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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1920
Page
2
A gun blow-out occurs when a puncture under the tread creates pocketed air that inflates the side wall. The puncture may be partially sealed, with a nail in the tread aiding corking the hole. Air seals between tread and fabric, and upon rupture the side wall tears, risking carcass damage on the road.
A Virginia reader endorses Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for young girls with irregularities and weakness. The letter urges mothers to treat daughters to the root and herb medicine, claiming it restored regularity and health, and notes the 50 year history and safety of the remedy.
Manufacturers claim giant pneumatic tires solve motor truck problems for farmers. Dealers note rising adoption as trucks handle fields, roads, and weather, speeding delivery and reducing product shrinkage. Milk and eggs shipments especially benefit from smoother transport and fewer breakages.
The Open Door Bible Class of Winchester Presbyterian Church adopts a resolution honoring John M. Snyder a capable earnest instructor and faithful ruling elder. The group expresses sympathy for his widow and family and faith in a reunion beyond death. W W Glass chairs the committee.
A wedding announced for Mr Ware and Miss Coleman took place in the Methodist Episcopal Church in Charles Town. Details note a ceremony held October 18 with customary rites and local social interest. Families and friends attended in formal attire.
South here. Miss Mary Alice Coleman's wedding to Ralph Marion Ware of Berryville was held Friday evening. Rev. T. M. Swann officiated. Maid of honor Ella Coleman. bridesmaids Geneva Ware and Marguerite Chiswell. Best man T. J. L Jones. ushers Howard Ware and Leonard Bell. Elizabeth Kerchival played the organ.
An old advertisement touts Dr Blair's Dream of Cucumber as a complexion prepar ation. It claims a powderless, pore friendly formula that soothes wind burn and reduces wrinkles, promising long lasting wear and no hair growth. Available in 60c and $1.00 sizes.
Captain George W. Kurtz returned from Richmond where he attended the Virginia State St Embalmers annual meeting and was unanimously reelected president for over 20 years. He has served on the board by five governors and, with Major L T Christian, is among the two surviving original members. The meeting in Mechanics Institute also administered the embalmers exam to ten applicants, all passing.
Police officer E C Dove raided a field craps game near Highland avenue yesterday afternoon. About twelve men were summoned to the police court after eight or more fled as the officer approached a fence. Dove recorded names despite being wedged in the fence. seven have posted money for tonight's trial and others may surrender later.
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