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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1927
Page
4
Classified style fragment shows subscription rates in Winchester Virginia for several periods and notes Associated Press rights. The text mentions consolidation with several weekly papers and references a list of names or notes. legibility is limited.
A brief devotional urging parents to have children memorize daily Bible selections as a priceless heritage. It cites Psalm 130 7 Our hope Let Israel hope in the Lord for with the Lord there is mercy and plenteous redemption and includes a prayer line The Lord's my Rock in Him I hide a shelter in the time of storm.
A satirical critique of federal efforts to fix the domestic servant issue. The piece mocks government blame on wages, notes housewives raise wages and give gifts, and argues the plan ignores real hardships and holiday burdens. It highlights the clash between official stance and household realities.
The article lauds a broad revival across the United States in 1928 with the South as an emerging industrial empire and a national upbuilding era. It argues that prosperity will benefit all regions as constructive development spreads beyond the South to other states and industries.
The passage extols U S economic vigor and expansion across the West and Pacific coast. It praises vast resources, rapid development, and a powerful position between Europe and the Orient, asserting limitless domestic and foreign wealth creation potential and a forward march toward unprecedented prosperity.
The piece condemns the Los Angeles kidnapping and murder as a national shock and urges protective school rules. A Philadelphia high school principal explains that no pupil will be dismissed by telephone and parents must come in person for early dismissal. He cites Board of Education rules to safeguard children and prevent similar dangers.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes speculation that President Coolidge may leave the White House in March 1929 and ponders his future work. It cites past presidents turning to the House and cites Adams as a model of public service after the presidency, though Coolidge reportedly will not seek Congress or Northampton city solicitor roles.
The head of a major American hotel chain places a 430 page poetry collection in every room, promising lofty sentiments. Guests reply with appreciation and comfort, suggesting hotels may offer hidden opportunities for social impact. A closing remark notes a thoughtful line about appearances and artifices.
The Star lists daily wholesale prices for Wheat, corn meal, bran, mixed feed, and animal products. Prices shown include wheat at 7.00, flour barrel 7.00 7.60, cracked corn per ton 62.00, creamery butter 49, country butter, and various feeds from 2.10 to 2.80. Livestock values include calves, cows 50 to 90, lambs, sheep, hogs, turkeys, chickens, ducks with several price ranges.
The text provides mixed illegible entries for Wheat, Corn, Hay, Hens, Young chickens, Turkey and other items with inconsistent spellings and stray numbers. It appears to be a historical market listing with prices and codes, but most data are unreadable or corrupted.
A AAS scientific note from Nashville outlines tentative optimum climate values. Meteorologist Rocco Nunn of the Baltimore Weather Bureau proposes that ideal year averages would be 36 degrees in January and 72 degrees in the hottest month.
The document lists average temperatures for each month from February to December with values: February 38, March 44, April 52, May 60, June 66, July 72, August 71, September 66, October 53, November 48, December 38. It appears as a compiled monthly climate summary.
A famous physician endorses Thoxine a safe cough remedy that relieves persistent coughs and throat irritation within minutes. It claims to stop nightly coughs and sore throat with no dope or harmful drugs and is available in 35c 60c and $1.00 sizes from Baker's Drug Store and other outlets.
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