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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1907
Page
3
Franck Baker & Son, Winchester druggists, endorse Vinol cod liver tonic as a concentrated substitute for oil. They claim it builds strength for all ages, with a guaranteed result or no cost, and note Vinol is sold nationwide through leading drug stores.
The column promotes Miona as a cure for indigestion shared by many in Winchester and nearby towns. It touts its gentle, sustaining action on digestion and notes a 50-cent box lasts about two weeks with a money back guarantee from Franck Baker & Son. It also mentions Fred W. Calvert of the Atlantic Hotel departing Winchester to resume duties at the Norfolk hotel.
A Winchester Virginia resident Henry K Grubb reports kidney pain relief after using Doans Kidney Pills purchased at Franck Bakers Son drug store. He credits the remedy with eliminating back ache and prior kidney trouble and notes the product price as 50 cents with Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole US agents.
On Wednesday evening May Sth iraveger Hable presents the world renowned eeskecian Book Hopper in the comic opera Hap i at the Auditorian. This Shubert Bros. attraction features its own orchestra and a chorus of 40 girls. The company is billed as the best and most highly paid act on the road and promises Winchester theatre goers a premier show unseen in larger cities.
The Star provides corrected daily market reports with prices paid in Winchester. Readable prices from Winchester dealers follow this note.
A Winchester Virginia letter to Violet and Shiner touts Devoe paint as the cheapest durable finish, arguing lead and oil paints cost more and wear sooner. The note urges private talks and references Geo. E. Bushnell & Co. distributing the product. Also mentions Mrs. R Gray Williams and her son visiting Washington for a brief relatives and friends visit.
In Albemarle County, Aubrey B Strode cites a letter attributed to Elizabeth Loving as true noting its abrupt manuscript form lacks an address. The letter exonerates Theodore Estes and, after publication, a high‑standing lady verified the content while denying any discrepancy.
Bagatelle, a black imported French Percheron stallion, will stand the 1907 breeding season at Bryarly's Brandy Camp in Clarke County during the week of April 29 and at Pairs Grounds in Winchester Virginia the following week. Alternating locations each site, the fee includes $10.00 insurance. Jerry Clemm contact numbers My1-2 6-7.
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