Sample Patent Medicine Offer From Early 20th Century Ad
A vintage advertisement invites readers to send name and address with five cents to Chamberlain Medicine Co to receive a trial package. The bundle reportedly includes Chamberlain cough remedy for croup bronchial flu and other throat issues, stomach tablets for digestion and biliousness, and Chamberlain salve for burns and skin ailments, offered for five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain, Medicine Co
Des Moines
Towa
Chamberlain
Interstate Commerce Commission revokes mileage book orders
The Interstate Commerce Commission reversed its plan to require railroads to start selling interchangeable mileage books at a 20 percent cut on May 15 and postponed the sale date to January 1, 1924. Western carriers appealed, prompting the commission to halt the program to avoid nationwide confusion and potential court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Western
Southern
No Action Taken on State Property Lease
Berkeley Springs board declines to lease state springs pending a legislative bill for 15000 dollars for maintenance. If the appropriation fails, the board will lease the property to George Feight of Philadelphia for a summer resort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S . Berkeley Springs
Berkeley Springs
George Feight
Philadelphia
Refined Sugar Priced At 10.25 Cents A Pound
New York and Philadelphia reports show refined sugar quoted at 10.25 cents per pound by three local refiners the highest since 1920. The Pennsylvania and McCahan refiners raised the basic price to 10.25 cents for wholesale trade after moving from 9.85 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
McCahan
Pennsylvania Company
McCahan Company
Blood-cell builders promise eczema cure and skin glow
An advertisement extols S S S as a blood-cell builder that fights eczema by increasing red-blood cell counts. It claims skin eruptions vanish as blood health improves and touts vegetable ingredients. The piece endorses S S S from drug stores and highlights its cosmetic benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
38. S. S
S. S.S
S. S
S.S. Si
Gore Notes Baptism and Local Greetings
A large crowd attended Sunday's baptizing at Gore Virginia with four new converts welcomed into the church. Notable visits included N T Kern and D F Kern learning of their ill brother Jeff Kern near Hayfield, while Mamie Kern returned from Forest Glen Maryland to assist. Roy Potts traveled with his father H E Potts and family to Washington DC before returning to Gore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville Va
Roy
Washington D. C
Gore
Clara Bean
Romney W. Va
E. P.pean
Union
Fay Clemons
Stephens City
Bliss section notes April visitors and local events
Bliss Madison area notes April 25 list visitors Arthur Hammond Martinsburg Marion Wisecarver with sister Mrs Snapp Gladden Dunn visiting Baltimore Mount Aity school closes April 27 Rev Wetkle delivers first sermons at Poston Chapel plans to move family. Body of Robert Lawery buried at St Pauls Fawcett Gan with Rev Daifin sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunaday
Robert Lawery
St. Paul's Church
Fawcett Gan
Early buying stalls as selling hits industrials
The confident early buying in New York trading today gave way to selling orders in many industrials and specialties. Leaders did not sustain gains as profit taking set in and the market turned sluggish. Call money opened at 4 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Woman Shot at Negro Cabin Dies in Logan
Mrs Rose Robinson a white woman dies after masked men shot and killed John Gilbert a Black man at a cabin in Logan West Virginia on April 25 as reported by the Associated Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Logan
W. Va
Rose Robinson
John Gilbert
Vets Bureau conference expands rehab efforts and district control
Director Hines announced after a regional officers meeting that district managers will gain latitude and red tape will be reduced. The plan emphasizes more time for actual training progress and less emphasis on supervisory formality, signaling broader rehabilitation focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Veterans’ Bureau
Hines
Veterans records reveal costly paperwork burden
A official notes that audits show government outlays exceed the benefits documented in many veterans reports due to excessive administrative paperwork. The statement highlights inefficiencies in processing claims and maintaining records.
Free Staters Execute Three More Irishmen
Reported by Associated Press from Tralee Ireland on April 35 authorities executed Richard H Mattheway James McEnery and John Craing for desertion in a bandit region near the cliffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free
Associated Press
Tralee
Ireland
Richard H Mattheway
James McEnery
John Craing
Lriars
River and Harbor Money Allotted Amid Budget Battle
Washington reports about 40 million of 56.6 million dollars approved by Congress for river and harbor improvement has been allotted by Secretary Weeks despite the budget bureau protest. Remaining funds will be distributed to projects later, after earlier hints the administration favored 27 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Budget Bureau
Weeks
Migration of Negroes Holds Up Road Work
Migration of more than 5000 unskilled negro laborers to Richmond and Baltimore from North Carolina in the past week has halted over fifty highway projects. Officials cite promises of roughly double wages by employment agents as the pull factor for the migration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Associated Press
Raleigh
N.C
Richmonds
Baltimore
North Carolina
State Highway Commission
Aged Piute Chief Is Buried on Mountain
The aged Piute chief known as Old Posey was slain near Comb Wash in a March skirmish with white settlers. His body, about 100 years old, was reportedly buried yesterday without ceremony in a hidden spot on a Utah mountainside after possemen routed his band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Salt Lake City
Utah
Old Posey
Blanding
Comb Wash
Episcopal Clergy in Session in Valley Convocation
The Valley Convocation of the Diocese of Virginia met in Christ Church with Bishop Brown presiding. Morning devotions led by the bishop, communion service at 11, preacher Rev. Pearsons of Yancey, and an afternoon talk by Dr. Brydon on child welfare and church ties follow. Evening address by Rev. Armstead Welbourn of China, with further devotions by Bishop Brown the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley
Diocese of Virginia
Episcopal Church
Christ Church
Bishop Brown
Walter Williams
Harrisonspurg
Ther Tish
Brown
Mr. Pearsons
Yancey
Brydon
State Board of Health
Armstead Welbourn
China
Bnai Brith Leader Delivers Address in Martinsburg
Joseph Herback secretary of the Grand Lodge of the Independent Order Bnai Brith spoke to a full Martinsburg gathering Monday night with leaders from Winchester Waynesboro Martinsburg Chambersburg Hagerstown and Frederick in attendance. He addressed Bringing the Jews To gether and spoke with clarity and simplicity. The Jewish Ladies Auxiliary served a substantial supper at the home of Mrs J Fine with Reisen Fine as toastmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Waynesboro
Martinsburg
Chambersburg
Hagerstown
Frederick
Joseph Herback
Grand Lodge of the
Independent Order
Herback
Meeting Highlights From Jewish Organization Remarks
The meeting opened and for two hours a nationally known figure in Jewish groups explained why Jews should be united more closely with Mr Fine introducing Mr Herback. He discussed his meetings with similar groups, described their work, and praised the local lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fine
Herback
Gether
Presbyterians Sell Manse Lot in Winchester Sale Authorized
An order in the Corporation Court lets the Presbyterian Church of Winchester sell part of its manse lot on North Braddock to Benjamin F. Davis. The 70 by 82 foot rear portion sells for 6 260 dollars at 75 dollars per foot and funds will go to manse improvements. The sale followed a March 18 congregation meeting authorizing trustees James B. Russell Stewart Bell and John M. Steck to deed to Davis. The church hopes pastor Rev Dr F T McFaden from Richmond will accept, with improvements to the manse costing over 5 600 dollars, and Davis plans a new residence across the alley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Church of Winchester
North Braddock
Benjamin F. Davis
Peyton Street
Phil
James B. Russell Stewart Bell
John M. Steck
Davis
Rct
F. T. McFaden
Richmond
McFaden
Members of Convocation Meet at Christ Church
Valley Convocation Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Virginia sits in session at Christ Church. Present are Rev. Francis A. Brown WoodStock Rev. B. Duvall Chambers Millwood Rev. John Coleman White Post Rev. Robert B. Nelson Winchester Rev. Frank S. Persons II Yancey Rev. Clayton Torrence Front Royal Rev. George S. West Berryville Rev. Dennis Whittle Luray Rev. Walter Williams Harrisonburg Visiting members include Bishop Brown Dr. Mary Brydon and Rev. J A Welbourn of Tokyo Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Protestant Episcopal Church
Diocese of
Virginia
Christ Church
Francis A. Brown
Woodstock
B. Duvall Chambers
Millwood
John . Coleman
White Post
Robert B. Nelson
Winchestert
Frank S. Persons II
Yancey
Clayton Torrence
Front Royal
George S. West
Berryyne
Dennis Whittle
Luray
Walter Williams
Harrisonburg
Bishop Brown
Mary Brydon
Tokyo
Japan
President to Argue World Court Scheme
President Harding returns to his desk after outlining in New York his reasons for American membership in the world court. Supporters and opponents within the Republican ranks await further White House clarification as leaders weigh the potential impact of the administration's stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
International Court
Harding
New York
Associated Press
Senate
White House
Young Matron Laid To Rest
The funeral of Mrs. Wilbur Hewitt who died at her West Cecil street home after a long illness was held at three this afternoon. Friends gathered to honor her memory as numerous floral tributes adorned the casket. The Rev. B V Switzer of Braddock Street conducted the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Hewitt
West Cecil Street
B. V. Switzer
Braddock Street
Obituary and legal notices from a Frederick County court docket
The document records funeral details for a deceased Methodist Episcopal Church South member with choir selections at services and graveside. It also lists court actions in 1923 involving Wm D Parker against D W Medwee Floyd Cave and heirs, including judgments, attachments, and notices to appear, with publication and posting requirements in The Evening Star Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Mount Hebron
Jesus
Mesara
Ralph Brown
Clayton, Cochran
Bryan Breckenridge
C. R. Anderson
D. Parker
Floyd Cave
M Cavé
D. W. Mellwee
Frederick
Detroit
Virginia
Winchester
Virginia L. Davis
Ward & Larriek P. Q
Still an Open Question About Staying Out Late
A young woman dodges a direct answer about her mother’s permission to stay out until the early hours. She suggests she would face her mother’s objection if she knew details but admits she often outpaces her mother’s expectations.
Purify the blood with Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery
Advertises Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a tonic to renew energy and combat grip and influenza. Claims benefits from cleaning the blood, improving complexion, and boosting vitality. Promotes hot water before meals and offers a 10-cent trial package and free medical advice from Dr. Pierce’s Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Decree References Estate of Mary R. Smith in Winchester
The Master Commissioners of Winchester Virginia will convene on May 9, 1923 at 4 Water Street to execute an order of reference in the estate of Mary R. Smith deceased. They will report to the court on the value of the real and personal property and identify heirs and interested parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
M. M. Lynch
Smith
W. Morris Haines
Ale
Félfo
Mary ‘R. Smith
Mary R. Smith
Tce M. Lynch
Water Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
John
Solenberger & Co., Inc
Richard E. Thibaut
Niagdara
N. G. Hottle
S. Main St
Sheli
BRUGS
Gilbert Bros. & Co
Baito
C. C
S.S.5
Lundale
Gilbert
Bliss
Piute
B’nai B’rith
Presbyterians
Pete Hee
Circuit Court
County of Frederick
F. M. Osborne
M. C. Armel
Herbert
James Armel Dee
Larrick
M.C. Armel
Athens
Georgia
Evening Star
Brannon, Clerk, Ward & Larrick Pq
Aime
M. M. Fynch
Disc
Myers
C. Ra
Brumback
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!