Peculiar Toothache Remedy Attributed To Middle Ages
Peculiar belief from medieval times links toothache relief to serpent skin steeped in vinegar. The account notes common remedies once popular among the public of that era.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1922
Page
8
Peculiar belief from medieval times links toothache relief to serpent skin steeped in vinegar. The account notes common remedies once popular among the public of that era.
William Byrd a Negro living near Brentwood Wayne County was shot to death by a mob and burned. He had been accused of killing B W Moody a local farmer and had seriously wounded another man and shot a third in the arm. The incident followed a group of Macon Negro workers arriving at Moody’s farm.
Cedar Grove Va May 30 The first regular meeting of the community league of Little Mountain will be held Friday night June 2. By laws to be adopted and a debate on whether education is more beneficial than money. Fremont Dick and the Bailey lead the affirmative while Lewis and Dorsey lead the negative. Mrs Samuel Presnell is ill with cancer under Dr Dutton care. A Christian Endeavor Rally and all day service will be at Pleasant next Sunday. Little Mountain Sunday Schools will not meet Sunday but will attend. Preparation for the children's day service and picnic on June 10 at the grove near the church. Measles outbreak reported with most cases improving.
When a nail loosens and plaster peels, soak cotton with thick glue, wrap around the wall and push back into place. Press firmly so the nail sets securely and the plaster reattaches.
Personal notes from Brucetown report Memorial services set for Sunday June 4 at 11 a.m. in the village cemetery and children's day exercises that evening at 8 o clock. Invite extended to the public. Also list of local visits and guests from Martinsburg Berryville Reading and Rest with local residents and families hosting gatherings.
In Richmond on May 30 a drive to make Virginia the dryest state in the union was unveiled after an executive session of state agents Synod and attorneys for the prohibition department. Prohibition Commissioner Harry B. Smith said the aim is to improve conditions, noting counties are mixing weak enforcement with better local cooperation though moon shining thrives near city markets.
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