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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1920
Page
4
The Evening Star lists subscription rates for various terms and includes an extensive advertisement for Gowan's Original Penetrating Salve. The salve is promoted as a penetrating remedy for colds and croup, claiming fast relief, safety for babies, and multiple home-use applications with pricing at 300 600 and 1.20.
Publicity from the Chamber of Commerce appeals to Winchester and Frederick County residents to increase Red Cross donations. The piece emphasizes direct use of funds for the ill, hungry, and needy, and frames community spirit and selfless service as essential to progress and the future generation.
Advertisement touts Pepto Mangan as a blood tonic for 80 years to restore energy and combat morning sluggishness. Claims improved red blood cells lift mood and health with liquid or tablet forms endorsed by physicians.
Posthumous Navy Cross awarded to Lieut. Albert R. Johnson, naval aviator, son of Mrs. Mary Randolph Johnson of New York. He died at 23 from a self-inflicted gunshot while visiting Moorefield West Virginia. buried in Cumberland November 15. Johnson served with U S naval aviation and Royal Air Force in North Sea bombing raids. The decoration was mailed to East Orange New Jersey after he left for Cumberland.
An advertisement extols Aspironal as a rapid cold and cough elixir endorsed by European and American doctors and authorities. It claims instant relief within two minutes or money back and urges widespread drugstore availability with refunds and infant safety claims.
A bank advertises its trust services urging individuals to appoint the Shenandoah Valley National Bank as executor or trustee. It argues that professionals handle the technical details of estates, taxes, and financial welfare better than friends or relatives and invites readers to call or write for information.
Message asks subscribers to have money ready for weekly collectors who will visit many places. It mentions delays causing late arrivals and thanks the reader, signed by Pas.
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