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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1920
Page
2
An old advertisement touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur as a ready to use hair dye that darkens gray hair naturally. It promises restored thickness and shine, reduces dandruff and hair loss, and requires dampening a brush and applying a small amount nightly.
Justice Siddons in Washington Circuit Division 1 directed a verdict for defendant Milbank Twigs owner of Leeds Manor Orchards Fauquier county Va in a suit by Ruedy Brothers seeking 150000 damages alleging breach of contract to sell the orchards after conditions were met A prior trial awarded 25000 damages to plaintiffs which was set aside The defendant argued damages were too speculative Former Senator Bailey led appeal for plaintiffs and attorneys Syme and Douglas argued against damages Twigg married a daughter of the late W G Conrad Clarke county Montana Hall and is a well known local figure.
An old driving patent medicine claim touts Aspironal as a two minute cold and flu remedy endorsed by army surgeons and laboratories. It instructs druggists to refund the price if relief does not appear within two minutes and urges customers to sample the beverage at the counter.
A deed of trust dated April 25 1917 secures sale of 73 acres of land with improvements in Frederick County near Winchester Virginia. The trustee will auction the property February 21 1920 at noon at the county courthouse in Winchester with one third cash and the rest in two annual installments secured by a trust deed.
A dense sales directory lists farm auctions and sales dates from February through March across towns including Berryville Stephens City White Hall Kernstown Berryville and Summit Point. Many entries note stock and implements with details of owners and farm locations such as Jacob Metz A Cooper Bristow and H W Ashwood.
Detroit story reports Martin Bobrowski accused by prosecutors in the death of his wife Anna Bobrowski. Their 17 year old son Theodore and 15 year old Celia testified, with Theodore admitting fear of his father. Coroner's jury returns verdict of death by blows from a poker, while the husband sought a burial permit in Detroit.
A wounded negro suspect, in Cherokee hospital, is linked to a Fort Dodge burglary. Woodard awakened by a intruder, fired from bed, the thief fled. A mouse alarmed him in the kitchen, causing a misstep that let the robber escape. the suspect remains under care.
Governor Davis elevates A. D. Thornhill of Appomattox to head the Virginia Division of Educational and Cooperative Union of America Dairy and Food Inspector, replacing Commissioner Purcell. The governor seeks a salary increase for the post from 2500 to 3000 while Purcell contemplates future plans and a lengthy vacation after long service.
Readers see a 100 reward offer for Hall's Catarrh Medicine with testimonials, alleging cure of catarrh through constitutional treatment. Also includes Sunday preaching schedule at Carpers Valley, Macedo nia, and Relief with pastor E. W. Brubaker.
The Virginia University asserts broad access, noting over half of students self support. It highlights loan funds of 26000, 21971 in scholarships, 63 assistantships, and costs from 102 to 237 dollars per nine months. Wealth does not dictate opportunity. leadership emerges from talent and effort.
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