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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1917
Page
5
The advertisement extols Resinol Ointment for stopping itching quickly and providing permanent improvement, claiming it ends eruptions. It also recommends Resinol Soap for baby skin, noting physicians favor its soothing healing properties against common rash. The text notes the products are sold by druggists.
Mrs Franceska Kaspar Lawson presented a Friday night program praised for artistry though weather kept many from attending. Amalia from Madame Butterfly opened the recital with Carry Me Back to Virginny closing. Regina Dol and Lucille Faulkner joined in piano and violin numbers with the S P C A thanking supporters and urging donations. The Presbyterian Church board is thanked for use of the Sunday school auditorium.
Letter to the editor questions limits on using a heavy team on roads arguing automobiles cause similar damage and noting a man relies on his team for income. The writer calls for consistency in rules affecting vehicle use and road wear.
A Mt Williams Virginia reader argues that high living costs force farmers to rely on full teams during hard months. He urges tolls to allow freer farm use of roads, while condemning road damage from heavy wagons and warning that buying an automobile may become necessary if roads remain costly and unusable.
In deep snow, feeding birds is nearly impossible after cedar trees were cut. The writer urges spreading crumbs on paths to prevent starvation of sparrows and notes birds curb crop insects, saving orchards from pests. A member of the S P C A.
An old advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for busy stomachs and constipation in children and even adults. It claims quick relief, promotes a clean system, and advises asking for the genuine 60 cent bottle by the California Fig Syrup Co.
The secret of keeping young lies in feeling young by watching liver and bowels. Dr Edwards, an Ohio physician, promoted a vegetable compound with olive oil to cleanse the liver and bowels. His Olive Tablets, sold as 25 cents per box, are marketed as gentle and effective.
A library note recounts a birthday record from a Mt. Vernon Bible stating George Washington was born February 11, 1731 2 old style. Neighbors in Alexandria celebrated on February 11 until the calendar changed, with Mt. Vernon holding a double birthday and a gala in Washington’s home. The tale mentions Nellie Custis and Washington’s care for his ward in later life.
J M M Pangie a stationary engineer of 128 S Market Street Winchester reports severe backache and kidney pains. After using a box of Doan's Kidney Pills his back grew strong and he could straighten up. Price 50c at dealers. Doan's Kidney Pills touted as the Buffalo N Y Sunflowers in Russia note appears as a separate item.
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