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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1920

Page

8

Empire Saturday Screenings Highlight Western Comedy Trio

Empire presents a varied Saturday program headlined by Shay Hamilton with a dandy western comedy A Free Escape. Baby Osburn and Little Sambo star in Daddy Number Two, plus Sunshine Fox Comedies The House of Terrible Scandal. Pathe News section shown. prices 17c matinee and 17c for adults, 22c for children.

the Empire Shay Hamilton Baby Fe Osburn Little Sambo Sunshine Fox Pathe Wttt

Guy Brothers Minstrels Coming Next Monday

Thirteen lines describe the Guy Brothers Minstrels returning next Monday with higher praise than last season. Tickets range up to $2.00 and seat sales are underway. A second item notes Elias Planney in Albin County improving after critical illness with two physicians summoned during a grave spell.

Jannes

Bayer Aspirin: Genuine Product Backed by Millions

This old advertisement proclaims Bayer as the genuine aspirin brand with the Bayer Cross on packaging. It notes safe, physician prescribed use for many pains and illnesses and mentions tin boxes of 12 tablets and larger packages sold by druggists.

Bayer

Taxing High Wages Prompts Increased Income Tax Notes

New York AP report details the 1920 income tax plan with levies on higher wages. Officials cite longshoremen, garment workers, railroad workers and others earning over exemption thresholds as liable. Payment starts January 1 and runs to March 15 with fines up to 1000 dollars for delinquency.

New York United States Edwards Bronklyn Boothlacks Coleretor Edwards Montclair N. J

Contractor Award Sparks Military Medal Controversy

Secretary of War Baker awarded a distinguished service medal to D C Jackling of Salt Lake City after a board said the award could not be made legally. Jackling had won contracts for government nitrate plants and sub let the work. Col Spalding testified before a House committee that the award was suggested by Baker but blocked by legal limits tying service to military forces.

Washington Baker D. C. Jackling Salt Lake City Utah Board of Awards Col Thomas . M.pardine House Jackling W. -Va Spalding Jack

Miss Nan Leafe Ill With Pneumonia at Home

Miss Nan Leafe is ill with pneumonia at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs Artur Leafe on South.

Nan Leafe Artur Leafe

Romance Sparks in a Striking City Romance

A bold early romance unfolds when a desperate plea tests a woman’s conscience. She yields to a dangerous liaison, triggering a perilous passion that leads to an unexpected twist of fate. The tale promises a sublime, startling climactic turn.

Stewart Street Unimproved. Miss Leafe Critically Ill

Miss Leafe has been critically ill since yesterday morning while Stewart street remained unimproved this afternoon.

Stewart Street Leafe

Blizzard Sweeps Atlantic States With Heavy Snow Drifts

A severe blizzard from the southeast yesterday hit Winchester and the mid Atlantic states. Snow piled in drifts over four feet as high winds aided accumulation. City crews removed snow to sewers while warm rain began to melt it later today.

Winchester Atlantic States Trier

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Winchester Farmer

A Winchester citizen, Jacob Randall, retired farmer, testifies to kidney relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He reports back pain and kidney issues improved by the product, noting family use as well. Advertisement mentions price 66 cents and availability at all dealers Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.

Foley P. Tater Winchester Jacob Randall S. Market St Doan Foster-Milburne Msgrs Buffalo, N. Y

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Clothier Hatter Furnisher Shenandoah Vailey Nat Jiés R. R E. Bruce Capper The Commercial & Savings Bank W.M, Fletcher IGE Ward's Star Empire Guy Bros Minstrels Sol Maine Gilmenys Uncle Sam Associated Press Mallestane Auarterly Ennla Lapland Colton Ethel Clayton Paramount Picture Lle Hodgson & Brown Bell West Water St Glaize & Brother America the Farmers & Merchants National Bank Virginia W. P. McGuire John Keating H. D. Fuller H. M. Sartelle Gray & Sheetz the Union Bank of Winchester Capital Stock Defeoes Jas B. Russell John Thwaite Sant Amare Gear Emervien Eye Chas J. Summers Cashier GB. Bushnell Asst Cash Geo. W. Kurtz S. A. Byers E. J. Evans Robi Solid Tire and Service Station
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