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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1926
Page
8
A retailer lists Thermos lunch kits at 2.00 each and candy boxes priced from 39 cents to 7.50. Bath brushes range from 1.00 to 1.25. This brief notice highlights sale pricing for household items.
In Richmond a Virginia governor refused to sign extradition papers to return Mrs Gretchen Lee Savin McIlwaine to face two warrants in South Carolina. The couple’s dispute centered on burglary and assault with intent to kill. Mrs McIlwaine seeks permanent custody of their child in Virginia courts.
Trustees will auction two farms in Bloom Frederick County Virginia on December 20 1926 at the courthouse steps. The 143 acre farm borders Hulver and others features a nine room house barn store buildings and an orchard with 20 acres in bearing trees. Terms: one third cash day of sale, balance in two annual installments secured by bonds and deed of trust with insurance.
Virginia officials announce strict enforcement of automobile license laws. No car may be operated after January 1 without proper tags from Richmond or regional offices. Delays in applying will cause long waits and unlicensed vehicles will be fined or reported.
The Nashville library houses an autographed photograph of Sitting Bull, obtained by Wrenne of Nashville from Edwin A. Coles via a trader's letter dated Fort Yates 1886. Coles recalls persuading the chief to sign, writing his name in pencil on paper before attaching the strip under the image.
A Winchester Virginia letter from Pastor First Ycuritiha Gremae urges residents not to knock their town. He praises the city’s hospital library and schools and calls for civic boosterism while stressing the role of churches in education. Dated December 13, 1926.
Market report notes daily corrections and quotes today from local buyers. The text lists various items with price indications, though parts are illegible, showing barter or trade context and the Star newspaper disclaimer.
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