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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1921
Page
6
Mrs. Kent and her son Derry share a reunion after his daring return from the parade scene. Derry awakens at home, expresses love and asks to talk, as both acknowledge gratitude for his safe homecoming and the chance to heal their family.
A historical letter responds to a magazine author who claims emancipation erodes courtesy toward women. The writer defends equal rights, argues true gentlemen remain courteous, and cites a street car scene to illustrate ongoing male decency despite gender equality.
Rupert B. Owen 35 who owned and operated several stave mills in Albemarle and Playanna died Wednesday in a Charlottesville Virginia hospital after gallbladder surgery and an appendectomy. He was son of Capt J W Owen formerly of Winchester now Batlysville. Survived by widow and seven children, two brothers James Owen near Rivanna Way, Richard Owen Baltimore, and three sisters Mrs George Darnell Rio, Mrs Sherman Morris Rivanta, and Mrs Bs McCalley Baybygyilie.
A Victorian style advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm to relieve nasal congestion and head cold. It promises instant relief as the balm soothes inflamed mucous membranes and opens nostrils, ending hawking and headaches. Aimed at sufferers of head colds and catarrh, it claims antiseptic fragrance and quick breathing comfort.
Mrs Bruce Russell formerly of this city has moved to Brunswick Maryland to make her future home with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Harry Shumaker in Lexington Virginia. She had been visiting here for several days before leaving last evening.
An OCR filled notice describes a 35¢ box of P. D. Qs to kill bedbugs roaches and their eggs, claiming it stops future generations with a special patent feature. It also mentions Dr. GB makes five gallons go three and that miss Katharine Wagner arrived from Washington to visit relatives in North Braddock Street.
Mrs. Campbell is flat at Memorial Hospital and reported today as the hospital notes she is hanging on and holding her own. A nurse is tending Mrs Campbell.
A quirky dialogue mocks cleanliness and business ethics. A bakery proprietor boasts no germs found, while customers debate hygiene. A punny exchange about graft and a comical fishy mistruth wrap the vignette with social satire.
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