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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1929
Page
2
The Wardensville area mourns the death of a longtime resident at 78 from pneumonia. Survived by several sons, he was among the first settlers of the region and contributed to its development. Funeral plans were not completed in the fragment. He was in Chester on a business trip weeks ago.
A fragmentary advertisement promises a rheumatism remedy from a supplier in Brockton Massachusetts. The misspelled note claims “wonderful results” at “pian cost-me-nothing” and requests addresses to mail the treatment. It references a prescription and a response option to obtain the remedy.
Dealers offer 39 used Buicks with prices cut by 10 to 30 percent as space runs short and incoming stock increases. They guarantee year model and title with terms including smaller down payments and trade ins.
A May Day gathering drew very large attendance, with substantial public involvement and turnout reported by organizers.
President elect Hoover will appoint a special commission after March 4 to investigate prohibition and general law violations, court proceedings, and enforcement conditions. The panel would study enforcement under the Volstead Act and report on abuses, with funding only for its expenses. Senators Jones and Edge urged abandoning further prohibition inquiries and supported a money measure for the commission.
Buckingham Palace announced King George’s gradual strength increase since illness. Officials say he is stronger now than at the start but progress remains slow and not measurable daily. The report contrasts with a separate gossip item about a prison sentence story.
Health officials urge treating even mild colds to prevent bronchitis or pneumonia. Vicks VapoRub sees high demand and record production, with labs running overnight to supply 375,000 jars daily as use expands as a preventive.
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