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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1925
Page
8
By virtue of a dig train warrant in my hands I will offer for sale at public auction at 11 A M Friday February 27 1926 at 174 N Main St the following goitre removal property including 6 barber chairs 1 stove 1 long hat rack and mirror 8 cane seat chairs 1 large lavatory mirror and rack 4 settee 1 small desk etc for cash Adam Forney 2 18 101
Mt Jackson reports progress toward reopening the Triplett High and vocational School after a Saturday fire destroyed the building. The county board will review financing and temporary facilities at the March 2 meeting, with churches and other structures eyed for classrooms and plans to order books for 300 pupils.
A vendor promotes Marmola Prescription Tablets as a simple method to reduce fat without dieting or exercise. The ad urges readers to request them from their druggist or order by mail, claiming thousands endorse the product and that a dollar covers worldwide pricing.
A traditional Spanish proverb states that every man has merit or virtue, yet not for every task or duty. It reflects a nuanced view of capability and suitability across different contexts and roles.
The Washington Evening Star supports a Blue Ridge National Park after passage of the Temple Act, enabling a survey of proposed parks in Virginia Tennessee Kentucky and a national preserve surrounding the Blue Ridge area near Washington. It notes improved roads would make the park highly accessible and potentially rival Western parks in attracting visitors and campers.
Miss Gladys Line of Winchester Virginia shares a testimonial about Vendol a herbal remedy said to end back pain stomach trouble nerves and dizzy spells She claims relief from back pains bloating gas and improved appetite blood purification and wider health benefits promoting Vendol as a superior medicine.
Advertising copy touts O'Neill's VR Tablets as a perfect elimination remedy for constipation. It claims the herbal treatment strengthens digestion and prevents sickness, promising guaranteed satisfaction with a free sample from Franck Baker and Son.
The twenty seventh annual report of Virginia Bureau of Labor and Industry shows total wages rising to 107 million dollars and product output increasing in eighteen industries including boots and shoes, furniture, iron and machinery, paper, and cotton mill products. The commissioner notes consolidation explains some declines while overall progress positions Virginia among leading states.
An old ad promotes Joint-Base as a quick penetrating remedy for neuritis. It claims local or general nerve relief, soothing joints, reducing swelling, and eliminating pain with no skin residue. Sold at Boyd Drug Co and Baker's Drug Store for 60 cents.
Richmond reports unfavorable weather has slowed farm work in Virginia over the past two weeks. Plowing was limited to well drained lands, roads are largely impassable, and much corn has been housed or fed. Wheat in main counties shows little growth and appears backward though generally up to the average.
Puzzle clues listed cover many entries from rivers to states and linguistic bits. The grid references broad knowledge across geography, language, and science with abbreviations and foreign terms. Answers include major rivers like the Nile and the Yangtze, state abbreviations, and common prefixes and suffixes.
Baker & Son and Boyd Drug Co promote Dave's Mentha-Pepsin as a quick cure for stomach agony gas and indigestion. The ad promises dramatic relief within ten minutes and claims over 6000 bottles sold, urging readers to test a large bottle guarantee at regular pharmacies.
An old Winchester ad features Mrs F A Jacques describing backache and fatigue from weak kidneys. It touts Doan's Pills as the remedy, claiming relief after use and noting purchase at People's Drug Co and availability for 60 cents. The message urges readers to heed warning signs and act without delay.
British and Portuguese East Africa offer land suitable for cotton farming, aligning with the United States as a potential major production region. The note highlights similar climate and soil prospects across these areas, suggesting expansion or investment in cotton cultivation.
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