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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1919
Page
4
The verse by Walt Mason contrasts coy old time heroines from Scott and Cooper with modern women who disdain swooning and romance. It laments changes in manners as bearded men blush while women wield independence and travel by monoplane or ride bucking ponies.
The speaker argues against reservations to the peace treaty, urging America to secure protection from indemnity and war, limit armaments, and favor arbitration. He counters Republican objections as misrepresentations and notes fears about foreign domination, asserting the league of nations benefits U.S. security.
A column argues against war with Japan and Britain over Ireland and cites treaty ratifications. It notes Germany’s hold on Shan tung, the league’s vote rules, and Virginia elections as key topics with roads schools and constitutional amendments on the legislative agenda and the 1920 census and presidential year ahead.
A vintage advertisement describes Dr Carter s K and B Tea as a laxative syrup. It directs mixing sugar with contents and hot water, then standing two hours, with peppermint or wintergreen flavor. Dosing guidelines specify adults one tablespoon nightly, children proportionally, and a tonic option for three weeks.
Whitacre correspondent reports the death of Mrs Mary E Luttrell near Nain days ago. Born 1882 near Marietta Ohio she was the daughter of William and Annie Lyster. She leaves husband six children Morris Gerald Reva Barbara Etta and sister Ettie Havermale Sleepy Creek W Va. Funeral was led by Rev John H Parlett with pallbearers Buncutter Janney Shane Glaize Roberts and Crisfield. Relatives thank friends for support.
Chief of Police Duran receives a letter from Harvey of Alexandria claiming a $25 reward for recovering Esten Carper’s Ford in Winchester. Crump produces two enlarged photos of a letter and an envelope from B O James to prove entitlement, but Carper reportedly has not paid the reward yet.
Bayer means genuine aspirin used for pain and fever from headaches to rheumatism. Physicians have prescribed it for over eighteen years and millions deem it safe. A tin box contains twelve tablets, with larger packages available from druggists.
Announcement of the sale of the three story brick building at No 7 North Main to Harry H Woodward a well known barber who has occupied the property and plans to remodel the upper floors into flats and live there
Rev. Giles B. Palmer will lead services at St Stephens Episcopal Church at 4 Sunday afternoon. Sunday school meets at 3. Mr. John Richardson to conduct a special song service. The public is cordially invited.
The cornerstone of tomorrow’s success rests on today’s thrift ethic. A postman can lay the cornerstone for you with War Saviner Stampa, emphasizing practical savings and durable value.
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