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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1927
Page
4
The item appears as a masthead and notices from The Evening Star Publishing Co of Winchester Virginia. It lists subscription rates and Associated Press notice, with unclear OCR references to events and names such as Reena and Harry Flood Byrd.
A brief devotional noting memorization of daily Bible verses for children as a priceless heritage. It quotes Psalm 89 16 about blessing and light, and includes a prayer line proclaiming Jesus saves with a joyful sound.
A public drive in Winchester and Frederick County asks residents to donate 2000 dollars to fund the Children's Home Society of Virginia. The article notes the society has saved thousands of local children by placing them in Christian homes and urges small, pledgable gifts payable within the year.
Mr Will Hayes head of the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America criticizes German tariffs as harmful to American film exports. He warns that artificial trade barriers Thwart fair competition and questions party erected walls at home before blaming others.
New York City will spend 2,000,000 to rehabilitate Central Park, the largest public park appropriation to date. Funds will target tree work under a leading tree expert who saved 100 valuable trees last year through scientific pruning and tree surgery.
The text argues for proper tree care in cities including pruning, removal of decayed wood, and adequate feeding and watering. It refutes air pollution myths about noxious gases harming trees and urges cities to cultivate shade along streets and in parks to enhance charm, health, and welfare.
The Hearst and Block purchase of four Pittsburgh papers cuts the city’s dailies from five to three, merging the Post with Gazette-Times and Chronicle Telegraph with Sun in their respective day parts. The Press remains as the sole afternoon daily. The author notes rising costs, service goals, and a shift from direct to indirect public service, urging efficiency and broader access.
Trustees of Washington and Lee University faced widespread criticism after proposing a fee for admission to the Lee Memorial Chapel. The executive committee halted the plan for now and expected the board to rescind the action at its next meeting, apologizing to alumni and the United Daughters of the Confederacy for the issue.
Local readers express concern as lines form for self service goods amid shortages. Residents describe crowded aisles and limited supplies affecting daily routines. Officials urge patience while supply chains stabilize and stores adjust restocks.
An early 1920s hospital report details the first scarlet fever antitoxin treatment given by Dr. Francis Blake after studying with Dr. A. R. Docher. The patient, a six year old girl, improved dramatically within 24 hours, prompting praise for antitoxin’s potential to reduce deaths and long term sequelae in children.
The Charles Town Horse Show and Fair runs August 9 10 and 11 with strong hotel demand as reservations pour into Thomas Jefferson Hotel. Notable guests include Major William Morton Virginia and Charles R Hamilton Philadelphia. Cleon Elliott joined as night clerk at the hotel.
The Braddock Street M. E. Church South class will hold commencement at 8 p m Sunday August 7 with seven members: Lois Hammond Pauline Smaltz Katherine Dispannett Hellyn Keeler Helen Barr Mildred Milleson Bertha V Kline The public is invited. The biological survey notes carnivorous birds have stomachs while seed eaters do not.
A snippet from American Magazine notes that a proper walk unfolds as a kaleidoscopic drama. It suggests walking can transform daily movement into vivid, entertaining perception through attentive observation.
A new Pearl-Mint system promises complete mouth hygiene with a toothpaste gel gum massage brush and dental tape. The package, made by Associated Dental Products, Inc, of Winchester, Va, costs 50 cents and is sold at local drug stores and retailers.
The original Bridge of Sighs in Venice was built about 1600 as an enclosed passage for condemned prisoners moving from the doge's palace to the city prisons, as reported by Liberty.
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