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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1926
Page
4
Notice lists publishing company and related weekly papers issued by The Evening Star Publishing Co in Winchester Virginia. Entry notes second class mail status and Sunday publication exception.
The Roanoke World-News discusses Senator Byrd's proposed constitutional amendment on segregation in Virginia. The paper argues the change would make segregation permanent and compulsory, warning against adopting it before trial and urging caution before Mr. Byrd takes office February 1.
The piece argues that while Rupert Hughes criticized George Washington for flaws like playfulness and whiskey distilling, the essential story is Washington as a formidable military and political leader. It emphasizes his leadership in war and peace, noting he was also a Virginia country gentleman with humane leisure activities but his public legacy remains foremost.
President Campbell of the University of California warns that Ernie Nevers and Red Grange could drive many students to pursue professional football, turning colleges into prep schools for pros. Centre College in Danville Ky may also feel the impact as the college debate over football’s lure continues.
More than three fourths of Centre College students call for removing the president. They seek a leader who could interpret modern education trends and uphold high training standards. They warn other college heads while claiming the president’s fame rests on methods students deem flawed.
Whimsical verse contrasts the tolling bells for the living and the dead with Old Man Knipperdoling fearing not death. The poem muses on aging, courage, and the will to endure while others grow frail as doctors and nurses watch.
The Evening Star reports a new rate in effect this month encouraging immediate payment to secure a discount. The notice emphasizes prompt action to maximize savings.
Promoters tout $100,000,000 in permanent improvements and double tracking as faith in Florida's growth. Visitors are urged to investigate investment, residence, or business sites at Hollywood by the Sea, 15 miles north of Miami. Financial analyst Roger W. Babson backs Florida's profit potential, while Fred Willis of Hollywood Resales Co. invites inquiries from boxed Bla. residents and former associates.
Notice to stockholders of Winchester & Western Railroad Co to be held at its principal office in Winchester Virginia on Tuesday January 12 1926 at 10 oclock in the morning. Meeting called by stockholders owning more than one tenth of outstanding stock to elect a board of directors. W B Cornwell president. December 28 1926.
Train timetable lists Berryville to Roanoke Bristol Bluefield Welch Norton with stops for Waynesboro beyond. Pullman sleeper to Gary and to Philadelphia with connections at Roanoke Hagerstown Shenandoah Junction and Baltimore. Fares reservations and info via H H Burks Berryville or W C Pass Roanoke agents.
Daily market note lists prices for wheat bran local flour corn meal creamery butter young chickens leghorns roosters ducks mixed feed hay and cattle with quoted ranges and unit notes. It notes corrections at market close and includes miscellaneous poultry and grain items with regional price points and units.
Star Tannery Virginia reports a cold spell that ends with a freezing point near night. Sunday school is at 2 o'clock at Star Tannery Methodist Church. Miss Flower from Winchester visits her cousin, Mrs Flowers mother Mrs Luther Pannett is in Memorial Hospital. Olin Renner and Melvin Renner drive to Winchester. Roy Hershman visits Les and Mrs V R Hecknen.
The Evening Star announces subscriptions are now in effect and mentions that readers have paid and received a discount. The notice refers to a promotional period and the favorable terms for subscribers.
Listing reads For Sale in springs Porth single bed with headboard Porch bureau with mirror Kitchen table Crex chairs Mrs O Rea r 333 West Cork Street. Contact details not clear.
The undersigned will sell at auction in front of the Court House in Winchester Virginia at noon Saturday January 30 1926 a two story Tollgate House property about two miles north of Winchester at Lenore Welltown Turn One third cash on day of sale two equal annual installments bonds bearing interest from date and secured by deed of trust and insurance on buildings Possession given March 4 1926 W A McKown treasurer
By virtue of an execution in my hands it will occur for public sale at the place of business of Rice's Music Store on Main Street in Winchester Virginia city limits.
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