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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1922
Page
6
An old advertisement extols 58.8.8 as a potent blood purifier and tonic. It claims the product builds firm flesh, acts as a blood maker, and reaches the heart and nerves, urging mothers to obtain it for relief. The copy targets families, promising quick restoration and urging purchase by any means.
Senate foes clash over duties and farmer protests. Idaho Senator Gooding dissent notes a tariff bloc influence while Republican leaders push tariff rates despite opposition. The exchange centers on whether farmer demands shaped the tariff bill and if claims by Senator Simmons prove anything.
Associated Press report from Pa on June 9 notes assault and battery linked to the arrest of Arthur Mays, Civil Liberty Union representative, with officials of the Collieries Company in Vin area. Thornberry of Maree Va visits Miss Shacklett in the city.
Belfast June 9 AP reports exchanges of shots last night between British troops occupying Belleek and Irish irregulars across the frontier. Outskirts saw action while Belleek itself remained calm as refugees return home. British claim a bloodless victory and note irregulars were well positioned but artillery demoralized them.
An ad touts Pesky Devils Quietus as a liquid pest killer for bedbugs ants roaches and fleas. It promises safe use on springs furniture and clothing and notes hospital and railroad company endorsement. Hospital size $2.60 yields five gallons. sealed bottles offer double strength.
An advertisement promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female ailments, urging mothers to guide daughters and detailing testimonials from Mrs. Eicher and Mrs. Williams about relief from monthly pain, backache, and irregularities. The letter asks readers to publish their experiences in newspapers and books.
Mrs Olive Vanden of Gallipolis Ohio advocates preparation for easier delivery. She notes mothers who used it with a second child praise the relief, contrasting with those who did not use it first.
A letter to Rev. Mr. Halsey quotes the pastor of a Presbyterian church in Cincinnati remarking There is a venue for one more. The comment refers to hypocrites in the fashionable church set at a suburban Walnut Street area church location, startling passersby.
Former Colorado senator Charles Thomas, a Democratic leader and lawyer with a national reputation, accepts a special assistant role to the attorney general. He will join the Board of Review with Mr. Daugherty, after chairing a Senate Hillary affairs committee and leading a special wartime aircraft production probe. Representative Charles Reavis of Nebraska resigns from the House amid fraud prosecutions.
A fragment suggests Scientific American notes that a flame colored sunset during hurricane season below the thirty-fifth parallel can precede sea swell and cloud movement by 24 to 48 hours. It warns that such sunsets may be timely safety indicators even without pressure drops.
Fragmentary reminiscence notes describe ancient Egypt along the Nile around 8000 years ago. It mentions Joseph and the great pyramid carved through rock and credits Moses as founder of early public health with hygienic laws still relevant today.
In the wild a horse may live from thirty five to forty years while domesticated horses reach about twenty five years. The natural life expectancy differs with environment and care.
President William B. Cornwell of the Winchester and Western Railroad led a small party of officers and guests on an early fishing excursion through the hills and vales of Hampshire and Hardy counties. The group included H L Preston and Campbell, with no report of catch received by press time.
In a quirky incident Mrs Wisely orders her maid to hide a parrot after Mr Wisely discovers his missing button. The scene centers on a hurried scramble and a small domestic mystery.
Classified notice seeks a life insurance salesman and agents for a Midwestern beanie firm offering large commissions and renewals. Writs mention Southern Company Inc Bristol Virginia as contact, with emphasis on competition and recruiting. Several rental and sale items follow in the same column listing rooms and farms.
Funeral services for Walter Claude Wilson, former serviceman, were held this afternoon at Mount Hebron Cemetery chapel. The Rev. J. F. Morgan of the First Christian Church officiated as the body was interred in the family lot, following interment at Edgewood Arsenal after injuries from an accident near Baltimore on September 3.
Berlin reports a bid war over the rights to Wilhelm II memoirs with an American publisher quoting no less than a million dollars. The Leipsic publisher confirms steady bidding among agents from Berlin to Leipsic, with the top offer around 200000 dollars and many German newspapers skeptical of serial rights.
Capt Dennis J Mullin US Navy (retired) arrived in Winchester to visit friend Squire H Pierce staying at Hotel Jack. The two share similar views on prohibition and Mullin recounts harrowing naval experiences and wartime service, entertaining locals with vivid reminiscences from his seven sets in various fighting craft.
An obscure comment notes the need to have done something before and suggests hiring a press agent as a prudent step. The remark frames publicity as advisable, reflecting concerns about public perception and messaging.
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