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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1919
Page
2
An old ad-style notice claims relief from ailments with four pills per dose, warns irregular or delayed use, and states the product is not sold in drug stores. It directs write for free relief and lists NATIONAL MEDICAL INSTITUTE Milwaukee Wisconsin as the address.
Limestone farms for sale priced from 65 dollars per acre with tracts from 100 to 220 acres. Located on Up Ridge, some acreage planted with apples and all tracts improved with orchards and running water. Local market notes describe their appeal and potential returns.
Miss Martha Hemsley of Boyce and Miss Josephine Stipe of Berryville were Clarke County representatives at a state Boys and Girls Club meeting at Blacksburg. Hemsley achieved a perfect score and earned the V P S pin, the only contestant to score 100 in every class.
An almost philosopher notes in a brisk, reflective aside that a certain fellow Wie presents a consistently fresh manner in every aspect of his character. The remark hints at a broader mused view of personalities encountered in an adventurous career.
Squeeze the juice of two lemons into three ounces of Orchard White to make a quarter pint bleaching lotion. Grocery lemons and drugstores supply Orchard White for a few cents. Massage on face and neck daily to fade tan redness sallowness sunburn and windburn for a clear rosy white complexion.
An American forces contingent marching with Pershing in London on Peace Day receives high praise from major papers. Observers describe their precise drill, stern faces, and vivid color as they pass the processional route, with cheers and admiration from the crowd.
The Battletown Evaporating Company reports its Berryville plant will be completed by September 1 and ready to receive apples. Capacity ranges from 800 to 1,000 bushels daily, with potential expansion to 2,000 bushels. The site covers 140 by 48 feet and will employ at least 25 people during peak periods.
In Frederick County Circuit Court the executors of David F. Hott are directed to report on personal and real estate, debts, and heirs. The Master Commissioner will ascertain estate details, audit accounts, interpret the will, determine partition feasibility, and publish creditor notice in The Winchester Evening Star for four weeks.
Commissioner in Chancery for the Circuit Court of Frederick County Va. will execute a decretal order at 18 Rouss avenue Winchester on Monday August 25 1919 between 9 am and 6 pm. All interested must appear with papers vouchers or evidence to aid compliance. If unfinished the proceedings may adjourn. Given July 23 1919 by Jas P Reardon Commissioner in Chancery.
Rome reports that American-Italian trade may hit one billion dollars this year. In early 1919 imports to Italy totaled about 220 million dollars while Italy sent 3 million dollars to America. America leads as the top seller, with Britain and Argentina far behind in the first quarter figures.
How ard E Merrill of Somerville Massachusetts and Thomas L Cotton of Lingle Wyoming were trapped in a mutiny of Russian troops near Archangel. Surrounded by shellfire they were escorted to a blockhouse then left to escape alone by rowing 250 miles down the Dvina to Archangel while British officers watched.
A cryptic note suggests misfortune follows a weak start. The fragment hints at a grim outcome and echoes a reflective line attributed to Evr nies.
Hayfield Virginia prepares for a new brass band as fourteen applicants seek membership. J C Ramey named president, instruments distributed. Julian Larrick injured after a fall from a limb while picking apples. Miss Winifred Willis visiting Miss Eleanor Hedrick at Burcroft R. W. White returns from Washington. Mrs Sidney Stephenson and daughter Mary spend the summer at a nearby farm. Miss Nannie Snibby returns from West Virginia visit. Jack Whetchel visits from Opequon.
Local want column features a brief notice seeking barter or sale, inviting readers to place short ads. The item list includes services and goods, with concise terms and contact basics for easy respondent reach.
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