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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1926
Page
4
The Evening Star published in Winchester Virginia by The Evening Star Publishing Co. appears as a daily except Sunday paper. It is consolidated with the Morning News Item The Weekly News The Weekly Times and The Weekly Mirror.
Rates show one year in advance 3.50, six months 1.76, three months 0.30, one month 0.30. Cartter offers one year 9.50, six months 2.25, three months 1.20. Associated Press note credits dispatches and local news.
Daily devotional entry urges reverence for parents and Sabbath observance. It includes a scripture citation from Leviticus and a prayer asking God to help readers love parents, keep holy Sabbaths, and live long in the land. The tone is solemn and instructive.
Virginia citizens should learn the complete facts behind the C P Telephone Company rate applications. The piece argues publicity safeguards the public and attacks AT and T as extracting profits through subsidiary losses, royalties, and inflated valuations while farmers struggle. It lists points on property value, parent payments, and valuation methods.
The article calls for full public understanding of rate increase costs for the second largest corporation, urging Virginia newspapers to report on replacement costs, rate application preparation costs, and whether such expenses are included in operating expenses. It emphasizes transparent discussion despite public skepticism.
Governor Byrd resolved the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone rate dispute through a quiet compromise with A. B. Berry. The agreement limits rates to those allowed by the Corporation Commission, with potential adjustments only if the Court of Appeals grants higher rates. No special session will be held. This act preserves patron interests and avoids friction.
The Cumberland Times notes criticism of President Coolidge for omitting Thomas Jefferson in his address marking the 150th anniversary of American independence. The Springfield Republican suggests the omission may reflect broader political considerations.
Commentary points to Coolidge avoiding praise for Jefferson on a special occasion. The piece argues his display of partisanship was evident while acknowledging Jefferson's enduring fame and multifaceted legacy as a founder, diplomat, and Virginia reformer.
Philadelphia August report says Sesquicentennial investors risk more than $100 million and total project ruin if the exposition cannot operate on Sundays. Counsel argues opening Sundays complies with law. opponents claim closing would ruin the venture and breach its charter.
Public auction set for September 1, 1926 at 11 a.m. in front of the county courthouse. The 85 acre Frederick County tract along the Old Copper Road was mortgaged by Edgar C. Line and previously owned by Lillian M. Smith. terms require one third down and balance in two annual installments secured by a Deed of Trust and fire insurance. Auctioneers Duvall & Dunn.
Notice of a members meeting of Winchester Memorial Hospital Inc to approve a bond issue totaling 60 000 secured by deed of trust on all corporate property. Meeting set for August 16 1926 at George Washington Hotel Winchester Virginia to sanction forty 1000 bonds and forty 500 bonds with 6 percent interest payable semi annually. Board approval occurred July 26 1926.
The Star lists daily corrected prices from local markets with wholesale and retail quotes. It covers shell eggs chicks broilers flour meal feed creamery butter country butter and cattle prices, noting Baltimore wholesale figures and daily market closings.
Modern vitamin flesh food claims to help thin people gain weight and improve health with McCoy's 60 sugar coated tablets. Sold by Baker's Drug Store and druggists, 60 cents. money back if not five pounds gained in 30 days.
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