McCarthy Movement Seeks Wide Winchester Membership
A drive to recruit members for a national humanitarian organization unfolds in Winchester. Many advance cards have been turned in at the Chamber of Commerce office as locals pledge support and expect strong enrollment. Membership costs one dollar annually with a two dollar option including a year’s subscription to the American Red Cross Magazine.
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Chamber of Commerce
Winchester
American Red Cross Magazine
Former pastor in town attends annual convention
Rev. S. D. Skelton, formerly of this city and now pastor of the United Brethren Church in Dayton, Va., spent yesterday afternoon here. He was en route to Chicago to attend the Patriotic Order of Song of America annual convention as a delegate from West Virginia's state camp.
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Dayton
Chicago
The
Patriotic Order of Song of America
West Virginia
Safe Remedy for Children Foley's Honey and Tar
Chas Baker of Brownsville Texas writes that Foley's Honey and Tar is an especially efficient safe remedy for children's bad coughs. He notes it contains no opiates and brings quick lasting relief, stopping coughs. Sold everywhere.
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Chas. Baker
Brownsville
Texas
Foley
Jas
No New Plague Cases Halt Harrisonburg Schools
No new infantile paralysis cases reported yesterday in Harrisonburg. As a precaution the public schools will remain closed until October 1 while most country schools have already opened for the fall and winter term.
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Harrisonburg
Shreners From Winchester Travel to Staunton for Initiation
A group of Winchester shunters left by motor cars for Staunton Virginia this afternoon to attend a ceremonial session of Acca Temple in Richmond. A large class of candidates is to be initiated this evening followed by a banquet.
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Winchester
Staunton
Acca’ Temple
Richmond
Subscribe for Star Now Te He Te He
A brief notice reads like a playful promo urging readers to subscribe for Star content. The quirky rhythm emphasizes availability and ongoing appeal. No clear event or date is provided.
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Star
Man Vanishes After Crossing State Lines From Luray
George W. Duncan of Luray disappeared after leaving for Hagerstown to work as a machinist. Sightings in Shenandoah County were reported about a month ago, but he has since vanished. Police in Baltimore Washington Wilmington pursue leads with fears of foul play. He is 27, 140 pounds. Mrs. Irwin of Detroit visits Harrisonburg.
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Duncan
Hagerstown
The
Western Maryland Railway
Shenandoah
Baltimore
Washington
Wilmington
William Irwin
Detroit, Mich
Woodstock
W. R. Hite
Harrisonburg
Be Careful in Using Soap on Your Hair
Cautions against using soap and red shampoos due to high alkali drying the scalp and brittleness. Recommends plain coconut oil as a cheap, greaseless cleanser that lathers well and rinses easily. Describes method: apply a small amount with water, resulting in soft, clean, manageable hair.
Motherhood and the “Mother's Friend” for Expectant Mothers
An early 20th century promotion extols a product named "Mother's Friend" to relieve physical strain during pregnancy. It claims to keep the body supple, ease breast inflammation, and preserve the form, urging expectant mothers to obtain it via Bradfield Regulator Co. at 200 Lamar Building, Atlanta. We are told a free book, "Motherhood and Their 'Mother's Friend'," will be sent on request.
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Bradfield Regulator Co
Dept. B
Lamar Building
Atlanta
Bailey Bros
Co. P. Bailey & CO
Virginia inspector joins federal labor department in Washington
John B. Clinedinst long time factory inspector for the Virginia department of labor now works for the federal labor department in Washington. He is well known in Winchester and regarded as one of the United States best inspectors.
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John B. Clinedinst
Virginia Department of Labor
Federal Labor Department
Washington
Mr. Clinedinst
Winchester
United States
Petersburg hosts Confederate veterans in private homes
Due to crowded hotels in Petersburg the Grand Camp of Confederate Veterans of Virginia holds its annual meeting there October 24 26 and veterans will be entertained in Petersburg citizens homes. Sessions will be strictly business.
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Petersburg
Grand Camp of
Confederate Veterans of Virginia
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East Piccadilly Street
Albin
Bell Phone
McCarthy
S. D. Skelton
United Brethren
Shreners
Quet
Hag Town
Luray
George W. Duncan
Clinedinst
U. S
Business
Vine St
Frank
Philadelphia
Ryan & Orndoff
P. K. Kisecker Company Commission Merchants
Philadelphia, Pa
Coats
Frank S. Emmert
Martinsburg, W. VA
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