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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1927
Page
4
Public notice details newspaper publication at Winchester Virginia with postal classification and subscription pricing. It notes daily publication except Sunday, multiple weekly editions, and Associated Press rights for news dispatches and local news.
Parents are urged to have children memorize daily Bible selections as a priceless heritage. The piece cites Psalm 124 8 and a prayer asking for God to help follow His precepts.
The American Legion warns December 31 is the last day to file for adjusted service certificates for World War veterans. Many men have not claimed, some may not understand their rights or have died with dependents who can claim. The certificate grants additional compensation payable in twenty years with cash and loan value, and is not the original bonus or insurance.
The National Industrial Conference Board reports the South's wealth rose 11.2 percent from 1922 to 1925, outpacing the national 10.6 percent. By 1925 Southern wealth reached over 79 billion dollars, about one fifth of U S wealth, with Virginia ranking high in total and per capita wealth. Virginia’s per capita wealth was 2228 dollars, fourth in the region, and Virginia outpaced North Carolina in total and per capita wealth.
Suffolk News-Herald discusses Gov. Harry F. Byrd’s proposal to cut taxes and boost college funding while noting Virginia’s constitutional limit on term length. The piece cautions against overreliance on one leader and questions the state’s future without broader support.
The piece argues Governor Byrd’s progressive two-year record has earned broad support and admiration. It contends he will retire with a strong legacy, noting the state will find capable successors to maintain steady progress and leadership once he steps down.
The Roanoke Times notes children show unusually good behavior before Christmas ten days away. Parents report chores done promptly, table manners spotless, and early bedtimes, as rumors of Santa’s visit trigger saintly conduct that won’t last.
P W Wilson argues Britain’s low murder rate stems from prompt arrest and trial, life appointments for judges, unarmed police, and strict gun licensing. He cites Britain’s steady murder rate of about 150 annually despite population growth and notes Scotland Yard’s efficiency. He contrasts this with American lawlessness, calling it appalling in St Petersburg and Florida.
Ford launched a five day full page advertisement blitz in about 2000 daily newspapers across the United States and Canada to accompany the car debut. The campaign set a record with total estimated ad spend of 1.3 million dollars plus dealer investments estimated between 250 thousand and 600 thousand dollars.
The report notes Ford favors newspaper advertising while denying current plans for billboards or radio ads. It states newspapers are where Ford places the greatest confidence.
Herbert Janvrin Browne, a long range forecast proponent from Washington, accuses the United States Weather Bureau of inaccuracy in Massachusetts forecasts over 53 weeks and criticizes its leadership. He argues the bureau hampers long range forecasting and warns that bureaucracy has harmed meteorology and endangered lives and property. He calls for reform and rescue of the service.
The Northern Virginia Power Company invites inspection of suitable electrical devices at its show rooms located at 14 N. Main St. The notice is dated December 13.
Plain sweaters have taken the place of the striking striped models of last year in the new collection. The shift marks a move toward quieter designs and versatile styling.
A bill introduced by Senator Moses on behalf of Senator du Pont calls for surveys to plan a coast to coast super highway system. The proposals map routes from Atlantic to Pacific and connect multiple regional arteries across the United States. An airdrome note adds that runways must be square for wind alignment.
A devotional poem by Carter Wormbeley proclaims the Trumpets of God across land and sea. It urges the world to hail the birth of Christ and recalls the star that shone over Judea at the birth of the Prince of Peace.
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