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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1920
Page
4
The notice lists subscription prices and formats for the Evening Star and associated weekly papers. Rates include annual four dollar options, six and three month plans, and monthly renewals. Carrier delivery adds a separate charge. The item notes Associated Press copyright and republication rights.
In sorrow The Star notes the passing of Miss Kate McVicar a longtime columnist. Her gentle pen chronicled Civil War era duties and local progress inspiring readers through heart and mind. She valued reading and simple virtues and lived a quiet industrious Christian life.
A garbled public notice echoes political debate on taxation and public spending. Intricate phrases hint at corruption concerns, retrenchment calls, and the duty to defend the nation’s finances amid ongoing campaigns. The text references a candidate, economic burdens, and standard bearers in a disputed political climate.
An unclear OCR snippet mentions Virginia generals and a Handley Schools phrase. It references a birthday and a noted writer, with garbled names and phrases. No cohesive event, date, or verifiable details emerge.
Fragmented text recalls Maury a Virginian scientist and geographer praised as a great example for descendants of Matthew. It mentions honoring his birthday and Mother figure Mrs. Bond with a praise in a Red Cross context.
A fragment discusses Bayer as a genuine name for aspirin, noting the Bayer Cross on packaging and historic physician use. It mentions buying unbroken Bayer Tablet Aspirin packages and lists common pain remedies and uses, with references to aspirin trademarks and packaging details.
Berryville notes from February 13 report Misses Ellie and Mary Cabell of Chariles m Virginia visiting St Tilda's in Charles Town and Miss Mary Clagett touring Pittsburgh. Several locals travel to Norfolk Washington and New Smyrna while Major H W Carpenter appears in Fletcher-Sims matters. Families purchase property at Green Hill Orchard and many residents host or visit relatives across Berryville and Mount Williams communities.
An advertisement claims Dr Caldwell's Liquid Laxative aids digestion and relieves discomfort from illness or overeating. It touts massive sales and offers a free trial by mailing name and address to Dr W B Caldwell, 511 Washington St, Monticello, Illinois.
An old advertisement touts S. S34 vegetable blood medicine promising revitalized blood and new strength. It urges visits to drug stores and offers free medical advice by writing to the Swift Laboratory in Atlanta Georgia. The copy warns buyers to monitor supply and claims cleansing the blood wards off disease.
Mr and Mrs Hoetles Clowser hosted several visitors including Mr and Mrs Hurl Himelright and Mrs W Hi Himelright. Mr Howard Allamongs stayed with Floyd Miter. Lena Orndorff attended her sister Mrs A L Brewer. N Williams visited W A Clowser. Emma Wallace and her son Claude visited relatives H W Orndorff. Bessie Clowser visited Hilda Giese.
A hard fought will contest in Prince William Circuit Court centers on the Portner estate of Paul Valeur Portner founder of Portner Brewing. Oscar C. Portner opposes probate with Judge Samuel G. Brent setting April 13 for trial and appointing curators Thomas H Lion and H Thornton Davies with bond of 150 000. The estate totals 250 000 with remaining heirs including Mrs Etta P Meredith and Sylvia Portner Meredith.
Fragmentary text describes a family remedy for colds coughs grippe and similar attacks. Mentions Dr King s New Discovery and urging immediate action for relief from congestion phlegm and throat pain. Includes ambiguous and garbled references to a Kiddie s group.
Doctors warn simple colds and mild influenza can lead to pneumonia. Calotabs are marketed as a safe laxative to activate the liver, with one tablet at bedtime and a morning recovery claim. Sold in sealed packages for thirty five cents, with pharmacist guarantees and refunds if not pleased.
Misses Marie and Mabel Bowman and Mr. Raymond McDonald of Wabash Indiana have returned home after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Philip Shade at DeHaven Virginia.
In Jefferson County teachers are sought for the 1920 21 term. Positions include elementary and experienced principal roles with minimum salary of 75 dollars per month. Examinations and applications are required by April.
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