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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1926
Page
4
A fragment from The Mirror notes an issue with Nie Waly Heme ae, lacking full publication details. The readable text references a local event or notice without clear names, dates, or outcomes for definitive summary.
Governor Trinkle argues against the Byrd proposal to license automobiles by weight rather than horse power. He cites state comparisons, noting 26 states use weight based systems and 17 use horsepower only. He says weight basis is fair and reduces fees for lighter cars while reflecting road damage proportional to weight.
Norfolk Ledger Diecast notes tribute to Richard Evelyn Byrd as Speaker of the House of Delegates during key reform years. It recalls his father's influence and Virginia’s 1926 General Assembly hopes for health, highway, education reforms, and public works leadership amid wets and drys debate.
Fairfax Herald reports Governor Trinkle urged the General Assembly to raise the gasoline tax to six cents per gallon and add taxes on cosmetics and motion pictures along with an increased income tax. The editor opposes tax increases and warns voters may revolt, noting tolls on gas change behavior for Virginians. Byrd’s upcoming term noted with hope for change.
A fragmented notice highlights Walt Mason's Rippling Rhymes in The Critic. The readable text references poetry and a halted line, with the rest unreadable, but suggests a literary feature or notice within the periodical.
A garbled critique clashes with a painter's defense as voices argue over art. The critic laments shock to sensibilities while the artist asserts stronger skill, contrasting with cheap advice from a basement cow cutting ice and lighthearted boasts.
A Norfolk girl rode a Red Top taxi from Granby and Tazewell streets and left a bag containing a jar of peppermint candy two suckers two combs a hair net a leather cigarette case and other items. The driver found the bag on the return trip and no inquiries have identified the owner.
Florida boosters claim rail lines will yield vast opportunities for investment and growth. Promoters tout Hollywood’s development, oceanfront sites, and year round industries as proof, urging visitors to inspect sites and consider relocation or business ventures with financial expert Roger W. Bagnon endorsing the forecast.
Notice to stockholders of Winchester & Western Railroad Co. a special meeting to be held at the company's principal office in The Virginia on Tuesday the 12th 1926 at 0 o'clock a m to elect a board of directors upon the written request of stockholders owning more than one tenth of outstanding shares. Cornwell president, dated December 28 1925.
Train schedule shows February 8 13 operations from Berryville through Roanoke Bristol and beyond with Pullman sleepers to Gary Cincinnati Nashville and Philadelphia. Local and limited stops include Shenandoah Hagerstown Baltimore and Philadelphia connections at Washington Junction. Contact agent H. H. Burks Berryville for fares and reservations.
Fragmentary text describes a taxi ride with a half pint bottle of rye whiskey and various garbled phrases. The passage references a taxi driver and a cab owner but provides no clear dates, people, or location to establish a full news item.
The American Hotels Corporation is likely to add a new hotel on Vine Square, expanding its extensive Colonial chain. The announcement indicates growing chain presence in the area and anticipates construction or opening details forthcoming.
A fragmented report notes day car visits in Virginia with guests including Irvin, Trinkle, General Kincaid, and D Owen of a hotel chain. The item mentions the unit chain and hotel directors in connection with the visit.
In Gainesboro notes from G Va dated January 16 mention visits among Emmert families from Hagers and Lydia Emmert at the week end. Local residents including Jernié Ashton DeHaven M Bageant and Loring Ritter frequent the Ritter home. Edward Roberts visited William McIlwee and Joseph Cooper family celebrates birth of a baby girl.
The Evening Star advertises a special January rate for subscriptions with a pay now and save discount. The short notice appears on page 1 column 11.
A brief ad notes quick relief from sore or strained eyes using camphor witch hazel hydrastis and other ingredients mixed in optik eye. It claims a small bottle helps any case and mentions an aluminum cup offered free with purchase.
Ad touts McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets as best source of vital vitamins for rapid weight gain. Claims sugar coated tabs help men bulk up quickly with 10 to 12 doses, promising money back if no five pound gain in 20 days. Baker's Drug Store and other druggists sell the 60 tablet box for 60 cents.
The Evening Star notes a new January rate in effect urging customers to pay now to receive a discount. The notice emphasizes immediate action to secure reduced charges.
Reading fragments note how birds cope with scarce food and harsh weather as they migrate less and rely on shelters, diverse diets, and occasional human-provided resources to endure winter conditions.
Public sale advertised for Tollgate property in Winchester Virginia to occur on a January day in 1821. The notice lists a lot of land and structures at Tollgate near Reesahney Ridge, with details about bonds and insurance policy, and notes the sale is secured by a deed of trust on the property.
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