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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1928
Page
2
A Battle Creek physician says constipationLink provided by Rexall Order tablet relieves the curse by aiding a gentle natural movement. Chew Rexall Orderlies at night for a bright next day. Get 24 for 25c at Rexall Drug Store today.
A quip from the Philadelphia Inquirer notes the phrase live wire describes a modern girl as energetic and spirited, joking that she carries little insulation. The item reflects early 20th century slang and attitudes toward youth and femininity.
For patrons of the Colonial Theatre the rear door will open nightly from 7 to 10 pm until further notice. Patrons may park on Braddock or Amherst streets and enter from the rear. The steps are gentle and rear street parking is good. After shows, leave by the same entrance.
Relief Virginia July 3 community roundup lists folks visiting kin in Winchester and Martinsburg names including Branner Shiley Grove Bly Hicks Groves and Lineburg. It notes a Methodist Episcopal yard party on July 14 for Sunday school and Epworth League meeting at 8 PM and visits by Wisecarver Alinger Snapp O Roke Frye and others.
Alfred E. Smith is highlighted as the Democratic Presidential candidate with a Sunday World color gravure. The feature promises a full page image ready for framing and urges readers to request the World/Sunday World color section at newsstands next Sunday. Amelia Earhart is described critically, noting her appearance contrasts with traditional expectations.
The first shipment of Yellow Transparents apples for 1928 left Cherry Run, Martinsburg district, as an express shipment. A carrot shipment of this variety is planned next week. Summer apples have appeared in small quantities and are said to be excellent in size, color and texture with the local market price at $3 a barrel.
Dealers in the Winchester market were understood today to be making arrangements to begin shipments the first of next week. The move signals an early start to summer apple distribution from the market.
Shenandoah Kennels owned by Mrs. William L. Irwin of Winchester and Strasburg swept all prizes at the Sewickley dog show in Sewickley Pennsylvania on June 30. Shenandoah Pal won best Boston terrier beating kennel mate Gloria Silk for the specialty award.
Pal competed for the champion ship and won multiple prizes including a large silver cup. Mrs Irwin, known for fine Boston terriers, shows a thriving line and has six new puppies presented by one of her matrons. The dogs will be shown at the upcoming Richmond show.
A period advertisement extols Calotabs as the great system purifier. It urges a thorough course taken weekly or biweekly to rid chronic ailments and restore vitality, offering a family package for 85 cents at drug stores.
Richmond News Leader notes a campaign contributors list includes anyone who purchases items offered by major donors, highlighting the broad base of financial supporters and potential influence in elections.
The Board of Directors declares a quarterly dividend of 60 cents a share on common stock payable August 15, 1928 to holders of record at close of business August 1, 1928. Checks will be mailed. Transfer books will not close. Owen Shepherd, Vice-President and Treasurer.
Well built modern seven room brick house with all conveniences ready to move in. Priced right with the option to make a small payment and balance like rent. Also building lots with city conveniences at attractive prices and easy terms. Owners WM. M. RICHARDS CHAS. L. NICODEMUS Loudoun Manor Addition North Main Street.
Pittsburgh reader reports exhaustion weight loss and poor appetite improving after eight bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and tablets. She says the medicine should be in every house and invites letters about her experience.
J. B. Denton & Sons Inc advertise long distance moving services from Richmond to Clifton Forge Roanoke Princeton Baltimore Philadelphia and Cumberland. The ad promotes insured experienced men and lists Harrisonburg VA contact with date notation 7-B-21.
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