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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1916
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR lists capital stock paid in surplus and undivided profits with deductions for interest, expenses, and taxes. It also mentions individual deposits including savings, cashiers checks outstanding, and a sum of 1,306 noted alongside figures like 69,271.
An old remedy advertisement urges meat eaters to use Jad Salts to flush and cleanse the kidneys. It claims uric acid buildup harms the blood and warns of symptoms like back pain and bladder irritation. The preparation is described as inexpensive, a fizzy drink, and a daily morning dose is advised.
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Jamaica woman describes relief from weakness dizziness backache and nervous symptoms after using Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She followed a thrice daily dose after meals and before bed and says she is cured. Her testimonial notes her sister-in-law’s suggestion and urges others to write for information.
Miss Kathleen Hock was seen shopping in Winchester on Tuesday. Mrs. Florence Frank is visiting her sister, Mrs. Maynard Hook, and Mrs. Florence Frank was noted in town on Wednesday.
A regional hotel association plans a five thousand dollar advertising program with twenty five thousand circulars and road maps to promote a Capitol tour route. The route covers Philadelphia Baltimore Wilmington Washington Fredericksburg Richmond Old Point Norfolk Lynchburg Staunton Winchester Martinsburg Hagerstown and returns to Baltimore and Washington. The materials will list member hotels and no extra ads. The tour can be taken in full or in segments. The effort targets attracting tourists to the route through improved roads and hotel participation. The association includes hotels from Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland Virginia and West Virginia formed last August to promote travel and advertise the region.
A Columbus Georgia reader reports a bronchial cough cured by Vinci syrup. Mrs. Thomas Monk of Vinci credits the remedy with restoring health, praising its cod liver extract, peptonate of iron and beer peptone formula. The Winchester Virginia dealer guarantees satisfaction or money back.
Bartonville Virginia reports visiting relatives in Pennsylvania and Virginia. Local residents like Beulah and Zella Pingley, Joéanna and Janet ta Hockman, and Haller Beaver are mentioned with illnesses and recoveries. Social visits include the Denny, Littleton, Funk, Ward, Rudolph, Gratton households.
An old advertisement touts TIZ as a magical foot remedy that relieves tired aching feet corns and blisters. It promises science free relief drawing out acids and puffing agents, claiming wearers can enjoy smaller shoes and lasting comfort for a few cents.
Drug prices rise nationwide as wartime demands shrink supplies. A Winchester druggist reports wholesale orders filled only partially, with bromides scarce as penman nate of potash carbolic acid and glycerine needed for gunpowder affect availability. Aspirin has jumped 100 percent and may vanish. quinine and camphor surge. calomel doubles in price.
Mr and Mrs Philip Mohun Roanoke visitors spent the night at Hotel Jack after arriving from New York on a motor trip to Roanoke. Mohun, a former US Navy officer, now works in New York. Mrs Mohun often visits friends in Winchester.
Charles Olson, 30, jailed in Cumberland Maryland, identified by six year old Helen Huber as the man who on December 10 lured her into an unoccupied Chambersburg building and committed an unnatural assault. Officers pressed Olson after the identification party arrived. he showed fear when told the girl was present.
An advertisement promises to cure dandruff by applying four ounces of liquid argon to the scalp at night. It claims immediate relief from itching and flakiness and asserts repeated nightly use will dissolve all dandruff. The text notes liquid argon is inexpensive and available at drug stores.
A reader from Flat River Missouri recalls a two year recovery after using Foley Kidney Pills. The letter claims rapid relief from kidney trouble rheumatic pains and sleep disturbance and endorses the product sold widely with Star advertisement.
The piece argues for a national Pay-Up Week from February 21 to 26 to clear outstanding accounts. It explains how unpaid debts raise prices for all and that paying promptly benefits the entire economic chain from manufacturers to consumers. It urges readers to settle debts and promote circulation.
Doan's Kidney Pills advertised as a kidney health aid with warnings about kidney symptoms. Mrs. J. W. Stryker of Winchester testifies the product relieved back pain and weakness after taking the pills. Price is 50 cents and the ad directs buyers to all dealers. Foster Milburn Co. is the product’s producer from Buffalo New York.
Virginia cities and counties will share in taxes on railroads public service corporations rolling stock, under a Corporation Commission order upheld by the Supreme Court. The tax will be divided by road mileage in cities and counties, not by headquarters location. R T Barton Sr Shirley Carter and R Gray Williams returned from New York after several days of business.
The Polk Miller Drug Company of Richmond Virginia president offers a bold assertion that U S business men could gain ten percent more efficiency by using a laxative and caring for their bowels. He also suggests the Commerce Department gift Rexall Orderlies to each citizen for national welfare.
Notarized declaration sworn before Madge Affleck on January 10 1916. Commission expires March 16 1916. Rue Vo.
H and W Seabright and Mr and Mrs F A Jacques returned to Martinsburg West Virginia yesterday after visiting Mr and Mrs Clarence T Owen at their National avenue home.
Many aches and pains from cold weather blamed on kidney failure to eliminate waste. Foley Kidney Pills claim to tone up weak kidneys and provide prompt relief from aches and rheumatism.
An old time remedy for gray hair uses Sage Tea and Sulphur, now sold as Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound at about 50 cents a bottle. A simple comb through the hair with a moistened brush darkens gray strands, adds lustre, and claims to reduce dandruff and itching while preventing hair loss.
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