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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1921
Page
4
Subscription rates listed for mail and carrier delivery with options for one year six months three months and one month in advance. The text notes Associated Press membership and exclusive republication rights for dispatches credited to the AP.
The notice directs all communications to The Eoening Star Publishing Company and not to individuals connected with the office.
The piece argues editors face accountability for damaging reports and must publish truthful, complete crime news. It cites penalties for unverified or biased coverage and recalls a New Yorker scandal involving concealment of a relative’s death and forged documents.
Mrs. Tracy Patten of Salisbury Massachusetts notes a baby born on Peace Day and urges women to prepare for maternity with Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She claims it aids health, displacement, backache, inflammation, and nervousness for healthier births.
A letter quotes editor and editor’s reply about subscribers pressuring to suppress coverage of an aged relative case. It argues newspapers must resist bribes and distortion, maintaining that truth is the sole saleable commodity and any capitulation would harm trust.
A reflective poem contrasts old harsh remedies with modern medicines. It laments painful past treatments for children and praises today’s sweeter tasting medicines and science while noting a lighter, brighter world. Copyright.
An advertisement touts Allenrhy as a cure for rheumatism with a 24 hour guarantee. It claims two bottles stop pain or the money is refunded, lists James H. Allen as inventor and states Boyd Drug Co and Franck Baker and Son will honor the guarantee. Also notes testimonials from Ady Mississippi, Charles Town West Virginia, and Richmond Virginia.
United States Department of Agriculture specialists urge careful handling of farm made butter for parcel post shipments especially in summer. Keep milk and cream clean cool and odor free and maintain uniform quality with proper wrapping cartons and chilling before shipping.
A Wisconsin farmer writes to a field agent of the USDA dairy division praising the cow testing association. He swapped scrub cows for purebred and grade Holsteins, arguing that testing and records eliminate feeding in the dark and save on feeds.
The Rev G D Lambert of Summit Point West Virginia spent yesterday here on business engaging with local residents and discussing community matters.
The piece argues a nationwide housing shortage persists after a decade of low construction. It notes past boom was halted by high material and labor costs, but prices are easing. Builders should leverage current price advantages, with lumber becoming more available, to plan a cost effective home.
Real estate listing offering seven six room houses at two thousand dollars each plus farms large and small with orchards two water power roller mills store and store goods. Contact C. P. Bailey & Co. Bailey Bros Store Winchester VA. 9 1m
Farm of 60 acres with limestone and gravel soil near Pike station and Winchester. Two dwellings with spring water, running stream, acres of apple trees, woodland, locust posts, and high grade soil. New six room dwelling near Handley Schools with garage. Other houses and moderate price plots offered with easy terms.
Under a court decree in Mary W. Stouffer versus Ann H. Ritter et al the sale of the late James Ferguson home near Greenwood Church in Winchester Virginia is set for September 24 1921 at noon in front of the courthouse. The property includes two tracts totaling seven acres with a five room house and related buildings plus a two acre unimproved tract. Terms call for one third cash with the rest in two equal notes over one and two years secured by deed of trust and insurance. M M Lynch special commissioner Duvall Dunn auctioneers Brannon clerk Frederick County Circuit Court affirms bond approval.
Two geldings near four years old one dark bay with black mane and tail the other solid black plus one heavy active bay farm horse suitable for any work Located at Owen Crest Farm near Berryville and Winchester contact C T Owen 310 National Ave Winchester VA or S G Newcomb at Owen Crest Farm 920 64交
Good and Company advertises several properties including a single dwelling on Pall Mall street for 1 000 dollars and a double dwelling on Main street for 2 000 dollars. Additional dwellings range up to 12 000 dollars with 8 rooms and modern features. Also offered is a 50 acre improved farm near the city for 4 000 dollars and several large commercial orchards likely to attract prompt buyers.
Train schedule lists daily service from Winchester to stations including Wardensville Memorial Farms Intermont Capon Springs Shiloh Larrick Rock Enon Pools Ford Cornwell Midway Back Creek Gainesboro Indian Hollow Hogue Creek McGuire Chambersville Hill Crest and Winchester Arrival times from early morning to around 9 55 with no service on Sundays. General Manager D H H Sencindiver signs off.
Train times list for Berryville to Bristol Roanoke and connections. No 13 leaves 9.00 am with Pullman to Bristol. No 2 departs 9:00 am for Roanoke Bristol Bluefield Pocahontas Welch Norton and intermediates with sleepers to Williamson and Winston-Salem. No 27 departs 5.05 pm to Shenandoah. No 28 at 8:39 am to Hagerstown and connections to Harrisburg Philadelphia New York. No 14 at 7:36 pm parlor to Hagerstown and sleeper to Philadelphia. No 2 midnight sleeper to Philadelphia and New York. Contacts for fares and reservations given: H H Burks Berryville and W C Saunders Roanoke.
Private sale advertises a mahogany 3 piece parlor suite hall rack dining table two bureaus four pictures and mirror all practically new. Located at 41 South Market St. phone 9 101.
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