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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1925
Page
9
A compact pocket flashlight battery shown beneath the piano was used to improve a radio set’s power connection. The device helped slip the D battery into place, making the hydrometer reading easier and ensuring the connections stayed tight in a dark room corner.
A local ad from Glasgow Kentucky claims relief from breathing trouble after using a product sold at Miller's Drug Store Mechanicsburg Ohio. The message is signed by Mrs H Francis and mentions a daughter’s three year inward red condition followed by full improvement after a single bottle.
English and French explorers of the Seventeenth century mention Norumbega as an American city placed somewhere in Maine or eastern Massachusetts. The account reflects early colonial geography debates without confirming a location.
A compact guide describes a newcomer’s stylish start with items including a kimono nightgown Gereva coat barrow coat shirt and a bib dress. It notes a two piece collar edged with narrow lace frills and gathers detailing the front closure for coordinated outfits.
A dubious advertisement touts Aspironal as a fast two minute cure for cold and cough with claims of laboratory endorsement and universal consumer approval. It promises dramatic relief and urges readers to buy for themselves and families, highlighting safety for children and adults.
Rest Va February 20 Died at his home in Ben Avon suburb of Pittsburgh Pa on Friday February 13 Benjamin Jefferson and Lucy Silver Jefferson in the sixty seventh year of age. Born in the neighborhood he moved to Ohio over forty years ago and later to Pittsburgh where he was president of a wholesale rubber business. Survived by widow Miss Etta Stull of Ohio one son Barry Jefferson two daughters Mrs Lucy Well and Rowena Jefferson two brothers Benjamin Jerson and Charles Jefferson one sister Mrs Kate Erb and other relatives. Funeral from his home and burial near Pittsburgh. Also two nieces and two grandchildren Bettie and Harry Jefferson Jr.
A satirical poem in Mason’s voice extols honest pride in paying debts promptly. It contrasts noble lineage with the writer’s refusal to owe others and boasts of settling bills, from groceries to drinks, without delay and without begging forgiveness.
Having purchased all of R. T. McVicar’s stock the business will continue trimming and upholstering at the old stand beside the A. B. and O. depots water proof goods celluloid and top bows of all kinds. Repairs and made to order at reasonable prices. 427 North Market Street. W. H. Bush, Prop. February 18, 1906.
THOMAS PUGH holds a sale at 2078 Kent Street on February 21 at 1 PM featuring an organ, davenport, cupboards, chairs, beds, bedding, quilts, antique dishes and more.
An old advertisement urges readers to offer McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets to men women and children. It promises five pounds gained in 30 days and refunds purchase price if unmet. Franck Baker and Son Boyd Drug Company and other druggists stock 60 tablets for 60 cents.
An old advertising note describes Calotabs as a nausea free calomel tab let recommended by physicians and druggists to break up a cold or grippe overnight. One or two tablets at bedtime with water, no salts or nausea, then next morning the cold vanishes and the body feels refreshed. Sold in sealed packages ten or thirty five cents, with a money back guarantee if not delighted.
The Ancient Coffee House in Philadelphia claims to host the oldest stock exchange on the American continent. It was founded in May 1754 in the London coffee house at the corner of Front and Market streets.
A vintage advertisement touts Mayr's Wonderful Remedy as curing various ailments by removing catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract. The claimant says doctors offered surgery but the remedy saved her, enabling a cabbage and sausage based diet with no lasting harm. One dose is advertised as refundable if unsatisfied.
Mrs A W Parry of Roanoke Virginia recounts three years of feminine troubles with bearing pains and weakness. She credits Dr Pierce medicines Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery with removing her weakness and restoring health. She urges readers to obtain the Prescription from their drugstore or request a trial package and free advice from Buffalo New York.
An old medicine ad touts ox gall extracts as a breakthrough for liver and body toxins. It claims rapid results within 24 hours, promotes health and youth, and markets Dioxol tablets with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. The pitch warns against deceit and urges immediate purchase through druggists.
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