift Laboratory in Atlanta.
Winchester public schools begin the 1920 21 session on Monday September 13 with registration days set for September 8 9 for new local students and September 10 11 for new county or nonresident students in grades 7 through 12. Only students not previously enrolled will register on those days. Books may be furnished by parents for the same grade and edition. Colored school pupils register on opening day at their building.
Trading in the stock market broadened and grew more active after the open with oils led by the Mexican group. Houston and Sinclair oils rose, Bethlehem steels climbed on strong quarterly earnings, and buying was reported in Pittsburgh and West Virginia. Call money at 8 percent, with rails and steels backing off while oils held gains. volume around 600000 shares.
AP dispatch from Wilkes Barre and Scranton on Sept 7 notes no return to work by expected numbers. About 100000 miners remain idle across the hard coal regions and 8000 to 10000 more stay away near Pittston as union officials blame the anthracite commission award and contract mining disputes.
Farm of 62% acres with running water and a good barn and fair house. Includes 125 apple trees five years old. Located near the pike in Winchester Virginia. Asking price $8,000. J. W. Jolliffe Real Estate, 9 7 4t Winchester Va.
In olden times hoop skirts and the druggist sparked use of Dr. Pierce remedies. The ad claims Golden Medical Discovery supports stomach health and blood, and Favorite Prescription helps nervous or weak women. A testimonial from Mrs. L. R. Wilmoth of Montross Virginia notes renewed strength after using both products.
Growers and dealers remain cautious waiting for sales while forecasts outline condition and yield in multiple states. Reports from Connecticut to Canada describe large to normal crops, varying prices, and notes on disease and pest impact guiding early market activity.
Small farm offers 50 acres near Boyce Pike with good buildings. Price listed at 4000 dollars. real estate notice notes proximity to Boyce and strong building condition.
Rome reports strong earthquake shocks felt this morning in Tuscany with authorities noting the tremors. No further details available.
A 143 acre farm with a 9 room brick house bank barn and all outbuildings, 10 acres in an eight year old orchard, and Pike nearby within 1 to 4 of a mile. J W Joeleiffe Real Estate, Winchester Virginia.
The market lists fall apples at 70 cents per bushel, winter apples 40 cents, Jonathan and Winesap described as in very low condition, pears 50 cents, peaches 50 cents, grapes 90 cents, potatoes 50 cents. Apples are clean and smooth but fair in size due to drought.
The Kiddie Koop, a Red Cross booth section, draws much favorable attention as mothers supervise children while they enjoy games stories and a rest area. A nurse in charge and Camp Fire girls run the space with free ice water and sanitary drinking cups available to attendees.
B C James secretary writes Sheriff Pannett and Chief Doran that his office has positive information many automobiles throughout the state are operating with but one license tag.
Mr James notes many cars show only one license tag and urges sheriff and deputies to enforce state laws fully. He cites cars operated under other tags and directs an immediate corrective effort, with the sheriff pledging full enforcement.
Richmond Times Dispatch reports at the Virginia American Legion gathering last week in the Eightieth Division reunion, Robert T. Barton of Winchester was unanimously chosen state commander for the coming year. Delegates praised Barton’s leadership and the region’s strong establishment across the state.
Poetic note bids farewell to a cherished mansion after years of shelter and memory. The fragment evokes nostalgia for lasting place and past gatherings.
A reflective verse by C O H Weidner contemplates leaving friends, fading to dust, and rebirth in other worlds. The speaker expresses joy and triumph as the soul transcends death, declaring the ascent beyond earthly decay. Address appears as a personal signature from 401 National Avenue.
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