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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1919
Page
5
An advertisement urges quick relief from a severe cold and grippe using Pape's Cold Compound. A dose every two hours for three doses opens nasal passages eases headache fever sneezing and soreness, with no quinine needed and at low cost.
The notice explains that the Bayer name and the Bayer Cross mark certify genuine aspirin. It warns buyers to look for the Bayer Cross on tablets and packaging to ensure authenticity, noting aspirin’s uses for colds headaches toothaches neuralgia and rheumatic pains. It states aspirin is Bayer’s trademark and that small tin boxes and larger packages are sold by druggists.
An old remedy promotes taking four ounces of Salts from a pharmacy in a glass of water before breakfast for several days to flush kidneys. Claiming to cleanse sluggish kidneys and stop bladder irritation, the fizzing drink is said to be made from grape seed and lemon juice with lithia, inexpensive and harmless.
Health advisory notes dangers of misusing syrup of figs for children and warns against giving fruit flavored laxatives without medical guidance. Officials urge reading label directions and avoiding at home experimentation with dosages.
Mrs. Sara Shaw of Portsmouth Ohio testifies that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured her irregularities and pains restoring her strength for her large family and boarders. The ad urges women with similar ailments to seek the remedy and writes that expert advice is available from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Massachusetts.
Truste and Special Commissioners will sell at the County Court House Winchester Va on Saturday December 20 1919 at o'clock a m in front of the court house lots A B C D and F described as city and county parcels formerly owned by Sibert and Denny and a separate Lot F a carriage shop parcel in Frederick County Va adjoining Robert McVicar Martinsburg Turnpike and R R O railroad property terms include one third cash with two equal annual installments secured by bonds and a deed of trust with insured buildings.
An advertisement from Dr Vahrney of Hagerstown Maryland promises treatment for chronic diseases and deformities. The doctor offers free, personalized guidance after requesting name and address and notes there is no charge. The message also states he is the only Dr Vahrney in town. Regular Star subscribers are asked not to pay subscription money to the carrier.
An old advertisement touts Pape's Vinpepsin as instant relief from indigestion, gas, and acidity. It promises rapid end to dyspepsia and stomach distress with pleasant tablets at low cost, and ends by noting a local job printing office for Farmers.
A historical bank statement from Winchester Virginia shows assets and liabilities including overdrafts secured, securities, real estate, cash items, and deposits. The document includes signatures by cashier J. Great and directors, with a sworn affidavit dated November 25, 2914 and commission details. It also contains an unrelated medical advertisement and drug store notes.
A trustee named Warren Rice announces a public sale of a house and lot in Winchester Virginia to be held Saturday December 20 1919 in front of the courthouse. The sale follows a court order and involves a deed of trust on the property, an insurance policy on improvements, and two year deferred payments funded by purchaser bonds. The sale is subject to confirmation by the district court of the western district of Virginia.
A brief want ad notes a requested star for hire or public interest. Details are unclear in the fragment but suggest a promotional or recruitment call. Further context would identify the organization or event involved.
An advertisement warns against meat intake and promotes Jad Salts for flushing and stimulating kidneys. It claims meat harms kidneys causing various pains and disorders, then prescribes four ounces of the salts in water daily to cleanse and protect against bladder and related issues.
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