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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1921
Page
7
The brief item notes balloonists returning from a flight and a series of market and crime briefs. It mentions an attempted robbery, a sudden stock market surge toward oils and ships, and various police, immigration, and legal updates from Baltimore New York Washington and Clinton.
Mild weather eases fears of price drops while egg prices stay steady as supply rises. Across forty five states and territories lawmakers open sessions this week facing tax reform, dry law enforcement, redistricting from 1920 census, soldier bonuses, and public works. California seeks a $750 million irrigation survey. Colorado plans a mountain tunnel. West Virginia funds roads with a $50 million bond issue.
Public health warnings note colds and mild influenza can lead to pneumonia. An advertisement claims Calotabs purify and refresh the system with a single nightly tablet, promising no nausea or digestion upset and a hearty breakfast. Sold in sealed packages for 35 cents with a refund guarantee.
Police report complaints about local barber shops staying open past midnight on Saturdays. Mayor Glass orders Chief Doran to strictly enforce the Sunday closing ordinance, directing strict adherence to midnight closing.
Advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle vegetable laxative option. It claims relief from constipation and associated symptoms like bad breath and a tired feeling.
Police instructed to cite violators for trial after midnight Saturday to midnight Sunday, enforcing shop admission limits. Officials emphasize legal enforcement and public safety.
The advertisement urges taking aspirin only as specified in Bayer labels and notes the Bayer Cross on tablets. It claims medical guidance over 21 years and safety for colds headaches neuralgia rheumatism toothache and more with handy tin boxes and larger packages sold by druggists.
Public Interest in or Robert Worsley, but said the committee did not recommend either. It was his understanding that Mr. Newlin would accept the office if selected, but was not a candidate. Dr. Anderson nominated Mr. Worsley and the nomination was seconded by Mr. Grim. Rosenberger nominated Mr. Newlin with a second by Baetjer. Worsley was elected eight of eleven votes. Mayor Glass reinstated Policeman Ernest Dove. The council left the fate of Traffic Officer Clark to the mayor who plans to keep him on for winter months.
An old advertisement promotes Zemo as a skin cure available from druggists in 35 cent or one dollar sizes. It claims to treat irritation pimples and similar conditions, promising smoother healthier skin. The E W Rose Co Cleveland Ohio is listed as the source.
The second prayer service of the week was held at First Baptist Church with singing and a practical sermon by Rev. A A Kelly. Tonight at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church the topic is The local Church and the Community led by Rev. A C McDaniel with Rev J H Lacy conducting and an offering for famine relief in China. A ministerial association statement recalls Jesus cleansing leprosy and gratitude.
An authority warns that high uric acid from meat consumption harms kidneys by overwork. The remedy suggested is four ounces of Salts dissolved in water, taken before breakfast to flush and stimulate kidney activity, with warnings about risks of overuse and improper preparation.
A fragment asks whether readers joined in a service uniting Protestant churches in Winchester to give thanks or stayed away. It contrasts one tenth who represented the act with nine tenths who accepted the blessing but did not participate. It further invites joining the Episcopal Church in thanksgiving.
Rev. Dr Russell H Cornwell pastor of the Baptist Temple Philadelphia is famed for joy giving and charitable gifts. At 77 he earns about 50000 yearly yet saves nothing, spending wealth to uplift others. His lecture Acres of Diamonds has been heard 5921 times.
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as the best laxative for children. It highlights a fruity taste and claims to help the stomach liver and bowels with full directions on each bottle.
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