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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1927
Page
4
The Evening Star lists subscription rates for Mall and Carrier editions with annual and short-term options. An Associated Press note states AP content is for exclusive republication use.
A cryptic fragment shows a devotional mood with phrases about thought and prayer and a reference to Bible verses including Job 19 25. It mentions assurance in faith and a prayer for Jesus to come quickly.
The Alexandria Gazette reports a lively debate on whether Americans should criticize their government’s conduct of foreign policy in light of recent events linked to eo and Nicaragua. The piece argues editors and citizens should speak their minds despite warnings from administrations and secretaries.
An editorial argues gratitude for Commander Byrd, noting Congress has granted him honorary recognition for his polar flight. It discusses public perception of ingratitude and reflects on the lasting impact of his emergency voyage and its broader educational and inspirational value.
The article notes New York Times and Brewster of Maine discussing how the South offers a market England cannot match, with wealth rising and the middle west awakening to trade opportunities as the new year starts. It mentions a 330 million increase in wealth over the prior decade and rapid regional shifts toward commerce.
In a survey of the South's growth, the region expands rail mileage from 15,569 miles in 1880 to 53,549 by 1920, leads cotton production, and increases textile spindles since 1922. Coal output rises across Alabama, Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, with high rail earnings and rising foreign trade. Population tops 39 million with property value around 31 billion and over 5 million vehicles.
The Star argues that many claim animal love but few show true moral responsibility. It calls for stronger support of humane societies and suggests a weekly reprint of animal articles to awaken latent compassion in readers, noting cruelty stems from ignorance and thoughtlessness.
Notice announces a stockholders meeting of Winchester Gas Company at 21 W. Piccadilly Street Winchester Virginia on January 17 1927 at 3 p m. The meeting by order of the Board considers a joint merger agreement with Citizens Gas Company to consolidate the two firms.
A dated note from Effie MacFarland of Winchester Virginia, January 18 1927, expresses a wish to ease burdens and make the world happier through enlightenment. The brief appeal is signed very truly by the writer.
Washington Herald notes a Massachusetts columnist backs a law penalizing cruel cat abandonment with imprisonment or fines. A twenty dollar reward offered by a humane society seeks evidence to convict those who abandon pets on vacation. The piece links animal kindness to civilizational progress and human conduct.
London reports that over 800000 radio pirates operate in the British Isles after a Post Office campaign against unlicensed sets. A new act allows license free reception for blind persons, while standard home receivers require a license costing 10 shillings annually.
The Digest may hold a straw vote on how to dispose of Mr. Melion's surplus, weighing options and public reaction.
An ad asserts Calotaba salts cure a cold overnight or shorten flu symptoms with one or two doses at bedtime. It claims no salts or nausea and no interference with meals or work, promising a purified system by morning and renewed appetite. A family package with directions costs cents at drug stores. A local church’s 200th anniversary note remarks on changing membership since founding.
A compiled list of upcoming sales including January to March events. Buyers and sellers are named with locations such as Berryville Hayfield Rest Crum’s Church and Rippon W Va. Items include stock and implements purebred animals and horses mules and household goods. Each entry notes the seller’s name and sale date for local farm and stock auctions.
The annual meeting of the common stockholders of Arthur G. Jones Woolen Mills Corporation is set for January 19, 1927 at 2 PM at the plant on Millwood Road Frederick County Virginia. Shareholders will elect a board of directors review officer reports and handle business presented. No stock transferred within thirty days prior to the meeting may be voted.
An advertisement claims colds cost workers three days annually and urges using Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery to build resistance, improve appetite, digestion and blood, with options in liquid or tablet form and medical advice from Dr. Pierce’s Invalids' Hotel.
Train times from Berryville to Roanoke and connections to Bristol Cincinnati Columbus and Philadelphia. Sleeper and dining car details plus Washington Baltimore and Philadelphia connections. Fares schedules and reservations available via Beth H Burks Berry Va and J L Bladon Roanoke Va.
An old health column touts a tonic as a remedy for pimples boils and skin eruptions claiming it cleanses impure blood and restores vitality. The piece describes severe weight loss and repeated boils and suggests the product helps restore natural appearance.
A fragment advertises Sine for itching strength and vitality with claims by Mae Barker of Cincinnati Ohio. The ad touts eight remedies made of herbs and plants in a selentine preparation sold in two sizes with a larger version priced at $8.45.
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