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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1920
Page
7
Doctors say an active liver aids recovery from colds and influenza and wards off pneumonia. A Calotab taken at bedtime purges the liver with no nausea or loss of appetite, and a brisk morning recovery follows. Sold by druggists in sealed packages for thirty five cents with money back guarantee.
The Supreme Court refused to advance the hearing of Charles G. Fairchilds suit to restrain Secretary of State Colby from promulgating the federal suffrage amendment. The ruling makes a hearing unlikely before the November election.
Marion Ohio October 18 first voters day at Senator Harding front porch drew delegations of young people to hear the Republican presidential nominee urge an America first policy. Large turnouts from Indiana Michigan Illinois Pennsylvania West Virginia Kentucky Ohio led the attendance with citizens from many other states present.
Several autos were damaged Sunday on the Valley turnpike with no reported fatalities. A Ford runabout struck a curb near Mary and Gerard streets, breaking its front wheels. occupants escaped injury while the machine was headed toward town. Two cars collided near the Ramseur monument at the Belle Grove house, between Middletown and Meadow Mills, both badly damaged. A further accident was reported further south on the pike. It was a sunny day, and many speedsters were out.
The origin of Appis Dumplings traces to a term meaning to throw down suddenly. The diminutive ending ling signals a small item. The den was a small cake made by tossing raw dough into boiling water.
George Wilkerson sustained three broken ribs and severe injuries after a bull charged him from behind while feeding cows at his barnyard near Academy Heights in Front Royal. Two nearby workers drove the beast away with pitchforks. The bull, dehorned, was later shipped to northern markets for beef.
An old advertisement promotes Gowan's penetrating salve with an animal fat base claimed to reach inflammations of the air passages. It touts rapid relief from colds and spasmodic croup, soothing without skin irritation, and warns of daily home use for cuts, burns and insect bites. Available 30c 60c and 1.20 with money back guarantee.
In loving remembrance of our dear little son Bryan Lee Kerns who departed this life six months ago on April 16 1920. We never know that we have loved until we have to part and our hearts remain sore with sorrow.
Attorney General Palmer directed the United States attorney at San Francisco to investigate a liquor story with possible federal implications. The directive signals a formal probe into the accuracy and handling of a press report regarding alcohol regulation.
Cisco orders a full investigation into reports that 40 barrels were withdrawn from bond in San Francisco for use at the Democratic national convention. Palmer telegrams Acting Mayor McLeran claiming he knew about the whiskey transaction at the time.
Clyde K. Kilmer a 19 year old textile worker was found dead with three bullet wounds in the attic of his Martinsburg home shortly before midnight. The inquest could not confirm whether the death was murder or accidental with testimony suggesting a bent wire near his feet. He leaves parents five brothers and one sister.
In Cork Ireland October 18 the last night of Michael Fitzgerald the first of eleven hunger strikers did not die as expected and doctors warn the others may be affected. Prisoners in separate cells hear news and reports say Jean Murphy Sean Hennessy are near collapse and the end may come soon.
Fred D Penn long time city employee was severely injured September 2 when a runaway truck struck a tree in Harpers Ferry while en route to Baltimore with a disabled electric motor He had been in Frederick Md hospital and was brought home to 18 South Main Street Saturday by his brother Clarence Penn His right leg was amputated about three inches below the knee and his chin bone fractured He is now recovering his general health improves and he is on the road to recovery
Governor Cox opened his second eastern campaign tour in Syracuse urging voters to cast aside partisanship and vote as Americans. He framed Americanization as construction and stressed supporting the League of Nations to keep faith with America's constitutional ideals. He planned addresses in Rochester and Buffalo after morning campaigning.
In Grand Rapids on October 18 Franklin D. Roosevelt charged Republican speakers with appeals to racial prejudice and anti internationalist rhetoric. He argued such tones mislead the public by suggesting foreign plots and urging retreat from global involvement.
State game wardens will meet in Richmond on November 10 and 11 to discuss enforcement of game and dog laws and related department duties. Messrs Burch and Bloxsom of the Federal Game Department are assigned to Virginia and will attend to cooperate with state officers in enforcing the laws.
Governor Coolidge heads a special train with party leaders on a weeklong border and southern states tour. They traveled through Virginia and West Virginia overnight and entered Kentucky to campaign for two days with stops at town meetings and campaign platform events.
An old remark reflects on how heavenly aid seems absent for those who neglect nourishment. The piece frames self discipline and moderation as practical paths to well being. It emphasizes daily sustenance as a moral and physical duty.
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