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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1927
Page
6
A Berkeley Circuit Court decree in Martinsburg Va grants settlement of the large estate of the late Congressman George Bowers. Commissioners are authorized to sell his properties in Frederick County apple orchards and other holdings. Liabilities exist but a substantial sum may remain for heirs.
Petersburg Virginia traffic officer W E Abernathy reports rapid recovery after taking Tanlac claiming restored strength appetite and health. He describes relief from stomach troubles constipation and sluggish liver noting weight gain and renewed energy after a few days of treatment. Over 40 bottles sold and promoted by local druggists.
Charlie A. Amick obtained an absolute divorce from wife Cora Amick after ten years since a partial decree. The circuit court awarded custody of their minor child London Andrew Amick to the father, noting he already had custody. Both parties cannot remarry for six months.
Mrs. VanDeventer suffered a stroke early this morning at the home of her daughter and son in law, 339 West Cork Street. Currently conscious parts of the time, her age makes doctors regard her condition as serious. She has been living with Mr and Mrs Brooks for some time and was the widow of A C VanDeventer of Round Hill Virginia.
Two Virginia American Legion posts received national citations for outstanding community service. Lloyd Williams Post 41 Berryville funded a winter spring concert series, and Portsmouth Post 37 installed radio headsets at the Naval Hospital, supervised Boy Scout activities, and set up city entrance road markers. Commanders J A Nicholas Jr and Frank A Wray noted.
A 1927 religious verse extols dedication to tabernacle workers. It invokes scripture from Matthew and pronounces Christ as life and light. The piece urges faith, cross bearing, and sharing truth worldwide with hopeful, nongraphic devotional language.
Early 1900s ad advises mothers to keep Mysterole for rapid first aid as children show throat and chest symptoms. It claims quick relief for sore throat, bronchitis, croup, and other pains and promotes Children’s Masterole for kids and adults alike.
An advertisement touts Special Formula No 2 promising relief from pain and soreness within 24 hours. The copy urges faithful use to regain comfort and ability to work. Also mentions Baker's Drug in Allentown stocking the product.
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