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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1916
Page
2
An advertisement proclaims S. S. S. as a natural blood purifier to treat eczema and winter tetter. It claims poisons travel through skin canals and promises relief with no mineral content, urging readers to request a free book and contact the Swift Specific Co in Atlanta Ga.
Local farmers plan gardens and plow in anticipation of corn. Attendees at Albert Sawyer's sale report strong prices. T O Wyndham and son from Winchester visit Mrs. George Evans recovering from a sprained ankle. Mrs. J M Rutherford returns from Winchester due to her mother's illness and an accident. Cordelia Hook and William Emmiatt accompany Mrs Har ry Shopland at her home. Earl Pine loses a horse near Winchester. Van Deventer of Boyce visits Evans family. Windell of Wheat Yield visits Easter with the Rutherford family. James Rutherford spends Easter with C L Hook family near Winchester.
Crowds in town report a seamless performance by Joseph Webb and partners including Maynard champion broncho rider Herriera expert roper and Misses McDonald Walliams and Donovan. The show features Kentucky horses, brand new tents, clean dressing rooms, on site dining and blacksmith service, capable physicians, and courteous press agent Will Mitchell. Tonight’s audience is large and the troupe heads to Hagerstown Maryland.
The State Board of Health conducts the Intensive Community Health Campaign in Clarke County. Lectures by Dr. R. W. Garnett are set for Berryville and nearby areas from May 1 to May 5 including sessions at the courthouse Pierce School Millwood and White Post.
When run down gain vigor and red blood by using Doctor Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. It purifies blood, boosts energy, steadies nerves, sharpens mind, and clears skin. Alcohol free. Available from druggists in liquid or tablets or by mail from Buffalo NY. 50 cents large trial package.
Home Folks notes from Hinton and Clifton Forge quote Mrs. Sarah Wheeler and Mrs. Maria OConnor praising Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a tonic and restorative after illness. The testimonials claim improved health and energy following use.
Cross Junction Dramatic Club staged Prairie Rose to an unusually large county audience. A repeat performance is planned for April 29. Attendees came from Ungers Store Capon Bridge Clarke County Reynolds Store Berryville Siler and Winchester. Several locals were mentioned visiting relatives and recovering from injuries.
A vintage ad touts TiZ foot powder promising instant comfort for sore feet. It claims acids and poisons puff away, easing corns blisters and bunions, with a 25 cent box available at druggists and department stores. Also notes Mr Jack Steele returning from Newark and visiting National avenue.
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