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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1920
Page
2
The rural truck route operates on a regular schedule between points, picking up farm products at loading platforms along the main highway and delivering to consignments and markets. It provides market outlets, faster transport in better condition, daily market contact, and supports cooperative farmer groups to move small lots economically.
The article stresses that farmers must cooperate fully and set aside differences or seek alternatives to cooperative trucking. It explains benefits and principles of farmers' cooperative associations and details how two such unions have operated and the sums involved as described in Firestone Ship and Truck Bulletin No 1.
W Wallace Lanahan entries dominated the show with Algoma winning green hunters, Clancy Donagal taking Corinthian pairs with Mrs David McIntosh. Lanahan's March placed second in ponies under saddle and harness, while Lad also finished second in green hunters.
Luther known as Boot Fry was moved from Woodstock Virginia to Oakland Maryland to await trial for his role in the May 4 1917 Kitz miller Maryland National Bank robbery. Sheriff Winters Garrett county took custody after Fry confessed following earlier questioning. Paul and Dave Neff the other gang members are imprisoned in Virginia Penitentiary for attempted murder of Sheriff Stoner during their arrest.
A dated advertisement touts Calotab as a tasteless night time cleansing pill. One tablet with water promises a morning liver purify and strong appetite, with a money back guarantee in sealed packages priced thirty five cents. Local society notes mention Ida Fisher returning from Ohio and Mrs. Fling visiting family in Washington with sister Ida Fisher joining for a London weekend.
An old advertisement touts Dr Blair's Cream of Cucumber as a powder substitute that leaves skin clear and smooth. It claims lasting effect, cooling formula, and hair growth prevention, with price 50 cents to $1.00 in white and flesh colors.
A short ad touts Diamond Dyes as a reliable choice to dye fabrics evenly. It asserts you should insist on Diamond Dyes to avoid streaks and poor results, promising easy directions included with each package.
An article promotes a lemon bleach mixture using two lemons and three ounces of Orchard White for a quarter pint. It claims gentle, fragrant facial Whitening and notes famous stage beauties use lemon juice for clear skin. Also, page includes social notes about visitors at local homes in Baltimore Harrisonburg and Washington.
Mrs Marshall Batawin advertises Dr Blair's Dream of Yucumber a complexion aid claimed to replace powder. It promises a clear soft skin free of blackheads sunburn and tan with one daily application and no hair growth. Available 10c and 1.00 in white and flesh colors at drug and department stores.
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