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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1915
Page
2
The ad touts Mother's Friend as a soothing aid for pregnancy pain and morning sickness. It claims restful nights and reduced anxiety for expectant women and urges readers to obtain a bottle from a druggist and write to Bradfield Regulator Co. for a constructive maternity book.
In Bluefield West Virginia December seven a large eagle clashed with a hound owned by R H Matthews while hunting on Clinch mountain. The dog and eagle fought about ten minutes with the bird lifting the hound briefly several times before the eagle fled bloodied and the dog badly wounded.
Capt J E Israel 92 of Moundsville W Va died remembered for saving General Zachary Taylor from drowning in 1845 near the Ohio river. He later formed a Confederate company in Marshall and Wetzel counties but was drafted into the Union army and mustered as Troop M First West Virginia Cavalry.
Judge Harrison of the Virginia Supreme Court denied reports he would retire soon saying there is no truth to resignations. He declined to discuss Judge Cardwell's plans, noting no confirmed intention to leave the bench.
The advertisement extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for its strong reputation built by years of use. It claims the medicine loosens congestion, aids nature, contains no narcotics, and is affordable at a quarter, obtainable everywhere.
Miss Thompson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Worthington of Waynesboro Virginia, will wed Richard Andrew Smith at St Johns Church Waynesboro. The engagement cards note the December 21 ceremony with Rev. Duvall Gwathmey officiating. She has Virginia Maryland ties and is related on her mother’s side to the Byrds and Carters.
The Oscar II. sailed from Hoboken for neutral European ports with Henry Ford, its crew and passengers including Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Johnson of Washington D C formerly of Edinburg. Johnson acts as interpreter translating Ford’s messages to European languages to urge an end to fighting by Christmas. The Oscar II. is at sea and expected to reach Norway on schedule barring storms or accidents.
Advertises Pape's Cold Compound for rapid relief from stuffed head and nostrils. Claims four doses every two hours to end grippe misery with prompt relief and no substitution, priced at 25 cents at drug stores.
Cards in the Winchester post office lobby urge patrons to mail gifts early and wrap securely to ease Christmas handling. The post office expects 33 percent heavier mail than 1914, with natural business growth already evident. Postmaster Gibert plans extra clerks and carriers for the rush, though the workload will still be large.
Washington dispatch relays a National Geographic Society portrait of Montenegro as a historic stubborn foe of the Turkish Empire. It traces Montenegrin resistance from the medieval Servian era through 1878 Berlin recognition, noting Russian backing and ongoing peril to Montenegro today.
An ad-like description extols Pinex cough syrup made from Norway pine extract and guaiacol. It advises mixing granulated sugar with water, adding two and a half ounces of Pinex to make a pint bottle, and promotes fast relief for coughs bronchitis and colds with a money back guarantee from The Pinex Co.
Rev Dr Clayton Albertucker of Stevens Memorial Church in Harrisburg Pa sides with strict marital conduct in a sermon on Perils and Rules of Conduct For Mothers. The first sermon in a series titled one man debates outlines prohibitions on gossip strong drink and social amusements for married women.
A religious admonition lists commandments against petty disruption gossip condescending envy and showy attire. It cautions against wasteful hospitality favoritism toward unwelcoming callers and neglect of Bible study to keep faith alive in the home.
Laughter helps digestion and is a beneficial exertion. A more effective aid is Chamberlain's Tablets, recommended for indigestion. They cost a quarter and are obtainable everywhere.
An old ad copy promotes Cream Balm to clear blocked nasal passages. It claims quick relief from nasal congestion and headaches, with promises of easier breathing, less mucus, and nighttime comfort when using a small bottle applied inside the nostrils.
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