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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1920
Page
3
An old advertisement promotes the Reese Formula as a remedy for rheumatism and related ailments. It urges readers to consult their druggist and requests information from the Reese Formula Company for further details, claiming quick relief and to stop self treatments.
Washington August 9 Edward F Whitehead of Virginia named by President Wigpon to succeed James Newton as commissioner of patents Melvin Colston of New York named as first assistant commissioner to succeed Whitehead Both named are described as fitments.
The Associated Press reports Revere Mass restored order after rioting last night. Military and police patrolled the sheach to curb further trouble as troops were deployed. About 50 injured, at least three seriously, from clashes with sailors and civilians around the station house. Roughly 100000 Sunday pleasure seekers were bruised by missiles.
List of unclaimed letters at Winchester Virginia post office with payment required per letter. Names include H J Brenner Henry Bell W P Braithway John Cannon Jr Smet G Geons James C Lewis T P Licklider John Rinker L J Williams Robert Wright J W Sibert Postmaster announces letters and fee.
A building in Dallas collapsed suddenly today, killing several people. Occupants were in a first floor restaurant and a second floor rooming house. Some victims were rushed to local hospitals for treatment.
A 54 year old man named Cavalier was killed by a bull on a farm near Bolivar Sunday after going to the lot where the animal was. Efforts to reach him were unsuccessful.
Dr. J. H. Lacy will be away for August with W. H. Woods filling the pulpit during the month. Church services will continue as usual and are open to the public. Mrs. Bottie Thatcher hosts Mrs. Thatcher and visitors Mrs. Frank Oppie of Canton Obiey and Mrs. Harry Thatcher of Harrisonburg.
Mrs. Meyers of 309 Baker Street Moundsville West Virginia asserts Nerviak saved her life after severe illness with insomnia nervousness and pain. She reports rapid sleep improved appetite vanished constipation and swelling in hands and feet after taking five bottles. Nerviak sold at George F Miller's Sons Drug Store.
A reader warns about streaks and ruined fabrics when using Diamond Dyes and urges insistence on simple, clear directions for all dyeing processes to avoid poor results and gel or texture issues.
A confusing text fragment suggests a push or advertisement about lemon based skin whitening for girls. The note mentions “Latin” beauty standards and a claim of whitening, with unclear context and potential health concerns.
An eccentric advertisement touts mixing three ounces of Orchard White with gin to create a harmless lemon scented lotion. It promises a fragrant, soft, white complexion for the face, arms, and hands with daily use and inexpensive ingredients.
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