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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1922
Page
5
Grandmother’s hair was darkened with Sage Tea and Sulphur to restore natural color and gloss. Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound, sold by druggists, is applied with a comb or brush to one strand at a time, fading cray and leaving a healthy shine after use.
At Fairview and Pleasant Valley churches services are scheduled for Sunday morning at 11 o clock and 3 o clock with an 8 o clock evening service at Pleasant Valley. Christian Endeavor meets at 7 p.m. Pastor C K Welch leads.
A study discovers that one American holly species contains significant caffeine levels, with up to one and a half percent of the weight in dried leaves yielding caffeine. The finding highlights holly as a potential caffeine source.
A campus opera continues with a masquerade plot where mistaken costumes cause confusion among Her Dutchess and village girls. Larry and Tony seek forgiveness as Phillis and Belle reconcile, with Aunt Sarah and the countess adding to the farce. The production showcases 22 graduates, a cast of seventy, eight musicians, and a costly, high quality performance with ticket reservations at Neidmeyer's and theater box at the door.
A 50 pound steel ring fits loosely around the ankle and a separate steel housing goes under the foot to support the weight of the ring when the wearer sits or stands still. The device is intended to deter escape attempts on long train journeys through constant vigilance.
Shadrach and Jerry form a housework pact, but misgivings grow as Jerry aids a neighbor’s widow. A chance supper with Miss Sally breaks the accord, and Jerry reveals his feelings. Shadrach discards the pact after Widow Tripp’s intervention, leading to a proposal of a double wedding.
The Daily Vacation Bible School planned by Centenary Church will open Tuesday June 20 and run twenty days. It will cover subjects from last year plus new activities including music Bible memory work story period health talks recreation and crafts. A capable staff will lead the classes and fuller details on hours and faculty will be announced in The Star.
President Harding arrives at 1 p m to dedicate the Princeton Battle Monument after a trip from Summerville. Bayard Stockton, descendant of a Declaration signer, pulls the flag from the sculpture honoring Washington and the Continental Army. Harding lauds Washington’s genius and continental heroism and vows gratitude and patriotic tribute to those who bore the conflict.
Old time mix of Sage Tea and Sulphur reappears in Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound praised for darkening gray hair and giving a glossy youthful look. It is sold ready to use in drugstores and applied with a comb or brush on small strands.
An early flower, bloodroot, is noted by the American Forestry Magazine as one of the first to emerge after leaf cover. The article explains the plant’s red juice used by tribes as war paint and muses on the etymology of Sunday linked to sun worship by ancient pagans.
The American Gas Improvement Company plans a new gas holder at Hawnee Hollow lime kiln lot with 150 000 cubic feet capacity, replacing the 35 000 cubic feet old holder at Water and Kent streets. Construction aims to proceed this summer with pipe and other equipment arriving from Lynchburg Virginia and other points.
Mort Bard of Texas will be principal speaker at the memorial service for No 34 Woodmen of the World in Mount Cemetery. The event, set for 2 30 p m, will include Washington representatives and Judge S B Latham of Noxtolity as expected attendees. Members are urged to bring flowers and all friends and neighbors are invited.
Miss Frances Capper of Mair Street, State College, Pa, will head a house party with schoolmates from Staunton, Virginia and Mary Barry. Mr and Mrs M L Capper are hosts. The gathering centers on Dorothy noted among the attendees.
Lieut. Morgan Pendleton of the United States Army is in town for several days visiting friends and taking in local sights.
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