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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1927
Page
4
The Evening Star of Winchester Virginia announces publisher Harry Flood Byrd and lists publication notes, post office at Winchester details, daily except Sundays, and consolidated papers. It provides subscription rates for various terms and notes Associated Press membership and reprint rights.
The piece urges parents to have children memorize daily Bible selections as a priceless heritage. It emphasizes dependence on God and personal renewal. includes a reflection from Job 22 21 and a prayer inviting God to reveal His face.
The article argues farmers pay a heavier tax share relative to income, citing Baxer Babson figures. It notes property taxes bite regardless of profits, while other sectors face lower relative burdens. It discusses Virginia land tax fairness, segregation laws, and relief from state taxes.
An expedition scheduled to depart in February aims to explore Persia from the Afghan desert to the Caspian Sea. The project will collect 3000 specimens of mammals, reptiles and birds, promising to enrich study despite its arduous, yearlong course. Automobiles, wireless, and direct-country travel equipment will be used.
A small ice making plant in New York is expected to bring modern comforts to the stay at home public. The article notes such equipment would astonish travelers and alter perceptions of Marco Polo's era as a tale of travel and exploration.
Lynchburg News reports Henry Ford bought and rebuilt a schoolhouse once attended by Mary and her lamb. Sara Hale Unter, descendant of the poem author, disputes the Mary lamb tale while Ford markets the relic to advertise a flower, raising questions about motive.
The Canton Daily News denounces private school dormitories as firetraps and calls for a national and state campaign to eliminate dangerous buildings. It urges a nationwide survey by a magazine to showcase safer facilities and save lives across the country.
A Jewish educator argues philanthropy has been the traditional core of American Jewish activity driven by waves of European immigrants in need. He says new immigration laws end the reliance on philanthropy and open a era for spiritual upbuilding and broader Americanization efforts amid rising prosperity.
A New York Tribune piece lampoons and praises the galosh as a symbol of fashion and social change. It traces its evolution from humble porch wear to a stylish status item seen at opera and clubs, arguing the galosh embodies patience and merit rewarded over time.
Cross Junction Virginia January notes a quilting party hosted by Mrs Ziler Baker last Thursday. Attending were Mrs C G Baker Mrs Sarah Collins Mrs Floyd Luttrell Mrs Lee N Whitacre Mrs H Ly Braithwaite Mrs S H Braithwaite Mrs G H Edwards Mrs J B Braithwaite Mrs E W Braithwaite and Mrs R G Braithwaite with a bountiful dinner and lively conversation.
A force of workers improves the road between here and Isaac's Creek. Miss Virginia Lodge, junior high teacher, attended a dinner for Mrs. Z Baker last Thursday. Misses Pearl and Blanche Braithwaite spent several days in Winchester last week.
Local notes from Reliance Virginia recount births and visits. Mize Vivian Derfling of Riverton welcomed by F L Derflinger family. Ben Hur screening drew townsfolk to Winchester. Budd y Dandeliker celebrated birthday. ice cream and fruit served. Mrs Sam Rinker recovering from flu and pneumonia. visitors share news of neighbors.
Mr H B Richardson was called to Harrisonburg Wednesday for a church meeting. A supreme memory test would try to recall contents of various old bottles in the medicine closet as reported by the Detroit News.
An old advertisement promotes Musterole as a warm healing ointment for colds and related ailments. It claims fast relief without a burn and lists bronchitis sore throat stiff neck pleurisy rheumatism lumbago croup asthma neuralgia congestion and general aches as conditions it can ease.
The Medical Insurance Society of England funds loans to medical students lacking resources to purchase a practice. The program seeks to ease access to clinical training and establish future independent practitioners through financial support.
By virtue of an execution in the case of Fred Potts against Hldridge Luttrell I will offer real public sale at Stephens City Virginia February 1 1927 at 1 PM the property includes a restaurant equipment such as a large cooking range coal stove dishes silverware tables chairs cash register electric fixtures linoleum and other items. Cash terms. Sheriff Luther Pannet, Fred Co Virginia. Auctioneer I Brumback.
A listings page outlines numerous stock and implements sales by date and seller across Berryville Kernstown White Post Stephensons Rippon Middletown and adjacent areas with entries for stock, breeds horses mules and household goods on various February March dates. Names include Landon Kackley Harry Boyd W. McCormick J F Landan R A Colson Harmon Brumback Orndorff Gardner Sager Claytis Oates Hollida Carper Ebert Nicodemus Boyd Clem Legg Shenk Fox Fishpaw Vorous Royer Ware Ritt R Royston Bell Bayne and others.
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