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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1920
Page
3
The report lists commodity prices with corrections as of the previous close. Entries include timothy hay, light barley, corn per barrel, young chickens, roosters, butter, lams, sheep, heifers, and calves with price ranges.
A 19th or early 20th century advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable liquid that cures liver issues without causing salivation or sickness. It contrasts the dangerous mercury calomel with the pleasant tonic and claims benefits for children and adults. The ad promises quick relief from biliousness constipation and headaches and offers a money-back if it does not outperform calomel.
Relief comes instantly with a dose of Pape's Cold Compound taken every two hours until three doses usually break up a severe cold. The first dose opens nasal passages, relieves headaches and feverishness, and clears congestion. The ad touts low cost and effectiveness without quinine and urges insistence on Pape's. The page also notes a magnate valuing time at $100 a minute and a casually framed golf stake of $15,000 to $19,000.
An old advertisement touts Gowan's Original Penetrating Salve as external relief for babies with colds and spasmodic coughs. It claims quick penetration through chest and neck, soothing inflamed membranes and aiding breathing without stomach upset. Also advertised as a multipurpose home remedy for burns, bruises, and bites with price points 30¢ 60¢ and $1.29.
An old fashioned medical ad touts Cascarets as a cure for sluggish digestion and fatigue. It claims the product relieves bilious feelings and headaches with no griping and appeals to both adults and children with prices at 10 25 and 50 cents.
Department of Agriculture warns that heavy late-season spraying leaves residue on fruit and may harm market acceptability. Wiping with cotton gloves costs only a few cents per box and prevents possible seizure under food and drug laws.
Mrs. Bet tie Wingfield Marshall, 61, wife of the late Robert L. Marshall and daughter of the late B. F. and Bettie Wingfield, died at 7 30 p m Saturday at 704 Belmont Avenue after nine years of invalidism and a stroke. She leaves two daughters and a son, four brothers and one sister. Funeral was held Tuesday at 11 30 a m from her home, with Dr H W Battle officiating. burial in Oakwood Cemetery.
A dated exhortation warns that death could come soon if pains and aches are ignored. It urges readers to act now to avoid serious health consequences and encourages taking preventive steps or remedies available at the time.
Mrs Luther K Dellinger of Dodgen Maryland formerly Miss Katherine le of this city underwent a serious surgical operation in an ante land hospital recently and is improved. Relatives report her condition was precarious for some time though improvement comes. Mr Dellinger and their young daughter along with Miss Julia Greele have spent the past week in Cumberland to be near wife and mother.
A historical health notice promotes Chamberlain's Tablets to restore stomach and liver function when digestion is impaired. The short ad claims tablets are excellent and cost a quarter, noting benefits for stomach, bowels, and kidneys.
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