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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1921
Page
4
The passage lists consolidated newspaper titles and subscription prices in advance by mail and carrier. It mentions Morning News and Weekly titles, and notes Associated Press credit for news dispatches amid a pricing table.
Government notice instructs that all correspondence should be directed to The Evening Star Publishing Company and not to any individual affiliated with the office. The directive emphasizes formal channeling of inquiries and submissions through the publisher.
Voters are urged to choose candidates including BR Lee Trinkle of Wytheville for Governor J EK West of Suffolk for Lieutenant Governor John E Saunders of Middlesex for Attorney General B O James of Richmond for Commonwealth's Secretary Charles A Johnson of Montgomery for Treasurer Harris Hart of Roanoke for Superintendent of Public Instruction George W Koiner of Augusta for Delegate Boyd Richards of Winchester for the House of Delegates.
The 1921 ruling by Wiese General allows Virginia women to register anytime through October 8 1921 by paying a 1.50 poll tax. Registrars will register applicants at any time up to October 8 and again on Registration Day for the November election. Women who voted last year or registered since must pay the poll tax to vote in the gubernatorial race.
A San Francisco Examiner report highlights clear and steady rhetoric during the Women's Christian Temperance Union convention. Speakers stressed temperance, propriety, and social reform, with emphasis on practical pathways to virtue and community improvement.
Mrs. Wagner of Palm Beach reports relief after six bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She urges young women to try it for monthly cramps and to publish the letter to help others.
The article defends the Womans Christian Temperance Union and its leader Frances Willard. It rebuts past views of the movement as narrow and fanatical, arguing it is a vital, modern force with a wide democratic vision. It credits Willard for inspiring growth in public appreciation and leadership within the movement.
A humorous verse about useless knowledge and practical know how. The speaker admits knowing many ancient histories and trivia but failing with modern everyday problems like car trouble and gardening. The piece contrasts scholarly trivia with everyday common sense and ends with a light sigh about priorities.
Daily wholesale quotes show butter cream and country butter priced between .26 and .40 per unit, with 12 pound flour sacks at .45 and spring wheat flour at .15. Other items include young chickens at .26 to .29 and butter prints at .28, while corn barrel prices range 16.00 to 20.00 and fat steers appear among livestock listings.
Grimes Virginia September 19. L C Hoffman of Bunker Hill West Virginia visited on business. Mrs Virginia Haycock and daughters Lillian Minnie OF Clearbrook with others spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Ben F Hubbard. Woodbine school opens 1921-22 September 26 with Ruth Maury in charge. Farmers busy cutting corn and many residents to attend the Winchester fair.
The article notes labor costs in lumber have fallen postwar, making lumber affordable despite transportation costs. It claims prices are low by standard measures and that the industry offers fair pay for a fair day’s work. Free roofing from burned buildings is offered at the Kern & Campbell Building office of Winchester Cooperage Company.
For sale seven six-room houses at two thousand dollars each. Includes farms large and small with orchards two water power roller mills and store goods. See C. P. Bailey & Co. Bailey Bros. Store Winchester Virginia. 9-1-1m
The Dr Fahrneys have practiced medicine for over a century with a specialty in chronic diseases. They invite individuals with difficult cases to write, have their cases studied, and promise to provide a satisfactory evaluation before treatment.
Farm 60 acres with lime and gravel soil on Pike near railway and Winchester. Two dwellings with spring water, running stream, 4 acres bearing apples and 18 acres young, 20 acres woodland, locust posts. High grade soil. Fall possession. $4500. New 6 room dwelling near Handley Schools with garage for $3900. 8 room house on Market St. with improvements. $3500. 6 room house and lot near schools. $1900. Aided home and investment with monthly payments. Lots of lots. Business propositions. See us for results.
Weekly list shows unclaimed mail for week ending September 17 1921 in Winchester Virginia. Names include Ernest Butler Elder L Brown Mrs Anna Brown David Branson Diana Flora Hunt James Lillick Anna M Smith Sadie Williams Avetta M Unger Eva Williams and others. Postmaster Sibert notes a one cent per letter fee.
Decrees from the July term of the Circuit Court in the case Mary W. Stouffer vs. Ann H. Ritter et al authorize public sale at the Winchester courthouse on Saturday September 24 1921 at 12 o clock noon. The property near Greenwood Church includes two tracts of five and two acres with a five room house and improvements watered by a spring and well. Terms: one third cash day of sale balance in two equal yearly payments secured by deed of trust and insurance. Special Commissioner M M Lynch. Auctioneers Duvall and Dunn. Bond with approved security has been given. Co C Brannon Clerk Frederick County. 8-26-4w
An advertisement asserts Hale's Catarrh Medicine cures catarrh and deafness caused by catarrh by a internal liquid that acts through the blood to reduce inflammation and restore normal conditions. It notes availability from all druggists and offers circulars free from F J Cheney and Co Toledo Ohio.
On a visit to his mother in Richmond Virginia Mr and Mrs F Arnold Grimm are staying with Mrs J R Grimm on South Braddock street. Mr Grimm serves as head storekeeper for the Pullman Car Company in Richmond.
Win chester and Western Railway announces daily train service with Tuesday July 5 1921 timetable. listed stops include Wardensville Memorial Farms Intermont Capon Springs Shiloh Larrick Rock Enon Pools Ford Cornwell Midway Back Creek Gainesboro Indian Hollow Hogue Creek McGuire Chambersville Hill Creek and W. & W. Junction with Winchester arrival around 9 55. signed SENCINDIVER General Manager.
Train times and connections for routes including Berryville Bristol Roanoke Shenandoah and Washington listed with Pullman sleepers parlor cars and cafe cars. Mentions intermediate stations, connections to Memphis and Philadelphia New York and Winston Salem and details ticket agent and passenger traffic manager names.
Household furniture for sale including a 3 piece suite in mahogany hall table rack two bureaus and four pictures mirrors all in nearly new condition. Located at 41 Market Street from 9 to 1.
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