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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1920
Page
5
An old Musterole ad touts fast relief from sore throats, tonsillitis, coughs, stiff neck, rheumatism, lumbago, back pains, sprains, and bruises. It markets a white paste applied to the chest or throat with claims of rapid pain disappearance and lists jars priced at 2.50.
The National Council of the Boy Scouts of America plans a tenth birthday celebration from February 8 to 14. The campaign invites churches and the press to promote the scout rule Do God Turn Daily for all Americans. Scoutmasters report lively preparations and extended events across councils and troops.
An advertising push highlights a budding trend as le Jaainesses expand. The campaign emphasizes growing demand and invites further participation from local businesses and residents.
Under President R. T. Barton the Winchester Council of the Boy Scouts of America takes full responsibility for duties expanded with the new scout building. Merit badge subjects are assigned to each councilman and several comrades are named to coordinate with the scout officer in charge of each branch.
An admonition that early use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy prevents serious croup outcomes. It states the remedy is readily available, prompt, and effective, urging mothers to keep a bottle on hand and use it at first signs of croup. Advertises it for sale by all dealers.
A damaged page fragment mentions a blanket advertisement and seals of Moling Read. The readable text is sparse with no clear event dates or named entities beyond generic references.
The piece claims overworked kidneys from heavy meat intake cause backache headaches dizziness and other symptoms. It advises taking Jad Salts, four ounces in water before breakfast, to cleanse and stimulate kidneys, with caution to consult a physician if needed.
Reports from England indicate English athletic authorities prepare for participation in the Antwerp games next summer. Despite wartime losses, the United Kingdom will have more material to draw from due to a new body of athletes formed by military training and outdoor life at the front.
Letters from families in Virginia and Alexandria extol Dr. Pierce products. Mrs Emma Posny and Mrs H H Hamilton claim Golden Medical Discovery, Pleasant Pellets, Favorite Prescription, and general tonics improved health and eased ailments from liver sluggishness to eczema and pregnancy needs. Mrs J W King adds quick relief for bronchitis and skin issues.
The notice promotes wheat screenings as cheap chicken feed with recleaned screenings at 3 cents per pound while supplies last. It also lists No 1 wheat at 2 dollars 55 cents per bushel.
An advertorial piece endorses Bayer Aspirin with the Bayer Cross seal and claims it relieves cold Headache toothache earache neuralgia rheumatism and general pain. It notes affordable 12 tablet tins and larger packages sold by druggists and underscores following directions on the unbroken package.
A fire insurance inspector flagged tubes as soft. The light committee read a Henry letter to Northern Virginia Power Company about new rates after contract expiry and service interruptions, with a firm intent to present electric power issues to the council soon. Mr Hable noted near-misses at the Baltimore and Ohio due to inadequate protection, prompting the city solicitor to contact railroad authorities. Police threaten resignations over salary, reading of a request by Benjamin Armel and Ernest Dove for a $90 monthly raise starting Jan 1.
An advertisement urges mothers to choose California Syrup of Figs for children noting its harmless laxative effect the fruity taste and full dosing directions on each bottle. The ad emphasizes saying California to ensure a trusted product for stomach liver and bowels.
Due notice is hereby given that the regular annual meeting of the stockholders of the undersigned company will occur at their general offices Monday January 4 1920 o clock p m Whitlock Herb Medicine Co Inc 12 29 of Winchester Va.
Boatswain Mate B H Snipes of the United States Navy will visit Winchester January 20 to 23 and Berryville January 23 and 24 to discuss Navy enlistment with interested young men and provide details for parents. Snipes notes six years of service and urges ages eighteen to thirty five to consider a 2, 3, or 4 year enlistment with possible reenlistment.
An advertisement claims Chamberlain's Tablets move the vowels and improve appetite and digestion. They contain no pep sin or digestive ferment, strengthen the stomach, and help it function naturally. Sold by all dealers. ady.
A Delaven machinist Earle Sheets praises Tanlac for his wife’s rapid recovery from seven years of illness. He describes improved appetite sleep and nerves after three bottles and urges public notice. The Winchester Boyd Drug Company sells Tanlac.
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes promising rich fadeless color for wool silk linen cotton and blends. It claims dresses blouses stockings skirts coats feathers draperies and coverings can be dyed with simple directions included in each package.
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