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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1920
Page
4
The Evening Star lists phone numbers and subscription rates in advance for various periods and locations. The notice states Associated Press news dispatches are the exclusive republication credit and directs communications to The Evening Star Publishing Company.
A fragment discusses the US economy under a Democratic administration, noting layoffs at the Pennsylvania Railroad and wage cuts in mills and factories, with drops in wheat and food prices and stock market decline. It contrasts potential Republican bias from Cox victory and cites a Baltimore Democrat’s wish for Harding’s election.
In a Fireside gathering, speakers linked social welfare to Red Cross work. Rev. Woods and Rev. Kelly urged church support to develop Winchester’s families and educate children, stressing Christ’s mission to aid the poor. Donations totaling four hundred forty two dollars and eleven cents were subscribed.
The New York Commercial notes a slow, fragile industrial pullback and weak stock market. Merchants fear capital ties, high interest rates, and price instability, especially in wool and textiles, with overproduction and potential bankruptcies. A recovery is hoped for by spring as retailers cut prices to spur demand.
A large congregation last evening attended a Union Red Cross service at the Lutheran Church. Rev. A A Kelly introduced Local Red Cross President W R Talbot who urged strong support for the movement, noting ten volunteers and ten dollars as a start.
The original Gowan's penetrating salve for external treatment of colds spasmodic croup and inflammations of the air passages was devised by Gowan Dusenberry and marketed under the name Gowan's. It uses an animal fat base and penetrates quickly offering rubefacient relief without irritation. Suitable for babies and children and for home emergencies including cuts burns and insect bites. Available 30 60c and 1.20 at druggists with money back guarantee.
A speaker muses on life by the shore observing sea creatures and the comical idea of offering them dry beds and shelter. The piece reflects sympathy for fish confined by ocean life and the desire to ease their lot, though impractical.
A bank urges readers to appoint Shenandoah Valley National Bank as trustee under wills. It warns against using inexperienced friends or relatives for estate and tax matters and touts the bank’s experience in handling personal trust business and estate problems. It invites calls or letters for information.
A fragmentary quote places ALT MASON in a scene of public watchers as he stands apart from the crowd, drawing curiosity about his restraint and refusal to join the crowd in action or display.
A sensational window of claims touts Aspironal as a superior cold and flu remedy. It urges refunds if relief isn’t felt within two minutes and markets itself as safe for infants and children, with aggressive nationwide drugstore distribution and endorsements.
Perseptin advertised as a remedy for nasal and throat inflammations and flu prevention. legal notice lists a chancery sale in Winchester Virginia on November 27 1920 to liquidate real estate with terms one third cash and rest in two annual installments secured by bonds and insurance.
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