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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1926
Page
4
The Evening Star at Winchester Virginia lists its publisher Byrd and imprint as a daily except Sunday paper. It notes second class mail matter and describes consolidation with Morning News and Weekly News. Subscription rates are indicated but not specified in readable form.
Notice states that the Associated Press holds exclusive rights to use for republication all AP dispatches or those not otherwise credited. Dated Thursday April 22 1926.
A reader questions Collier's Weekly claim that American women shed 35 000 tons of weight since fashion reduced figures. They challenge census based math and note clothing weight, estimating gross loss nearer 50 000 tons unless clothing is accounted.
The Winchester Virginia proposal to purchase stone gateways from Winchester England draws sharp rebuke from The Norfolk Virginian Pilot. It notes the letter was not official and argues relocations of historic buildings offend heritage, likening the act to uprooting relics for a new world setting.
The piece argues against shipping Winchester England’s ancient gateways to the United States, warning that architecture carries a soul-like integrity that cannot be transplanted. It contends paintings travel with wealth, but architectural works lose their essence when removed from their soil.
The Outlook urges that the state gasoline tax be used solely for surfaced roads and notes efforts to divert revenue for other aims. The Roanoke Times agrees, warning future attempts to repurpose gas tax funds must be resisted.
Baltimore Sun critiques new dances as dangerous and mocks an elderly man sued for injuring a partner during a dance. It jokes he should demonstrate the steps in court and suggests reform through penalties for awkward performers in the ballroom.
An obituary tribute to Luther Burband, plant innovator, who died with agnostic views on immortality. It notes his breakthroughs including the Burbank potato, high yielding wheat, Shasta gladiolus, tall corn with multiple ears, spiny-free cactus fruits, seedless fruit varieties, and many new trees and flowers. His lasting influence is described as the enduring fragrance of his deeds.
The researcher boosted growth rate of a walnut tree to reach century milestones in a decade and modified flowering colors across species including the California poppy from yellow to crimson, signaling wide alteration of plant traits.
Charles Fitzdoodle Purse laments weary walking while lamenting debt and desire for a bus or choo choo boat. The narrator notes modern drivers lavishly ride yet owe much, contrasting mobility with financial burden and moral caution in Mason’s humor.
A man awoke in a hotel room blaze in Chicago last week and clung to a window ledge for five minutes. Rescue attempts failed as flames burned his hands and loosened his grip, sending him 19 stories to the ground. He cried to those below to tell his wife before perishing.
Mrs. Elizabeth Horsey spent four months in Florida and has returned to her home.
Whitacre area notes show O W Dick and Georgia and Mae Painter visiting in Berkeley Springs. Ernest Michael and Jim Rodgers visit Bertha Kimball. George Kimball improving with Dr Offutt. R E L Whitacre returns home from Capon Bridge. Mrs S J Adams recovering after Winchester Hospital. Fred Whitacre improving after illness. Lee Braithwaite and children visit Whitacres. Saturday visitors include Noble Whitacre Winifred Whitacre Mae Painter Dorothy Fletcher and Georgia Dick.
Taxpayers urged to attend a city hall court session April 26 1926 from 10 a m to 4 p m to present grievances about property assessments. Corinne Thomas clerk says the board will continue hearings to give all taxpayers a hearing opportunity.
The schedule lists trains from Berryville to Roanoke Bristol Bluefield Welch Norton with a 2:45 AM start, a Waynesboro stop, and a Pullman sleeper to Gary West Virginia. Additional 9:20 AM service to Roanoke, 12:26 PM local to Roanoke, 5:63 PM local to Shenandoah VA, 8:39 AM to Hagerstown with Shenandoah Junction connection to Washington and Baltimore, and 1:37 PM Hagerstown to Philadelphia. Parlor car to Hagerstown with sleeper to Philadelphia and New York. 11:88 PM Hagerstown sleepers to Philadelphia and New York. Details for fares, schedule, and reservations available from H H Burks Berryville VA or J L Bladon Roanoke VA.
Paul and Max Braithwaite noted. Epworth 8 gathering set for Sunday night April 25 at 7 30 at the church. Mrs. Lee N Whitacre visited 8S H Braithwaite at Cross Junction and others were seen in town.
Mount Williams Virginia April 21 Mr O F Snapp moved his family to his farm near Brucetown. His son in law Mr Belmont Fout now helps the household with farm duties and chores.
Mrs Nina Matteson of Oxford New York and Mrs Ernest Tanguay of Adams Massachusetts report relief after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Each says extended illness and sleep issues improved after multiple bottles enabling normal activity. The ad touts long term use and generational trust in the remedy.
Mr and Mrs W T Williams and Mrs Milton Sager with Grace Irene visited Mr and Mrs J M Orndorff. W H Williams and Harl Himelright also stayed at the same home. Zeeda Wallace spent time with cousin Elwood Wolverton at the Orndorffs. Neva Orndorff and her sons returned from Lebanon. Harrison Clowser visited Winifred Ashwood. Communion services were held at St John s. Mary Clowser visited Gertie and Ethel Brewer. Marie Orndorff, teacher at High View, spent the weekend home.
Shenandoah sale by Shorthorn and Polled Shorthorn Breeders Assn. H. L. McCann secretary lists Purebred Shorthorn cattle sale at the Fair Grounds on Saturday May 1 at noon. Local breeders participate.
Doan's Pills promoted as a stimulant diuretic to cure back pain and kidney symptoms. A Winchester case cites C Parker, blacksmith, reporting relief after using Doan's Pills from Baker and Son's Pharmacy. The ad lists 60 cents price and Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY as makers.
World’s largest chain of barber schools and shops promises big steady demand and guaranteed jobs. Write Tri City Barber Schools at 817 E Baltimore St Balto Md for details.
Call 41-1 to donate worn clothing shoes and furniture for the SPCA rummage sale. The notice invites community help and specifies pickup or drop off details.
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