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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1911
Page
4
The more intelligent poor fear a new bread trust with $25,000,000 capital that aims to buy and dominate major bakeries nationwide. It vows to justify itself as a legal good trust under the rule of reason, challenging standards set by antitrust rulings and attacking competition. The piece accuses the Republican Party of failing to thwart such trusts.
A local working man argues that indirect taxes exceed his poll tax. He cites sugar taxes as an example, noting 1.60 dollars per year for government and 1.60 for the sugar trust, totaling more than the 1.50 poll tax. He claims the sugar trust cheats billions and links this to Democratic political discourse ahead of the next presidential election.
A dated notice warns that houseflies spread tuberculosis and typhoid germs. It urges strengthening health by using Bear's Emulsion as a lung tonic and digestive aid, claiming it builds strength and stops lingering coughs. Sold at one dollar per bottle or six for five dollars.
The article notes Consuelo Vanderbilt, Duchess of Marlborough, was barred from the English coronation circle despite royal favor and American wealth. It contrasts her marriage for status with her husband’s money, portraying him as contemptible and noting her departure from him led to the court exclusion.
Jessie M Sébright, who had a surgical operation at Winchester Memorial Hospital last Saturday, was moved to her home on South Kent Street Friday night. The operation by Doctors Stuart and Swimley was very successful. She had previously undergone surgery about fifteen months ago.
An advertisement explains coffee irritates the nervous system, disrupts digestion, and harms the kidneys in many cases. It urges readers to quit coffee and try Postum Cereal as a healthier alternative, recommending a two week trial and referencing The Road to Wellville.
A man reports three years of persistent hand sores and pain despite eight doctors and many remedies. One box of Cuticura Ointment ended his suffering eight years ago, and he has not lost a day of work since. He endorses Cuticura and notes it is sold by Potter Drug & Chem.
An advertisement extols Cascarets as gentle vegetable laxatives and urges daily use with one tablet per occasion. It contrasts mild dosing with harsh purges and promotes a 10 cent box for home use. Also lists Sunday church services and sermons at U B Church Red Bud and Valley events.
A county resident reported sighting several beagle hounds chasing rabbits north of town and believed such activity may be unlawful.
The article promotes a healthy old age through periodic cleansing using a laxative syrup of figs and senna. It claims the formula is natural, strengthening, and safe for all ages, urging readers to buy the genuine product bearing the company name on the front pane.
Saml McCormick, clerk, certifies the Special Commissioner's bond under a May 22 1911 decree has been duly given. Dated May 22 1911. Miss Coral Hicks, milliner at Grove Brothers department store, leaves for Fredericksburg Va. Miss Mary Walker departs for Washington for a time.
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