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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1929
Page
2
A Wester Burchell sale in Jefferson County West Virginia showed high demand for horses and cattle. A Holstein milk cow herd with three horses brought 2 575 with the top cow selling to W A Falk for 150 dollars, others ranged 140 to 143 dollars. Twenty two head of cattle brought 1 660.
Virginia Disciples of Christ elect delegates for their annual convention to be held at Strasburg October 15 18 with about 350 clergy and laymen expected. There are 400 churches in the state. Rev Dr C M Gordon of Norfolk will preside. National speakers include Dr Charles Medbury Des Moines Rev Dr B A Abbott St Louis and Rev Dr Jesse M Bader Indianapolis.
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes the kitchenette faces the common fault of offering mostly mealettes prepared for quick use rather than full meals, highlighting a limited variety and practicality in such compact setups.
In a serialized mystery, Laxton and companions chase a web from Ostend to Dover involving Pell, Lincoln, Richard, and Marling. A vanished fortune of one million francs looms, hidden at an Ostend hotel until rightful receipt appears. Marling, a director at Smithins Ltd, is tied to hidden motives as Pell seeks revenge. The pursuit threads through Seabroke, Grenofen, and Seabroke’s letter plan to reveal a dangerous conspiracy.
In a Chicago News tone the rise of women in industry contrasts with autumn trends and fashion. The Philadelphia Public Ledger notes that attending theater or ball without a chaperone damaged a young woman’s reputation a generation ago.
The Barnett Brothers corporate claim a spotless history for their three ring circus and trained animal shows. The management pledges honesty in dealings with the public and offers full online receipts for patrons.
Special Commissioner James P. Reardon will auction a 48 acre Gainsboro farm with dwelling and outbuildings in Frederick County Virginia. Sale in Winchester curb noon October 5 1929 under a Virginia chancery decree. terms include one third cash and balance in one and two years secured by deed of trust and insurance. Bonds payable from sale day at six percent interest. cash option available. Dep. Circuit Clerk J W Baker confirms bond.
Barnett Brothers' Circus and Trained Animal shows will perform in Winchester on Wednesday September 25 for one day with two full performances at 2 and 6 p.m. Doors open an hour earlier. A free parade passes through principal streets at noon. Tents are waterproof and lit by electricity.
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