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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1922
Page
6
A fragmented note highlights advice from mothers and daughters on vegetables and medi ters. The passage mentions women and young people seeking guidance, with references to Maen and De Fox in a small community context.
Public sale ordered by decree in the Mary C. Albin vs J. Albin heirs case in the Frederick County Circuit Court. The 172 acre farm, about three miles east of Stephens City on the Stephens City Nineveh road, will be sold September 23, 1925 at the county courthouse in Winchester Virginia. One third cash and the rest in two equal annual installments with bonds, secured by a trust and policy of insurance on the property.
Trustees announce a public auction of the Barton property at 7 9 11 and 13 West Water Street Winchester to satisfy six deeds of trust on record. The brick building with flats and store rooms sells Saturday October 7, 1922 at the County Court House steps. One third cash, balance in two equal installments with bonds and insurance policy as security. Led by Herbert S. Larrick and Robert T. Tana as trustees.
In a moonlit moment Ernest declares love to Maud but siezes upon a trivial cause when he realizes his collar stud has fallen. Maud pleads as Ernest reveals the heartbreak is over a mere accessory.
A man overhears a woman practicing piano in the adjoining flat and compliments her four year old daughter. He later returns to the hall to ensure he is unseen while the girl resumes playing. The exchange hints at an unsettling boundary violation as the man lingers.
A column conductor is presented with a loving cup by admiring constituents. The scene prompts questions about the inspiration for the unusual demonstration and hints at the conductor avoiding parodies of Pepys or verses about Mary’s Little Lamb.
A speaker recalls paying back a strict schoolteacher by giving him a ride in his limousine. He says the chance to compare his own income with the teacher’s salary likely spoiled the man’s day. The anecdote highlights a humorous inversion of past power dynamics.
A quotation driven note contrasts opinions on film education with a playful claim about elderly country women knowing Paris’s underworld. The piece hints at themes of perception and knowledge beyond small towns.
Gossip from a London periodical notes a village prizequiets its mail habits with a dry spell. A letter from Tam describes stamps stuck by a pin, highlighting local shortages and comical frustration.
A terse exchange depicts a job hunter outside a senator’s office who has not eaten in two days. The aide refuses entry and urges the man to return tomorrow, while the senator’s blunt stance implies the visitor will persist even if carried in on a stretcher.
A tenant describes interactions with an agent about a rental flat. The tenant says they did not hire the flat but asked for a space large enough to turn around in and demanded the agent take exact measurements while the tenant stood.
A brief dialogue shows Lena asking a lady about engagement. The lady asks if Lena has a feller, Lena confirms no and offers to obtain one if desired. The exchange hints at social expectations around marriage and courtship.
Miss Cayenne suggests that bold colors in swimsuits serve to call attention to the wearer. She notes that a single suit can fit closely and emphasize visibility, citing fashion logic for vibrant hues as practical and eye catching.
A witness was asked what the plaintiff paid after a fall from a car left him badly injured. The witness replied that he had paid his fare to Ford London Tit Bits, matter of dispute and not a clear damages amount.
Stoneclub and cave companion discuss garment touch and comfort. They note skin pants feel rough yet functional. The wife patches a seat with porcupine pelt, signaling resourceful stitching and improvised repairs in their era.
A reflective verse on childhood fantasies as days advance. Each child wants to be the teacher, highlighting imagined roles and the charm of schooling.
A quotation discusses patriotism and public opinion, noting that Mr Grampson, described as a typical American, would react strongly to foreigners criticizing the government, suggesting that hostilities would quickly arise. The piece reflects wartime sentiment and concerns about national loyalty.
A brisk domestic vignette unfolds with exchanges about wages and money, a blue ribbon Pekingese, and playful social quips. A boy named Willie Spratt asks about his hat while references to a Congressional Record and mixed company punctuate the dialogue.
In a scene of old world courtship Mr. Rockmorton the bank president agrees to a marriage proposal but adds a test of the suitor’s support raising him to his feet before consent.
In New York a playful exchange highlights the city’s contrast between beauty and chivalry on a crowded car. Passengers remark on courtesy as a woman stands while others admire the scene.
A fragmented dialogue hints at evading danger and a realignment of nations wiping out Granstark. Characters discuss Europe travels and a chemist’s unreadable prescription while a maid brags about stockings from a previous position. A-Loudon Opinion tone frames the scene.
A tense exchange centers on a theater tenor and a stern vow of revenge. Father bitterly scorns another's remarks, while a plan to force him to eat his words escalates the drama in a Northwest setting.
A brief, fragmentary note questions the practice of splitting names, expressing discomfort with men who divide their names in the middle and a sense of confusion about national symbols.
Hog raisers can gain two benefits by yearly plowing of barn lots. Rotating soil helps pests like roundworms, while forage crops provide cheap protein, laxative effect, exercise, and profit. Rye is best for fall to spring pasture. sow 3-4 bushels per acre and seed 2-4 weeks apart for continuous grazing. Pasture starts six weeks after seeding and lasts until April if not snowed in.
A bulletin from Oklahoma A and M College advises farmers to rush spring lambs to market to reduce losses from stomach worms. It urges frequent pasture changes, good pastures, and careful drenching with the Sifomen mixture to control worms.
Trustee Joseph B. Newlin will auction the two frame houses and lots Nos. 573 and 575 North Kent Street Winchester Va on September 30 1922 at 2 pm in front of the Court House. Terms require one cash payment day of sale and the remainder in two equal annual installments secured by a deed of trust and insured on the property.
Rail timetable lists multiple numbered trains with routes from Berryville to Bristol Roanoke Bristol Bluefield Pocahontas Welch Norton Williamson Winston-Salem and connections to Philadelphia New York and Washington. Parlor cars Pullman sleepers and cafe service noted. Fares schedules reservations and info available from H H Burks Berryville VA agent or W C Saunders Roanoke VA general passenger agent.
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