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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1920
Page
4
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A family scene erupts as the head of the home feels tension and the household is upended. Rugs are scrubbed, meals shift to a standing buffet, beds move to the floor, and the day ends with questions about the father’s clubs and tackle.
A satirical poem depicts a debtor's decline as greed and legal woes pursue him. Nurses watch, lawyers issue writs, and corrupt bosses cut him off while he clutches pennies and brine. The speaker predicts his ruin as debt, misery, and wasteful spending erode his life.
Mount Williams Virginia February 25 many local residents are listed visiting relatives and friends. Mr Wet and granddaughter Florence Sager spent Sunday afternoon with J M Orndorff and family. Miss Ruth Brown visited Miss Hilda Smoke Friday night. Delilah Sager spent Sunday with Mrs Ivan Fjagal at Lohring. Litteburg visited Mr W W P Wilson Sunday evening. Residents visited the home of Mr and Mrs James Orndorff Wednesday. Mr and Mrs W H Williams and Ay L Brewer visited Wright at Mr Payne’s. Claude Wallace is confined with chickenpox at the home of his grandparents Mr and Mrs M Orndorff. Oswald Giese and son Erich spent Saturday night at their home. L Peer from near Winches ey visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs H Himelricht. Miss Lena Orndorff spent last week with her aunt Mrs E R Clowser. Floyd Miller was the visitor on Saturday.
The article explains backache may stem from kidney problems with toxic buildup harming kidney function. It advises taking a single Anuric tablet before meals to reduce uric acid and restore health, urging readers to ask a druggist for Dr. Pierce’s anti-uric-acid tablets.
Anuric advertised as swift relief for headaches dizziness itching and other uric acid related pains. Dr Pierce claims Anuric cleanses toxins from urinary tract kidneys and back, with testimonials from Mrs W S Cox of Fredericksburg Virginia urging readers to send 10 cents for a trial package.
After influenza your blood runs low and weak making you susceptible to further germs. To restore strength and vigor, the ad touts Pepto Mangan as a “famous blood builder” sold by druggists in liquid or tablet form, urging customers to ask for Gude’s and ensure the brand name is on the package.
Swamp Root praise ad from Dr Kilmer and Co urges testing with a sample offer. Local society notes report influenza illness in the Dyke family and visitors from Washington, Stephens City and other towns. Social calls include Miss Katie Walters and Miss Frances Adams visiting relatives. Grover Schiack and others also mentioned.
Weallers hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Pittman last Sunday evening. Bettie Arbuckle, recently indisposed with a cold, is improving. Mrs. Eliott plans to spend the winter with her niece, Mrs. J. E. Pitman. F W Schenk returned from an extended visit to sister Mrs. Solemberger near Chambersville. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. P. Clemmons are recovering from a serious influenza attack.
Local notes report Fred Neakley remains quite ill with his mother from Winchester at his bedside. Mary Sherman recovering from mumps. Mr and Mrs Richard Cooper ill with flu. Ruth Sawyer in Winchester nursing a sick child whose mother died of pneumonia. Mrs Clarence Oates and daughter from Winchester visit J Cooper family. Apple pie social postponed at traded school. Amos Cooper slightly improved. Mrs Ramey back at Hayfield after nursing illness.
Rich-Creamy Q Ban Liquid Shampoo claims to be a coconut oil based cleaner that lathers freely dries easily and leaves hair fluffy soft and radiantly beautified It promises does not alter hair color but enhances undertones and shine Sold by druggists and by mail orders Memphis Tennessee advertisement.
Daily notes list visits and illnesses in Nineveh Virginia with residents and visitors such as Miss Virginia Weaver from Philadelphia Miss Trenary Mrs Charles Powers and Mrs Edward Madagan along with local updates on Mr Robert McCauley recovering from a fall and Mr Presley Neville who hasImproved.
The board of county supervisors examined the road accounts and found them correct with expenditures supported by vouchers. Amounts credited to districts include Stone Wall 4612.34, Opequon 2684.20, Gainesboro 372.16, Shawnee 1273.32, Back Creek 1048.84, General County Fund 342.45, and North Frederick Grade 508.28.
Henry Vandyke of Cambridge Route 5 credits Nerv-Worth with curing indigestion and insomnia after using four bottles. The testimonial notes relief from stomach distress and nervousness, and mentions the product’s dollar back guarantee via Miller's Driving Store in Winchester.
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as a guaranteed way to renew fabric color. It claims lasting rich tones on wool, silk, linen, cotton and blends, with simple instructions to fix mistakes.
A public sale on February 3 1920 on the Hill Farm near Berryville Virginia offers 2 draft horses and colts 11 head of cattle and cows 98 hogs 25 sheep 1 Duroc boar 46 market hogs 4 to farrow in spring 7 farm wagons and equipment plus harness and tools. Terms: cash under 104. over 10 credit 12 months with note and security. Auctioneers John A Vorous Per a Duns Auctioneers.
An advertisement urges parents to choose Syrup of Figs by insisting the package shows California. It promises a harmless laxative for a child’s stomach liver and bowels with a fruity taste and full dosing directions on each bottle.
Minnie Wood Chapel Virginia on February 25 reports the King's Daughters gathering at J M Rutherford home with many attendees including Walter Brother ton Nellie May Evans Ruby Rutherford Alma Carlisle and Beatrice Ince. Next meeting planned at Mrs George Lees home first Friday next month weather permitting. Many area residents have been ill with flu. Frances Rutherford and Anna Frye visiting at J C Rutherford home.
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