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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1919
Page
3
Advertises S. S. S. as a blood purifier that promises to cleanse germs causing rheumatism and remove the disease from sufferers. Claims many testimonials and urges readers to obtain a bottle and seek free medical advice from the Swift Laboratory in Atlanta.
Advertisers promote Calotabs as a modern liver cleanser replacing old calomel. One tablet at bedtime purports to purge biliousness and constipation with no salivation. Sold in sealed packages for thirty five cents with a refund if not delighted.
A historical note on government bonds from the Civil War era and British consols, highlighting prices below par and later rises. It mentions the Rothschilds profiting by buying consols at a discount and calls holding bonds a patriotic investment with history likely to repeat.
A questionable broadcast or column references a person named Elise advising on liver and bowels for patients. The wording suggests a medical or self help topic tied to a doctor or presenter with an unclear name and role.
Workmen uncover old ledgers during demolition behind the Eagles Home on North Market Street. The 1843 and later records show Winchester men had hats made to order and many did not pay in full. Some paid cash, others delayed months to a year, and many failed to pay at all.
A simple topical remedy promises to remove dandruff completely with a few applications. Apply the liquid product to the scalp and rub in, then wash out. results claim to eliminate itching and leave hair looking fluffy and glossy. The ad cites a low price for a four ounce bottle available at drug stores.
Citizens urged to buy into the Victory Liberty Loan to keep industry moving and support the government. The appeal stresses that both men and women earning money must participate, otherwise banks may reap the benefits.
Paris reports the Council of Four will draft terms that will carve up the Austrian empire, with Italy Poland Romania Yugoslavia and Czechoslovakia receiving territory. Austrian envoys to receive the document at St Germaine in Paris amid Balkan and Turkish concerns.
A sales pitch offers a facial treatment promising to remove freckles at no cost if unsuccessful. It touts a double strength ethine product sold by a dealer with a money back guarantee. The ad urges buying one ounce for mild cases and more for severe freckles and notes the druggist should be asked for the double strength version.
A jagged passage reflects on heroism and its changing attire. It contrasts enduring courage with shifting social appearances and questions the simplicity of speaking plain truth amid uncertainty.
Train information lists Norfork and Western services with connections to Philadelphia and Washington. Details include parlor and sleeper cars between Hagerstown, Philadelphia, and New York, plus Pullman sleepers to Philadelphia. Contact information for more details is provided.
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