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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1915
Page
5
Antiseptic cream promises quick relief from nasal congestion. Apply a small amount in the nostrils to untighten air passages, ease swelling, and relieve cold or catarrh symptoms, with claims of rapid relief and breath ease.
Subscriptions may be in cash or in instalments up to ten months. The committee will publish plans for the monument once the target is reached and invite public input. If the scheme fails, all money will be returned to subscribers. Committee members include T. K. Gartmell and G. W. Kurtz.
A broad appeal urges citizens to fund a Confederate soldiers memorial in Winchester Virginia. The writers recall the town’s wartime role and vow the monument will honor valor, unity, and patriotism while urging broad support before aging veterans pass away. A list of authorized solicitors is promised.
An advertisement urges readers to use St Jacobs Oil for backache lumbago and rheumatic pain, claiming quick relief after rubbing a small amount into the affected area. The 25 cent remedy is described as harmless and skin friendly, with touted magical effectiveness.
Holiday shoppers can browse a wide selection of gifts including Liggett's chocolates and Kodak cameras priced from 1 to 20 dollars, plus Kodak supplies. Also offered are shaving brushes, Parisian Ivory sets, Astro heating stoves, Hudnut's and Palmer's perfumes, Ever-Ready pocket lights, pencils, spices, metal hot water bottles, Thermos bottles, and Perfection shaving mirrors. Fresh evergreens like holly wreaths complete the range.
An old home remedy recommends Hamburger Brust Thee, a vegetable tea sold in pharmacies. Mix a tablespoon with boiling water, strain, and drink a teacupful daily to relieve congestion, loosen bowels, and hasten recovery from colds and grip.
A historical opinion argues that high factory prices and low farm prices stall the economy. The writer notes national wealth is not valued if farm goods sell below production costs and calls for vigorous government action to open sea routes for legitimate U.S. trade.
Miss Daisy Williams visits Gore for recreation and boards with Mrs. John W. Herrell. The local school schedules a brief program to begin the holiday vacation. Miss Ellen Oates buys a new automobile and is learning to operate it. Mrs. J. T. McKnee of Rosenberger visits daughter Mrs. S. J. Goode. Regular services are announced for Sunday with a 7 p.m. sermon at Ebenezer and morning services earlier in the day.
The Warnock Mallet freight engine, largest of its kind built for the Western Maryland Railway, completed a test trip yesterday from Hagerstown to Baltimore. Designed by Warnock of Hagerstown, it can haul 200 loads Cumberland to Hagerstown and 55 to 60 loads up the mountain to Highfield, signaling a potential nationwide impact on rail operations.
Rev Dr W D Smith rector of Christ Church spends several days in New York City attending a meeting of the Board of Missions of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States.
The Sarah Zane Fire Company agreed at a recent meeting to attend the bazar hosted by the Friendship Fire Company. The event opens tonight in the old Faulkner building on South Main Street with the Sarah Zane firemen planning to attend the bazar on Tuesday night, December 14.
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