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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1916
Page
4
Publicity is the art of making known something of importance to broad audiences. The government and business alike rely on publicity to inform, persuade, and raise funds, while dishonest efforts undermine trust, and lasting impact comes from truthful, well crafted messaging.
A vintage advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children and adults. It claims quick relief from constipation, stomach bile, and related symptoms, urging mothers to use the genuine product and beware counterfeits.
Summit Point West Virginia January 19 notes show Mrs L D Glascock visiting son Julian Glasecock in Washington. Several residents return from visits to Middletown Charlestown Baltimore Winchester Hagerstown Front Royal and Middleway with relatives friends or family.
Health ad mentions treating coughs and colds promptly with Dr King’s New Discovery. Claims the remedy destroys germs on contact and soothes irritation, reducing coughing and speeding recovery after more than 45 years of use. Includes warnings against neglect and dangers of bronchial and lung ailments following untreated colds.
A reader from Evansville Indiana reports his six year old daughter suffered from croup and found Foley's Honey and Tar gave instant relief. The letter notes both parents use the remedy and praise its effectiveness for throat and chest irritation.
The House debates a three member state board of education including governor and attorney general. Senator Holt stalls Werndenburg resolutions by arguing February 15 is too soon for the appropriation bill. Gov Stuart names Prentiss as corporation commissioner and Purcell as dairy and food commissioner.
Paris reports economist Alfred Neymarck finds the five belligerents spend about 73 million dollars daily. Germany leads with 20 million, France 16 million, Britain 1 billion, Russia 13 million, and Italy five million, with Italy rising to over six million daily.Loans to date total 24 billion with the United States supplying 900 million. Allies owe 14 billion and the Central Powers 10 billion.
Wickliffe Virginia reports visitors over the weekend and Monday. Isaac Myers and son James from Halltown and William Myers from Washington spent Sunday with H. J. Myers in Marvin Chapel. J. W. Symons from Roxbury visited relatives. Wm A Johnston joined his nephew George Hetzel near Berryville for Sunday. Katie Bridner of Harners Ferry visits Mrs. Dennis Stull near Wickliffe. John Crim spent Sunday with his father T. A. Crim.
Mrs. Fred Willey is bedbound with a severe grip. Mr. B. F. Cooley visits Chambersburg Pennsylvania and Martinsburg West Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Martin of Pennsylvania visit their friend B. F. Gru. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Hillidge of Front Royal visit Reliance. Master Thomas Showalter remains ill. Joitraver and J. B. Weirich mourn the death of their niece Mrs. Kate Adair of Chambersburg. Mr. B. H. Graver, once of Reliance, who ran an auto store in Washington, has recovered in Alexandria after a spell away.
Dandruff irritates the scalp causing hair roots to shrink and shed. A 25 cent bottle of Denderine is advertised to stop falling hair and remove dandruff by applying to the scalp. Mr Hoa Gierhart of Clarkshoro West Virginia arrived in the city on business and checked into Hotel Jack.
An advertisement touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as a hair darkener that hides gray, stops dandruff and hair loss, and restores natural color with regular use. It urges readers to apply a small amount to a strand, claiming noticeable results by morning and thicker, glossier hair.
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