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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1925
Page
5
Despite Sundays rain and two days of harsh weather, Charleston hosts a community rose show held yesterday afternoon and evening at the focal WC A building. Crowds packed the venue past ten o’clock, judging from the lively turnout and enthusiastic reception.
An old advertisement touts Freezone as a quick corn and callus remover. It claims a drop of eezone on the affected area ends pain and allows the corn to be easily lifted away with fingers. The product is sold by druggists in a small bottle for a few cents.
Mrs J D Adkins of Huntington West Virginia declares the Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery cured her chronic bronchial cough and deep fatigue after several bottles. She recommends obtaining the medicine from a druggist or writing to Dr Pierce in Buffalo New York for free medical advice or a trial package.
The article warns that many women suffer barrenness and related health issues from neglecting nature after overexertion. It promotes St Joseph's G. F. F. as a remedy to combat catarrh and restore vitality, claiming thousands of women improved health and energy after using it.
The annual show attracts wide community interest with record entries in roses, peonies, lilies, and living room arrangements. George S. Couch wins top honors with a silver cup and a blue ribbon for a Queen of the Show rose, while Mrs. Charles F. Ward secures the American Rose Society medal for best rose arrangement. Judges name multiple winners across classes, noting weather affected entries and luncheon table designs.
A historical advertisement promises a free method to control asthma and hay fever without regard to climate age or occupation. It urges readers with stubborn cases to apply a free trial of the method, claiming relief from wheezing and paroxysms, and says no money or postage is required.
High school seniors earned praise for two one act plays The Ghost Story and The Kleptomaniac presented last night in the high school auditorium. The casts were drawn entirely from the graduating class with Miss Lillian Gleissner directing. The Ghost Story featured William Humphreys as George and Sara Spencer as Anna, with a natural, fresh performance by the young cast. The Kleptomaniac highlighted six leading young women. Thelma Stone as Mabel and Dorothea as Mrs Fred Dixon received special note for their strong portrayals.
A playful concert night featured two short one act plays about mistaken identity and clever revenge. Mise Dillion Gleissney directed both pieces while the Brush School Orchestra under Professor J Henry Francis provided lively intermissions. John Burton led the cast in Sduptemaniae with supporting roles and lively stage energy.
Government debates deportation of unknown aliens as business traders call for action. Canadian banks expand abroad amid economic shifts. Fragmentary OCR mentions several names and places, including London and Dover, with unclear context and data lingering.
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