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Winchester Evening Star in Winchester, Virginia
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1924
Page
6
Kellogg's Bran Advertisement Claims Dramatic Constipation Relief
An old Kellogg's Bran ad touts relief for constipation, urging it as a natural, all bran product with a money back guarantee if not effective. It emphasizes daily use, digestion support, and a tasty, nutlike flavor, noting availability at grocers and hotel clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellogg’s
Costello Wins World Amateur Sculling Title Again
Paul Costello defeats Gilmore by two and a half lengths to reclaim the Phiia gold challenge cup in a one mile thirteen furlong race. Costello moved from behind a three length lead with a strong finish to win in comparatively fresh condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Costello
Gilmore
Jack Belly
Eeac Eer
Deaw Garrett Galmore
Costello
Market Report From Local Wh wholesale Market Prices
Readable prices show wheat middlings at 1.95 per bushel and hay around 28.00 to 30.00. Butter and creamery products priced, with mixed feed at 1.80 and lambs, cattle, and hogs listed in terse figures and notes. Local retail meat and dairy items appear alongside farm staple costs in a compact market snapshot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osghorne
St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Relief for Aches
An old advertisement touts St Jacob Oil as a painless remedy for rheumatic pain and sore joints. It claims rapid relief without internal treatment and emphasizes safety and instant comfort for sprains and muscle aches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Jacobs Oil
St. “St. Jacob
St. Jacobs
Senate approves Buavy plan to build eight scout cruisers
Washington June 6 the senate passed a bill authorizing construction of eight scout cruisers and conversion of several coal burning battleships to oil burners. The measure was approved on a party line vote with leaders saying the action would modernize the fleet and strengthen naval power abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Jaye
Tornado Strikes East of Decatur Causing Property Damage
A tornado this afternoon tore through an area about 28 miles east of Decatur. It unroofed buildings and left outbuildings rain flat and heavy damage. Wire facilities were wrecked in the traversed section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Lowden Emerges as Possible Vice Presidential Pick
Rumors from Cleveland indicate former Illinois Governor Frank Lowden gaining traction as a potential running mate for President Coolidge. Coolidge maintains a hands‑off stance, awaiting the convention’s decision while Lowden gains momentum over Dawes and Hoover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coo
Lowden
Ofllinois
Tire c
Hine
Cleveland
Alee
Lowen
Coolidge
Ilinois
Charles G. Dawes
Chicago
Secretary Hoover
Hoover
Ely's Cream Balm Ad for Cold and Catarrh Relief
An advertisement urges readers to use Ely's Cream Balm to open nasal passages and relieve cold or catarrh. It promises quick, fragrant antiseptic relief by applying a small amount in the nose to soothe swollen membranes and ease breathing. The copy emphasizes instant relief and suggests buying from a druggist.
Nature Provides Their Furnace In Distant Lands
The article notes extreme heat in Rabaul Pomerania with a city perched at a vent and temperatures rising to thirty seven degrees in just over two hours. It mentions Imaja palm and a Cey for palm used for tents and shelters. Clinton's Bunker Hill Map sells at auction in London for FO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rabaul
Pomerania
Bunker Hill
Feld
Lonham
Beara
Major
Tewaral
Henry Cunton
Sulphur Promoted For Clearing Up Skin
An early 20th century ad touts sulphur as a remedy for ugly broken out skin and eczema. It claims rapid relief and lasting healing, noting availability at drug stores and mentioning associated beauty aids like cold cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menor
Hopewell Bank Employee Found Dead In City Point
A. Lee Thaw 60, Richmond, Hopewell Trust Bank employee, was found dead with a bullet wound to the head at his son in law J. C. Green’s City Point home. Green heard the shot at about 7:29 but dismissed it as a door closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Lee Thaw
Richmond
Hopewell Branch
Richmond Trust Company
J. C. Green
City Point
Greene
Hopewell
Thaw
Hem Stitching and Picoting at Singer Sewing Co
Hem stitching and picoting services offered by Singer Sewing Machine Co located at 18 South Main Street with 24 hour service availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singer Sewing Machine CO
South Main Street
Darken Gray Hair with Sage Tea and Sulphur Remedy
An old trusted formula claims to darken gray hair naturally using sage tea and sulphur. A single strand treated nightly supposedly vanishes gray by morning and after repeated use leaves hair deeply color rich and glossy, with gray signs of age reduced. The ad touts Wyeth's Compound as the preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyeth
Tornado Strikes Monticeli Area Severe Weather
A tornado swept through Monticeli about three o clock this afternoon 11 miles west of Milmill amid lightning and heavy rain and hail. Communication was disrupted hindering casualty checks. In Decatur ill June houses were affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticeli
Il “Tive
Milmill
Here
Drink Water and Salts for Kidney Comfort
A medical authority advises drinking a quart of water daily and taking four ounces of Rad Salts dissolved in water to flush and stimulate sluggish kidneys caused by rich foods. The plan aims to neutralize bodily acids, relieve bladder irritation, and promote regular urination, with a doctor’s twice yearly kidney check recommended.
Norfolk and Western Schedule December 9 1928
Norfolk and Western timetable details several trains with routes to Roanoke Bristol Bluefield Pocahontas Welch Norton Shenandoah Harrisburg Philadelphia and New York. It lists parlor cars dining service Pullman sleepers and connections at Roanoke Shenandoah Junction and Philadelphia with specific train numbers and departure times. Saunders Gan. Pass. Agent Roanoke Va is given for fares and Pullman reservations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Bristol
Bluefield
Pocahontas
Welch
Norton
Pullman
Williamsom
Shenandoah
Memphis
Shenanddah
Hagerstown
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
New York
Washington
Washingdelphia
Reservillé
Wa. Co
Saunders, Gan
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Gai
Saul
David
God
Fie
Jesus Christ
Christ
Market Report
Erry
Ene
Erie
Miller Reese Hutchison
Edison Laboratories
Farmer
Dawes
Gai Doe Se
Ceyfor
Clinton
France
Italy
England
New York City
Canad
Ians
Hopewell Bank
Edward Elgar
George of
Walter Parratt
Edward
Gerontius
Decatur,ill
Winchester Gas & Electric Light Company
Norfolk & Western
Berryville
H. C. Light
Bunker "Ail
W. VA
Lee L. Jackson
Skillcraft
Skill Craft Clothes Shop
Next New Theatre
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Virginia
W. P. Stoner
Hanover, Pal
F. C. Bour Yards
Winchester
Glaize & Bro
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