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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1926
Page
4
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Richmond editorial comments on road bonds and Governor-elect Byrd stance. The piece cites Burdner and Winchester Star positions, noting Byrd’s opposition to bonds and potential veto if bonds pass against popular will. It laments funding shifts to schools and reflects on press roles during year end.
An editorial argues Virginia stands at a pivotal moment with Harry Byrd as a rising governor candidate. It lauds Byrd's qualifications and the state's potential to advance wealth and industry, urging sound business policy and progressive leadership to keep Virginia ahead of southern peers.
A fragmented item notes Rudyard Kipling rising from bed after critics and journalists sparred over his work. The passage hints at Kipling’s quiet resilience amid public scrutiny and friend reactions.
A narrator recalls a traveling tinkerer who quotes famous writers and philosophers and extols knowledge. The pan repairman charges high fees for his talking and fixes, leaving the narrator wary of mixing toil with knowledge and the value of learning.
The Virginia Department of the American Legion reports R. Y. Conrad Post and Richmond Post No. 1 leading in paid up membership for 1926. A four-class contest runs to April 1 with prizes for posts achieving top percentage increases. In 1925 the department had 101 posts and 6,060 members. 1926 paid up figures already near 1,500. Six posts earned national citations for meeting or exceeding last year’s paid up by December 31.
Announcement from Bristol Virginia reports the merger of 14 major Virginia Kentucky and West Virginia coal firms into the Wakeva Coal Corporation with 10 million dollars in capital. S. R. Jennings of Johnson City Tennessee serves as president and Bascom Slemp chairs the board. directors include A. K. Morrison and Col. J. B. Barker. The merged group ships about 1.5 million tons annually and aims to double that under unified control.
Gypsy Smith Jr will preach in Lexington for two weeks with night services at the Presbyterian Church and additional services at other town churches. He is in Lexington at the invitation of all the churches and the revival begins last Sunday night.
Market quotations indicate tight supplies from Oregon and California with prices pressured. Virginia barreled apples show moderate to good demand with York Imperials and New Towns fetching $5.82 to $8.00 per barrel, depending on size and condition, while overall stock from Virginia remains limited.
January rate now in effect offering a pay now save discount. Yearly cost is $3.00 in advance by mail and $4.00 in advance by carrier.
Talk of the Town Company presented a clean witty performance to a packed Empire Theatre audience. Reviewers praised the sparkling humor and compared it favorably with costlier shows, predicting a bright future for the group.
Notice to stockholders that a special meeting will be held at the companys Winchester Virginia office on Tuesday January 12 1926 at 10 oclock a m. The meeting is called by stockholders owning more than one tenth of outstanding stock to elect a board of directors. Signed W B Cornwell president.
Train timetable from Berryville to Roanoke Bristol Hagerstown and connections via Shenandoah Junction and Philadelphia. Details include Pullman sleepers dining car stops Memphis Nashville Chattanooga Washington Baltimore and Philadelphia with specific departure times and connecting points. For fares schedules and reservations contact Berryville agent H H Burks or Roanoke general passenger agent W G Saunders.
Richmond Virginia January 11 damage to the executive mansion after a fire that partially destroyed its lower floor a week earlier was set at 25173 by insurance investigations. No state loss occurred as insurance fully covers damages. Governor Trinkle noted the mansion insurance rose from about 15000 20000 to 50000 during his term with 40000 on the building. The source attributes the fire to a sparkler used by young Billy Trinkle near the Christmas tree and a misdirected spark from the butler but the incident is described as the cause.
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