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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1919
Page
6
An elderly owner seeks division of estate and offers a best farm in the county at a top price. Two tracts of about 299 acres each with improvements sell for around 16 000 dollars per tract. The Plains area farm shows strong yields and profits, with multiple outbuildings and good fencing.
Train timetable note records a schedule change effective September 7 1919 for the Norfolk and Western system with a Berryville link.
Quote on human nature explains that every man has three characters the visible self the hidden self and the inner self. It contrasts outward display with private thoughts, urging authenticity.
Shipping Point Information for September 15 reports from Martinsburg West Virginia and Winchester Virginia on apple shipments Grimes Golden York Imperials Jonathan varieties and cider stock pricing. Carlot shipments total 303 cars with regional demand steady to moderate across New York Baltimore Atlanta Cincinnati Philadelphia and Pittsburgh markets.
The Star lists today’s wholesale and retail prices across markets with entries for dairy butter chicken corn and various grains. Prices show mixed quotes for items such as spring chickens and butter along with livestock figures and miscellaneous feed components.
An advertisement promoting Whitehouse Alborum Antiseptic Powder claims its prevention of sickness and odors, with claims of healing skin issues. Sold in 35 cent and $1.00 sizes, supplied by Whitehouse Chemical Co. Lynchburg Virginia and via postpaid orders for distant customers.
The Washington and Piccadilly street playground will be open next Saturday from 3 to 5 PM and on four more Saturdays September 27 October 4 and 11. Children under 14 are invited to join the wholesome play sessions enjoyed by 90 to 110 kids since June.
The War Cabinet releases figures showing 8,654,467 men in the British Empire served, with England contributing 4,006,158. White enlistments in the UK and colonies reach 7,130,289, while non white enlistments, including over 1.25 million from India, total 4,524,187.
Paris reports the government authorized experiments with a benzol and alcohol mix as a substitute for gasoline due to high prices. Benzol alone boosts power but has a strong odor and may corrode engines. mixing with alcohol or ether could mitigate these issues. Optimistic thought follows.
A Gore business owner offers 275 acres of orchard land with two frame houses and outbuildings for sale in front of the Court House in Winchester on September 20, 1919 at 11 a.m. The property, 2 12 miles west of Gore, includes an orchard of over 1 000 peach trees, water wells, springs, and fencing. Terms: one third cash, balance in two equal annual payments at 6 percent interest, secured by deed of trust and insurance.
In loving remembrance of our dear mother Mrs E A Bowen who departed this life four years ago today September 17 1915 By Ada and Bettie words reflect sorrow and faith in God’s will on the anniversary of her passing.
Canada offers a cordial reception to demobilized British soldiers seeking civilian work. North American immigration is suggested to help England re settlement. Canada welcomes all British emigrants and gives special preference to professional men including accountants chemists and forestry experts to fill positions through absorption of excess British professionals.
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