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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1908
Page
3
A vintage advertisement touts Hyomei as a superior remedy for catarrh, promising healing oils in the inhaled air that reach the nose and lungs. It claims rapid relief, antiseptic effect, and a money back guarantee if not effective, citing numerous cures by Franck Baker and others.
The House debate on a bill taxing foreign corporations notes that a Virginia franchise tax would apply to all corporations created by Virginia. If enacted, domestic firms like the Standard Oil Company would face higher taxes to offset foreign competition, with eight companies listed showing a total potential tax of $50,900.
Friends of Mr and Mrs J H Sel surprised them at their Cedar Grove home on January 30 with a bountiful dinner and music. They were married near Aurora West Virginia forty years ago and moved here about 92 years ago, preserving a flawless family record with six daughters one son and twelve grandchildren. Evangelists Miss McGiven and Miss Tannehill now preach at Little Mountain Church Cedar Grove and many residents are reading their Bible more than ever. Mr Brant Marple and Mr Dean Clark are mentioned as local concerns.
Mrs D C Randolph travels to Norfolk for the remainder of winter after visiting her father T K Cattmel.
An Ohio reader attributes long term health gains to Grape-Nuts and Postum after years of agitation, dizziness, memory lapses, and weakness. He details prior illnesses, medical failures, and a dramatic turnaround with the cereal and beverage, noting improved weight, energy, sleep, and mobility.
George Tidsell of Sparrowbush New Jersey returns with trout weighing a half pound each tied with speckled beauties. He explains he baited a brook by pasting huckleberry wallpaper on a rock above a pool and watched trout jump for the berries and be captured.
Gaylord Va January notes report the marriage of the farmer’s sister in Loudoun County and the mild recovery of Page Castleman after an electric shock. Also mentions Mr and Mrs T D Myers visiting a new home near Charles Town, improvements to a farm, and G W Johnson plus sister Gaylord visiting Winchester last week.
A report notes 11 year old Master Willan T Deschon is absent from home and his head mentions his mother Mrs M M Guin. Authorities seek the boy in the West Water district with the case directed to local authorities.
An unsophisticated city man spends his first night in a rural farmhouse. The farmer teases him about insomnia and straw in his ears as breakfast ends with leftover pie and coffee. The piece displays rural-urban contrast in a light, humorous tone.
Mr J E White adds a practical shed to his barn facilities, improving storage and utility on the homestead. The project enhances convenience and workspace for farm chores and equipment.
Special Notice: The Bluemont Branch of the Southern Railway changes its midday train schedule to meet the same daily train to Washington. The Winchester Berryville and Euemont Stage will adjust its timetable, leaving Winchester at 7 a.m. instead of 6, to connect with the morning trains at Berryville for Bluemont passengers.
Maurice F. Castlemar thanks the public for patronage and outlines a plan to run a steam vehicle with 40 horsepower making two round trips daily, seeking fair toll and road consideration from Turnpike and Supervisors before offering continued service.
In the Corporation court at Winchester Virginia Philip Davis sues Wesley Davis and heirs of Otho Brent deceased. The decree lists property, debts and priorities, heirs of Brent, and other pertinent matters. Commissioner Dorsey Walter directs notices for interested parties to appear with claims and evidence.
Middletown Va March 4 5 Mrs C W Willey relates rapid eczema relief from D D D prescribed wash after trying a sample from Winchester store. She notes swift improvement for husband and herself and recommends the external prescription with a free skin care booklet from Frank Baker & Son Winchester.
An old advertisement touts PAZO OINTMENT claiming it cures piles in 6 to 14 days with guaranteed results and a money refund offer. It mentions relief from bleeding or protruding conditions and emphasizes rapid recovery timeframe. The copy uses persuasive language typical of period medicinal ads.
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