Winchester paper publication and subscription rates listed
The notice lists postal details and explains second class status for The Evening Star Publishing Co. Winchester. It notes consolidation with several local papers and provides subscription rates for mail and carrier service. The Associated Press holds republication rights for news and local items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Evening Star Publishing Co
Winchester
Virginia
Associated Press
Daily Bible Selections Inspire Heritage in Children
A brief reading urges parents to have children memorize daily Bible selections to leave a priceless heritage. It cites Psalm 121 1 2 and asks prayer to acknowledge the Lord as all sufficient helper who made heaven and earth.
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Heaven
Rotary Club Steps In To Furnish Winchester Hospital Room
The Rotary Club votes to furnish one room in the new addition to Winchester Memorial Hospital. The hospital, a leading state facility, remains short on furnishings for about a dozen rooms and two wards after recent expansions. Christ Episcopal Church Millwood and the Rotary Club have each agreed to furnish one room, urging other groups to contribute.
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Rotary Club
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Richmond
Norfolk
Winchester
Christ Episcopal Church
Millwood
Curricum and Textbooks Under Review in Virginia Schools
Virginia Governor Byrd plans a thorough inquiry into the schoolbook problem and curriculum in primary, grammar, and high schools. The editorial urges reducing the number and cost of textbooks and criticizes a fifth grade hygiene book as overly advanced for 11 or 12 year olds, noting its technical content and potential misfit for children.
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Charlottesville
Harry F. Byrd
Virginia
Mother Dad and Santa Claus Toy Spending Worthwhile
The Commerce Department estimates Christmas toy sales at 250 million dollars. The piece argues adults and parents invest in toys as a sign of national well being, noting children’s play and parental effort in assembling trains and selecting dolls, while defending the cultural value of toy spending.
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Department of Commerce
United States
Spain
Algie
Annie
Brother Willie
Dad
Santa Claus
Public schooling needs simpler curricula for young children
The writer argues against exposing young pupils to detailed bacteriology and technical hygiene work. They urge redrafting curricula to emphasize fundamentals, curb non essentials, and favor content suitable for the average child. They request broader citizen involvement in any proposed school study commission.
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Byrd
Government in Business Reflections on Trade and War
The author argues government control harms industry citing railroads and a government owned merchant marine with billions spent and limited foreign trade. Cites wartime munition business collapse after US entry to warn against state involvement in the economy.
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Chicago Tribune
America
United States
Unexplored Alaska Report Reveals New Features
The United States Geological Survey expedition returning to Washington details Alaska discoveries including a river drainage basin over 1100 square miles a 23 mile long lake and an active volcano. The report highlights Alaska's potential wealth in fish game metals coal oil and waterpower and notes the vast territory remains largely untapped.
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
Alaska
United States
United States Geological Survey
Washington
Crime in Portsmouth 1918 Murders and Homicide Rise
The Portsmouth Star notes 1918 saw 154 cases of murder, homicide and manslaughter after a random selection. The item highlights a higher level of violent crime in that year.
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Portsmouth Star
Crime and punishment contrasts across cities
The report notes that New York City recorded 221 cases and Chicago 222, while London and other England Wales areas show lower crime. It states Chicago criminals have higher success odds of 20 to 1, versus 10 to 1 against in London, suggesting harsher punishment in London deters more crimes.
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England
Wales
New York City
Chicago
Gotham
London
Communion Held For New Members At First Brethren
The First Brethren Church hosted two weeks of revival services led by Rev. Dr. Charles A. Bame of Ashland Ohio. The closing communion was led by Rev. Dr. G C Carpenter of Germantown Md with a prayerful atmosphere. Fourteen new believers made a fresh start toward God amid praise and devotion.
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First Brethren Church
Charles A. Bame
Ashland
Ohio
G. C. Carpenter
Gerstown
Christ
Jesus
EmilPaon J. Rohart
Rohart
Bame
Capon Bridge Social Notes and Local Appointments
Capon Bridge residents host visitors from Hayfield Winchester Martinsburg and Reynolds Store. Local life includes illness appointments weather canceled meeting and a basketball finger injury plus a church society gathering and a winter relocation.
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Capon Bridge
W. Va
T. J. Funkhouser
Rosenberger
Hayfield
Nancy Chapman
Gladys Funkhouser
Sallie Knee
Walter
Winchester
Pierce Hiett
Martinsburg
Howard Reynolds
Reynolds Store
Ralph Kerns
Nancy Funkhouser
Margaret Shuler
Reveley
Miss Richardson
Miss Griffin
Lillian Johnson
Trone
Burnice Funkhouser
Christian Endeavor Society of the Church of Christ
Harry Hiett
Martha Horner
Ida Funkhouser
Lawson Willey
Bettie Jeanne
Washington
David Eagle
Homer Shuler
Billie Homer
Norman White
Cumberland
D. H. Shuler
W. J. Sirbaugh
Dillons Run
Jennie Frye
al Hopkins
Orion Hiett
Back Creek
Eagle
Hiett
Thoxine Promises Quick Night Cough Relief
A physician's prescription drug called Thoxine stops night coughs within 15 minutes by soothing inflamed throat and bronchial membranes. The remedy contains no dope or harmful drugs and is safe for children. Sold by Baker's Drug Store and other druggists at 35c 60c and 1.00.
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Baker’s Drug Store
All Good Drug Stores
Sheriff's Sale of Personal Property on Giles Farms
Sheriff announces a sale of farm personal property from the three Giles farms at Cather farm near Hayfield on December 22, 1927. Items include orchard machinery four horses two mules one cow four shoats. Terms of sale are cash.
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J. B. Giles
Blood-curdling war paint reaches mother in case
Cosmetics are nicknamed war paint and can have a striking effect, described as blood-curdling to a mother. The passage notes the dramatic impact of makeup in this peculiar context.
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Mother
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