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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1920
Page
4
A testimonial ad claims long stomach trouble and constipation relief from Milks Emulsion. It touts cures, a money back guarantee, and availability through druggists, with prices 60c and 1.20 per bottle. The copy promotes health benefits and a Terre Haute company.
A fragment lists candidate names R Anderson W A Baker and H B Grimm in a municipal election context with role as mayor and first ward council members.
Government bonds, called Liberty or Victory bonds, promise repayment with interest. Hold until maturity for safe gains. selling early may reduce return as market prices fluctuate with supply and demand. The best advice is to keep bonds through the war for solid U.S. government backing and steady interest.
On a dark chilly day with showers and wind the speaker laments the mood and humor. Yet outdoor ducks and their mates bring a rare joy, turning the rain into a small bright note amid gloom.
A noted physician urges staying in bed for the first twenty four hours when catching a cold to reduce lingering distressing symptoms and serious complications. He also recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and notes the bowel movement remains important for recovery.
Police report two abandoned Overland automobiles found along Martinsburg pike eleven miles north of Winchester. Both vehicles carried Virginia licenses and had front wheels smashed. No owners identified as no Overland cars are missing locally.
The notice advises that people with periodic bilious attacks know when an attack is due and often eat despite no desire for food. It suggests skipping one meal and taking three Chamberlain's Tablets to possibly avoid the attack and warns against drinking tea or coffee at any time.
About 700 to 1000 feet of fire hose from Sarah Zane and Friendship fire companies was turned in damaged to City Manager Trier. Hoses show cuts, bursts, and chemical damage. some can be repaired and reissued at 1.40 per foot while others are worthless.
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a cure for catarrh and constipation pills. It promotes internal use to affect blood and mucous surfaces and references testimonials and Toledo based makers.
Special Commissioners announce a public auction of a 36 acre limestone farm near Clear Brook, Frederick County. Immediate possession and terms require one third down with two equal annual payments secured by deed of trust and insurance. Bonds due in one and two years with interest. Dep Clerk certifies bond on May 12 1920. Sale date June 12 1920 at county courthouse steps.
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