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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1913
Page
3
An old advertisement touts Bly's Cream Balm as a fast fix for blocked nose and throat from cold or catarrh. It claims immediate soothing relief, dissolves mucous, and eases breathing, encouraging readers to apply balm at bedtime to end sleepless nights.
Numerous residents and visitors are listed with arrivals and trips. Miss Dia Abott returns to Brandy Station, others visit Middletown Freder ick Md and Baltimore. Tours to Washington Harpers Ferry and Martinsburg noted with names such as Miss Katherine Grote and Mr J T Knode among many local names.
A historical expose presents General Pickett’s wartime letter to his wife just before the famed charge. He recalls Longstreet’s staff, Pendleton’s artillery missteps, and the shouted orders as his brigades advance across open ground. Casualties include Garnett, Kemper, Armistead, and others, with reflections on fate and duty.
A damaged clipping touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a cure for a disease the text admits cannot be cured. The ad mocks the product and its promotional claims, noting medical doubt and questionable efficacy.
Former Speaker Joseph G. Cannon, at Bartram College’s home evening, praises Woodrow Wilson as self sufficient and central to the nation. He notes Wayne County in Indiana as a Progressive stronghold and predicts Bull Moose support fades as 1926 nears.
An advertisement promotes a hair health product promising restoration of hair, increased fullness and shine, claiming quick, noticeable results. It mentions a product bottle and an address Geo. F. Miller & Sam Keller v Drug Co as sources.
Miss Edna Schulte of Porter Avenue was rushed to City Hospital after swallowing mercury tablets and hoarding the house last week. Dr. H. G. Tonkin gave heroic treatment and she is much better today, now allowed ordinary meals. No further statements from Dr. Tonkin. outsiders believe the girl will recover.
The engagement of Msgs. Jean Brice Hardeman of Louisville Kentucky to George R Wendling formerly of Charlestown son of George R Wendling the lecturer has been announced. The wedding will occur in autumn or early winter with residence planned in Buenos Aires.
Announcement cards report Miss Rebecca Collins of Bowling Green Virginia wed Mr J H Jackson of Richmond Virginia. The bride, a former governess in Mrs John Huyett's family, is a cousin of Mrs David Meade of White Post. The couple’s ceremony occurred in Washington D C.
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Mills was interred at Mount Hebron Cemetery after a service at their home this morning at 10 30 o clock with Rev George S Bowers officiating.
Auction listing describes a mill with 95 barrel capacity for corn and feed, amid garbled text. Mentions accompanying house and all necessary outbuildings. Notes a historical price reference and gated property in Maryland.
Public sale to be held at the Court House in Frede rick County Virginia at 11 A M on Saturday for a tract of about acres more or less located 16 miles northwest of Wine adjoining lands of Alexander DeHaven and Israel J Sha. Property includes a frame residence, several outbuildings, timberland, and apple trees. Cash price with two equal installments and bonds, possession given day of sale, with insurance on buildings.
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