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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1917
Page
2
The fragment lists numerous conditions including Anemia Appendicitis Arteriosclerosis Asthma Biliousness Bladder Disorder Blood Disorder Constipation Dropsy Drowsiness Gall Stones Gastritis Headache Heart Disease Indigestion Nervousness Neuralgia Rhea Rundown Condition Sciatica Liver Skin Diseases Stomach Tuberculosis and mentions a Consultation. The text appears as a catalog of ailments likely from a medical or pharmaceutical section.
A historical ad promises a dandruff cure using four ounces of liquid arvon applied at night to moisten the scalp and rub in. The claim states by morning most or all dandruff vanishes and even more areas will be cleared, stopping itching and scalp digging with a “silky” result.
A Staunton Virginia resident touts Dreco as curing rheumatism after four bottles, saying pain ceased and weight gained. The advertisement lists numerous relieved patients and notes Dreco’s use for stomach, liver, and kidney troubles, with Miller's Drug Store selling and dispensing the product.
Dr. Lewis M. Allen formerly of Winchester now Clarke county Dr. Ferguson of Plains Va and two others from Upperville and Paris Va offered their services in the medical reserve corps after a meeting last night at Handley Library. About 175 people attended with remarks by Major G. Nelson Lieut Joseph T McKinney and Winchester residents including Rev W D Smith Mr R Gray Williams and local doctors.
A marriage license was issued yesterday afternoon in the county clerk's office to Mr. Thomas W. Dean and Mrs. Mollie E. Shears both of the county. Dean is a widower and Shears a widow who was previously divorced. Dean a native of Hampshire county West Virginia now living at Trone. Bride born in Williamsport Maryland now living at Gore in the county. They wed at the parsonage by Rev J H Lacy of the Presbyterian Church. Mr J T Brown Mrs O B Brown and daughter and Mr Lewis Armet motor to Baltimore this morning for a few days with relatives.
Public sale of fine furniture at the late Miss Sherrard home 226 Amherst Street Winchester Virginia featuring four post bedsteads antique liquor chest wardrobes Dutch breakfast table old folding leaf card table and many other furnishings. Terms: cash under 10 dollars and credit up to six months for larger purchases with a negotiable note at 6 percent interest payable at Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester. Removal prohibited until terms are met. Executor J S Kennedy and Auctioneer Thos West listed with Fishpaw Clerk.
A vintage advertisement urges readers to stop calomel and try Dodson's Liver Tone. It claims the vegetable formula purges sour bile and constipation without salivation, guarantees better energy, and promotes giving it to the whole family.
An old home remedy claims Pinex mixed with sugar syrup can end persistent coughing. The ad touts Pinex as a valued pine extract used for throat and chest colds, promising immediate relief and a satisfaction guarantee if not satisfied.
In the District Court of the United States for the Western District of Virginia the bankruptcy of Lee Pannett of Winchester Frederick County is announced. The first meeting of creditors is set for October 27, 1917 at 3 PM in the law offices of Ward and Larrick in Winchester to prove claims and appoint a trustee and conduct related business. Referee Roguyer notes the date October 17, 1917.
Advertises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for croup relief in children with plain directions. Claims quick relief and notes availability from all dealers.
Preaching at Relief 11 a.m., Macedonia 3 p.m., Carpers Valley 7:30 p.m. A pro tracted meeting at Macedonia. E. W. Brubaker, Pastor. Food Administration to enroll all involved in food preparation for consumption for one week starting next Sunday. Read Washington Sunday Star October 21 for details.
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