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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1918
Page
2
Mrs William Bell of Logansport Indiana extols the relief from a severe diarrhoea attack three years ago by using a popular remedy. The advertisement notes the product is for sale by all dealers and invites inquiries.
A 19th century health booster claims drinking hot water with a spoonful of limestone phosphate each morning cleanses the stomach liver kidneys and bowels to improve skin tone and health. It urges readers to try the dose from a drug store, promising quick visible changes.
The War Industries Board and the National Chamber of Commerce issued six rules to govern Christmas goods. Retailers will not hire more staff for the holiday, hours will not lengthen, and purchases should focus on useful gifts for all but young children. Holiday buying should spread Oct to Dec, deliveries will be restricted, and couriers to carry packages when possible. E A Filene of Boston urged strict observance to show patriotism and government cooperation. Public cooperation is needed for success. the usual Christmas rush will not occur this year.
Dodson’s Liver Tone is advertised as a safe alternative to calomel claiming it cleans sluggish livers without causing salivation or stomach upset. The maker asserts a money back guarantee and nationwide sales, urging readers to buy a 60 cent bottle from their druggist.
Announcement of the marriage between Miss Rhesa Everett of Glengary and Mr. David Tyson of Gerardstown Wr. Va. The bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Everett. They reside initially with Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Tyson in Gerardetown and will later move to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
A vintage ad touts Danderine as a quick way to cleanse hair, remove dirt and oil, and make hair wavy fluffy and abundant. It claims dandruff dissolution, scalp invigoration, and stronger roots, with a few cents for a small bottle from drug stores.
The District Nurse's Association asks that all borrowed sick room utensils be returned at once to association headquarters. They are badly needed for others who are ill during the present epidemic.
A call for nurses of all training levels to respond to a nationwide Red Cross survey. The surgeon general asks to assess nursing resources so graduate nurses can be deployed with minimal civil impact, saving soldiers over there and sustaining national health and strength.
Private Martin Tat Cochran of the Slet Spruce Squad ron Camp 2 F Waldport Oregon sends a letter praising hard work in rain and mud to aid aircraft production. He notes 19 foot diameter trees along the Pacific and predicts German air fleets will fear the spruce output. He encloses a local paper The Peavy praising Yaquina Bay district spruce workers.
Mrs A J Sager of Winchester Virginia urges those run down by indigestion rheumatism and headaches to try Dreco a herbal remedy said to have brought her relief after many medicines failed She invites inquiries at her home and notes wide South satisfaction with the product sold at Miller's Drug Store.
A newspaper notice promotes liquid arvon as a simple nightly treatment to dissolve dandruff. Four ounces moisten the scalp, rub gently, and by morning most dandruff vanishes with continued use, stopping itching and improving hair appearance. It claims arvon is inexpensive and available at drug stores.
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