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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1919
Page
4
A clipped newspaper fragment references The Associated Press exclusive rights to use all news dispatches and local news published, noting a copyright constraint and newsroom attribution.
An opinion piece denounces rent profiteering in Winchester, arguing current laws fail to curb landlords who raise rents during hard times. It urges a public campaign and new statutes to extend eviction notice to ninety days and ban interim rent hikes, with emphasis on signed long term leases and legislative remedies.
A damaged ad fragment urges readers to cut out a coupon and mail it to Foley & Co. in Chicago to receive a trial package of Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets for colds pain and kidney ailments.
The Chamber of Commerce invites Winchester citizens to share ideas on solving housing shortages. The piece outlines views that building more homes may boost the economy, while costs and prices complicate plans. It urges broad community input to develop a viable plan.
A Sunday school institute for Frederick circuit will be held at Round Hill on Saturday and Sunday October 25 and 26. Sunday school workers from six churches are urged to attend. Led by Rev D L Blakemore Rev W H Best and Mr A L Dietrich the event promises expert instruction. An organizing meeting is planned for Round Hill church Tuesday night October 21. E W Brubaker Pastor.
An old time remedy promises to restore natural hair color for faded or gray hair. It recommends Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound available at drug stores with added ingredients for natural, even darkening by applying with a sponge or brush. The copy touts cosmetic uses and denies disease treatment.
Braddock-St. M. E. Church South calls for a great spiritual awakening with a surrendered heart and humble obedience. The notice invites the public to a revival from November 2 to 16, urging believers to yield to Jesus' authority and partake in this power.
An old advertisement claims a dose of Pape's Cold Compound every two hours for up to three doses breaks a severe cold and grippe misery. It promises immediate relief from nasal congestion headache fever sneezing and stiffness without quinine and at little cost.
An early 20th century Winchester druggists ad touts Begg's Mustarine as a guaranteed fast acting pain killer for influenza bronchitis and rheumatic pains. It promises strong non blistering heat and a money back guarantee with seller Wells and Co LeRoy New York offered through distributors.
Health officials urge influenza prevention with two simple rules. Coughs and sneezes must be covered with a handkerchief, no touching the face with fingers or sharing drinking cups. Parents should teach children and lead by example to stop the spread. The District Nurse Association offers posters and guidance.
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