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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1920

Page

5

Transfer War Risk Patients to Government Hospitals

The General Plan of the Bureau of War Risk Insurance aims to concentrate disabled World War I veterans in government owned hospitals for better specialized care within a year. It shifts patients from private or partly government hospitals, consulting veterans’ wishes but prioritizing improved treatment and orderly transfer.

Bureau of War Risk Insurance R. G. Cholmeley-Jones Bureau United States Public Health Service United States New York State Congress Army Navy Geo. H. Wood National Homes For National Tuberculosis Association National Committee For Mental Hygiene

Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription Endorsed by Thousands

The text describes Dr. Pierce of Buffalo promoting his Favorite Prescription sold nationwide for fifty years and claimed to benefit or cure various female ailments. It includes a testimonial from Mrs. S. C. Feely of Strassura Virginia and mentions tablet and liquid forms. It also contains a court notice from Winchester about Willie B. Ford estate proceedings headed by Master Commissioner T. Russell Cather with deadlines for creditors to file claims.

Dr. Pierce Buffalo N.Y Draegidte Strassura Randolph Willie B. Ford Winchester’ Evening Star Rouss Avenue Winchester Virginia

Passion Play to Resume at Nancy Theater

Abbe Petit, 16 years old, revived the Passion festival at Nancy France announcing its return this month. Proceeds will go to charity despite German shelling and bombardment.

Nancy Abbe Petit Passion’ Theater France

Handel's Organ Sold at Kilmore Auction for £287

Handel's organ, believed to be the instrument used for the composition of "Mexsiat," was sold at the Johnston heirlooms sale in Kilmore, County Gemagh. The hammer price was £287, far below the usual value of £160. The organ features notable Chippendale carved panels.

Handel Kilmore County Gemagh Chippendale Ely

Bleached flour labeling rules clarified by bureau statement

Officials from the United States Department of Agriculture say bleached flour is adulterated if bleaching lowers quality or masks inferiority and must be plainly labeled. The ruling cites Supreme Court standards on harmful ingredients and notes no action yet unless bleaching itself renders the flour injurious.

Bureau of Chemistry Department of Aericulture United States Supreme Court Supreme Court

For Sale Private Farm Near Woodstock Estate

Private sale of a 100 acre farm four miles northwest of Woodstock formerly owned by the late Barnett Copp. Includes two dwellings a large barn wagon and machinery sheds spring house wash house and other outbuildings. Has good spring cistern running water and an orchard with bearing trees. Apply 9 28 60 J R Borden R FD Manrenovth Va.

Barnett Copp Woodstock

Many a Pretty Face Spoiled by Pimples

Public notice-style appeal urges readers to address skin disease believed to be in the blood. Claims local remedies fail and promises free medical advice from a chief adviser at a Atlanta Georgia laboratory.

Sis.s Swift Laboratory Atlamta

Bride-To-Be Escapes Death In Bolshevik Attack

Irma Abramowicz narrowly avoided death after her mother warned her not to join a July 5 auto trip with Dr. Bernard Cantor and two male colleagues. Cantor, Prof. Israel Friedlander and a chauffeur were killed by Bolshevik forces. their bodies were not recovered. The wedding was planned for a week after Cantor’s death. Abramowicz later moved to New York to continue his relief work.

Irma Abramowlcz Miss Abramowlcz Bernard Cantor Flushing L. E Israel Friedlander New York

Reunion at Roeder farm draws large family together after years

Justice H E Roeder of Thogen Sack Pa hosts a rare family reunion on his farm. Nine children and numerous grandchildren, long scattered, gather to mark the family roots dating back to the early days of Roeder’s life on the property. Nevin H Roeder of Polo Ill returns after an 18 year absence to join the event.

Justice of the Peace H Roeder Thogensack Gether Justice Rover Nevin H. Roeder Polo East Professor Roeder

Also Mentioned on This Page

Florsheim Huntsberry’s R. M. Swimley E. Piccadilly St Bell Phone Holmes & Edwards M. B. Clowe Uneeda Biscuit Corporation Court City of Hunter H. McGuire T. A T. Russell Cather Corporation Court of the City of Winchester R. Gray Williams Robert T. Barton Joseph F. Moore P. Dy National Biscuit Company MALL Shis Bial Oliacelacmal Department of Agriculture Saumiber J. R. Borden R. FD. Manrenovth Baby Barr N. B Kodak John W Rosenberger Quality Building Matedtil London Swift & Coripany Swift & Company U. S.A
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