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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1920
Page
4
An apparent rate card from a newspaper lists mailing options and charges for one year six months and one month subscriptions. It mentions Associated Press distribution and communications addressed to The Star Publishing Company with references to individuals connected with.
The Baltimore American describes sumac turning as a herald of autumn, lighting landscapes and hillsides with blazing color. It paints fall as a pilgrimage through woods and vales, guiding lovers of the season to witness the glow before winter.
A harsh metaphor links bootleggers and a broken serpent to crime and punishment. The narrator recalls a fallen foe and notes public disdain for crime while retailing harsh justice and jail terms. The piece critiques society's urge to crush vice, even as it fails to stop the ongoing sin.
James F. Robinson of Winchester and Sarah E. Parks of Winchester were married at the Free Baptist parsonage by Rev. W. P. Fisher. The groom is the son of Corrobinson, of the city, and the bride is the daughter of Jefferson Parks of ndoah county Virginia.
Daily market prices list dairy and grain items with rates for butter young chickens wheat corn barley hay and molasses. Prices shown cover creamery butter flour and feed varieties plus market terms and ranges from local buyers.
Markets show prices for timothy hay light clover mix and chickens with varied steers calves and hogs listed. A poem by Walt Mason contrasts oil wealth with hardship noting investors who prosper then lose fortunes and urging frugal savings over risky oil stocks.
An old advertisement promotes Dr Blair's Cream of Cucumber and Dream of Cucumber as skin treatments. It claims powder is bad for pores and promises a smooth, cooling complexion that lasts all day without dusting, with added benefits for sunburn wrinkles and blackheads. The ad lists prices and color options and notes availability at drug and department stores.
Marlboro notes list residents and visitors from Durham Rustburg Pittsburg Lebanon Church Oranda Strasburg Hugo and Winchester. Families include Georgia O Donnell Edna Hinkins D N Stickley J J Pangle and J A Parker. Two women ill Mary Mitchell and W H Keeler underwent hospital surgery in Winchester.
Real estate listing shows a fine 36 acre property with a very fine house. Located near schools churches and a station in Winchester Virginia. Listed by J. W. Jolliffe Real Estate with date 9-7-4.
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