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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1927
Page
4
The Evening Star and Breathing Publishing Co announce subscription rates for various terms. Rates include one year in advance at 3.50 and shorter terms at 1.75 per month, with other options for three months and quarterly periods. Associated Press content is used for news dispatches credited to the paper.
The text urges parents to raise children with daily Bible selections as a priceless heritage. It contrasts the old righteous path with the wicked path, noting that God still fills the houses of those who depart from Him with good things and ends with a prayer for steadfast heart and faith.
The note warns drivers and parents about tying sleds to automobiles in business districts and streets. It urges police attention and enforcement of city ordinances to prevent injuries from sleds becoming attached to moving vehicles.
The piece argues against strict fashion dictates limiting women's skirts, noting wartime wear, health, and comfort as factors. It discusses male influence, fashion leaders in Paris and London, and suggests a possible return to longer garments if forced by authorities. It highlights the textile market impact and generational shifts in skirt length preferences.
Trustees of Randolph Macon Academy announce a rebuild plan after the fire last Monday. Front Royal business leaders pledge support, with insurance covering part of the cost. A $700,000 rebuilding fund aims to raise $175,000 more through subscriptions to restart the Randolph chain's educational work across the region.
Suffolk News reports a dangerous late season trend as youths attach sleds to moving automobiles in the city. Several accidents occurred and one death is feared from a child struck or dragged by a car or curb while sledding in traffic.
Executors of Thomas Cover announce a public sale of 111 acres in Frederick County Virginia known as Covers Folly. The auction at the Winchester Court House on February 1 1927 offers two parcels 29 and 82 acres with bear ing apple orchard. Sale scored 1/3 cash then two equal yearly installments with 6 percent interest.
A chancery order in Winchester Virginia directs Special Commissioner Warren Rice to report on the estate of Asa D Larrick, including real and personal property, debts, tax liens, and creditor priorities. Notice to interested parties is published for two weeks, with attendance required January 25 1927 at 22 Rouss Ave. in Winchester.
Local corrected daily wholesale market prices list ton prices for middlings turkey products chickens and ducks. Items include creamery butter country butter flour and flour middlings with ranges and unit measures noted.
Markets in Baltimore were corrected at the close of the preceding day, reflecting adjustments in wholesale activity and price levels across trading floors.
An advertisement promotes Creomulsion an emulsified creosote remedy for persistent coughs and colds claiming two fold action soothing the throat and inhibiting germs. It notes approval by medical authorities, lists respiratory benefits and offers money back if relief is not achieved following directions.
France sees baseball slowly grow beyond a novelty. Last year six Paris clubs, mostly French players, vied for the championship. Four more clubs joined the Paris bush league for the 1927 season, signaling increasing interest and participation.
The advertisement claims BC helps Nature throw off a cold and instantly relieves pain from earache neuralgia lagrippe and similar disorders. It advises a purgative at the start of a cold and notes many boosters credit BC for relief and urge never being without it.
A remark in the Arkansas Democrat suggests many marriages aim to escape single life rather than form lasting unions, reflecting attitudes toward matrimony and social expectations.
January 19 to March 23 entries show sellers in Isaac Miller Hayfield Rest Crum's Church Berryville DeHaven Opequon White Post Rippon and other locations listing stock and implements with occasional stock by Landay Percheron horses and colts. Several entries note purebred animals and mule stock along Shenandoah River regions.
The annual meeting of the common stockholders will be held January 19, 1927 at 2:00 PM at the firm plant on Millwood Road Frederick County Virginia. Directors will be elected and officers' reports received. Stock voting requires transfer on the books within thirty days prior to the meeting.
Fragmentary Washington Star line quotes Uncle Eben warning against starting in to notice creditors, urging prudent handling of debt rather than bold action.
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