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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1920
Page
5
An illustration compares two rows of twelve apple trees. One row received five pounds nitrate of soda five pounds acid phosphate and two and a half pounds potash. The fertilized row yielded 46 barrels vs 9 barrels unfertilized, with 37 extra barrels costing under twelve cents per barrel.
Classified notice listing several properties for sale including 11 to 12 acres with an 8 room house, a adjoining 11 room rick house, and various smaller houses with prices from 1100 to 8500. Also 65 acres on state highway for 4090 and fruit acreage near the city. Contact Gates at Fairfax Hotel.
Meeting of the stockholders of Shenandoah Valley Nat Bank will be held in the banking house on Tuesday January 13 1926 for the purpose of electing directors. By WM G Hardy cashier. 12 12 1p tty.
A historical note promotes Hamburg Breast Tea as a cheap, vegetable remedy for colds and grip. It advises a tablespoon of tea per cup of boiling water, drunk throughout the day or before bed, claiming to open skin pores, relieve congestion, loosen bowels, and expel the cold.
A vintage ad promotes Geka Liniment a nine cent bottle claim it relieves backache lumbago sciatica and rheumatism quickly by applying a small amount to the skin promising immediate comfort and a painless result with single use.
Fragmentary text indicates subscribers of The Star must pay or renew to continue service. No clear names dates or locations readable.
Advertisement touts Calotabs as a safe non nauseating laxative for colds flu and pneumonia prevention. One tablet at bedtime purportedly clears the cold by morning with an active liver and improved appetite. Sold in sealed packages for thirty five cents with money back guarantee.
Historic ad touts Dr King s New Discovery as a fifty year old reliable remedy for colds grippe throat coughing and croup. It claims fast relief for the whole family and lists price 60c to 1 20 with druggists.
A vintage ad touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a mild reliable remedy for irregular bowels. It claims cleansing the bowels prevents waste buildup and promotes proper bile flow, available for 25 cents at druggists.
Berryville Va January 5 one of the holiday entertainments was a birthday party for Miss Dorothea Taylor at the rectory on December 25. Dolls theatre toys and cakes highlighted the modest gathering with guests including Ruth Dorothy and Helen Campbell and Master John Wilson.
An advertisement promotes Zemo as a remedy for eczema pimples blotches and ringworm promising clear skin. The product claims a drug store price of 35 cents or a large bottle for 100 dollars offering a clean penetrating liquid that leaves no stickiness or stains.
MoetAnnie M. Chapman widow of Thomas W. Chapman died at her residence near Millwood turnpike at 6 o’clock yesterday morning from infirmities of age. Born October 16, 184%, she lived in Relief and later California before returning to the county and city. Survived by four brothers and three children, funeral Tuesday at 2:30 from Mrs. George J. Copenhaver’s home, Rev. S. W. Brubaker presiding, interment Mount Hebron Cemetery.
Whitacre, Va., Jan. 5. Mrs. Jolley Whitacre died suddenly at about 45. Interment followed at Wesley Chapel with Rev. Kage officiating. She was daughter of J. Jolley and widow of a soldier. survived by four sisters, a brother, husband, and children Willie Raymond Elizabeth Belva. One son Raymond was killed in France. Several relatives and neighbors noted her decline last summer. Local note: Mr. D. J. Calvert and wife guests. Yost property auctioned. phones being installed. community events referenced.
The United Brethren Church parsonage at 108 North Avenue welcomed 70 to 80 friends New Year’s night who presented gifts valued at about 68 dollars plus a purse of money. Reverend George W. Stover and wife expressed gratitude for seven and a half years of faithful service and called for unity and blessing in the year ahead.
An old advertisement touts Maven and Mustercle products for neuralgia sore throat croup stiff neck and muscle pains. Musterole is described as a clean white mustard oil ointment that draws out illness and relieves pain without blistering, with doctors said to recommend it for various aches and congestion.
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