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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1927
Page
4
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Daily Bible selections aid parents in shaping a priceless heritage for their children in later years. Psalm 130 3 4 notes forgiveness with the Lord and the need to fear Him. Prayer emphasizes salvation by faith, not by works.
The people of Virginia mourn the death of Senator Thomas J. Downing of Lancaster. Known as the Lame Lion of Lancaster, he was esteemed as an orator and public officer. He championed the Rappahannock bridge project linking the Northern Neck, completed last February, and his loss will be felt as the legislature convenes next month.
The Travelers Insurance Company estimates 23 000 people will be killed and 700 000 injured by autos in 1928, assuming no change in accident rates. It urges safer driving, respect for others, and strict safety checks like cap inspections to reduce the toll.
The Virginia governor proposes a sweeping program to cut public spending as other states seek new revenue. Addressing rising costs, Byrd argues for tighter government efficiency to relieve tax burdens without raising rates.
Governor Byrd proposes reducing the capital tax rate from 85 to 5 per thousand and repealing the 2 percent nonresident transfer inheritance tax effective Jan 1 1929. He argues Virginia must attract new industries through low taxes and smart public spending while urging West Virginia to pursue a similar industrial awakening.
Henry Stude president of the American Bakers Association tells Chicago convention that commercial bakers supply about 80 percent of U S bread and estimate 12 240 000 000 loaves yearly To fill nation bread baskets he notes the growing bakery industry and the home bakers role fades as ads bakeries and rail shipments illustrate the change The piece questions if old time kitchen art is truly superior or a memory from the past
New York reports suggest large corporations will declare extra dividends totaling about 400 million dollars this year. The surplus, above fixed charges and regular dividends, is widely distributed among many small stockholders, signaling broader ownership and a shift of control toward the public.
Baltimore reporter notes a new push to scale Mount Everest, following Capt Odell’s graphic recounting of the 1924 expedition at Hopkins. The piece contrasts Tibetan reverence for the Goddess Mother of the Mountain Snows with Western aims to conquer the world’s highest peak, still unclimbed.
The piece notes that soldiers care about the spirit of religion over creed and prefer earnest conviction to patter. It urges New Yorkers to visit a Governors Island Sunday school to see for themselves.
A critical column condemns sensationalizing crime stories about the Parker case in Los Angeles. It denounces the press for distorting events around a kidnapped child’s death and argues newspapers should avoid sentimentality and myths that glamorize the killer.
Locust swarms devastate Egyptian fields near Luxor with millions of insects eating crops to ground level. Authorities seek help from American scientists and plan aerial arsenic dispersion while farmers prepare bran-arsenic mixtures to trap the pests.
A 43 year old Rutherford county cooperative beef club in Knoxville saves members about four cents per pound on meat. Twelve farmers provide one beef weekly for 12 weeks starting mid June. Each animal weighs 550 to 650 pounds and is cut into 12 parts for a rolling butchery line. Nine farmers have 10 year tenure. one is a charter member.
Jazz reaches Christmas celebrations as toy makers market miniature children's jazz bands operable by a child. The device includes bass drums cymbals and other band paraphernalia and is gaining mixed reactions from parents. A separate report notes jewelry theft valued at 200000 from a Los Angeles hotel room linked to a New York consignment jeweler, and Boston plans a one million dollar municipal sanatorium addition to its consumptives hospital.
Banks announce closures for New Year’s Day. Shenandoah Valley National Bank and Farmers and Merchants National Bank will reopen Tuesday January 3 to honor maturing paper. Commercial & Savings Bank notes also note January 2 closure and resumption.
Hayfield Va December 27. A festive Yuletide atmosphere spread through western Frederick with school programs in Sunday and public schools. The Round Hill Presbyterian Sunday School performed a large program led by John Lupton and John W Larrick Jr. Miss Jenkins of Winchester led a Friday night program with a decorated tree and a 35 pupil Hayfield graded school, Garland Baker spoke first, children sang around the cedar tree, and Old Santa arrived in buffalo robes delivering candy and toys.
A physician’s prescription Thoxine promises relief from sore throat within 15 minutes with a direct act on the cause. It contains no iron chloroform or dope and is safe for the family. Money back guarantee. Available at Baker’s Drug Store and other druggists in 35c 60c and $1.00 sizes.
Nellie Holmes of McComb Miss was voted best all-around girl by 1500 students at the Mississippi State College for Women. Voters cited her popularity school grades and athletics in the year end selection.
Seven automobile wrecks were observed by travelers Sunday between Winchester and Little Washington on the Winchester Washington pike. No persons are known to be hurt. One wreck involved a bootlegger’s car overturning near Opeqhon creek leaving broken bottles and a shattered windshield on the road. Liquor was not recovered in the report.
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