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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1919
Page
3
An appeal to mothers extols a candy type laxative for children. It claims to ease biliousness and constipation more safely than castor oil or minerals, presenting it as a harmless, appealing remedy for the young.
Short course in agriculture with special work in husbandry and dairying begins Monday January 120 for four weeks. Open to boys and girls aged old or more under teacher supervision. Course free except one dollar laboratory fee. For details contact Mr J M Trewathan.
Disjointed dispatch from Rome reports turmoil in the Italian cabinet amid tensions over foreign policy. The piece notes disagreement with President Wilson on annexation and mentions Baron Sonning in connection with the foreign minister’s stance.
Report describes troops halted at a wrecked bridge on the south side. Plans for overnight rest here were abandoned as the unit, under a lieutenant, could not reach the destination by the usual route.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe tonics like sarsaparilla and cures for cleansing blood and strengthening nerves and liver. Mentions Hood's and "Triple Back" style remedies as examples of period patent medicines.
An advertisement extols Danderine as cleansing and detangling, claiming it removes dirt and dandruff while purifying the scalp. It asserts itching stops and hair regrows as new fine hair appears after weeks of use, urging readers to buy Knowlton's Kandicine from a druggist.
Fragmented OCR notes indicate Nebraska January content on prohibition leaders opposing or supporting a proposed amendment. Discussion centers on medical and constitutional aspects and potential impact on the state constitution and election outcome.
The report states the bill related to feeding programs and meals was favorably reported by the committee on appropriations to the Senate this afternoon.
Public sale at Winchester County Court House in Virginia on January 23, 1919 at 11 AM offers 167 acres near Middle Reed. Property previously conveyed to E G Fauver and Sarah A Fauver, with a deed of trust dated November 1, 1917 and assignment to Harry Ry. Kern trustee. Terms: one third cash, balance in two equal annual installments with interest.
The Blue Grotto on Capri astonishes travelers with a low arch opening and silver water, as the boat glides inside and the cavern walls and domes glow cerulean. A German poet, August Kopisch, is credited with rediscovering the grotto’s azure enchantment.
The Westminster Gazette notes Fabre’s work on beetle psychology, arguing his observations reveal reasoning beyond mere instinct. The piece critiques earlier claims and cites Lacordaire and Gledcul… to illustrate how naturalists interpret animal cognition and behavior.
A fragmented critique from Los Angeles on women's appearance and societal scrutiny. The author satirically links beauty norms to ears and hair, noting public attention and fashion as shaping and judging female looks. The piece reflects era attitudes toward gender and style.
A garbled passage discusses bananas and counting in a hand like a pie piece. It then shifts to remarks on neutrality and avoiding indifference, urging concern for faults and warnings in daily life.
Advertisement for seed sales notes germination and weed content figures. Mentions varieties and purity percent ranges, highlighting high germination seeds and weed risk, from Ganden Seeta and WINCHESTIOR SMDOO inc, Hh Hy Baker.
A damaged fragment notes a printing office and directory content with unclear references to safes and notices. The legible parts indicate a Thester Printing Office item possibly connected to a directory and a request for assistance, though details are incomplete.
Commissioners in chancery will on February 10 1919 at the Winchester Virginia office execute the order of reference in the David Fries and Julia Pen estate. If not completed that day the execution will be adjourned day to day until finished.
36 farms for sale listing limestone farms with a 26 acre property, a new 7 room house and six outbuildings on good price. Also twelve other limestone farms two river farms 23 border plate and creek farm 38 city properties eight fine orchards for sale two teaser orchards timber land for sale. Bayley Co Bailey Bros store Winchester Va.
Fragmentary affidavit wording from Winchester Virginia indicates a bank cashier attesting to truthfulness of a prior statement. The dated marks suggest a 1919 era document with notary or commissioner signoffs and an expiration note for a radieme commission in November 192k.
A garbled nighttime notice recounts a patient in Coteopoles, Pa, suffering severe pains that persisted at night. The account mentions a doctor and a somber tone, but the text is severely distorted and unreadable in parts.
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