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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1920
Page
7
Constipation stops the body's sewerage system as waste is retained and may poison the blood, causing disorders. Do not neglect the bowels. A dose of Chamberlain's Tablets offers relief. Avoid drastic cathartics as they dehydrate and may worsen constipation. For use by all dealers.
Senator H F Byrd introduced a bill in the State Senate to amend the child labor law aligning Virginia with the national standard. He also proposed a measure allowing women to act as deputy clerks statewide.
In Taunton Virginia 280 Christian workers will be sought by the Southern Presbyterian Church in the Synod of Virginia on February 29. The nationwide target is 2000 volunteers, mainly men and women from the nominating denomination, under Dr. Henry H. Sweet, secretary of Christian education and ministerial relief.
Mr and Mrs James B Russell traveled today to St Augustine Florida for a month or more. The trip aims to aid Mrs Russell recovery from a hip fracture injury suffered several months ago and to improve her health through the warmer climate.
The State Legion of Soldiers serving in the great war appeared before the Richmond finance committee and opposed a proposal to grant wartime poll tax exemption to veterans. Legion representatives said soldiers do not seek the gift and prefer to bear citizenship duties, with several local chapters adopting resolutions against the exemption.
An old advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless alternative to calomel claiming it cleanses the liver without griping or salivation. It urges readers to ask a druggist for a bottle and promises improved well being by morning.
Joseph L Crupper of Alexandria resigns as state chairman of the Virginia Republican Party effective when the state convention meets in Roanoke on March 11. He cites pressure of private business and has informed the State Republican Committee to allow time to select a successor.
W. W. Galt of Norfolk was elected grand master of Masons in Virginia at the Grand Lodge annual meeting in Richmond. He succeeds Sol Cutching of Richmond. About 400 lodge representatives attended, including Claud Stickley of Winchester Hiram Lodge No. 21. William B. Wagner of this city was named district deputy grand master for district No. 3. Nine past grand masters also attended.
An advertisement extols Milks Emulsion as a cure for chronic stomach trouble and constipation. It features a Springfield reader claim of relief after three bottles, praises the product as a pleasant solid emulsion, and notes a money back guarantee with six bottles. The copy targets weak, sickly children and promises rapid digestives benefits. The Milks Emulsion Co. of Terre Haute Indiana promotes wide availability via dealers.
Stephens City notes report multiple visitors including Mrs F J Snyder from Lewistown and Mrs Frank Sonner from Strasburg. Flu keeps residents bedridden while others visit relatives. Mayme Cornwell near town operated for appendicitis and expected home soon. M F Powers suffered a serious appendicitis attack. Elmer Steele's wife called to Middleteen for her mother’s illness. Lemley ill at home and Drake family moving to a new South Main Street residence.
Mr and Mrs H P Lovett receive congratulations on the arrival of a son. Mr and Mrs C Fred Carbaugh are visiting Strasburg. Mrs Wilbur Hewitt spent a day here with friends. Craven's Cough Remedy a favorite with mothers for colds croup and whooping cough, praised for pleasant taste and prompt relief, contains no opium or narcotic.
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