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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1927
Page
4
The Evening Star announces subscription rates and publication details with references to Barry Flood Bird and the Winchester Virginia office. It notes association with the Associated Press and terms for one year six months and three months in advance.
The message welcomes visitors to Winchester for the fourth Apple Blossom Festival on April 27 1927. The city promises hospitality and warm fellowship to Virginians visitors and out of state guests, noting limited means but full efforts to entertain and assist guests during the festival.
Reports say the governor will sign a gasoline tax increase aimed at funding road construction. The measure aligns Virginia with peers like West Virginia and North Carolina in imposing a four cent tax whose proceeds go to roads rather than sinking funds or interest payments.
The festival drew growing local and regional backing with generous help from railroads apple exporters dealers and other outside sources. Communities and organizations from West Virginia and Maryland joined the effort with floats and parade participation. The community expresses deep appreciation for the buttons and assistance provided.
The Roanoke Times reports Governor Byrd claims to have 1928 Legislature backing to amend the constitution. He pledges to have a successor in 1930 who will continue the policy, assisted by a strong General Assembly and press support.
The Virginia governor urges a definite 1928 legislative program to advance liberal reforms via regular approaches. The News-Leader and public backers emphasize strong support for liberal-minded leaders and a responsive legislature, while urging Virginians to elect forward-looking lawmakers in August and defeat reactionaries.
New York Evening Post reports Chicago shows Slow Club spreading rapidly. Club members juggle multiple activities from art and hiking to chess and choral practice, horse riding, social dancing, and parliamentary law, risking overextension and a slide back to jazz.
English writer Clemence Dane argues in The Forum that women lack hobbies because they treat leisure as work. She cites Irish peasants as example and contrasts male hobbies with women’s. She says women are not inferior, just different and criticizes women treating pleasure as business.
In Suffolk the Red Cross acts to save lives and salvage homes after a devastating flood. The nation calls on people to aid countrymen helpless in the wake of the disaster as floodwaters wreck communities and livelihoods.
Editorial calls national rally to fund relief after disaster in the Mississippi valley. It appeals for donations to the Red Cross, urging Suffolk residents to give generously with checks to bankers or cash gifts, noting five million dollars as a minimal goal and emphasizing urgent aid for feeding, clothing, and rebuilding.
Mountain Falls notes report wet weather delaying farm work with grass and wheat growth. Local incidents include a lightning strike fatality to Mr B H Oates and health updates for Mrs George Hulver and Mr Charles McIlwee. Social events feature a pie and cake social at M W A Hall and community visits to Winchester and Keyser for church and hospital matters.
J C Noel collector for the district of Virginia warns that products made from vegetable or animal oils and colored to resemble butter are taxable oleomargarine. Beginning October 1 1927 such goods found on the market without proper stamps may be seized. A similar notice was sent to oleomargarine manufacturers.
Francis Marion Wray of Martinsville announces his candidacy for commonwealth's attorney in Clarke county. A World War I captain with Detroit division action and two decorations, he studied law at the University of Virginia and practiced in Berryville, where he has led the American Legion Virginia department.
Skin specialist notes sulphur paste dries up pimples quickly and safely. Harmless and inexpensive preparation sold by druggists for a small jar.
The word frank comes from old French meaning free and was adopted to describe mail sent by officials and privileged persons without standard postal charges.
Advert says Allenrhu Special Formula No 2 capsules relieve sleepless pains from neuritis and sciatica within about 24 hours. It claims the drug contains no dope, is a nonaddictive remedy, and is sold by Baker's Drug Store for neck aches and rheumatoid arthritis related discomfort.
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