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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1922
Page
5
A promotional piece extols Nuxated Iron as a superior iron supplement. It cites widespread iron deficiency, links fatigue and heart and nerve symptoms to low blood iron, and urges a two week regimen of five grain tablets three times daily after meals. Ker & Son markets the product as easily absorbed and tooth-safe.
A fragmented piece discusses national foods of Ireland Germany Russia and France with odd lines about rice rye and vegetables. It shifts to a quip about luck versus effort, noting miners dig for nuggets and attribute success to work and brains rather than luck.
The House of Bishops in Portland voted 36 to 27 to remove the word obey from the marriage ceremony and sent the proposal back to the commission. If the Deputies concur, the change awaits General Convention approval three years hence.
Chicago fashion experts from the Fashion Art League of America announce a fall trend shift from short skirts and bobbed hair to long skirts with hair piled high. The new look features exposed ears and pink accents as the era of the flapper ends.
The state insurance office reports 1 981 fires in Virginia in the last fiscal year with property value 38 658 498 and losses 5 492 195. Insurance carried 13 658 498 and tax impact about 2 per inhabitant. Twenty four arrests yielded five convictions and five indictments pending.
Washington reports warn that nearly 2 trillion in farm wealth may be wiped out by severe railroad tie ups before winter. Banks can cover ordinary needs but large loans to weather the crisis raise interest costs and burden farmers further amid equipment shortages and car scarcity.
An old advertisement extols Sage Tea and Sulphur as a hair darkener that restores natural color and thickens hair. It touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur compound as a ready to use product available at drug stores with quick results by morning and claimed anti gray effects.
Local notice from poultry manufacturers seeking quotes and recommendations. Includes contact reference to Luray Ice Company.
Auction notice lists 10 limestone farms on Pike and 60 more farms ranging from 20 to 800 acres. Includes timber tracts orchards and houses in Winchester area with prices from 1000 to 16,000 dollars. Bailey & Bailey Bros Chester Va advertise in newspaper.
Private sale notice for the estate of P. Col known as Chas. Leight lame near Cross Junction Va. Terms to a quick buyer. E W Braithwaite executor Cross Junction Va notice dated November 6 term 11-6t.
South End Hose Company calls a meeting Friday night September 15 at 7 30. All members urged to attend. Signed Harold C March President.
The article outlines cousin relationships from first cousins to second cousins and explains how a child of a first cousin is a first cousin once removed. It also notes the albatross as the largest of sea birds.
The piece notes shark savagery differs by sea, labeling Atlantic Florida bathing safe, Gulf coast dangerous, and Tampico area worst. It reflects old observations and contrasts coastal dangers with one-sided prosperity. It blends miscellaneous quotes on society and courting habits from historical commentary.
Quoted advice notes that high self regard aids action and social ease. The text warns against undervaluing oneself while recognizing the confidence man exploits pleasant demeanor to persuade others.
The Salvation Army announces Ensign Amis from Baltimore will coach special services for a Friday open air gathering at 7 PM followed by Court House Auditorium services at 8 PM. Everyone is invited to attend this special program led by Captain N F Duncan.
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