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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1926
Page
4
The Evening Star publishes daily except Sunday in Winchester Virginia with year long Ga. advance 3.50 six months 1.75 three months .90 one month .30 Carrier rates are year 4.50 six months 2.25 three months 1.20 It is Consolidated with Morning News and Weekly titles The Associated Press retains republication rights for all dispatches and local news.
A Virginia newspaper column discusses tax savings by small yearly payments and the tariff's hidden costs. It lauds R Gray Williams as a leading Virginia lawyer and predicts he may gain national recognition.
The document reports a $55 344 427 increase in government running costs for the year ending June 30 1926 compared with the prior year and notes total appropriations surpassing the previous session by $470 886 681. It cites 1880 as the year the whole government cost $400 million and questions whether this level of economy meets public demand.
New York World notes progress against roadside signboards as motorists face endless advertisements. The American Automobile Association is backing the effort, urging public opinion over new laws to curb the visual clutter along roadsides.
The Virginians push a whirlwind campaign for Shenandoah National Park stressing the East’s great pleasure grounds. Congress is authorized and President Coolidge has approved. the government will accept the parks and the Park Service will administer them, but funding remains in question.
The article urges national funds to supplement state efforts in acquiring Shenandoah and the Great Smoky Mountains National Parks. It notes the Blue Ridge and Smokies' accessibility from Washington and their scenic and historic value. Local gains already cover part of the price, but wide national support is needed to finish the acquisitions.
The piece argues for Byrd’s short ballot plan which would limit state ticket names to governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general, with other state officers appointed by the governor. It notes constitutional amendment needed and questions voter familiarity with lesser officials. The fate depends on the next Legislature.
An old advertisement claims a quart of the strongest bug killer called P.D.Q. can destroy bed bugs roaches and fleas for 35c. It promises no damage to springs or furniture and claims hospitals hotels and railroads use it. The copy touts instant suffocation of pests and eggs with a money back guarantee if bugs persist.
The amendment will go to voters for adoption or rejection. Efforts by conservatives and "ring" politicians are expected to mount a strong campaign to defeat the measure as representatives in the General Assembly prepare for the upcoming ballot.
A young woman loudly rapped on a Main street store window shortly after six yesterday evening and was locked inside when the staff closed. The manager arrived later and released the clerk after confirming she remained inside the building.
Emil Boreo the Russian comedian will run a little theatre and facial expression school in New York. He aims to reduce reliance on spoken word by expanding facial expression and unusual sounds to achieve dramatic effects on his experimental stage.
An entry highlights the Woolworth Building’s 792 foot height and imagines Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound sales lining a skyline. The testimonial from Mrs Frank M Casey of Mount Vernon New York claims appetite revival and strong health after using the product and invites others to visit her home to see a bottle.
Train times from Berryville Va and Roanoke includes 2:45 A M through Roanoke Bristol Bluefield Welch Norton. 9:20 A M for Roanoke Bristol. 12:26 P M local Roanoke. 6:53 P M Shenandoah local. 8:39 A M Hagerstown via Shenandoah Junction. 1:37 P M Hagerstown Washington Baltimore Philadelphia. 7:29 P M parlor to Hagerstown with sleeper to Philadelphia. 11:38 P M sleeper to New York. Fares and reservations via H H Burks Berryville or J L Bladon Roanoke.
Paris fashion in August notes skirts now end above the knee with escalloped edges and kneecaps in vogue. Garments are embroidered beaded and laced to match dress hems, resembling 1830s knicker frills and limiting exposure of very short skirts.
The 22nd session will begin September 16 for day pupils and resident students under fifteen, covering grades kindergarten through preparatory. Mentioned are Miss Affleck Miss Ardenia Jones and others. Piano by Mrs Greene. Kindergarten price listed as $79.00. Katherine Glass Greene, R.79-1fY Precident.
On Tuesday August 31 1926 at 11 o clock at the old Bishop homestead ten miles west of Martinsburg Berks Co and one mile north of Shanghai on Hedgesville grade Executor W B Bishop.
A yard party is planned for Thursday August 26 at W B ONeal’s lawn in Vaucluse hosted by Cedar Cliff Girlz Circle. The notice names event location and date with minimal details.
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