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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1916
Page
3
An old-time hair remedy named Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound is advertised to darken hair, restore natural color, and leave it glossy. The method involves applying a dampened comb through one strand at a time, with results appearing after a night or two.
Mrs J M Gaskill of Etna Gragen Ind reports relief from severe headaches and sharp pains after using Foley Kidney remedy. She says the standard remedy for kidney trouble and bladder ailments can be taken with absolute safety and praises it highly for giving relief.
Berlin reports from Oct 4 that German submarines sank 35 enemy ships in the North Sea between Sept 20 and 29, totaling 14,600 tons. The Overseas News Agency announced the figures today.
Council elected J. M. Massie as first assistant, C. E. Neville as second, and John T. Noonan as third assistant police. Lewis Legg was elected night police by 11 to 1, while Fultz won police magistrate on the third ballot by 7 to 5 after three contenders read. City officers and fire wardens were reappointed, and the September cityTreasurer report showed receipts of 32,122 dollars.
An old remedy recommends Hamburger Brust Thee, a small Hamburg medical tea, with a tablespoon steeped in boiling water and sipped throughout the day. It claims to open skin pores relieve congestion loosen bowels and drive a cold from the system.
An old time ad promotes St Jacobs Oil as a 25 cent remedy for backache lumbago sciatica and rheumatism. It claims quick relief by rubbing into the sore area with results visible in fifty seconds and notes the oil is gentle on the skin.
The August to September 1916 cash report shows a balance of $21 544.86 after $10 578 disbursements. Revenue issued licenses total $97.65. Police reports 20 arrests and $30 fines. Health secretary links typhoid outbreak to cream from Harrisburg and notes 36 current cases. City Manager cites $3 950 saved citywide with plans to save $6 000 annually, with praise from council.
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