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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1926
Page
4
The Evening Star published in Winchester Virginia by The Evening Star Publishing Co records daily edition except Sunday. Subscriptions listed for mail and carrier with annual and half year rates and a history of consolidation with local weeklies.
Thursday August 19 1926 offers a Bible Thought centered on trust in God. A Psalm verse from Psalms 146:5 is paired with a prayer asking guidance through life and comfort in rest.
A Rockingham County vote calls Governor Byrd to convene a conference of railroad presidents and shippers to cut freight rates in line with railroad earnings. The Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch and Richmond News-Leader urge conciliatory talks to ease farm costs and aid overall economic relief across Virginia.
Governor proposes an understanding spirit to bridge farmer and railroad executive views. A single hard speech could derail talks. friendliness may lower costs for farmers and preserve an ailing industry. The News-Leader notes tax changes helped farmers and urges freight-rate cuts to save American agriculture.
The governor is expected to call a conference in early October to be conducted in cooperative harmony. The gathering should feature free frank discussion of a business condition in a spirit of mutual helpfulness to accomplish any results.
The Baltimore Sun notes that modern prize fights face hurdles beyond the ring as money, promotion, and politics complicate bouts. Promoters seek profits while champions stage business in movies, dulling the sport’s appeal and risking crowd interest.
In Passaic New Jersey a playground scene prompts warnings about Children in the mill strike area being taught Communist ideals by the Young Pioneers of America. The New York Herald Tribune reports youngsters aged five and six discussing violence and strike politics during play.
Some travelers complain about delays or charges while others recount enthusiasm without insight. Yet those who observe closely see new things and notice beautified homes and thriving businesses. Such travelers gain substantial return for every dollar spent.
Baker's Drug Store promotes Flyte, a freckle remover claimed to dissolve brown pigment and soften skin. The ad guarantees refund if it fails and urges asking for a jar of Flyte.
An advertisement for McCoy's Liver Oil Compound Tablet claims to fill hollow cheeks and create a stronger chest, promising weight gain for underweight individuals. It cites a woman's 15 pound six week gain and offers a 30 day, 5 pound guarantee with a 60 cent, sugar coated tablet pack from Baker's Drug Store or your pharmacist.
For sale empty barrels for cider and other liquids from one to fifty gallons, new and second hand, also tanks. Apply American Cooperage Co. at 141 N 11th St Baltimore Md.
New York City, praised as the greatest part on earth, shows a lively hospitality to royalty explorers inventors and celebrities with bands flags ticker tape and sirens. The piece notes New Yorkers pride in generous welcomes and often celebrates guests with public fanfare.
Paris August 19 four years General Gouraud and the committee members have pressed to appoint a guardian for the Unknown Soldier tomb. Gaudin a permanently disabled former factory foreman was finally named but has not begun duty as uniform questions hinder the start of his service.
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