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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1917
Page
2
An old remedy claims four ounces of Rad Salts mixed with water each morning can flush and restore kidney function. The ad says urination issues and backache stem from uric acid in meat and urges frequent water intake while touting safety and affordability. It notes pharmacists sell Jad Salts widely to those with kidney and bladder troubles.
Ancient remedy uses Sage Tea and Sulphur to darken hair and restore luster. Modern Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound sold in drug stores claims to evenly darken hair in a few applications and revive gloss.
Five Hood College entertainers travel from Frederick to Los Angeles under Santa Fe Railroad sponsorship. They performed from Chicago to Marceline and Chanute with stops in Waynoka and Clovis, drawing large crowds. The group, including two students and three graduates, travels for a month with all expenses paid, and will return to Frederick in mid April.
Maintenance of way officers of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad have orders to repair the road to the best possible condition promptly. Extra workers will be hired and work starts immediately to ensure rapid movement of trains for soldiers and supplies in case of hostilities.
An old advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a remedy for bad breath and bowel liver cleansing. It claims the tablets gently stimulate bowels and liver without calomel side effects, describing the formula as a vegetable olive oil mix available in 10c and 25c boxes through all druggists.
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Ernestine M. Dodd of Washington to Mr. Edward H. Story of Poolesville Md several days ago in Washington. The ceremony was conducted by Rev W H Cotwalds. The bride, a George Washington University Hospital graduate and trained nurse, will live in Poolesville with her husband who is cashier of the Bank of Poolesville.
A Hastings Court jury in Richmond acquitted Julius W. Taylor and Michael N. Johnston of violating the Mapp prohibition law. They ruled the rooming house at 717 East Grace Street was a bonafide home, leading to acquittal after evidence of less than a quart of vermouth and whiskey.
Rumor from the Haserstown Globe reports Williamsport citizens may file a petition asking for a townwide saloon closure. West Virginia headquarters for intoxicating drinks cited as center of disorder after drunken revelry.
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