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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1920
Page
4
Incomplete OCR shows delivery rates: one year four dollars fifty cents in advance, six months two dollars twenty five cents in advance, three months one dollar twenty cents in advance, with stray characters.
A writer argues eight hours pay for six hours work harms production and costs. He contends increased output will lower costs, urging workers to perform a full day’s labor to boost efficiency and end unrest.
A humorous verse by Walt Mason about a fat man who gains weight despite advice to stay active. He endures a grueling routine, eats rich foods, and returns home to a town that mocks his struggle, illustrating the social burden of dieting in a lighthearted, satirical tone.
A questionable health ad touts improved strength and vitality from a tonic oil and exercise plan. It promises a money back guarantee if expectations are not met and cites a physician or chemist figure, urging readers to buy through stores and druggists.
The Winchester convention nominated Judge Walter R. Talbot as mayoral candidate, with H. E. Potts naming him and stating Talbot would serve city interests over personal strings. Ward slates chose Hodgson, Klompus, Laren in the first ward and Cooper, Ramsburg, Ritter in the second, forming campaign committees and Republican headquarters.
Mr. M. L. Walton, Woodstock lawyer, and Mrs. Walton have returned home after spending most of the winter and early spring at various places in Florida. They visited relatives and friends in Maryland on their way back.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets promoted as a substitute for calomel claim to gently regulate the bowels and liver. The ad notes five tablets provide relief and urges readers to try the product priced at 25 cents.
The page lists assorted prices for hay, grains, eggs, butter, and poultry along with cattle and hog figures. No. 1 timothy hay, No. 1 light clover hay, cornmeal, and country butter are shown with varying per unit costs. Prices for spring chickens, old roosters, hogs, lambs, and calves are provided, illustrating a broad agricultural market snapshot.
Black Diamond, a recognized coal authority, in its latest issue blames manufacturers and large coal buyers for rising coal costs and higher prices faced by consumers.
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