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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1920

Page

4

The Evening Star Publication and Partners

The Evening Star published daily except Sunday from Winchester Virginia, consolidated with The Morning News The Weekly News The Weekly Times The Weekly Mirror. Subscription rates listed for mail and carrier service with varying terms and prices. The paper is a member of the Associated Press with exclusive rights to local news.

Evening Star Publishing Co Winchester Virginia Times Mirror Associated Press

Spuds and Prices Echo in Walt Mason Poem

Frugal reflections on rising costs and grocery woes critique profiteers and middlemen. The narrator rails against luxury and inflated prices for meats and imports, urging simpler fare like potatoes as a survival stance. Walt Mason signs off with hope for better times ahead.

Beatless Walt Mason

Supply Sermons Set For Frederick Circuit Churches

Until June arrival of regular pastor Rev Harold N Smith the Frederick circuit churches will hold services with supply ministers from Sunday to Sunday per plans left by retiring pastor Rev E W Bradbaker. Rev J H Cooley will preach next Sunday at Round Hill 11 am Paxton 3 30 De Lake Memorial D L Blakemore P E.

Harold N. Smith Frederick S Ss Church South E. W Bradbaker J. H. Cooley Round Hill Paxton Se de La?ake Memorial

Nerviax praised by West Virginia farmer in local ad

C F Bibbee of Hanna West Virginia declares Nerviax made him a new man after stomach gas constipation and nervousness. Ad touts Nerviax as a herbal remedy for digestive and blood disorders and lists George F Miller's Sons Drug Store as a dealer. Also promotes Calotabs as a purifying laxative with a no taste no nausea claim and money back guarantee.

C. F. Bibbee Hann F. Bibbee Hanna W. Va Bibbee West Virginia George F. Miller’s Sons Acv

Passenger and freight by truck boost Shenandoah Valley trade

Government mail trucks in the Shenandoah Valley carry farm and city produce from Harrisonburg to Harpers Ferry, Winchester, Washington and Baltimore. The move by truck proves prompt for perishables, while rail freight declines. Passenger service in Staunton, Harrisonburg, Winchester and Strasburg remains strong with two daily round trips.

Ghenandoah Valley Harrisonburg Winchester Harpers Ferry Washington Baltimore Virginia Shenandoah Valley Staunton Strasburg-Winchester

Freckles advertised remedy promises clear skin

An advertisement touts Othine double strength as a guaranteed freckle remover. It claims nightly and morning application will fade even severe freckles and many users need only an ounce, with money back if ineffective.

Adv

Gude's Pepto-Mangan Advertises Blood Health

The ad urges readers with anemia or run-down health to try Gude's Pepto Mangan, claiming it re builds exhausted blood and supports vitality. It notes the product should bear the Gudé's name and warns it may not help if a chronic disease is present.

Gude Gudé

Caillaux Given Light Sentence by Court

Paris reports former Premier Joseph Caillaux received five years in prison for commerce and correspondence with the enemy. The time spent in custody is deducted, leaving him one month to serve.

Associated Press Paris Joseph Caillaux High Court

Bayer aspirin trademark claim ad warns of genuine product

An advertisement asserts Bayer is the genuine aspirin brand with the Bayer Cross logo and urges buyers to purchase unbroken packages of Bayer Tablets of Aspirin for safe relief of colds headaches neuralgia rheumatism and general pain. It notes aspirin as a Mayer Manufacturing trademark and mentions box sizes and prices.

Bayer Mayer

Aspironal Elixir Promises Quick Headache Relief

An advertisement touts Aspironal Elixir as a fast acting remedy for headaches. It guarantees money back if relief isn’t felt within two minutes and claims safe, gentle liver action to prevent bilious and sick headaches, with additional claims for colds and neuralgia.

Deserted Wife Granted Partial Divorce in Winchester

A decree in Winchester courts grants Mrs. Lucy F Shepherd a partial divorce from T Champ Shepherd a schoolteacher citing desertion on May 1 while she was ill. Married Oct 9 1899 in this city by Rev W L Seabrooke the couple faced hardship as he aged and she supported them. No alimony. she may resume the name Mrs Lucy F Williams. attorney James P Reardon represented her.

Winchester Lucy F'Sh T. Champ Shepherd W. L. Seabrooke

California Syrup of Figs Ad Emphasizes Proper Label

An ad urges mothers to ensure the product label shows California on the bottle to guarantee a safe laxative for children. It touts the fruity taste and asserts correct directions on each bottle.

California

Attempt To Invade China Frustrated

Bolshevik efforts to threaten China via the Ingeda valley were blocked by Japanese and all Russian forces after a battle at Werkneinskoje on April 12, per a war office report dated April 23 from Tokyo.

Tokio China Ingeda Valley Werkneinskoje War Office

Worthington Wins Suit Against Cascade Cider Co

Bruce Worthington formerly of Winchester trading as the Inter State Produce Co won a judgment for 1338.06 against Cascade Cider Co in Frederick Maryland. He claimed he bought a large quantity of apple nectar and resold it locally and the case was tried before Chief Judge Hammond Urner with an appeal noted to the Court of Appeals.

Hammond Urner Frederick Bruce Worthington Winchester Inter-State Produce Company Cascade Cider Company Worthington Urner Robert J. Graham Baltimore Charles McC. Mathias Clder Company Leo Weinberse William Storm Court of Appeals

Danderine Promises Hair Revival and Dandruff Elimination

An old advertisement touts Danderine as a cheap hair treatment that stops hair loss and flakes after use. It claims no fallen hair remains and that hair appears more beautiful, urging readers to try the product.

Aney

First Baptist Church Sunday Services Highlight

The Rev. Charles Adey preaches at 11 am on What Will You Do With Jesus, with several baptisms in New Testament fashion. Evening service at 8 pm covers The Danger Zone. Sunday school runs 9:30 to 10:30 am, and the Young People's Union meets at 7 pm. All are invited.

First Baptist Church Charles Adey Jesus Young People’s Union

Festus and Nickens Jazz Orchestra Ad

Local ad for Festus and Nickens Jazz Orchestra lists contact John G. Festus Mer at P O Box 46 Winchester Virginia with pricing terms per hour and schedule details on a 4 20 tf date.

Festus & Nickens Jazz Orchestra John G. Festus Mer Winchester

Farm for Sale 208 Acres Near Town in Winchester Va

For sale a 208 acre farm on a good road near a town with four buildings. Priced at 115 dollars per acre. Estate to be settled and not sold for years. Contact J. W. Jolliffe Real Estate in Winchester Virginia. Best close up photograph of the moon featured elsewhere.

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Evening Star Harry Flood Byrd Ot ——Bell United D. L. Blakemore, P. E Neverlax ICKS Caillaux Terreeter Moling and Seal Mr. Worthington First Baptist Church Service J. W. Jolliffe Winchester, Va Sareea Whittemore Wwettemore F. F. Dalley Corporations Ltd Buffalo N. Y Western Electric Pete Northern R. M. Swimley E. J. Snapp Luther Pannett Sheriff Frederick Gourity W.A. Bowen Winchester ‘Fair Grounds I. W. Ebert
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