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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1918
Page
3
J M Pangie stationary engineer describes severe back pain and kidney trouble then credits Doan's Kidney Pills with restoring strength. He reports lasting relief after use and urges others with similar symptoms to try the remedy priced at 60 cents at dealers.
Washington Aug 26 Modifications of express charges for short hauls within the first zone are being worked out by the Railroad Administration. The 10 percent general advance approved by the Interstate Commerce Commission has won sanction from public service commissions in most states. Local rates have been abnormally low for years, and increases are expected for fruit produce and other materials shipped into cities from adjacent areas.
Ilfracombe on Devon’s coast rises on a steep hillside among seven hills and draws visitors as a summer watering place. The town carries a long history from the twelfth century harbor to 1344 port representation and 1646 Fairfax capture, with tales of wrecks and pearls sold by fisher folk to nearby merchants.
Sea buffalo beef gains attention in San Francisco and other Pacific coast cities as meat from gray whales supplies the market. Prices run about 45 cents a pound for tenderloin while other cuts are cheaper, promising lower beef costs and wider availability. A 60-foot whale yields as much meat as 70 cattle, underscoring efficiency.
A brief Harper's Magazine item recalls Isabella, after many corrections, telling her mother she would get tired of listening to her talk. The exchange captures a child’s candid response and a mother’s patient oversight.
Ottawa reports propose radical action to end all hereditary titles for British subjects in Canada. The measure targets titles dating to old French regimes and would prevent new such titles from arising. The piece notes concerns about nobility and cites historical context and governance discussions.
A newly invented vacuum cleaner can be used anywhere in a house where a hydrant exists. A pipe fits the hydrant mouth and leads to a sink, with a spiral nozzle and angled connections guiding water and air to create suction. The device draws air through a rubber hose to clean rooms.
Mr Frank P Wova of Merrill Maine reports Foley Kidney Pills eased his wifes pain and aided his husband who was lame and unable to stoop now free of pain. The ad claims quick relief from rheumatic aches and stiff joints and says the pills are sold everywhere.
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