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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1920
Page
5
An old advertisement asserts skin irritations arise from blood infections caused by germs. It promotes S S S as the superior blood cleanser and urges readers to consult Swift Specific Co. Atlanta for instructions and a mail reply.
Mrs. E. T. Blair of Kitts Hill Ohio reports severe rheumatism left her unable to move her hands or feet. After using Reese Formula R 11 and other Reese products she now does her own housework and endorses the remedy in a testimonial urging others to seek information from the Reese Formula Co Huntington West Virginia through their druggist or company.
A fragmented discussion traces apple dumplings to English roots from the word dump n and a diminutive ling. It mentions the den as a small cake made by dropping rough dough into boiling water and touches on time measurement and Montenegro as side notes.
A historical method describes making transparent soap by dissolving ordinary soap in alcohol, letting impurities settle, pouring off the liquid, and evaporating the alcohol until the remaining solution solidifies when cooled.
Surveys indicate a worsening food shortage beyond wartime levels due to labor scarcity and high costs. The article urges every home to start a vegetable garden now to grow fresh vegetables and create a surplus to save resources.
France is described as the world's greatest snuff taking nation though the habit shows a decline. The piece notes overall prevalence and shifts in usage across different regions and demographics.
A fragmented note discusses over five hundred tree varieties in the United States and ancient Egypt conifers and cones. It links fine embroidery to peoples of Homeric times, noting that delicate textile artifacts likely came from refined plant materials and distant ages.
Under a deed of trust dated August 28 1915 for Robert I Brooks and Anto nie Quiett Brooks the trustee will sell at public auction in front of the Court in Winchester Virginia at twelve o clock on Saturday September 11 1920. The property lies on the north side of Leicester street between Annie Quiett Brooks land to the east and an alley to the west and runs back sixty four feet to Annie Brooks Quiett land to the north. Improved by a good frame dwelling house. One third cash day of sale. balance two thirds evidenced by two bonds dated sale and payable one and two years after, interest six percent per year, semi annually, secured by deed and fire insurance. Shirley Carter, Trustee. Apply for information to R Gray Williams Winchester Virginia. 8 6 4.
Train times list Bristol bound Pullman parlor car and sleeper routes from Berryville with connections at Roanoke to Memphis, noting Ro WC Shenandoah and Roanoke cafe cars and Elkton service with intermediate stations.
A fragmentary timetable lists trains No. 28 and No. 2 with stations Shenandoah Junction Hagerstown Hagerstown Philadelphia and New York. It notes parlor car service and Pullman sleepers and directs to contact general passenger agents for more information.
The case of M. R. Strode ex rel. Complainant v Marvin Register Strode Evans infant defendant is referred to Master Commissioner J. W. Baker to appraise and report on real and personal estate taxes accounts and related matters. The order sets Sept 1 1920 as the execution date with potential adjournments until completion. Ward & Harrick representors note 1920.
A satirical voice questions a self-styled reformer who claims sweeping changes can usher perfection. The piece critiques idealistic plans and the ease of proposing fixes without practical detail.
Public auction to sell a 36 acre farm in Winchester Virginia under a deed of trust. The sale on August 14 at the County Courthouse, with three parcels including buildings and 15 acres in whi te oak and whites?ber, terms: one-third cash, two-thirds financed with bonds, interest six percent, insured by deed of trust and property insurance.
In Winchester Virginia the Corporation Court references M Lynch as executor of Kate B Bush deceased. The order appoints commissioners to report on estate value and settle accounts with a hearing set for November 10 1920 in Winchester and may adjourn if not completed.
A historic meteor sighting reported on October 21 describes a long horizontal fireball spanning tens of miles, observed from York to Valery France. The event lasted about thirty three seconds with a gaze that captivated observers and drew attention to celestial phenomena.
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