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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1920
Page
4
Communications to The Star Publishing Company are addressed to the office with sections for individuals and secure submissions, as printed in the Morning News weekly mirror.
The excerpt notes the Democratic ticket for president and vice president, with reference to M. Gox of Ohio. The readable text is fragmentary and labels the parties without detailing full names or race outcomes.
The article discusses competitive advertising as a positive force for modern business and notes a shift in political tides toward Governor Cox and the League of Nations. It contrasts Cox’s momentum with Harding’s waning display as Election Day approaches.
An advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children. It urges parents to look for the word California on the package to ensure authenticity and mentions a fruity taste and full directions on every bottle.
Poet Walt Mason comically laments bank closures on odd days to honor various events. The verse mocks customers unable to conduct business as tellers shout about special days and famous names such as Charlie Ross and William Patterson, critiquing the pattern of forced celebrations.
Help wanted to pick apples at $3.50 per day without board. Contact L Nicodemus. Lost Airedale dog named Ginger with reward posted by F. Shryock. WANTED single comb white or brown pullets to yearling hens up to 100. write J. W. near Ryerville Virginia.
United States Secret Service agents working with Canadian authorities halted a train entering the Sarania tunnel and confiscated 300 cases of liquor marked Rag s and Potatoes.
A national drug advertisement claims Allenrhu cures rheumatism and offers a full money back guarantee through Boyd Drug Co. It features James H. Allen, the inventor, asserting years of testing and dramatic relief in severe cases.
The ad promises fast relief from severe colds and grippe through a dose every two hours, claiming the first dose clears nasal passages, stops runny nose and headache, and reduces fever and sneezing. It asserts no quinine and low cost at drug stores.
Mrs Daisy Dickerson of Center Street suffers stomach trouble and weak nerves for years. After taking Tanlac she gains 22 pounds, appetite returns, gas subsides, and she feels robust again. She praises immediate and lasting relief from Winchester. Poyd Deng Co. sells Tanlac.
Squeeze the juice of two lemons into a bottle containing three ounces of orchard white. Shake well to make a freckle and tan lotion at very low cost. Grocers and drug stores supply three ounces of orchard white for a few cents. Massage the mixture daily on face neck arms and hands to fade freckles and blemishes and achieve clear rosy white skin. Harmless and non irritating.
A historical note states pure vegeta ble use in products for fifty years by Franck Baker and Son, indicating long standing practices or branding references. The fragment suggests continuity and family involvement in a lasting trade or craft.
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