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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1926
Page
4
A report notes 2.8 million people are in public charity systems including almshouses and asylums. The payroll totals about 5.14 billion dollars annually, about 37 percent of wages in U S manufacturing. The study cites a per person average expenditure of nearly 50 dollars per year.
Petersburg Progress-Index questions a New York Times article about Pine Grove farm on the Rappahannock River, near Fredericksburg, claiming George Washington lived there from age four and worked as a land surveyor at 19. The piece argues Washington never lived on the Grove farm and doubts he identifed with the site, challenging shrine plans.
ECCOMPLISHING THE IMPOSSIBLE is touted as a proposition about economical electricity over wires at 250 miles. The Southern Sierras Power Co has transported electricity 400 to 640 miles and competes with local utilities. Some customers receive 33,000 volts over forty miles. The company claims to have set world records in long distance transmission and disproved the so called impossible.
Fragmented verse critiques law and morality with satirical humor. A painterly rap on arson, bootlegging, and hypocrisy appears in a whimsical dialogue on justice and vice, reflecting Mason's comic verse style.
A pastor decries selective law enforcement causing national harm. He warns that blocking alcohol use by voters and uneven legal application erodes government goals, urging restraint to avoid broader collapse.
Local wholesale market prices are listed for commodities such as wheat corn barley flour butter and middlings. The report notes corrections at the close of the previous day and includes hogs young chickens and other farm goods with varied pricing.
Promoters trumpet $100,000,000 in extensions and permanent improvements as evidence of Florida’s bright future. They invite winter visitors to Hollywood by the Sea to explore investment, home, and business opportunities on the oceanfront, near Miami, and urge thorough due diligence.
Notice to stockholders of Winchester & Western Railroad Co. calls a special meeting at the principal office in Winchester Virginia on Tuesday January 12 1926 at 10 oclock am. The meeting is convened by stockholders owning more than one tenth of the shares to elect a board of directors. Cornwell president. December 28 1925.
Train times for the Norfolk and Western service include departures to Roanoke Bristol Washington Baltimore Philadelphia and New York with Pullman sleepers to Gary and Philadelphia dining car at Roanoke and connection options at Shenandoah Junction and Hagerstown for via Washington and Baltimore. Fares and Pullman reservations available.
Rev 8 Ludwig to lead services on Winchester rural charge with Mount buve Bible School at 9 30 a m sermon 10 30 a m Christian Endeavor 7 0 pm Red Bud Mount Pleasant Pleasant Valley and others hold Sunday schools sermons and prayer meetings Sampsell to preach at all appointments Schedule lists dates and times across Mount Pleasant W Va and nearby locales
A period advertisement promotes Calotabs as a fast cold remedy. It claims one or two tablets at bedtime purge the system without salts or nausea, and that the next morning the cold vanishes and appetite returns. A family package with directions costs 35 cents at any drug store.
Monday January 18 at 1 pm rain or shine at the Whittington barn in Middletown. 25 H. D. horses and leaders, 12 good cows, calves by side and springers, 1 registered English sire stallion. Auction notice from CHAS. H. WHITTINGTON with date line 1-11-13-15-31.
The Evening Star reports a new January rate taking effect with an immediate discount for payments made promptly. The notice urges readers to settle charges early to receive reduced bills and mentions the ongoing promotion.
An ad extols boosting red blood cells to prevent pimples and improve complexion. It claims enriched blood brings softness to skin, radiant color, strength, appetite, and youthful energy. Promotes Bell 8. 8. 8. larger bottle for economy.
An advertisement promises rapid weight gain with McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets. It claims 60 tablets cost 60 cents and that druggists will refund money if the 6 pounds in 30 days goal is not reached, citing examples of men and women gaining weight in weeks.
A creosote cough remedy claims to relieve persistent coughs and bronchial symptoms by soothing membranes and stopping inflammation. It asserts absorption into the stomach and healing of the respiratory tract with guaranteed results and money back if relief is not obtained when used as directed.
Luther Pannett sheriff of Frederick County Va. offers at Rice's Music Store Maip Street Winchester Va a public sale of musical instruments including pianos violins and other items on January 22 1926 at 10 am cash terms Dunn Duvall and Honors listed as attorneys in the notice
A new French process powder called McHoglo promises to resist perspiration and prevent shine. It stays on until removal and gives a soft velvety complexion that looks like natural skin. Sold by Peoples Drug Co.
Mrs F A Ply bre of 219 FE Lane Ave reports relief from a persistent backache and nighttime kidney discomfort after using Doan's Pills bought at Peoples Drug Co. The ad claims Doan's eliminated symptoms of a kidney complaint and the attack. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
Fragmented text shows a claim about a throat medicine sold by druggists for over forty years. It references F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio and an association with blood or health remedies. The readable portion is unclear but anchors on a historic patent medicine label.
Banks announce closures for Gen Lee's Birthday holiday. Winchester Union Bank and Shenandoah Valley National Bank report maturing papers due Jan 19 will be payable Jan 20. Commercial & Savings Bank and Farmers and Merchants National Bank also close with same dates.
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