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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1920
Page
4
Daily newspaper details the Evening Star excluding Sundays, with mail and home delivery rates for one month to one year. Includes contact lines, carrier options, and Associated Press attribution for republication of dispatches.
The Baltimore American discusses electric cooking and saving time with electricity. It cites a Connecticut incident where an apple tree was struck by lightning and treats edible cooking by electric means as practical future potential for kitchens and gardens.
Three people were injured in a car wreck near Keezletown on the Rockingham Turnpike. One driver Cecil suffered minor injuries, while Hensley and Bush were hospitalized with fractured shoulder, crushed chest, and other injuries. Dr. Deverle treated the injured at the scene and at Memorial Hospital. The car swerved into a ditch during a passing maneuver.
Marlboro Va August 17 Miss el of Opequon visited Mrs James B Smith. Shull returned from Dr J E Clagett. Clagett and wife of Ham visited Mr and Mrs H N Robinson. Mrs Ed Calahan of Lynchburg visited Mrs S Strasnider of Strasburg. Fisher of Washington with their mother Mrs Who is very ill.
Miss Catherine Everly visits Mr. Diaries Everly at Wavats O. Miss Carrie Shanholtz calls on Mr J A Shanholtz at Glen Echo Maryland. Mrs. Virginia Rhinehart and daughter return to Philadelphia after weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs James G Mitchell. Dr. R J Shull returns to Hugo Oklahoma after visiting his mother Mrs Emma Shull and Mr and Mrs H N Clagett.
Say Diamond Dyes. Don’t streak or ruin your material in dye. Insist on Diamond Dyes. Hang directions in every package.
An old advertisement touts a lemon juice mix with Orchard White to create a lemon bleach lotion. It claims to lighten freckles tans and give a soft white complexion when massaged daily on face neck arms and hands.
The undersigned offers a 56 acre tract near Nain Virginia for sale on August 21 1920 in front of the Court House Winchester Virginia at 11 A M. The property includes 75000 feet of saw timbers stave stock firewood and cleared land suitable for a home. Terms one half cash balance in one year secured by deed of trust. A J Tavener agent. Duvall Dunn auctioneers. 8 6 taw 4w
The text extols a remedy used in nine epidemics of dysentery and bowel complaints. It claims a few doses cure ordinary diarrhea and provide prompt relief for colic and cholera morbus, noting it is pleasant when diluted with water and sugar and suitable for family use.
The advertisement extols No-To-Bac as a simple aid that stops tobacco cravings and promises a full refund if cravings persist. It notes the product is made by Cascarets owners and mentions visiting relatives in Philadelphia and travel to Chillicothe Ohio.
Ad claims Ketetke Bear Seren bears potent ingredients to cure dandruff and hair loss. It pledges a $300 guarantee and urges buyers to order Kota boxes or request a 10 brochure by mail from Brittain Inc New York.
Mrs Bernard O Leary and daughters Gladys and Marie of Clifton Forge Virginia attend the nurses training school graduation exercises at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Annie Warner of Pittsburgh arrives for her mother Mrs C Hawkins funeral. Clyde Morgan of Washington spends several days in town.
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