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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1916
Page
5
In the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Frederick County on the 111th day of October 1916 Fiora Perry appears as plaintiff in a court filing.
Mrs J M Gaskill of Etna Green Indiana reports severe head aches and sharp pains then relief from Foley Kidney Pills calling them a standard remedy for kidney trouble and pladder ailments. Mrs M Goodrell arrives from Silver Spring Maryland and will stay at the Winchester Inn. F A Clark and Charles Buck of Middletown also noted among arrivals at the hotel.
Dr J H Latane of Winchester and a brother of Dr 8S P Latane spoke at a Woodrow Wilson League gathering in Baltimore. He argued Wilson defended Mexican masses while opposing financial manipulation, and called for his re election. Hans Froelicher Jr lauded Wilson firm stance in foreign policy and praised his domestic program as essential to industrial America.
A vintage health ad promotes California Syrup of Figs as a gentle, effective laxative for children and adults. It claims to ease constipation, soothe feverish or sick children, and prevent illness by cleaning the stomach liver and bowels. The ad warns against counterfeits and directs readers to buy the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Company.
Atlantic City reports J N Gurdy of Lawrence Mass argues ice cream eaters avoid drinking alcohol and cites government use of ice cream makers in the military. He notes ice cream production rising from about 50 million to over 160 million gallons yearly. Also mentions Mr and Mrs Archie Orndorff returning home after a monthlong visit to Pennsylvania and the western states.
A Mrs Exsie J Vanper of Paterson New Jersey reports relief from back pain irregularity and nervous symptoms after using Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier She recommends the remedies to women dealing with female ailments and invites confidential free information from the company.
By the will of the late Mrs. P M Dearing of Rappahannock county she died in Winchester Me Hal Hospital. The Virginia Military Institute receives an endowment of 11000 for a gold medal to be awarded annually to the graduate most proficient in English literature. The rest of her estate goes to nieces and nephews. Mrs Dearing was aunt of Mr A Willis Dearing who died last month in the county, with an estate about 1300000.
Mrs Laura Sennece of Ready Kentucky describes months of illness and relief after eleven bottles of Cardui the woman’s tonic. She says the medicine restored energy and the ability to work again and urges others to try it. Chattanooga Medicine Co advertises the treatment for women.
The group will reconvene on Tuesday October 24 for a special athletic program and refreshments.
Mr and Mrs J B Andrews Jr Mrs Roscoe R Bell and daughter of Brooklyn motored to visit Ridge street residents two weeks ago and returned yesterday by Shenandoah Valley with Miss Margaret Andrews who will stay two weeks in Brooklyn Judge Henry W Holt who held Corporation Court in Charlottesville returned home to Staunton yesterday afternoon
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a fast cure for indigestion sour stomach and gas pains. It claims relief within five minutes and invites readers to buy a fifty cent bottle from any drug store, framing the product as scientific harmless and essential for homes.
Letter from John R. Scott Brownsville Texas October 10 praises Virginia regiments as the best soldiers on the Mexican border. Scott notes General Pershing would call them for Mexico and Brownsville crowds praised the Virginians during a review with other state troops and Iowa Illinois Louisiana units.
The Winchester Athletic Club held a meeting to outline fall and winter plans. John Seal Jr was elected manager and captain of the football team. The club leased the North Market armory for the season and authorized up to $200 for new equipment. Several new members were admitted and pending applications referred.
Trustee Herbert S. Larrick will sell at public auction in front of the County Court House Winchester at 11 p m on property owned by James G Smith et al located in western suburbs north side of Northwestern Grade. Property is a large lot with two story frame dwelling. Terms: one third cash day of sale, balance in two equal annual installments with bonds and mortgage, interest and insurance, sale subject to deed of trust. 9 25 4w
A prominent physician emphasizes kidneys as key to aging and death and urges people over thirty to keep kidney vitality. He recommends drinking plenty of pure water and daily hot water with a cup of Anuric before meals to dissolve uric acid and ease back pain and rheumatic symptoms.
The forty seventh annual convention of the Medical Society of Virginia will convene in the banquet hall of the Montpelier Hotel from October 24 to 27. Physicians of Winchester and vicinity are expected to attend. All sessions meet in the banquet hall. the surgical section uses the palm room.
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