Ben Davis apple debate highlights regional views
A Rural New Yorker letter defends the Ben Davis variety amid criticism. G L Rothgeb of Stephens County argues for open discussion, noting Ben Davis profits and resilience, while growers weigh replacement with McIntosh Merrill and York. The Virginia Ben Davis is praised as superior to western stock.
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This County
Opper
South
York
F. F.W
McIntosh
Merrill
Virginia
le Rothger
Spa Free Country
Rothgeb
Baldwin
Ben
Resinol Ointment and Soap Advertisement Claims Heals Eruptions
The ad touts Resinol ointment and resinol soap as safe remedies for itching and skin eruptions. It describes a doctor’s prescription used for over twenty years to treat various affections and asserts the products improve tender skin and complexions.
Granddad Rufus Jinks Odd Promotion Sparks Local Guffaw
The venerated Rufus Jinks, newly titled grandfather, presents a comic mix of pride and reluctance. He quips he feels like a newborn colt, while town folks grin at the public promotion and his heir’s arrival. He laments vanity, preferring quiet dignity over outward display.
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S. Rufus
Local Visitors and Arrivals Reported in Winchester Area
Warleiro ste Eres Maribory Virginia Jam Washington visitor Mrs. Boyer Woodstock on business. Miss Louise Shull and Miss Helda Shull return from Washington after two weeks with Mr and Mrs H G Shull. Henry and Oheries Sante myers Riverton visit uncle James Mitchel Thursday and Friday. Mrs James G Mitchel Visited Relatives and friends in Strasburg. Naomi Pierce Winchester visiting Mr and Mrs H Clagett Winter Hill. Mrs John Sowers Stonebridge and Carter Wright Winchester visit S G Brenton Sunday. H E Shull on business in Winchester Saturday. Carl Martin A L Martin Gussie Stickley Ethel Martin spend Saturday in Winchester. B C Shull Winchester visits sister S G Jamison Friday and Saturday. J J Pangle E E Hite in Strasburg Thursday. Gladys Booth in Winchester on Friday. James Smith spends Friday in Winchester. Sergeant Henry F Church returns to Washington after visiting his parents East Water Street. Eliza Peltz returns to Baltimore after visiting brother-in-law and sister W Reed.
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James G. Mitchel
Strasburg
Naovhi Pierce
Winchester
H. Clagett
Winter Hill
John Sowers
Stonebridge
Carter Wright
S. Brenton
H. E. Shull
Carl.Martin
A. L. Martin
Gussie Stickley
Ethel Martin
B.C. Shull
S. G. Jamison
Messrs
J. J. Pangle
E.E. Hite
Henry F. Church
Washington
A. Church
East Water Street
Eliza Peltz
Baltimore
Mrs. W. Reed
Stephens City Items Highlights Local Travel and Visits
Stephens City Virginia residents report travel and guests. Mr and Mrs W H Painter left for Norfolk to visit Mrs Painters sister Mrs Holt Henkel. Miss Rhoda Shertzer will visit relatives in Johnstown Pittsburgh and Lancaster over the coming days. Evelyn Totty visits Irene Huffman in Raphine Virginia. Mrs Eugene Barr of Cumberland Maryland stays with J H Orndorff family. Miss Emily Boyer spent weekend in Strasburg with sister Mrs F D Maphis.
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Stephens City
W. H. Painter
Norfolk
Painter
Holt. Henkel
Rhoda Shertzer
Pennsylvania
Johnstown
Pittsburgh
Lancaster
Evelyn Totty
Irene Huffman
Raphine, Wa
Eugene ‘Barr
Cumberland, Md
J. H.orndorff
Emily Boyer
Strasburg
F. D. Maphis
Ww Co T U Meeting Scheduled for January 11
The Ww Co T U holds a meeting Thursday afternoon January 11 at 3 o'clock and requests full attendance from members.
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Ww. Co. T. U
Swamp-Root Kidney Remedy Praised by Texas Doctor
A letter from L F Griffith Jr of Terrell Texas extols Dr Kilmer and Co Swamp Root kidney medicine praising its long use for rheumatism and urging readers to request a sample bottle by mailing ten cents. It notes a booklet on kidneys and bladder and that regular bottles are sold at drugstores.
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Kumer
L. FE. Grifith, Jr., Co
Terrell, Texas
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Swift Specific Co
Swift Building
Atlanta
All Children Loved Syrup of Figs For Liver and Bowels
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children and adults. It promises quick relief from constipation and stomach discomfort, claims easy dosing for all ages, and warns against counterfeits while urging buyers to confirm genuine production by the California Fig Syrup Company.
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California
Califoreta Cor
Social notes from Winchester and nearby towns
Weekend guest Miss Margery Kremer of Winchester visits Mrs. Cleveland Adams. George Carbaugh and Randolph Yeakle travel to Pittsburgh for employment. Mrs. Edward Padgett of Winchester visits Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. James A. Guard stay with the Misses Barrow in Tulip Mr. W. Rozzie of Washington visits town on business and stays at Hotel Evans.
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Margery Kremer
Winchester
Cleveland Adams
George Carbaugh
James A. Guard
W., B. Rozzie
Washington
Evans
Jad Salts Promoted as Kidney Helper in Odd Advertisement
An old medical ad claims Jad Salts cleanses the kidneys and relieves backache and urinal symptoms. It touts a grape acid and lithia mixture said to prevent bladder weakness and promote normal kidney action, urging frequent use.
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Aria
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Iri
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Louise
Helda Shull
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Henry and Oheries Santemyers
Riverton, Va
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Gladys Booth
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Stark Bros. N.&o.co
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Champion
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Stephens City Items
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Footer’s Dye Works
Cumberland
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Pr. Kilmer & Cow Binghamton
Edward Padgett
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Ousutter
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the Valley
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Winchester, ‘Va
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State Corporation Commission
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Jg . Sloat
Kategyn A. MecFadden
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Madison, Wis
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New York City
Chapman’s Auto Supply Co
South Main Street
H. JF
White Post
H. P. American
Court House
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H. B. Sell
Weicht & Livick
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