Dreco praised by Winchester residents as healing herb remedy
Mrs. B F Taylor of 115 East Monmouth Street Winchester extols Dreco as the finest laxative. She credits it with curing constipation, boosting appetite and sleep, and even gaining weight after one bottle. The ad touts Dreco as a natural herb remedy made from roots and herbs, stocked by Miller's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dreco
B. F. Taylor
Monmouth Street
Winchester
Mien Cmd
Aiid
Winichester
Miller's Drug Store
Sage and Sulphur Compound touted for darkening hair
An old remedy made famous with Sage Tea and Sulphur returns as Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound. Available ready to use in drugstores for about 50 cents a bottle, it darkens gray hair neatly when brushed through strands, leaving a natural look.
Try This If You Have Dandruff Advertisement Claim
A vintage scalp treatment promises to cure dandruff by applying a liquid solution to moisten and rub into the scalp. It claims most dandruff disappears within days, itching stops, and hair becomes fluffy silky and soft. The product is said to be inexpensive and available at drug stores.
Special election on widening Water Street Winchester 1918
The Winchester Common Council orders a special election on April 16 1918 to decide if the city may tax to acquire land for widening Water Street from Loudoun to Indian Alley. It outlines condemned parcels owned by Bell Miller and Harlee Brothers, sets ballot wording, polling procedures, and publication/posting requirements.
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Abs
Winchester
Water
Loudoun Streets
Indian Alley
City of
Stewart Bell
Loudoun
Water Streets
Virginia
Loudoun Street
Water Street
Bell
Marianna
Margaretta’ Miller
Main
Electoral Board
Winchester Evening Star
Echoes from Dixie A Southern Songs Collection
Lloyd Adams Wobbe announces Echoes from Dixie a collection of old southern songs edited by Matthew Page Andrews and compiled by Mrs J Griff Howards. The volume preserves authentic wording and spirit of the old south with music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Page Andrews
Amd
J. Griff Howards
Dixie
Grouth
Lloyd Adams Wobbe
West 15Th Street
New York City
Widow Ann Branson Probate Will From 1907 In Frederick County
The will of Mrs. Ann B Branson widow of William B Branson filed for probate in Frederick County Circuit Court names her son William Ke Branson as main heir and executor. Daughter Florence Dell Branson receives 100 dollars while grandchildren Charles David Edith Elizabeth and Mary Branson get 50 dollars each. Two codicils leave 45 dollars to Ann Bailey Branson and Ruth Dovig Branson. Mrs Branson died recently in Washington DC after living in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann B. Branson
William B. Branson
Washington, D. C
Frederick County
Wiliam KE. Branson
Florence Dell Branson
Charles David
Edith
Elizabeth
Mary Branson
Ann Bailey Branson
Ruth Dovig Branson
Son
Branson
Spring Health Boosters for War Front and Daily Life
An article urges spring health as a life and death test on the Western front and in daily life. It links spring illness to indoor living, overeating, and poor sleep, recommending Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets and Golden Medical Discovery to improve liver function, energy, and vitality. It stresses taking a tonic course each spring to combat stagnation and restore motivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Ives
Freckle Reduction Recipe With Lemon and Lotion
Squeeze juice from two lemons into a bottle with three ounces of orchard white to make a quarter pint freckle and tan lotion. Grocers supply lemons and orchard white for a few cents. Massage on face neck arms and hands to fade freckles and blemishes and whiten skin. Harmless.
Controlling Gypsy Moth in Orchards With Several Methods
The U S Department of Agriculture outlines methods to control gypsy moths in orchards. For light infestations early spraying with ten pounds poison per 100 gallons, for serious infestations a second June spray, and for severe cases winter creosoting of egg clusters followed by spring spraying. Remove hollow trees and band nearby woodlands with sticky substance. Effective results require up to date orchard care and best horticultural practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Stomach Upset and Liver Support with Olive Tablets
Digestive relief claim describes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets arousing the liver to aid natural function. Text suggests improved digestion as liver and bowels perform properly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Edwards
Grimes News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Gatherings
Grimes Virginia April 10. Lois V Crim returned from visiting Miss May Stuckey at Jones Spring. Nelson C Hensell spent days at home after accompanying locals to Camp Lee last autumn. Mrs Anna Stuckey and her son David visited her mother Mrs David Light over the weekend. Mrs H B Taylor hosted relatives including her mother Mrs C M Brown and Mr H K Brown with uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs E N Rickard of Hedgesville West Virginia. H K Brown was among Berkeley county contingents leaving Martinsburg Camp Lee recently. Virginia Yeakle spent cold days with kin at Step City. Glenn D Allamong, ill with pneumonia, shows improvement. Mary Newcome of Winchester visited Mr and Mrs J A Grimes last week. Carrie Allamong Clyde Grimes and C N Hensel spent Sunday evening with Dr and Mrs Daniel Light. John Larrick of High View West Virginia visited the Som family last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. K. Brown
Berkeley County
Martinsbwigger
Leo
Virginia Yeakle
Step’ City
Glenn D. Allamong
Erin
Mary Newcome
Winchester
J. A. Grimes
Carrie Allamong
Clyde
C. N. Hensel
Daniel Light
John Larrick
High View
W. Va
J W. Som
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the Home Insurance Company
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H.R. Bryarly & Bro
Racine
Neel Motor CO
John M. Miller
People’s Bargain Store
Ell
Chad
Vinol
Newaygo, Mich
Vinci
E. N. Hanler
Miller
Erie Arch
Baltimore
Pony Colls
C. R. Grubbs
S. Main St
Eagle’s Slaughter House
Chichester
Iumon
Diam Naanis
Baker’s Quarry
Bunker Hill
Andrew Bobbish
Plymouth Rocks
Partridge Rock
D. J. Bush
Charles Town
Weicht
Elk Grove
Golden & Company
Washington, D.C. E
J . Snapp
Colle
Drecd
Oeeree
GenJobal Pershing
Atberrs
Rex
Grandma
Paris
Ann Branson
H. B. Taylor
C. M. Brown
E. N. Rickard
Hedgesville
H. K. Green & Bro
Moling & Seal
Neel Motor Company
America
Elgium
Agministrat Tion
Franck Baker & Son
Washington Star
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