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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1923
Page
5
An era of cleaner teeth is urged with Pepsodent praised for removing the sticky film that causes dullness and decay. The ad claims film and tartar drive tooth trouble and that Pepsodent uses two film combatants for daily use after tests by authorities.
Research shows old methods lowered saliva alkalinity and starch digestant, reducing natural mouth protection. Pepsodent increases both factors, boosting tooth defense and acid neutralization. Tests promise amazed results with cleaner teeth and a whiter look as film disappears.
Mrs H E Ellwinger of Roanoke Virginia credits Tanlac with ending years of indigestion and nervousness. She suffered attacks that restricted breathing, then after taking Tanlac she resumed eating, gained weight, and remained attack free for months. Tanlac available at druggists with over 37 million bottles sold.
Trustees Larrick and Barton announce a public auction of two parcels in Winchester Virginia Lot A a 6.8 acre Frederick County tract with a two story frame house and Lot B a house and lot at 8 East Germain Street Lot A and Lot B are tied to the Lillard estate and Julia Lillard. The sale is at 11 a m in front of the county courthouse with terms: one third cash day of sale and the balance in two equal yearly installments secured by a deed of trust and mortgage insurance on the buildings. The sale is part of the chancery case Ella Lee Lillard Guardian v Herbert Larrick et al recorded in Winchester.
George Maxwell faces an indictment for alleged authorship of poison pen letters. Friends say a woman writer will be named, with Maxwell set to return to New York to confront the charges. ASCA President notes he was ill when some letters were mailed and could not sign checks.
Stephens City Virginia May 14. Principal A M Smith has secured Rev Dr John J Huddle of Washington to deliver the baccalaureate at Lutheran Church on Sunday night June 3. The class totals eleven including Madeline and Mildred Rowland Virginia Shryock Stickley Anna Stickley Mildred Cadwallader Elsie Wingert Lester Carper James Cadwallader Walter Williams and Allen Lovett. Five girls will enter State Normal School Harrisonburg next winter to teach. Also visiting relatives Mr Lawrence Gregory and wife of Manassas and Miss Katie Strode of Manassas plus Miss Mary E Thompson of White Post Way spent egyeek end with Miss Virginita Shrew 56-4.
American industry thrives with a shortage of unskilled labor and few labor disturbances. John D. Edgerton, president of the National Association of Manufacturers, disclosed findings from a nationwide survey of over 42 000 manufacturers at the group’s convention opening in New York on May 14.
Nat Dantzic of Cumberland Maryland a well known vaudeville performer and former baseball star has been in town seeking a copy of The Star from February 21 1913. He decorated Washingtons old office at Braddock and Cork streets with national colors and bunting and hopes to find the original report of his patriotic work.
James E. Griffin owner of a bathing resort near Petersburg Virginia was reported missing last Monday night while driving his car. He was found today in a gravel pit handcuffed and unconscious and taken to a hospital with a serious condition described as fear and exposure by physicians.
Dr and Mrs BE A Humpston and Mr Jack Steele depart by car for a tour through the middle west. Steele will leave at Dayton to visit his daughter Mrs Henry Schneider and other relatives. Humpston party will visit Missouri Kentucky and other states before returning.
An Englishman has found a way to generate electricity from winds. The claim suggests human power is connected to the method, implying a novel wind driven solution.
J P Rauhof 62 died in his home near Pleasant Valley from self inflicted wounds. Coroner’s verdict of suicide follows weeks of ill health and worry. Survived by widow Catherine Sampsell two sons Normah and Jack Jr a sister and three brothers. Funeral at Spaders Lutheran Church with procession from the home.
The 128th annual council of the Virginia diocese meets in Warrenton with Handley School superintendent and an NYC board member to discuss Religious Instruction in Public Schools. Opening at 10 a.m. Wednesday Bishop Brown presides. the diocese covers northern Virginia north of the James River.
R M Allemong died in Martinsburg West Virginia from pneumonia after influenza. His wife died ten days earlier from the same disease. He was 62 and leaves sons the Rev Ira Allemong Blanchefield Ohio Christian Allemong Martinsburg and Mrs Flossie Hensell Berkeley Station along with brothers Joseph Williams T B Allemong and sisters Mrs Sallie Baker Mrs Asa Swisher Mrs John Swisher and Mrs John Malick. Funeral set for 3 30 pm tomorrow from his Martinsburg home with burial in Martinsburg cemetery.
Mr and Mrs W S Clarke welcome a baby boy William Smith Clarke Jr born May 13 at their home on the Northwestern grade. Mother and babe are doing nicely. Mrs Clarke was formerly Miss Estella Collins daughter of the late Charles P Collins of the county.
Comic exchange shows Brown remarking on a spare tire and Pack joking about carrying a spare neck when his wife drives. The brief quip reflects light humor in a Cincinnati Enquirer feature.
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