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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1916
Page
4
Health Commissioner J. D. Robinson of Chicago tests a 40 cent daily diet with a group of volunteers to prove thrift is possible. The piece notes temptations of cheaper cuts and tempting foods, and argues efficient home economics require time, planning, and careful shopping to stay within budget.
Miss Johnetta Wright returns from Thanksgiving in Brucetown teaching at Shockeysville. Visits include Miss Martin at White Hall and Corrie Swimley from Bunker Hill. Family gatherings feature Mrs Mollie Russell and others, with funeral for Jamie Fiddler near Berryville and illness notes for A L Price and Dr Dovell attending.
A political mise en scene in Roanoke Virginia recounts a candidate, Charley Hughes, facing ridicule for his facial hair. The voice mocks his looks while praising his character and debating his fitness for public office. Mr Woodrum of Roanoke spoke to the Elks on the matter.
Purify your blood by Jaki Hood's gatvaparite, hailed as the people’s medicine for scrofula ear throat rheumatism dyspepsia loss of appetite and debility. Hood's Savinparitia is claimed to have forty years of testing and reliability.
Marlboro notes report travelers, social visits, and local motions. John F Booth and family head to Florida for winter while relatives relocate within Virginia after a sister’s funeral. Local residents such as Stickley Shull Funk Keeler Clagett Keisley Ward Pangte and Cartright are noted for visits and travel.
Advertises Pape s Cold Compound as a remedy for bad colds and grippe with dosing every two hours to stop nasal congestion discharge headache feverishness and throat pain. Claims quick opening of nostrils and relief from sneezing and stiffness. Encourages avoiding blowing or snuffing and promises fast relief.
Mr Joseph Sullivan visits Roanoke Virginia for several days to spend time with local friends and enjoy the city sights during his trip.
Readable portions show a Stephens City Frederick County Virginia filing to the State Corporation Commission dated November 17 1916 with numerous financial totals and itemized amounts including sums like 100300 31 and 10000 00 and references to savings and bank figures though many digits are garbled.
Virginia plans to introduce elk to expand hunting options. Commissioner John Bixson said an agreement with the Interior Department will send fifty elk from Yellowstone Park to Virginia, chosen as the best breeders by the U.S. government herd.
Hell West Virginia December 5 reports several local movements. Max Miller and Wesley Cline headed to Steelton for work. George Henson spent a weekend in New Jersey on business. Mrs. Miller of Greencastle visited daughter Mrs. L B Le Fevre. Dr G Wes Swimley spent Saturday in Martinsburg. J E Baker of York Pa checked the local stone quarry. Miss Jandeé Henson taught at Spring Mille school and visited family. L E Harris mourns a poisoned pet dog on Saturday night.
Claim that catarrh is a constitutional disease and cannot be cured by local measures. The remedy Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and said to act on blood and mucous surfaces. It is described as a regular prescription from a leading physician and sold by druggists for 76 cents. A nearby note recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Vertner sang At Dawning and A Perfect Love. Mendelssohn’s wedding march opened and closed the procession. The bride wore a Duchess satin gown with tulle and silver lace, a court train, and a diamond and pearl brooch from the bridegroom. Ned Vertner Jr. of Luray was ringbearer with H D Hitehweis as matron of honor and Pearl Koontz as maid of honor.
An old advertisement claims Sloan's Liniment eases rheumatism stiffness poor circulation and irritability. It promises quick relief and deep penetration without staining skin, suitable for sciatica lameness and aches. Available in 25 50 and 1.00 bottles through druggists.
Messrs. A R Koontz and William B Ryan of Winchester Virginia with W Burton Grey of Roanoke Virginia William V Ford Martinsville Virginia Douglas D Lester Christiansburg Virginia and Clarence Koontz White Post Virginia after a reception at the brides home the bridal party left for New York to sail for Bermuda.
A listing of farm sales in and around Winchester with dates and items. December 15 1916 Park H Strode and Leslie D Kiine one half mile east of Bartonville horses mules cattle implements and harness. December 19 1916 J H Loy 1144 miles southwest of DeHaven horses cattle implements and harness. Call Star office for terms.
An old Winchester advertisement cautions against delaying kidney illness and promotes Doan's Kidney Pills. It cites Mrs. W. M. Secaeasinats of 1228 Main St thanking the remedy for backache and urinary issues, promising quick relief.
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