Perseptin Gargle Promoted for Sore Throat Relief
An old advertisement touts Perseptin as a splendid gargle to guard against sore throat and tonsillitis with a jar kept handy. It notes availability for sale at all locations.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1921
Page
7
An old advertisement touts Perseptin as a splendid gargle to guard against sore throat and tonsillitis with a jar kept handy. It notes availability for sale at all locations.
Leach of Nineveh arrested last Friday for attempting to shoot Hon. A. G. Weaver was examined by two local physicians and sent July 30 to a sanitarium near Richmond for treatment. The court’s custody ruling over his children may have affected his mental state and authorities have not yet reported his exact condition.
A large crowd attends the opening day of the forty-fourth Bush Meeting in Purcellville Virginia under Loudoun County Community Association. Rev Thomas H Lewis and Mrs Deborah Knox Livneiba are featured with songs and solos as the week showcases Milton Harold Nichols Andrew Johnson and D W Daniel as speakers.
The report notes that under a repealed ordinance, attendance was capped at three per year. The objection centers on alleged sampling and lewd shows that reportedly accompanied some events.
W B Darling of the Fuel City Pressing Co. reports dramatic health recovery after taking six bottles of Tanlac. He describes relief from stomach pain gas dizziness and heart palpitations and notes a fifteen pound weight gain and improved sleep appetite and energy. Tanlac sold in Winchester by Boyd Drug Co. and leading druggists.
Local residents exchange visits as families travel between McKeesport Winchester and Baltimore. Mr and Mrs Hunter Lewis return home from McKeesport after visiting James Smith, accompanied by Miss Emily Smith. The Craig family from Baltimore spent time with W W Craig, while Turner Lewis of Winchester returns home after visiting George Lind. Mrs Wilton Trenary of Bunker Hill visits her father G W Armel as Charles Trenary and Cora Trenary join at Rachel Funk’s home. Mrs Lewis Armel and her children from Winchester visit her mother.
A Maryland reader reports that Mr. Stearns of Leesburg found a partial third brooding of the codling moth this year. The discovery, noted by state entomologist W J Schoene, may explain increased fruit damage from side cuts in Winchester. Hough at Winchester also gathered data on moth larvae and their entry into apples.
Aug 4 report from Trone notes Mr and Mrs H K Wright of Alabama visiting Lula Giffin sister. Also mentioned are Mr and Mrs 8 J Adams of Whit acre and Mrs Ethel Barrow with a child.
Cumberland Maryland voters ban traveling carnivals by city ordinance. No licenses will be issued to traveling organizations and any exhibit may incur a fine of 500 to 1000 dollars per day. The measure passed the City Council without dissent after broad objections to carnivals.
An old advertisement urges readers to use Dr Carey’s Marshroot No 777 for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims toxins are driven out and promises money-back guarantees if no benefit from the first two bottles. The copy warns against delay and lists symptoms such as frequent urination and backache.
Tle son Guy of Martinsville Va spent last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Johnson. Mrs W J Muse who had been ill is able to be out again. Sir and HH Wright and Mrs Lula Giffin spent Monday evening with Mr and Mrs I N Johnson.
The Armell section reports Mr. and Mrs. William Dorsey with children visiting in town, J. J. Gardner in Winchester, and Mrs. W. S. Trenary with child in Ridgeway W Va. Luther Manuel returns home after a broken leg. Carpenterswork on Mrs. R. D. Johnston residence with sun parlor and electric lights planned. Virginia Warren visits Vallecluse, and Margaret Price visits Winchester relatives.
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