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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1916
Page
3
Property offerings include 7 acres of land and several dwellings priced from 850 to 1800 dollars. Limestone and acre farms are advertised with various locations and terms. Also notes local social visits involving Mrs Nebb and Mrs Knight in Woodstock and Charlestown.
Farmer seeks to quit farming and sell a 150 acre tract six miles north of Winchester Va. About 100 acres cleared in good condition with 50 acres timber. Apply to P B Unger R F D No 3 Winchester Va. Haul of visitors Katharine Kern returns from Washington visit. Mr and Mrs William Hillyard entertain at Valley Pike home.
A brief, rough advertisement style note describes a simple routine to relieve itching. Bathe with soap and warm water twice daily. Gently remove crusts, soften the skin, and protect the affected areas with light coverings.
Advice on selecting a cleansing product that supports hair health. Mentions healing properties and concerns like hair loss and scalp condition. Notes considerations for various ages and types of hair. Emphasizes gentle ingredients and avoiding harsh additives.
A Pennsylvania Railroad inquiry reports thirteen deaths and 104 injuries in eight months from crossing accidents. Most occurred to motorists. many involved cars crashing into trains. Others include riders dodging gates, crawling over trains, or jumping from vehicles, with several fatalities.
An old advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as a universal laxative for children and adults. It urges caregivers to treat sickness with a gentle bowel cleanse to relieve stomach issues, feverishness, and loss of appetite, claiming quick relief and a well, playful child.
Since 1902 spending for the Vines east of Pittsburgh has surpassed 000, covering less than half the mileage of the Vania system.
The column lists mixed hay oats barley and creamery butter prices and regional market figures, with retail and wholesale notes for butter corn timothy hay and lambs. Local social notes mention visits and hotel registrations of J H Lacy Sr Mrs J Shearman Loomis and others.
Purported to cleanse blood bowels and liver without sickness or pain. Claims olive colored tablets provide gentle, effective action as a substitute for calomel. Advertises one or two nightly doses for a week and notes olive color as identifier. Sold by all druggists.
A list of sale notices around Winchester including Mrs B C Roberts one to four miles west of Swimley Station on Oct 26 1916 and others: A J Ager six miles southwest of Winchester with horses cattle and goods. Wm F E Branson one mile north of Clearbrook with horses cattle implements harness and household goods. Elizabeth Finnegan one mile north of Steephenson with buggy wagon harness chickens and garden items. Hunter Yeakley two miles north with household furniture. Annie Bierer and Bessie Rhodes one and a half miles west of White Post with horses cattle household goods corn hay.
Mrs. SA Bright of Norfolk Virginia reports Tanlac improved her acneos throat headaches and sleeplessness. She says prior to Tanlac she endured night awakenings and bronchial trouble but now sleeps well and feels healthier. Tanlac is available at Miller's Drug Store Winchester and Chas Blencowe Berryville Virginia.
The notice from Stephens City Virginia dated October 20 1916 mourns Byron Funkhouser who died October 8 1916. It recalls his amiable nature and beloved presence and shares a farewell poem expressing sorrow and faith. A friend H R G signs the tribute.
Mary Mergen thanks friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy shown during the recent death of Riekmoorner. Marthe Bands oR.
Trustee Herbert S. Larrick to sell at Winchester County Court House at 1 AM on Thursday November 2 2016 a 6 acre parcel in Frederick County near Mite Road with 34 poles of road frontage. Property includes an apple orchard with fruit reserved. Terms: one third cash, balance in two equal annual installments secured by the deed of trust and a policy of insurance. Title by deed of trust dated September 15.
Health tips emphasize kidney function as essential to recovery, noting Bright Disease caused many deaths in New York. An herbal remedy, Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root, is advertised as a kidney liver and bladder treatment available at local pharmacies with a test offer of ten cents.
Property at a Winchester Virginia address is to be sold at public auction at 1 am on Tuesday October 24. The lot includes a home occupied by James Sunith and lies along Northwestern Street. Terms require one third cash on day of sale and balance in installments secured by a deed of trust and a policy on the buildings. The sale is conducted by executors Bert S and Larrick.
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