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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1920
Page
2
A nationwide strike of 300000 maintenance of way and railroad shop workers was called for Tuesday February 17. The decision was made at a meeting of the general chairmen in Detroit Michigan by the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes and Railroad Shop Laborers.
Indigestion and heartburn are claimed to vanish with a single Pape's Diapep sin tablet. The ad touts fast relief from belching sour acids and undigested meals at low cost, predicting readers will become Diapep sin enthusiasts.
Greasy salves should be avoided for clear skin. From any druggist, Zemo costs 350 or 1.00 for large size and, when used as directed, removes eczema, stops itching, and heals skin troubles burns wounds and chafing. It penetrates cleanses and soothes. E. W. Rose Co. Cleveland Ohio endorses Zemo as clean dependable and inexpensive.
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to look for the California on Syrup of Figs packaging to ensure a safe laxative for children. It touts a fruity taste and promises full dosing directions on each bottle, urging mothers to administer without fear.
A Virginia reader recalls severe lung weakness and a near strangling cough. She attributes rapid relief to Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery, praising its effect on lungs and overall health, and endorses the remedy for expectant periods and nerve calmness.
Washington reports a pro Goan plan to form Indian divisions as part of army reorganization. Dr. Dixon cites Indian exploits in France earning praise for rifle skill and discipline. General Pershing reportedly approves enlisting Indian regiments. officers describe Indians as superb scouts, gunfighters, and loyal fighters.
Advises thinning blood increases influenza risk and promotes Pepto Mangan to strengthen blood. Claims physicians widely endorse the tonic and offers liquid or tablet forms sold at drug stores. Urges buyers to insist on genuine Gude's Pepto Mangan.
Local report notes results from the Star Adg event with key outcomes and participant names. Details include scores and placements for several competitors, with emphasis on top finishers and their affiliations.
Halifax reports the second officer and five crew members of the Oxonian perished while trying to save the Bradburn crew after the steamer was abandoned off Newfoundland. Radio messages confirm the loss in a rescue attempt at sea.
Appeal for seven day campaign February 8 14 to raise three thousand dollars for Boy Scouts of America in Winchester for 1929 One hundred fifty boys benefit today and more can be helped during 1920 Contributions can be given to local scout council or at the scout building budget committee local council boy scouts of america March 25 Louis Clevenger March 19 John Dixon Red Bud road hogs and cattle
An ad claims Aspironal as a modern elixir to shorten colds and prevent complications. It promises immediate relief within two minutes, endorses by authorities, and instructs druggists to refund price if relief isn’t felt, with a bold money back guarantee and consumer appeal.
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