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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1920
Page
6
Local wholesale prices today show variations in vegetables and dairy with entries for greenings and potatoes per bushel, creamery butter prices, and flour in 12 pound sacks. Beef cattle quotes list steers from 1.00 to 12.00, while mixed text hints at May sales and regional commerce.
An ad style fragment promotes a hair growth solution named Q-Ban claiming it cures dandruff and regrows hair. It urges readers to visit a drugstore for a trial bottle and mentions Franck Baker & Co as a source.
Middletown Virginia May 29 Mrs M L Larrick returned from a Baltimore visit with her sister Mrs J L Reddish. Mr and Mrs B R Sperry and son Harris motored to Buena Vista for the Southern Seminary commencement where daughter Misa Aileen Sperry graduated. J L Krider of Baltimore spent several days here. Rev and Mrs Fred Wyand drove to Hagerstown to visit relatives. Beulah Pingley spent the weekend with friends in Woodstock. Mrs Lacey Faulkner of Winchester visited her brother Olin Larrick. Mr and Mrs George Pingley and granddaughter spent Sunday in Berryville. Mrs Tom Willey and her little daughter returned from Strasburg.
Magee cavalry and coast artillery patrolled Bristol streets to prevent rioting seen yesterday by striking workers at the National India Rubber Company. Governor Beekman declared the city in a state of insurrective and planned to inspect the situation. No attempt to reopen was made in the morning, with a resumption expected Tuesday after the holiday.
The notice explains that persons prone to periodic bilious attacks can predict when an episode will come. It advises skipping one meal and taking three Chamberlain's Tablets to potentially prevent the attack and to avoid tea or coffee at any time.
Local notice warns drivers to have non glare headlights by next Monday or risk issues. Baughman’s men will monitor, urging caution near outer Shepherdstown as listed in the Shepherdstown Register.
Vr William L. Poston returned from a journey with his daughter Miss Bertha M. Poston to St. Louis for her marriage to Dr. Floyd McClure of Ranger Texas. He visited Chicago Rock Island Davenport Clinton Town Pittsburgh and Cumberland while noting wheat setbacks from a severe winter and wet spring. Poston also recalls a Clinton police exchange and mentions a new waste leather cutting industry introduced at Milo.
London reports Soviet Moscow statement says Bolsheviks press to dislodge Polish forces from fortifications on the Dnieper left bank. Poles resist. in Tarasasch region south of Kiel, Soviet lines claim capture of Tarasasch and several villages about 27 miles away.
Prices drifted within narrow bounds during a light session marked by weekend settlements. Rails, especially western and southwestern agricultural lines, saw moderate demand while steels and oils moved little. Motor accessories and specialties posted gains as the close remained firm with about 226 000 shares traded.
A French column fought into Aintab Syria and relieved the town after heavy fighting. Turkish casualties were reported high.
Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood, candidate for the Republican nomination, opened a wind speech making tour urging reduced federal taxes and expenses and endorsing a league of nations with modifications. He planned nine addresses today across as many cities.
Stephenson Virginia May 29 Dr J William Ebert and family from Lu thenville Maryland visit his parents Mr and Mrs M P Ebert Improvements noted at W Roy Stephenson farm painting house and building a large bank barn District Sunday School convention held at Little Mountain Church invited to Hopewell Meeting House next year Visitors from Fayettesville Tennessee Summit Point West Virginia and Martinsburg Pennsylvania visit relatives and friends News of Overland automobile purchase and longer stays with relatives and neighbors
Fragmentary notes trace the term ped dler to old English usage. The text explains a wicker pedal basket used to carry fish and other goods, with Latin roots and variations noted. References hint at a merchant carrying orders and goods from families, describing the simple act of a peddler in historical context.
An official sworn statement from The Commercial and Savings Bank of Winchester Virginia for the close of business May 4 1920. It lists totals 88054519 13516000 8961260 and other figures with signatories Cashier John I Sloat and directors J A Jolliffe Dr J A Richad George H Eagle C. J Sheets and Notary Public Alice Osburn.
The article claims weather changes trigger rheumatic pain and that the blood is the root cause. It urges using Hood's Sarsaparilla for permanent results and recommends Hood's Pills if a laxative is needed, noting thousands of cases reported satisfaction.
Advertisement explains that Pepto Mangan, known as The Red Blood Builder, helps overcome languid feelings and fatigue from weak blood. Taken three times daily, it increases red cell supply and restores strength in men women and children. Available in liquid and tablet forms under the Gude's name.
National Decoration Day on May 31 1920 is noted as a bank holiday. Banks including Farmers and Merchants National Commercial and Savings Shenandoah Valley National Union Bank of Winchester announce closings and post date payment rules for paper maturing May 31 1920 with payments due June 1 1920.
For sale double heater from the feed store, cheap to quick buyer at 45 W Water St. Also wanted traction engine to haul threshing machine on shares. J ee e e Vax.
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