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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1921
Page
5
The advertisement touts Lyonore Galvanized Metal Roofing as the cheapest long lasting option claiming it lasts longer than rivals regardless of price. It stresses rust resistance, heavier galvanized coating, pliability, easy fitting, and lightning protection when grounded.
George H. Nickels of Milwaukee testifies Tanlac relieved a six month stomach disorder, indigestion, and dyspepsia. He reports restored appetite, improved health, and a 27 pound weight gain. Sold by Boyd Drug Co. in Winchester and at major druggists coast to coast.
The Associated Press reports tentative recommendations to provide work for the million jobless, submitted to the national conference on unemployment. Proposals include emergency committees in communities to coordinate efforts and register the unemployed, with federal and state aid.
President Harding issued a proclamation inviting the nation to observe a two minute silent prayer at noon on Armistice Day November 11 as the unknown American soldier killed in France is laid to rest in Arlington Cemetery.
Bloom Va September 30 Messrs Ralph and Roy Sloop left last week to resume their studies in Pennsylvania College Mrs Martha Clowser who has been suffering for several weeks with a badly sprained ankle is still confined to her room Miss Mae Crabill left Saturday for White Hall where she is principal of the graded school Mrs Thomas S Cooper and little sons John Randolph and Thomas Leroy and Miss Bessie Dyke spent the weekend with relatives at Star Tanners Mrs Anna Littlefield of New York and Mrs Robert Worsley of Winchester were guests of Mr and Mrs Paul Glynn and family recently Mr Glynn Anderson of Winchester is visiting at Mr Paul Glynn's
The Rev C K Wech of the Brethren Church will preach Sunday October 2 at Mount Olive 11 a m Mount Pleasant 3 p m and Stines Chapel 8 p m.
Local news from Opequon Virginia lists residents visiting relatives and guests. Mrs Line Snapp returns to Williams after time with son in law and family. Several visitors and travelers from Winchester Wardensville Mount Williams and nearby areas are noted.
The Reichstag passed the bill ratifying the peace treaty with the United States. Only the Communists voted against the bill. The action completes Germany's ratification process.
Karl Wanderer was executed by hanging at Cook County Jail in Chicago for the 1920 murder of his wife and unborn child and for hiring a ragged stranger to stage a fake hold up. He faced the gallows with a firm step and answered the warden’s question with a brief remark.
President Harding plans a Virginia trip by auto from Washington to Fredericksburg to observe Marine Corps field maneuvers. He will attend a Saturday sham battle and Sunday review, staying under canvas Saturday night with a high level party including Mrs. Harding and cabinet members.
Worn veterans, Union and Confederate survivors, gathered to mark the site where they once fought nearly sixty years ago, recalling comrades and echoes of the clash that shaped the region.
In Leicester England today a fight broke out between police and about 600 unemployed men. A dozen were injured and many arrested after demonstrators smashed windows and caused damage as the clash lasted only a few minutes and police used clubs to regain control.
Coal mines across the Kansas district idle as Alexander Howat and August Dorby begin six month sentences in jail for a February strike. Miss Margaret Peery of Baltimore travels via Pittsburg to Middletown to nurse Mrs Hershell Borden at her home.
President Harding will present to the Roosevelt Memorial Association the desk chair Theodore Roosevelt used in the White House. The ceremony will be on the White House steps next Wednesday as Harding's contribution to the association's collection of items connected with the late president.
The Matt and Jeff company that held the boards at the Empire Theater Wednesday night departed for towns in the upper Shenandoah Valley yesterday afternoon. Observers at the Baltimore and Ohio depot noted most chorus girls wore stockings rolled down to an inch below the knee.
Unseasonably warm spell ends this morning as temperatures fall from around 80 to 65 with cooler air and occasional showers. High winds accompany the change, marking a sharp drop from early-day heat.
The body of Ralph Farmer age 29 who died of pulmonary tuberculosis in Huntington West Virginia was received by express this afternoon and consigned to his father John W Farmer of Lehew West Virginia. The undertaker's certificate states death on September 28. Relatives were expected to arrive later today to claim the body.
Mr John Perry of 108 East Leicester street was injured while loading phosphate on North Market street when five sacks fell on him. He was unconscious for over half an hour but suffered no broken bones. He is recovering at home with lingering heart trouble.
Garner Francis Baker infant son of Mr and Mrs Vernon Baker died early today at their home near Opequon after a illness lasting some time He was born March 1 Name Gainesboro burial planned Mr and Mrs Baker formerly resided Hanging Rock West Virginia Also mentions Mrs Maud Cheshire and family news from local residents and travel of J S Haldeman and T R Cather family members to Richmond Norfolk and Fairmont areas.
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