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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1910
Page
2
Bargains announced for money savers with front-counter displays. Ladies hats cut to 25c to 50c with discounts up to half price and dresses in white and linen colors from $1.00 to $3.75, all marked down from higher values. Hosiery at 1 for 5c or 5 for 2c as listed.
The notice lists satin taffeta ribbons in various widths priced from 19c to 75c and Persian lawns and organdies at low sale prices. Corsets on sale half price at 25c.
Readable text notes June reductions on wall paper and wall pavers with prices around cost. Mentions 10000 rolls and pavers priced at five to seven and eight cents, plus unclear figures.
Axminster Druggers advertise special bargains with free souvenirs for all customers drawing in shoppers with promotional offers and limited time deals at the shop.
Eyewitness testimonials from Mrs WM. E. Falin of Speers Ferry Va recount curing eczema on hands and general skin disease after using Cuticura Ointment Resolvent and Hea plvent. The author asserts complete recovery within weeks and urges others to try Cuticura.
Advertised hair treatments claim to prevent dryness thinning and shedding, reduce dandruff and itching, and promote growth and beauty. Shampoos with Cuticura Soap and occasional applications are said to work when other methods fail. Full directions come with each package, with sales worldwide via Potter, Put & Chem. Corp. 127 Columbus Ave. Boston. I was malted free cuts to a cook on skin and scalp.
J Zachary Taylor of Baltimore writes to the Baltimore Sun recalling 1835 Halley’s comet frost and ice in every month, corn scarce except on Chesapeake Bay islands, seed corn priced at 1.50 a bushel, and widespread fear of the end times. Winchester elder T C Wyndham confirms similar sights of shooting stars and heavy conditions from that year.
Mrs Laura Landin widow of Jacob Landin died early this week at her Jones Spring home Berkeley county West Virginia at age 56 from paralysis. She was a Horner by birth and leaves three children William C Landin Mrs Robert Kees and Mrs Charles Scharff one sister Mrs Nesmith and two brothers John and Thomas Horner. Funeral Tuesday at 9 am conducted by Rev Van Seckel with interment at Harmony graveyard Marlowe. She was widely esteemed in the area.
Mr. Grant Miller has returned to Hagerstown after visiting friends in this city. He spent time with acquaintances during the excursion and is now back home.
The report details Shenandoah Tribe entries and prizes for the Charlestown Old Dominion Fourth of July celebration. Prizes include 50 dollars for tribe with most members in costume, 50 dollars for best band performance, and conditions on parade participation.
An advert claims Gypsey's Gift Dyspepsia Tablets cure all digestive disorders with a bind guarantee. The pills digest food, tone the digestive tract, and allegedly restore full digestion after a short course. Flavor is mint, price 50c, samples offered by Read Drug & Chemical Co., Baltimore.
Limestone farm of 276 acres on the turnpike between Berryville and Summit Point with never failing springs and running water. Includes fruit belt with small orchard and modern varieties, suitable for fruit, grain or grazing, near three rail depots. For contact write J Larue Lake Charlestown West Virginia or J Few Brown Winchester Virginia.
Announcement of candidacy for re election to the city council from the second ward. Cooper pledges to perform all duties and work toward building and advancing the city’s interests if elected. Dated June 31, 1911.
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