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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1926
Page
4
The Evening Star based in Winchester Virginia publishes daily except Sunday and is consolidated with Morning News Item The Weekly News The Weekly Times and The Weekly Mirror.
An article fragment lists subscription rates for various terms in advance and credits the Associated Press. It notes AP exclusive rights to use news dispatches whether credited or not, along with local news.
A devotional passage recalls Nehemiah 8 2 3 where Bara the priest reads the law before a gathered crowd from morning to midday urging the word of God to be read heard and heeded by all. The reflection invokes a prayer for continual reading and understanding of scripture.
The Cincinnati Enquirer reflects on Bible Sunday and the Bible as the world’s vast publication. It notes 625 million copies translated and 9 million copies published by the American Bible Society in the past year. Sir Walter Scott’s “Bring me the Book” is cited as praise for the Bible amid ongoing doctrinal disputes.
Roger W. Babson told the Boston Chamber of Commerce that the sanest 1927 plan is to stay in business, push sales, keep workers, and reduce debts. He warned economists see a quieter year with lower prices and easing business, but predicted a better New England due to shoe industry readjustments and cotton price effects. He urged individuals to cut installments and merchants to tighten credits to stay flexible for opportunities.
The Martinsburg Journal reflects on Christmas giving shifting from sentiment to commercialization. It notes a past Society for the Prevention of Giving and discusses rising gift costs and standardization, urging balance between generosity and sentiment.
George R. Green of White Post Virginia announces he will ship eteck from Stephens City on Saturday January 1 1927 with Mr Geo Gibson of Stephens City and Mr Walter Fishpaw of Middletown to represent him locally Stock sellers should contact them He also runs grain and hay and will quote prices.
The author argues that true Christmas meaning lies in sincere, quiet joy and thoughtful words or gifts from the heart, not in monetary value or pressure to spend. The piece condemns placing price on acts of giving and stresses the mite and genuine spirit as central to the season.
A Nashville Tennessean editorial urges continued zeal by medical professionals and scientists in pursuing cancer research. It notes progress over 25 years, the discovery of causative agents, and the global, cooperative push needed to unveil causes and cures, asserting faith in eventual triumph.
The annual meeting of the stock holders will be held at the bank’s house at 11 o clock on Tuesday January 11 1927 for the election of directors and other business. Wm G Hardy cashier Shenandoah Valley National Bank Winchester Virginia.
Jas R Baker longtime secretary to former Congressman James Hay died Saturday morning in a Washington hospital at age 68. A native of Edinburg he had lived in Washington for 20 years and was active in Shenandoah county lodges. Funeral services will be held today at one o'clock from the Methodist Church in Edinburg, with Rev H C Coe officiating. His wife Ama Campbell survives. Baker was not the stepson of the late Robert M Lantz of Edinburg.
Creditors of the estate of R G McDonald are asked to settle with the undersigned immediately. Anyone holding claims should present them. Mrs R C McDonald Administratrix. Date 12 20 1931.
Local notice invites residents to sell or consign livestock machinery and household goods. J L and J W Jolliffe advertise cash purchase or commission sale service from Stephenson Virginia with contact options.
Banking house at 11 o'clock on Tuesday before the meeting. Farmers and Merchants National Bank by J. H. Yost cashier. (12-11-4wks.)
Notices state Shenandoah Valley National Bank Farmers and Merchants Bank Commercial & Savings Bank and Union Bank of Winchester will close on Christmas Day Saturday December Twenty-fifth. Paper maturities due that date may be paid Monday December 27. Signatories include WM G. Hardy H. D. Fuller John L. Sloat Charles Summers as cashiers.
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