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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1920
Page
3
The Evening Star lists publication details and pricing for subscriptions by mail or carrier. It notes consolidation with Morning News The Weekly News The Weekly Mirror and credits the Associated Press for news dispatches.
Richmond Evening Journal reports on Colonel House’s Europe tour and his views on the League of Nations. He argues the league represents a near universal framework, contending its success hinges on American participation and that U S involvement remains essential despite opposition from some senators.
A reflective monologue describes waking at dawn to roam a hut and observe neighbors sleeping till nine. The speaker notes mutual tolerance, a shared quiet existence, and a sense of contentment despite being seen as odd. The image centers on daily routine and simple pastoral contentment.
A reflective poem recounts a boy under a tree who endures thrown objects and bricks from angry neighbors. The speaker, Walt Mason, notes the harm caused and concludes that other people have rights he must respect, framing a lesson in restraint and empathy.
Charles Stenstrom of 607 Fishgate St Peoria says Tanlac cured years of stomach trouble rheumatism and kidney pain. He reports better sleep energy and appetite a return to work and no need to retire. Tanlac is sold in Winchester by Boyd Drug Co.
Lexington residents face widespread time confusion as town clocks at Presbyterian Church Rockbridge Bank and the VMS Bell differ by minutes. Travelers miss trains and schedules shift with Western Union Washington noon time, sparking debate over the old town clock’s reliability.
Mayor W. W. Glass will address a non partisan meeting at 8 PM in the Handley Library lecture hall to urge registration and discuss city problems. F B Clerk of Handley Schools will also speak on state constitutional amendments tied to education, with a November vote urged for attendance.
Mr David W Pifer died in the county last Tuesday after a illness of only a few days. He leaves three brothers Ephraim G L Pifer of Kernstown Edward Pifer of Capon Road Va and two sisters Mrs Nettie Wisecarver of Winchester and Mrs Mary Breedlove of Capon Road The burial was held in Green Hill Cemetery at Stephens City in this county.
Mr G Reginald Haines, first Ward registrar, said he will be at his No 15 East Cork street business from 7 to 9 p m Tuesday and Thursday evenings this week to assist women unable to register during the day.
Apple growers face low prices as a large crop meets limited storage and rising costs. A superior, high colored York packed for storage is urged, with focus on avoiding panic and using better packing to secure profits. Winchester may fare better due to storage facilities.
An advertisement asserts Bayer aspirin as genuine and safe for millions, recommended by physicians for over twenty years. It urges acceptance of intact Bayer packaging with directions for headache toothache earache neuralgia rheumatism colds and pain. Small tins of 12 tablets cost a few cents with larger packages also sold.
A reflective quote by Irving Racheller discusses the paradox of success and failure. It cautions that a flawless early path may lead to life's greatest tragedy while honest effort through many failures yields value and resilience.
The passage argues that soul-vision transcends residence and social status, elevating individuals like the Maid of Orleans and Luther to historic influence while also lifting sons of wealth. It asserts the power expresses itself through people rather than treating them as unique individuals, limited only by its own needs.
Schedule in effect May 380 1920 shows UV Berryville No 18 9 07 a m to Bristol intermediate stations Pullman car to Bristol No 1 2 30 a m for Roanoke Bristol Bluefield Pocahontas Welch Norton and intermediates Pullman Sleepers to Williamson and Winston Salem Cafe at Shenandoah and Roanoke connects at Roanoke with Memphis special to South No 27 5 53 p m for Shenandoah and intermediate stations Northbound to
An advertisement claims Chamberlain's Tablets produce gentle bowel movement, improve appetite, and strengthen digestion. The copy emphasizes health benefits from a patent medicine product.
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