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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1927
Page
4
The page lists subscription rates in advance for one year and six months, with prices $3.50 $4.50 and related monthly amounts. It also notes Associated Press membership and local news usage provisions. Bible Thought and Prayer sections urge memorization and daily selections for heritage and worship.
Mr James B Russell marked his 86th birthday on Monday December 5th at the office. Friends sent greetings by letters telegrams and cables from Scotland and England and many well wishers from near and far joined in the celebration. He remains in excellent health and his spirits are as youthful and his wit as bright as ever, with a curious view of life guiding him through its twists and turns.
Baltimore Evening Sun notes the deaths of Charles County Virginia native Judge Gardiner Tyler at 81 and his son John Tyler the tenth President of the United States. The piece reflects on the long lives spanning America's early days to the modern era and honors the two as veteran public figures.
The text reflects on Wayne B Wheeler and his influence, noting how future generations will judge his career. It suggests Wheeler’s impact endures beyond his era and that his public role will be remembered as extraordinary.
The article extols Wayne B Wheeler as an absolutist who ruled without office, army, or church, notes his courage and lack of personal vanity, and claims even opponents respect him when he falls. It contrasts his power with the lack of trinkets in public life and cites admiration for his decisive force.
Stephens City Virginia notices list Mrs J R Sonner visiting her son in Martinsburg West Virginia Mrs C P Malm leaving for Newport News with Miss Eloise Trussell to winter there Mrs Tom Beaver and Mrs James Polhamus visiting friends in Washington DC Mr and Mrs Harry Carbaugh and family weekend near Leesburg Miss Lillian Fries Harrisonburg arriving to spend winter with Mrs Eldridge Lemley Mr J L Drake Wilkinsburg visiting his father D K Drake Mr George Stull Frederick Maryland weekend at J R Sonner's Mr D L Cone visiting Lancaster Pennsylvania Frank Beatty returned to Washington after vacation in Stephens City Miss Brainard Campbell and Mr William Lemley spent Sunday with relatives.
Zepp Personal notices list Mr. Frank Williams and family returning to Elkins after two weeks with his parents. Several visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Paul Orntorff from Washington and Mr. Fred Maphis from Strasburg. Others visit Miss Kathleen Shell and Rev. D H Rhodes among local residents and relatives.
Middletown Virginia reports visitors and residents traveling or staying with relatives. Mr and Mrs L Y Conway return from Roanoke while Mr and Mrs Fred Manuel and their children visit Washington relatives. Misses Mattie Wright Lela Ludwis and Myrtle Rhodes spent the weekend in Harrisonburg with Mrs J Reely ill for a week. Harvey Wise of Lexington spent several days with Mr and Mrs James Wise. Rev William Everett and sister Lillie Everett from Marshall also noted.
An old advertisement touts Baslaane’s Gas Tablets as a cure for stomach and bowels discomfort. It claims they ease gnawing pain, nervous feelings, heart palpitations, fatigue, and sleep disturbances by preventing gas interference with circulation. The ad urges buying the genuine yellow package for $1 at drug stores.
Mrs Belle Thompson of Tennessee shares a testimonial about Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Vegetable Wash helping her four year illness. She reports improved sleep appetite and energy allowing her to care for three children and resume work. Mars Jennie Botterman of Union City New Jersey also attests benefits noting fewer headaches and better eating after using the remedies.
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