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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1926
Page
4
The notice lists Mall and Cartier subscription prices for one year to six months and three months, with pages indicating Associated Press rights and a Bible thought and prayer quoted from Psalm 49:1. It is dated Tuesday, August 17, 1926.
The Virginia Department of Common onl reports 1925 marriages at 21 686 and divorces at 3 015, up from 1924. Winchester City logged 113 marriages and 12 divorces, while Arlington led in divorces with 199. Rockingham and Harrisonburg combined 237 marriages with only 4 divorces. New Kent had no divorces.
The Shenandoah National Park project draws growing advocacy from national papers including the New York Herald Tribune. Virginians expect significant local funding while hoping for contributions from other eastern states as the park’s national significance and Civil War sites attract broad interest.
The piece quotes a Chicago Daily News editorial defending insurance salesmen and acknowledging the prejudice they face. It argues agents often need the product most yet must overcome stigma while earning a living through a painful but essential trade.
The Chicago News argues that only a thinker with a closed mind would refuse insurance. It lauds insurance salesmen as useful, visionary benefactors who handle calculations and foreseeing, aiding those with obligations and plans for a sensible, affordable old age.
Governor Byrd advocates a short ballot as part of a broad reform to streamline state government. He argues the measure would boost efficiency without reducing voter influence and urges Virginians to study the issue ahead of the referendum next year.
A rural Massachusetts paper extols simple town joys such as lounging in shaded or sunny spots near businesses, shouting to friends three blocks away, easy parking, turning in the street, and belonging to a wide social circle with many friends though keeping up with others’ affairs remains challenging.
For sale several compressed air tanks suitable for garages. Apply Star Office. 4-20-1p-tf)
The piece explains why bank work extends well beyond public hours and details routine tasks before and after nine to three. It contrasts bank balancing with retail accounting, noting the need for precise daily records of cash, loans, deposits, and reserves for each depositor.
The 22nd session opens Sept. 16 for day pupils and resident students under fifteen. Programs include kindergarten, primary and preparatory grades. Teachers named include Miss Affleck and Miss Ardenia Jones. Piano offered by Mrs Greene. Kindergarten tuition listed at $70.00.
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