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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1926
Page
4
The Evening Star consolidates with Morning News The Weekly News The Weekly and The Weekly Mirror in a regional press realignment. Editors announce merged operations with shared reporting resources and unified editions for next month.
Rates show Mal edition pricing at one year 3.50 six months 1.75 three months 1.00 and one month 0.30 Curr edition lists one year 4.50 six months 2.26 three months 1.20. Associated Press note appears on page with reprint rights.
Virginia shows broad public support for the incoming administration with no personal pledges to redeem. The era of good feeling is seen as approaching as confidence grows in Governor Bomar and the new year. Industrial revival and commercial progress add to a sense of clear sighted devotion to the commonwealth.
Augusta Me. Mrs Gretrude M Pattangall Democratic national committeewoman voices the view that “a jot-its worst is better than license at its best.” She says even under the Volstead act the greatest good for the greater number should guide policy while she works to prevent the wet element from any victory.
The piece reflects on Groundhog Day traditions in Culpeper, noting public skepticism about shadow forecasts and comparing them to other superstitions. It argues the rite brings harmless fun and a touch of happiness regardless of scientific basis.
An exchange discusses farm fire losses totaling about 150 million dollars annually, constituting a large share of farmers income. It argues farmers remain uninformed on fire prevention and criticizes insurers for limited prevention efforts, urging education and organized prevention measures.
The Bedford Virginia Bulletin reports the eighteenth year battle over an amendment aimed at federal control of child labor regulation failed with only Arlington County's representative voting yes. Readers are told Virginia rejects centralization, defends local control, and upholds its model state law protecting children without surrendering rights to federal authority. The piece argues this verdict reflects returning sanity and local sovereignty over domestic matters.
The Star lists daily corrected wholesale prices for grains and livestock, noting figures for corn meal, middlings, flour, hay, and feed components. It also records bids for cattle, butter, eggs, and standard commodities, with regional prices from Baltimore and local buyers.
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls gypsy horse trading in youth, where cunning used to swap a lame horse for a fine one with mystic potions. The tale notes the decline of horse caravans and the end of horse-drawn merriment as changing times erase such trades and roaming bands.
An early January blaze at the Virginia Governor's Mansion destroyed fifteen historic oil portraits, each with historical significance though the financial loss exceeds four thousand dollars. The victims include portraits of Spotswood, Archibald Cary, Patrick Henry, James Madison, George Mason, and other notable Virginians. Rebuilding may take two months or more, with Governor-elect Byrd awaiting inauguration and temporary lodging planned at the Jefferson Hotel.
Norfolk and Western announces schedule changes effective Feb 28 with service to Roanoke Bristol Bluefield Welch Norton Waynesboro and Pullman sleeper routes. Dining car links Roanoke Memphis Chattanooga Nashville and Memphis. multiple local and through trains with connections at Shenandoah Junction and Hagerstown to Philadelphia Baltimore and New York. Fares reservations and info available from H H Burks Berryville VA and W Saunders Roanoke VA.
Promoters tout $100 million in extensions and permanent improvements as Florida gains rail support. Tourists are urged to visit Hollywood by the Sea north of Miami to explore investment and relocation opportunities. financial analyst Roger W Babson predicts major profits. sales manager Fred Willis invites inquiry and notes year round industries and civic expansion in Hollywood.
Bloom Brevities list several social calls including Mrs Clyde Sale and Dunbar visiting Mr Scott Shiffett, Miss Cave calling on Mrs Ethel Triplett, and Ellis Tewalt's family visiting Misses Mary and Vernie Tewalt. Annie Crabill spent Wednesday with Mrs A F Williams. Glynn family visited Mollie Richard. Ruben Long in Winchester. Jamesetta Glynn recovering from a cod.
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