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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1921
Page
7
Reports say a comet passed nearest Earth a day or two ago but no bright display was seen. Observers noted occasional shooting stars as fascination with the object continues amid clear skies.
Physicians warn that kidney and bladder issues can advance quietly. Dr Carey touts Marshroot No 777, promising relief from frequent urination, backache, sediment, and irritability, with druggists refunding two bottles if no benefit. Ady cautions early treatment to avoid progression.
Martinsburg bakers W R Caskey J W Lloyd and P O Schneider plan a July 1 price cut for bread in the Winchester area. Twelve ounce loaves drop one cent and eighteen ounce loaves drop one and a half cents, with wagon retail prices set at seven and eleven cents respectively as they anticipate lower wheat and flour costs.
In Burnt Factory Virginia June 30 crops report a two week wheat harvest nearly done with rye remaining. Local rains boost corn and other crops while social notices announce Loyal Workers Bible Class lawn gathering July 1 and children's day exercises July 10. News includes visits by Martinsburg residents and pool gossip at Williams Pool on the Opequon drawing locals.
Prices in touch with the raw material market show a cut in several cities. Magerstown sees a similar reduction delayed to start with the new month. Officials cite flour market drops offset by higher freight costs as a reason past cuts were unfeasible. Retail bread varies as grocers sell at cost or with margins. A new wholesale scale is rumored to set six cents for small loaves and nine cents for large.
Farmers report early harvesters have finished hauling wheat while others thresh. The crop ripened rapidly, with wagons following reapers to barns as grain was cut, bound, and stored.
Mrs. O A Ashton of Winchester says kidney trouble caused back pain dizziness and blurred vision. After taking Doan's Kidney Pills she reports relief and improved health. The ad notes the 60 cent price and recommends the product from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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