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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1920
Page
6
An old remedy promotion discusses skin blemishes tied to blood quality. It touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and other tonics like Pleasant Pellets as cures and preventive aids. Read testimonials from Mrs. H. H. Hamilton praising the remedies for skin and liver issues.
The undersigned will offer at public auction in Winchester Va at the Court House on a Saturday in May at 10 o clock A M the following real estate in the county about five miles from Winchester on the Western Railroad No 1 containing 61 acres with a dwelling and outbuildings and 52 acres of orchard No 2 containing 50 acres with a dwelling and 6 acres of orchard Part of this tract sold with one third in cash and the balance in installments notes bearing interest from date secured by deed of trust and a policy in the buildings by M Buddeck e and Lartick Attys.
An 1900s style advertisement promotes darkening gray hair using Sage and Sulphur compounds. It claims natural, even color with a simple application and two or three uses, noting the product is for cosmetic use only and not a medical cure. Named product Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound is highlighted as ready to use.
At a Roanoke area Democratic meeting on the prior Saturday delegates to the Roanoke Convention endorsed Col. J E B West for lieutenant governor. The resolution lauded his record and urged voters to support him in the 1921 Democratic primaries.
Retail ad promotes Calotab as a modern calomel substitute. Claims Calotab cleanses the liver and purifies the system with one nightly tablet and a swallow of water. Denotes nausea free action and a morning return to appetite. States genuine Calotab tablets sold only in packages. price thirty five cents with druggist refund if not delighted.
A balance of claims from Dr. LeGear Co. touts Poultry Prescription as boosting egg production. Advertorial text cites farmer testimonials, urging hens to lay well with proper dosage, and promises refunds if not satisfied.
Under Winchester and Frederick County Red Cross, Mr. R B Nelson of the Virginia State Board of Health speaks on Social Hygiene with lantern slides and moving pictures. The talks examine social conditions and health issues at home, with emphasis on Sex Hygiene and dangers of misinformation. Free admission with sessions for women at 3 30 PM and men at 8 00 PM on Monday April 19 in the High School Auditorium.
Voters in Clarke County show split support in the congressional primary between Judge Harrison and Col. Robert Leedy. A White Post poll found 25 respondents favoring Harrison while Berryville and Berryville areas indicated Leedy leading in some groups though others backed Harrison. A separate random survey of 75 men showed 14 for Leedy and 7 for Harrison with varying regional sentiment.
A garbled ad style piece references blue and red bloods, Pepto-Manzan, and claims about health vitality. It mentions the earth, energy, and spirits of blooded people, with mentions of a pharmacist and a product name in distorted text.
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as guaranteed to renew or dye fabric in any material including wool silk linen cotton and blends. It claims easy directions and a color card to match fabrics with a druz vist show yo Diamond Pye Color card.
Incomplete notice notes four deeds dated March 15 1907 recently recorded on Long Island conveying the Valentine farm along the Jericho turnpike from Jamaica to Great Plains and onward to Little Claims to Rocky Hill with pendings orchards gardens meadows and waters but provides no further property description or size leaving the exact parcel undetermined.
An advertisement asserts Bayer means genuine aspirin with the Bayer Cross stamped on tablets. It praises physician use for eighteen years and safety proven by millions, offering a twelve tablet tin box and larger packages from druggists.
An old advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a safe alternative to calomel for cleansing blood and bowels. It claims the product avoids sickness and a dark taste while improving energy and appearance. Prices listed as 10¢ and 25¢.
30,000 S. G. White Leghorns that live and lay. Cikewood strain. Send order at least three weeks before chicks are wanted. Post 15c each delivered. Park Hatchery A G Hershmayy Prop Harrisonburg Va.
Pennsylvania farms for sale listed with large and small options. Fine locations and good soil offered at low prices. For further information call Herels Real Estate Office on South Main Street Saturday morning to discuss a proposition.
Fragmentary notes discuss ancient time measurement by candies and the use of burning joss-sticks as uniform clocks. It attributes a vague link to King Alfred of England and hints at early, crude devices for divisible time cues.
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