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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1920
Page
4
Advertising text outlines subscription prices for the Morning News Weekly Mirror with options for one year six months three months and one month prepaid by mail or carrier. It lists amounts in dollars and cents and mentions delivery methods.
A Republican platform critique argues against drastic tax reform in the short session, warning of rising debt and wartime taxes if lawmakers scrap the League of Nations. It cautions that staying out would boost taxation and warns of an impending political shift. An Indianapolis Star note then questions parents on children's reading, urging scrutiny of printed materials children access and the values conveyed.
A Winchester campaign committee urges Democratic women to be assessed for poll tax, pay $1.50 covering 1920 and 1921, and register by October 2. Registrars Reginald Haines and Benjamin F. Davis set hours, with general registration on October 2 at the Friendship Fire Company hall and City Hall. The note advocates League of Nations support and contrasts Democrat and Republican positions.
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure for fatigue and “weak, worn-out” women. It claims to restore vitality and notes testimonials from Mrs. T. N. Decker praising rapid relief of aches and weakness after use.
Jefferson news brief reports Summit Point evaporating plant reopening for the season with ample apple shipments. Bar Dane with a Lordwaisness test year will not open due to weak evaporated fruit prices. Charles F. Viands plans to move to Newport Pennsylvania after five years near Winchester. A cow die and two ill from green corn on H N Bradley’s farm near Leetown. Gertrude Markle marries C E Harman of Covington Virginia, they will reside in Covington. George Carper and Katie Whittington wed near Leetown with simple ceremony.
The verses recount a town gossip who spreads spiteful tales about Jinks and J. Adolphus Barnes. The piece depicts how rumors grow and harm reputations, ending with a cautious note on truth and consequences. It also notes visitors from Dayton and New York visiting relatives in the area and a critique of questionable schooling and morality.
The notice lists train times and routes from Berryville to Bristol Roanoke Pocahontas Welch Norton Shenandoah and intermediate stations with Pullman cars to Bristol Williamson Winston Salem and a Memphissouth connection. Also mentions a 5 53 pm Shenandoah service and a northbound schedule. An advertisement promotes Chamberlains Tablets improving appetite digestion and bowel movement.
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