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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1920
Page
5
Editororial rhetoric urges enlightenment of public opinion through science and literature. It cites Washingtons 1790 vision, the nation’s growth in industry and finance, and the need to fund colleges to sustain republican virtue and liberty against corruption. Voices Virginians urged to support education for civic citizenship.
An advertisement touts Lift off Corns with no pain and promotes Freezone at a minimal cost. The copy emphasizes low expense and quick relief for corns.
An old newspaper advertises an ethine double strength cosmetic treatment to remove freckles caused by March winds. The claim states a prominent physician authored the prescription and that druggists offer a money back guarantee if results are not satisfactory.
An old advertisement promotes Diamond Dyes offering rich fadeless color for wool silk cotton and blends. It touts a color cart and directions with each pack and claims suitability for dresses coats stockings and draperies.
A distorted excerpt mentions air spoilage and a washerwoman scene with public hearing like exposure. The text is garbled and lacks clear names or events to confirm specifics.
A long list of farm stock and equipment sales scheduled through March across Clarke County and nearby towns. Entries name sellers such as Rogers, Haldeman, Huffman, and MeDonald, with locations near Berryville, Stephens City, Middletown, and Winchester. Listings include Holstein cattle, horses, hogs, implements, household goods, and assorted livestock.
Daily Winchester item recounts David Hamilton a public school janitor praising Doan's Kidney Pills after long kidney and back troubles. He says eight boxes cured him and that by 1919 he felt strong and healthy, with no medicine needed for kidney issues. The ad notes price 60 cents and Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as distributors.
The text promotes Bayer tablets of aspirin with the Bayer Cross on the package as proof of genuineness. It lists approved uses such as colds headaches toothache and neuralgia and mentions inexpensive twelve tablet tins. The copy imitates old wartime or mid century advertising language.
Advertises a pain relief product named Quick-Action Cure claimed to stop pain instantly and remove corns within a day. Mentions sales by Lawrence & Co and Geo. F. Miller's Sons with Winchester distribution and wide endorsement as the world’s best corn remedy.
Norfolk and Western schedules list arrival and departure times for Vee Service on routes to Bristol Roanoke Shenandoah Junction and Harrisburg with connections to Philadelphia New York Washington and Memphis. Pullman sleepers and express connections are noted for Willamon Winston-Salem Roanoke Shenandoah and intermediate stations. Information from W C Saunders General Passenger Agent and W B Revill Passenger Traffic Manager.
An advertisement touts Pepto Mangan as a red blood purifier to help anemic or run-down individuals regain energy. It claims improved mood, clearer thinking, and a firmer step, noting the tonic is physician recommended for thirty years and available as liquid or tablet.
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