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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1920
Page
4
A partial newspaper clipping shows the Associated Press rights statement about republication and local notice address instructions. It cites advance publication terms and directs communications to The Star Publishing Company rather than individuals.
The French Academy of Sciences approved the rocking chair for civiliz e furniture marking a shift in taste. A satirical poem by Walt Mason reflects climate and fashion trends and pokes fun at American habits and hospitality while noting the chair’s new official status.
Dodson the Liver Tone man claims decline in calomel sales as druggists report better results with his vegetable remedy. He touts Liver Tone as safe for children and adults, easy on the stomach, and money back if not effective. His pitch contrasts calomel’s side effects with a gentle night dosage leading to a healthier morning.
A reflective poem lamenting John Barleycorn and the Anti movement. The speaker condemns temperance foes while recounting social woes, debauchery, and moral decline tied to alcohol and its substitutes. The verse recalls public outcry, vigil, and lasting memory of the fallen bar.
Checks for the second half of pensions will be mailed from the office of the auditor of public accounts in Richmond on September 14 and reach beneficiaries the next day. The total amount is about 15,000 dollars with 600 names added and 150 returned since April due to deaths, reflecting a net gain of 450 persons from the recent law expansion. About 35 to 40 checks will go to Confederate pensioners in Winchester and Frederick County.
An advertisement claims No-To-Bac helps breaks tobacco habits by placing a tablet in the mouth to stop cravings. It promises easy results and a money back guarantee if cravings persist, noting the product is made by Cascarets owners for reliability.
For sale a 214 acre farm described as border land with Broe Grass and good water. Asking price is $15,000. Details appear from real estate notices and indicate location near Hitt-tots.
The Star notes daily corrected wholesale prices quoted by local buyers for eggs butter fat corn barley timothy hay straw shelled corn and dairy feeds. Prices include No 1 timothy hay No 1 light ear corn spring chicken hens roosters butter dairy fat and grain products with figures from the preceding day’s close.
An old advertisement asserts Chamberlain's Tablets not only ease bowel movement but also improve digestion and strengthen the body. The note touts health benefits with a calm, promotional tone.
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