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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1926
Page
4
The Evening Star of Winchester Virginia lists publication details and rates. It notes daily publication except Sunday and polishes the press affiliations with The Morning News and weekly papers. Subscription prices are given for various terms in advance, including mail rates.
A damaged text fragment cites scripture 2 Chronicles 28 16 and a prayer about meek inheriting the earth and peace. It mentions Uzziah and a warning of pride preceding destruction, with phrases about strength, lifting up, and transgression against God.
A discussion of direct primaries cites issues of low voter turnout and high spending. Virginia eyes adopting a short ballot to simplify voting, boost executive accountability, and concentrate responsibility with the governor.
A notice titled Best Seller Exchange advertises a service claiming top selling status for today’s dictionary words. Details are sparse but imply a marketplace for popular terminology.
The article notes the nearing completion of the largest English dictionary, ten volumes in total, compiled over nearly fifty years. It contrasts this modern work with the 1523 Callierges dictionary, praising its structured arrangement and extensive vocabulary.
Dilim Mackay, once Dilim Mackay before marriage to Irving Berlin, is removed from New York's Social Register despite Berlin's fame as America's famed songwriter. The infant daughter born to Berlin faces social odds as the omission underscores pedigree over achievement, though Berlin's renown remains widely recognized.
In the U S Senate oil scandal hearings former Secretary Denby claims responsibility but admits limited knowledge, while Fall and Doheny are shown as instigators. Denby testifies he signed the policy, yet the record portrays him as a passive instrument.
A Harrisonburg reader notes that the Valley of Virginia is in a great boom with widespread publicity. He cites national attention to Virginia's progress, scenic appeal, and opportunities, predicting the Shenandoah region will reap benefits as coverage grows.
Hampton Roads shipments of apples in 1926 are expected to reach about 120000 barrels, per Virginia State Chamber of Commerce committee on apple exports. The committee cites active port campaigns and railroad and steamship cooperation as key to growth, noting only 6000 barrels moved in 1925.
The extension division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute distributed apples to every grower in the state through Hampton Roads. Monthly sailing lists were provided, and no consignee was known to complain of mishandling. Service exceeded initial pledges, according to the committee.
Gray Silver was elected president of the Berkeley County Fruit Growers Association for the coming year at the Mar Unshire meeting Friday night. Carroll Miller was named vice president and Hugh W. Prettyman was elected secretary, with Cecil W. Wood continuing as outgoing president. The group focused on marketing challenges and proposed by products plants to utilize imperfect fruit, including apple jelly, pectin, cider, and canned apples.
Malcolm M. Brown of Ambericka Fruit Growers and Dr A Bruce Eagle urged full support for the Virginia Horticultural Society at Charlottes Ville after a midweek meeting. With a crisis in the fruit business near, members were asked to pay full membership and back the coming year’s work on market surveys and advertising.
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