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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1927
Page
4
The Evening Star imprint lists Barry Flood Byrd Favitsder and Benen at the Winchester post office as a second class matter. It notes daily publication except Sunday and credits The Brecing Star Publishing Co. at Winchester Virginia, consolidated with Morning News Team and Weekly publications.
The fragment lists subscription prices in advance items for one year six months and three months with various rates and mentions Associated Press republication rights. It cites a standard notice reserving AP news dispatch rights and local news publishing terms.
Bible thought and prayer emphasize parents guiding children to memorize a weekly Bible selection, described as a priceless heritage for the years ahead. Rest without fretting, trust in the Lord, and wait patiently for him as Psalm 37 guides the attitude. A prayer asks for grace to trust and rest in God’s provision.
Virginia Automotive Club president urges motorists to slow and be vigilant as children play on sidewalks. Ball carriers and darting youngsters can appear suddenly. drivers should yield to juvenile behavior beyond legal traffic duties to save lives.
The text notes that General Motors, American Telephone and Telegraph, and Standard Oil of New Jersey join a billion dollar class, with Ford soon appearing in the same league. It reflects on the rapid growth of huge fortunes and the nation's expanding wealth.
Commentary from a National Automobile Chamber event in Chicago questions jail sentences for reckless driving and whether stricter laws can curb accidents. The piece argues punishment may not prevent accidents and criticizes harsh moralizing and broad punitive approaches as outdated.
The Hearts of Oak Benefit Society refuses to repair wisdom teeth arguing they are obsolete due to jaw shrinkage from easier eating. Dentists counter that wisdom teeth have a purpose and should be kept, criticizing excessive cutting and removal of body parts as unfounded.
The New York World notes Virginia's state government reorganization under Governor Byrd, eliminating bureaus and appointive offices while creating twelve departments. It cites constitutional amendments expanding county option and women's rights, and credits Byrd with efficiency gains amid nationwide reform trends.
Roanoke Times relays a Chicago date line report on Mrs Browning, famed for a recent divorce suit. She faces arrest for speeding and disorderly conduct after a cabaret incident, with observers predicting further trouble amid sensational publicity and a note on Syria cotton experiments.
Notice states Edwards Heirs Inc of Greenville SC has no branch offices and any person claiming to represent the company through a so called branch acts without authority. The firm’s only office is listed as 15 First National Bank Building Birmingham Alabama.
Dr. Douglas B. Freeman editor of the Richmond News Leader told the North Carolina Bankers Association in Pinehurst on April 21 that the modern banker is the best interpreter of social evolution in the South. He urged bankers to offer opportunity and counsel to negroes and preached thrift and self reliance. Josephus Daniels introduced Freeman as a worthy Virginian and joked editors are now allowed to come to the front door for loans.
Rainbow Bridge in Utah, north of the Arizona line, stands as the largest known natural bridge. Carved from salmon-pink sandstone and arching like a rainbow, it was designated a national monument in 1910.
A Washington Star quotation features Uncle Eben advising that folks may talk behind your back, but you won’t hear them if you keep going straight forward, reflecting a cautious mindset in a murder context.
Shenandoah Valley Inc moves its headquarters to Staunton in the Stonewall Jackson Hotel. Secretary Daniel Kavanaugh and field rep G. E. Andrus opened the office, inviting the 15 county area to visit as the executive committee met to name a treasurer and set up operations.
Fragmentary quotation explores temper in children from a Boston Transcript snippet. It hints at a discussion on behavior and self-control but lacks full context or named individuals.
The World announces a forthcoming color gravure map of China to show the battle ground and focal points of the revolution. It promises full description and aims to help readers follow events, suggesting the map will be a historical souvenir.
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