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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1927
Page
4
The Winchester Virginia The Evening Star lists post office second class matter details. Rates are one year 3.50 six months 1.76 three months. Monthly 0.90 for mail subscriptions with carrier delivery. Associated Press note credits exclusive republication rights.
A compact devotional note encourages parents to have children memorize daily Bible selections as a priceless heritage. It quotes Psalm 119 11 12 and seeks guidance to love sacred words and to see the Savior therein.
A discussion contrasts sentimental warmth with cool practicality, arguing the Christmas season brings genuine joy. It notes Thanksgiving to New Year as a peak of festivity, with children bright and old folks warmed by holiday cheer, yet warns against mental and spiritual stagnation from shadowed doubt.
New Ford announcement lifts sentiment while general business activity cools. Wall Street terms a Ford market as economic gauge. 1926 activity trails 1925 with declines in car loadings iron and steel, building, cotton, and auto production, though no widespread downturn yet.
The text notes that the automobile sector uses less than 14 percent of national steel and predicts that Ford plants resuming operations will accelerate activity across affiliated industries, with cascading effects on the broader business landscape.
Michigan and Nebraska debated uniform marriage laws as evidence. Michigan's 1925 five day notice reduced marriages by 14 percent while Nebraska saw a 19.5 percent drop. couples crossed borders to marry. The piece advocates nationwide uniform marriage laws to end border Gretna Greens.
Lynchburg News criticizes Frank Righeimer selected by Mayor Thompson to prosecute Superintendent McAndrews for teaching history. The piece notes Righeimer misquotes a historical line during a burlesque show trial and argues a dictator of curriculum should know basic American history.
A German weekly cites Berlin deaths surpassing births due to high living costs and housing shortages. It notes similar trends in Paris and other major cities, suggesting demographic declines may be delayed rather than prevented by immigration.
A humorous vignette about Buddy trying to impress bystanders and misjudging a fall, leaving him mortified in the moment.
Estate of John Madigan requests debts settled with the undersigned and invites creditors to present claims. James P. Reardon and B. P. Harrison named as administrators (Admr.).
Advertises Lifetone Tablets as a health restorer for nerves and energy. Claims two tablets after each meal and two at bedtime for two weeks to gain vigor, bright eyes, and confidence with a money back guarantee from Baker's Drug Store. 72 tablets cost $1.00.
A large Winchester showing of Ford’s new low price line drew about four thousand visitors. Officials and business leaders toured the displays as Ford claimed the design marks a shift from the Model T with four wheel brakes and shock absorbers. Private demonstrations were in demand while Detroit factories prepare for peak production and Ford vows continued Model T parts supply for years.
The Star lists daily quoted wholesale prices for wheat corn meal bran mixed feed and other items. Local and country markets show prices for butter eggs hay cattle and sheep with ranges and notes on daily closing values.
Fragmentary text shows a dispute framed as mutual recriminations. It reflects disagreement on fairness, with rhetoric suggesting accusations may be exaggerated or unreliable. Possible reference to a faulty argument or miscommunication between parties.
Fruit growers urged to apply scale control now with fall spray oil. A car load of miscible oil has just been received for use in fall spraying at Butler's Packing House.
A loan offer from Virginia Loan and Thrift Corp promises up to $300 with no collateral. Repayment is in fifty weekly installments, and the ad emphasizes paying overdue bills to spread Christmas cheer.
Notice to creditors and others with claims against the estate of late Robert Madigan to present their demands by the appointed deadline. Court and executor details provided for filing and verification of debts or claims.
A physician's Thoxine prescription is advertised as relieving sore throat within 15 minutes. It claims to target the cause without iron or narcotics, is pleasant tasting, safe for all, and offered with a money back guarantee at Baker's Drug Store and other druggists in sizes 5c, 60c, and $1.00.
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