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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1921
Page
4
Publisher details and subscription rates listed by day and carrier with notes on Associated Press use. Mentions various weekly titles and policy on news dispatches and reader communications to The Star Publishing Company.
The Virginia Herald argues against constitutional amendments to authorize bond issuance for road building. It criticizes debt expansion and payment of taxes while warning of burdens on citizens and future generations. The piece urges prudent legislation and restraint on public debt.
A satirical verse by Walt Mason rails against tobacco bans and anti smoking campaigns. It laments loss of personal freedom and mocks reformers while portraying smoke as a small comfort amid domestic strain and public health tensions.
A council discussion centers on real estate tax assessment accuracy and the proposed actions by council member Nel. The debate suggests political maneuvering and a large majority backing a timely resolution to align assessments with other cities.
Regular Salvation Army meeting to be held at 4 p.m. today in the Court House Auditorium by Officer Leith. Everyone is invited to attend. Mrs. T. S. Jolliffe has returned from a week's visit at her mother’s.
A Berryville Ark user recounts illness a year earlier with stomach and appetite failure. After trying Milks Emulsion for 2 to 3 weeks his symptoms improved including pain and sleep, and after 21 bottles he regained energy and appetite. The ad touts Milks Emulsion as a palatable nutritional tonic that normalizes bowel action, aids digestion, and strengthens the body, with a money back guarantee and prices 75 cents and 1 50.
Canterbury Va news briefs report Mrs S J Cave's return home after visiting sister Mrs Jazette Pellers in Toms Brook. M K Sandy opens a Stephens City meat market after buying cattle for export. others include a pneumonia case, a Woodstock horse sale, and several local social visits.
A vintage advertisement proclaims Danderine costs only a few cents and, after several uses, hair looks shinier, stronger, and more abundant with renewed color and vitality.
Catarrhal Deafness stems from an inflamed Eustachian tube mucosa. Inflammation causes rumbling, imperfect hearing, and possibly deafness if untreated. Halls Catarrhe Medicine claims to reduce inflammation and restore normal mucous surfaces. Circulars free. Druggists use J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
Sunday morning worship at 11 o'clock and Thursday night service at 8 o'clock are held at 37 Hast Water Street. All are welcome to attend.
At Flint Mort Virginia on January 20 a supper for twenty three guests was served at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J M Rutherford. Attending were members of Rutherford and Hardesty families plus others including Emmart and Doffemyer relatives. The event followed by local visits and church services heard by Rev C D Lambert.
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safer, gentler alternative to calomel for digestive issues. It promises quick relief from biliousness, constipation, and sluggishness with a spoonful at night and asks buyers to compare with calomel.
Grimes Virginia reports social and local notices from January. Mrs J Wesley Aleshire visited her ill brother Robert Jenkins of Alma Page County. Charles Edward McVay on professional business. S B Purcell and Frank Swimley of Brucetown were in town. Ida B Taylor visits with nephew Carl Ritter. A shooting match by Shirley and Crim drew a good crowd despite poor weather. Lee Evans and brother from near Gerrardstown visited. Daniel Leight stayed home with sore throat. Mrs Timothy Good visited daughter Dorman Affleck in Clarke County. Mrs John M Stiles of Winchester visited at Hill Side near here. Master Jacob Randall was ill for several days.
Refuge Virginia January 20 Mr S W Grim returns from Woodstock on business. Mrs Riley Murphy shows slight improvement after illness. Charles and Hawes visit relatives before returning to Pennsylvania. Miss Bessie Derflinger visits grandmother Mrs Jane Steele. Mrs Luther McCauley returns from daughter’s visit. The little daughter of Mr and Mrs Yancey remains critically ill. Mr Austin Conner ill with pneumonia at Refuge.
The Associated Press reports Toledo prepares soup kitchens to feed thousands of unemployed. Emergency labor commissioner John R. Cowell announced the plan as the city faces its worst job shortage, with nearly 2,000 men at the Social Services Federation seeking breakfast and work. About 75 were fed by the city. others left empty-handed amid a broad relief appeal.
Notice is given to all parties that in the Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia on January 22 1921 an order is sought to authorize payment and transfer of ward funds from Virginia to Maryland in the Norris versus Norris case now pending. B F Norris guardian of John F Norris Gertrude Norris and Robert A L Norris.
A 17 year doctor patient tradition touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets made from vegetables and olive oil. Advertisers claim the tablets cleanse the liver and bowels, improve complexion and energy, and help with dull eyes headaches pimples and coated tongue. The pitch targets both women and men seeking a vital look and better well being.
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