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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1926
Page
4
The notice cites a daily publication except Sundays by the Evening Star Publishing Co. in Winchester Virginia. It notes consolidation with Morning News and Weekly News outlets and lists the Weekly Mirror as part of the consolidated paper.
Rates shown for one year three months and six months vary by term with amounts listed in advance. The text appears to be a fragmented pricing table conveying annual and semiannual subscriptions and quarterly options.
The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to republication of all local news published on Friday April 23 1926 whether credited to AP or not.
The Virginia pictorial magazine issued by the State Chamber of Commerce highlights state scenes and points of interest in eighteen pages of phototexture. The piece urges Virginians to visit the state and appeals to outsiders, lauding the publication as a splendid effort.
Observance of National Forestry Week highlights the urgency of timber conservation as U S consumption outpaces renewal. Without stronger fire protection and reforestation, timber supplies could exhaust, impacting construction furniture paper and printing industries and increasing flood risks by losing natural drainage regulation. Federal action and state private cooperation are needed to sustain reserves and forest protection programs.
The Forestry Service argues that tree planting can be as profitable as wheat or cotton and urges landowners to recognize growing trees as a cash crop. It calls for a comprehensive forestry policy to meet national needs and reduce delays.
A broad discussion argues that beauty is not universal or eternal and shifts with time and culture. It contrasts Venus de Milo with modern Broadway tastes, notes regional differences in ideal looks, and compares fashion and architecture to changing aesthetic judgments.
Poem reflects on homelessness and charity with humor and social critique. The speaker contrasts personal giving with standardized charity through the Village Chest and modern patterns, noting changing attitudes toward aid. The piece ends with a copyright notice.
A new French process powder marketed as MELLO-GLO by People's Drug Co claims to reduce shine and perspiration, smooth lines and pores, and provide a natural skin look. Aimed at quick beauty results, the ad urges readers to buy a box today.
Market report lists local wholesale and retail prices for grains hay poultry butter and cattle products. Prices include wheat bran flour corn meal middlings cracked corn and scratch feed with figures shown for ton barrel and cwt. plus rough notes on hens and livestock and butter fat in a daily closing update.
The Berryville schedule shows trains to Roanoke Bristol Bluefield Welch Norton with a 2:45 A. M. start and a Waynesboro beyond option. A Memphis Special via Roanoke connects to Chattanooga Nashville and Memphis with a dining car. Local departures include 9:20 A. M. Roanoke Bristol and intermediate stops, 12:26 P. M. Roanoke Local, 5:53 P. M. Shenandoah Local, and 8:39 A. M. Hagerstown via Shenandoah Junction. Sleeper and parlor cars run to Philadelphia New York and Washington Baltimore.
An old advertisement touts McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets as the quickest flesh producer. It claims sugar coated tablets help gain 5 to 10 pounds in 30 days with a money back guarantee, available for 60 cents per box at druggists including Baker's Drug Store.
On Wednesday May 5 1926 at 10 o clock in front of the Court House Winchester Virginia there will be a public sale of a wrecked seven passenger Studebaker the property of G P Fealty The body is wrecked but the chassis and engine are in first class condition The car is a 1924 model Terms are cash Auctioneers Frederick County Va
Public notice urges saving worn clothing shoes and furniture for an upcoming rummage sale. Volunteers are asked to call 41-1 for pickup or drop-off arrangements.
Notice that the Local Board of Equalization will hold a session in the City Hall Court Room on Monday April 26 1926 from 10 am to 4 pm to hear taxpayers complaints about property assessments in Winchester Virginia. Corinne Thomas Clerk.
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