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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1925
Page
3
The observatory reports the coldest March night in 26 years with a low of 9 degrees, surpassing all March minima except the March blizzard of 1899 when 10 degrees was recorded. Prof Mitchell notes the figure marks a new low for March temperatures in the period.
An advertisement extols Blonder Dex a new shampoo method that prevents blond hair from darkening and restores golden luster. It claims to fluff and soften hair without dye or harmful chemicals, promising immediate refunds and listing several local drugstores as sellers.
An old promotional piece extols Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a universal remedy for kidney and bladder issues and rheumatism. It cites sworn statements and testimonials, offers a sample bottle by parcel post, and notes large and medium bottle availability at drug stores.
An advertisement touts KRENE as a new antiseptic four times stronger than carbolic acid and more potent than mercury bichlorides. It claims safe ingestion with no ill effects and markets a 60 cent bottle that yields a gallon of mouthwash. It promises to banish catarrh and end bad breath and can be used for all antiseptic purposes.
The Star notes daily corrections for local markets and lists wholesale prices for spring wheat flour, bran, middlings, and shelled items. Prices shown include rough figures in cents or dollars per unit, with likely typographical errors in the OCR.
A muddled ad promotes Marmola Ertance tablets as the simple way to shed fat without dieting or exercise. It claims thousands of men and women regain health and slender figures, urging readers to buy from a local druggist or order directly from Marmola Co in Detroit Michigan.
Two marriage licenses were issued by the court clerk. Earl J. ee and Miss Lavey Marit Conver are the couples, with Conver described as a daughter of The gneom and a weaver at a local mill. The bride Trebride is a 37 year old divorcee, daughter of William Baker of Rio, W. Vas. The groom is Joseph Kline's son from Rio, age 27.
Mrs L G Hoekman of Edith Virginia writes that Sorbol Quadruple relieves choking and smothering spells after starting use. She offers to share experience. Sold at all drug stores or write Serbol Coltipay Mechanicsburg Ohio locally Miller's Drug Store advertisement.
Mrs Marshall writes from St. Louis in 1925 praising The Star for travel companionship. She requests continuation after March 20 to 1315 Eighth Street New Orleans La. She endorses Harry Byrd as next governor, praising his judgment and success, and laments leaving Winchester Virginia.
In Stephens City Virginia a breeder touts eggs from matings as the best produced. Bred-to-lag methods yield 100 percent efficiency on the dining table and for selling. The advert highlights high quality stock and ready demand in 2 weeks.
One mile north of Berryville on Monday March 9 showcases eight horses four prize winners along with sixteen cattle two herds of dairy cows including purebred Jerseys and Guernseys and one bulk hog head. Harness gear for four horses complete with housing bells and saddle is offered with machinery and implements.
Saturday, March 7 highlights show cafe menu items including chicken stew, oysters, vegetables, butter, ice cream and cakes. Mr G J Light and family relocate from Clearbrook to Mandelburg for future residence, while Mr Coleman Lyons of Middleway, West Virginia, visited town yesterday.
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