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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1923
Page
10
A sales pitch touts a harmless salt mixture to clean the urinary tract and support kidney function. It claims within 24 hours kidneys are strained of acids and wastes and suggests four sources of Jad plus a tablespoonful daily. Warns to drink water and have physician check twice yearly.
An ad touts Bowles Red Pepper Rub for rheumatism lumbago neuritis backache stiff neck and sore muscles. It promises concentrated penetrating heat that tingles within minutes and relieves pain and congestion. Genuine Bowles product carries the Rowles name on every package.
The Embargo Act passed December 22, 1807, during Jefferson's second term, halted all vessels in U S ports with few exceptions and ordered U S vessels home. It was repealed in March 1809 as ruinous and ineffective. A second embargo in April 1812 lasted 90 days before repeal.
The article outlines traditional anniversary names from year one cotton to seventy five diamond. It pairs milestones with symbolic materials or gems such as cotton paper leather wooden woolen tin silk crystal china silver pearl ruby golden and diamond.
In Denmark a folk belief holds that toothache or ague can be eased by gathering an elder twig and burying it. The burial site must be kept secret from the sufferer to work its charm.
A large Christ Church chorus will perform Christmas anthems at a morning service marking the Nativity. Rev. Robert B. Nelson will lead and preach, with Mrs. H. D. Fuller directing the musical program featuring soloists and a full choir.
County real estate transfers placed on record since last publication include Lee V. Clark et al to E B Bayliss two Gainesboro lots dated December 13 1923 for 600. L Orndorff et ux to Katherine V Orndorff 216 acres east of mountain road from Northwestern Grade to Mountain Falls dated December 14 1923 for 8000. John Reed and J Leslie Reed to Charles E Braithwaite 68 acres in Stonewall District dated December 15 1928 for 2000.
Leo Koretz, promoter linked to a Panama oil scheme, was indicted for operating a confidence game. The grand jury probes Bayano River Trust connections amid millions juggled in the alleged blue sky oil deal. A New York inspection party returned empty handed, with several members resigning from Koretz’s outfit.
REFUGE VA A community gathering is set for Wednesday at 7 30 PM at Fairview Church to discuss road improvements. Rev G W Gaither will organize a committee and begin work immediately, urging broad citizen participation.
Train services listed include No. 13 at 9:20 am to Roanoke with Bris tol pullman parlor car, No. 9 at 12:26 pm local to Roanoke, No. 1 at 2:45 am to Roanoke Bristol Bluefield Pocahontas Welch Norton, sleeper to Williamson and Roanoke, dining car Shenandoah Roanoke, connection to Memphis special, No. 27 at 5:53 pm to Shenandoah, No. 28 at 8:29 am to Hagerstown, connections at Shenandoah Junction to Washington, No. 10 at 1:59 pm local to Hagerstown, No. 14 at 7:29 pm parlor to Hagerstown with sleeper to Philadelphia, No. 2 at 11:38 pm to Philadelphia and New York. For fares and reservations contact Berryville or Roanoke agents.
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