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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1927
Page
4
The Evening Star in Winchester Virginia lists subscription rates for mail and carrier delivery. Rates show one year three dollars fifty cents in advance and other options for six months three months and one month with carrier rates four dollars fifty cents annually and other periods.
Fragmentary text shows Bible selections for parents to share with children as a heritage. Includes a prayer and scriptural reference to Job 42 4 5 6 asking God to open eyes and reveal sinfulness.
Walter Cox served as a public health officer with skill and kindness. His work safeguarded the community and aided infants, earning respect across Winchester and surrounding districts. He was generous, witty, and devoted, leaving a lasting impression on many lives.
The New York World criticizes the administration amid the Mexican dispute, urging President Coolidge to clarify how the United States will balance imperial interests and national rights. It stresses the need to demonstrate a clear policy on Mexico amid global tensions and Bolshevik fears.
The speaker argues the Monroe Doctrine should not become a Holy Alliance. He warns that embracing imperial guardianship risks endless force and entangle Latin America in colonial-style dominance. He cites Mexico Haiti and Santo Domingo as examples and urges policy aligned with national self determination.
Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch weighs a two year license for Virginia cars amid broad criticism of the current system. The piece notes revenue needs, possible higher gasoline taxes, and gradual implementation while citing figures on highway funding and proposed state changes.
The piece cites William J. Mayo of Rochester claiming medical advances will raise average lifespans from 58 to 70 and beyond. It argues septuagenarians and octogenarians will become ordinary, youth worship will fade, and crime may shift to mellow mature citizens.
The line-up shifts as Wadsworth and Cowper replace Kipling, introducing blank verse octaves about memory's pleasures. Whiskers is teased for deserved admiration long lacking since biblical times.
New York World reports Rear Admiral Sims calling the Naval Academy the worst school in the world. Secretary Wilbur, an Annapolis graduate, suggests a cautious response, while critics debate whether educated civilians or capable officers are needed for wartime command. Sea service, not literary flair, remains the aim.
German scientists report a new gas that can put whole armies to sleep for four hours. The piece compares the gas to magical powers and notes the dual use potential as a war weapon for both sides, suggesting warfare could be simplified if broadly available.
A Paris newspaper warns of declining birthrates and rising migration with forecasts of seven million foreigners within ten years. The piece questions wartime implications and suggests immigration could replenish France’s dwindling native stock, viewing adoption of migrants as a potential solution.
A note states a 6 percent rate payable emi annually with total payment protection by a first mortgage on all buildings and equipment. The document date is December 16, 2011.
An analyst argues that European nations benefit from genetic influx to revive growth. He contends France has suffered from inbreeding and decadence and asserts a fresh, hardy pioneer bloodline could restart national fertility and competitiveness.
The article argues that starting a child’s self reliance training early improves preparedness for school life. It emphasizes practical independence, problem solving, and routine as foundations for classroom demands.
A series of upcoming sales from January to March lists buyers and locations including Isaac Miller in Raceburg Berryville Va and Hayfield Lafayette with stock and household goods. Sellers include J Mack Cain Purebred stock and implements and Landon Kackley Son Crum s Church with purebred cattle and Guernsey cows.
The common stockholders are warned of the annual meeting on January 19, 1927 at 2 PM at the plant on Millwood Road Frederick County Virginia. Directors will be elected and reports presented. No stock transferred within 30 days prior to the meeting may be voted.
Capon Bridge residents report a cold spell with a low near 9 below zero in Winchester. Miss Richardson, Miss Griffin, and Miss Gertrude Ward shopped there, while plays at Capon Bridge High School draw attention. A school fundraiser for a production on January 20 uses 25 and 30 cent admissions. Local business figures and illnesses among townspeople are noted, including D W Oglesbee’s pneumonia and other shopper reports.
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