Price fragments in a small lot listing
A compact price snippet shows items priced at 1.00 1.50 2.00 and 3.00 with currency markers. The brief entry implies a simple sale or catalog line without additional context or identifiers.
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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1908
Page
2
A compact price snippet shows items priced at 1.00 1.50 2.00 and 3.00 with currency markers. The brief entry implies a simple sale or catalog line without additional context or identifiers.
This lot of wall paper is worn a 5¢ to 40¢ a piece with some soiling but still good. For this week large display in the state with rolls from 5c up. Includes 8 yards pieces and options for many rooms at low prices.
An advertisement-style note extols kidney function and promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a cure and general health aid. It claims kidneys affect the whole body and urges trial, noting availability in 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles and a free sample by mail.
Russell and Green announce an in store display of Hydegrade cotton fabrics and Heatherbloom petticoats from New York. The exhibit explains the evolution of Hydegrade fabric from cotton to silk substitute with demonstrations and the story of its manufacture. The event runs this week at Russell and Green with a special demonstration.
A committee named Anti-Salom 4 as the best organization to meet the conference with a motion to vote without roils.
The clipping lists local names and brief items from Cedar Grove including Rey Racey J C, Roy Lewis, Dave Miller, Mrs Ellen Butler, Miss Bessie Sell, Maud Barrett, Anna Hicks, Turner Rinker, and Dr Satan of Winchester. It notes sickness, visits, and a bone felon on the run near Winch ester with various relatives mentioned.
Greenway Virginia announces a church prayer meeting set for Sunday April 5 at 7 20 p m The town reports several residents visiting relatives and shopping in Winchester including Miss Bessie Richard and Miss Lola Jenkins with Master Eugene Knight Also noted are visits by Mr Charles Stuart from Waterloo and Mr M H Reardon of Winchester to local homes and social spots.
An advertisement touts a product described as a wholesome family laxative known as the Fig and Senna Elixir. It claims ethical remedy status and approval by authorities, urging purchase only from the California Fig and Figs Co through reading druggists.
A local rink hosts a grand Gift Carnival on Wednesday night April 1 to thank patrons and celebrate the floor re-surfacing. Tickets grant chances to win prizes including dining room furniture, roller skates, skating hats, slippers, and gloves with everyone receiving a prize. more prizes to be announced at the following Saturday event.
A notice states prizes will be given to patrons with the best darky or black face make up at a Leap Year Party event. the language reflects a historical expression used in the listing.
Notice sets June 10 1908 as Democratic primary for U S House in Virginia's Seventh District. Candidates must file by April 9 1908 with R T W Duke Jr district chair. Primary runs 7am to 7pm counties and 4pm to 8pm cities. $1000 assessment required from candidates. unpaid candidates not listed on ballot.
Sunday school organized at Fairview M E Church with H L Suddith as superintendent Lola Hale as secretary Mattin Hale as organist and Ernest Suddith as librarian. Residents include Miss Grace Painter visiting Miss Alma Painter and Miss Clive Painter. Local shipments include a hay car to Baltimore and news of weddings and illnesses in the community.
The Harpers Ferry Lime Company plant at Millville Jefferson county was sold by trustee James M Mason Jr The purchase was by former company members at a price slightly above debts The seller expects the firm to reorganize and resume operations
Notice directs all to apply to John Wesley Larrie Superintendent at the tollgate Mrs Andersons and at Parish State on March 31. Annual rates apply only on designated dates March 28 30 and March 31 with toll charges if missed. Board of Supervisors warning against late annual rate opportunities and deadlines.
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