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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1927
Page
4
The Evening Star of Winchester Virginia outlines its publisher Harry Flood Byrd and consolidated papers, with postal and publication details. It lists subscription rates by mail and carrier, periods from one month to one year, and notes Associated Press rights for republication.
A devotional note urges parents to have their children memorize daily Bible selections to gain a priceless heritage. It quotes Psalm 92 5 and emphasizes God s intimate mercy and n s gentle nearness to the frail.
New York Times reports Chicago uses trained psychiatrists to assess gang leaders and gunmen. Insanity findings affect future cases, as reflexes emotions and mentality are tested under rapid questioning, unsettling even hardened criminals.
The Rev Charles T Hall predicts future front pages will be dominated by science and religion stories not warfare between them. He argues human interest shifts from fault finding to achievements and that religion, kept in its own orbit, remains a powerful constructive force guiding civilization.
In North Carolina the bulk of internal revenue receipts come from tobacco taxes collected at the source. Tobacco manufacturers in Durham Winston-Salem and Reidsville purchase large sums of revenue stamps daily to affix to tobacco products, explaining why national figures often credit the state.
Richmond News Leader notes Bishop William Cabell Brown died in London on July 25 after 36 years since college. A missionary and minister, he reportedly left an estate of about $12,000, yet his life contrasted wealth with spiritual riches and the impact on family and church. The piece reflects on choosing faith over meat perishing and valuing happiness over material gain.
Stephens City Va August community notes list visitors and residents from Logansport Indiana Martinsburg Washington Cleveland Mans field Nineveh Parkersburg Parkersburg and other towns. Names include John W Guard Nettie Carbaugh Elizabeth Peeples James Williams Geraldine Hague Frances Cabell J A Johnson and J A Johnron along with families and weekend trips to Washington Strasburg and southern Virginia.
Vernon B. Weller, a mechanic, narrowly escaped death when an air compressor exploded while he worked on it at Charles Town. He suffered injuries to his left arm and shoulder as fragments flew a block away. George W. Poling, in a nearby room, was knocked down but unharmed. A dislocated cut-off likely triggered the blast.
The El Paso Times notes Marshal Haig’s controversial claim that the United States did not win the war, calling the remark notably un-American and stirring debate.
Francis Fisher Kane of Philadelphia has joined supporters seeking to spare Sacco and Vanzetti from the chair. International Newsreel reports renewed defense efforts and public interest in the controversial case.
Will sell at auction in front of Court House Winchester Va at 12 oclock noon Saturday August 27 1927 my farm of about 100 acres near Faw cetts Gap in Frederick Co Va adjoining Jacob Brumback and others Good land well watered about one half in timber One half cash balance in one year evidenced by bond bearing interest from day of sale secured by deed of trust W C Roe Duvall Dunn Auctioneers
Local buyers today quoted wholesale prices in a corrected market report. The Star notes it bears no responsibility for typographical errors as it lists current price figures from the day’s market activity.
A partial OCR of local market items shows prices for feed components such as cracked corn at 64.00 per ton and mixed feed at 43.00 per ton, along with dairy products including creamery butter around 22 to 48 in various units, and livestock notes for cattle calves hogs and sheep. The text remains fragmented with multiple misspellings and unreadable entries.
Fragmented OCR shows wheat prices and market activity with scattered figures and notes. Trade mentions old stock and thin demand as measures adjust at the edge of the prior day, reflecting typical commodity volatility.
President Calvin Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge travel from the Black Hills by special train to Yellowstone National Park with their son John and a large White House party. They plan fishing horseback riding and hiking with a week of recreation and a return to the summer White House afterward.
Trustee will sell at Winchester courthouse on September 10 1927 at 11 A M two parcels of land 10 acres and 15 acres 3 rood 12 poles near Nain P O with berry and fruit land and improved dwelling. Terms one third cash day of sale balance in two equal payments secured by deed of trust. Auctioneers Dunn & Duvall. August 9 1927.
Public sale of Lot No. 31 Shawnee Heights in Winchester Virginia set for September 20 1927 with one third cash and balance by two annual installments. Also notice of Master Commissioner reference in Busey estate case in Frederick County urging estate inventory, creditor settlement, and distribution with September 4 1927 deadline in Winchester.
The Rev Nelson P Dame preached yesterday afternoon at Burnt Church in the county to a large congregation during his summer vacation. Cards have been received in Winchester for an August dance at Hill Top House Harpers Ferry W Va on August 24 with dancing at 9 p.m. and music by the Dixie Syncopators. Committee on arrangements includes W A Quinters and S V Tabler.
By virtue of a judgment of the Court I will offer for public sale in front of the Court House at Winchester Virginia on.
In Winchester Virginia the Corporate Court orders Dr Geo Davis Mrs Timberlake and others nonresidents to appear within ten days to protect interests in a will construction case for the estate of Dr Edward Douglas Davis deceased. Notice to publish weekly for four weeks in the Evening Star and post at county courthouse by September 65 1927.
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