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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1928

Page

4

Evening Star Winchester Virginia Publication Details

The Evening Star is a daily paper except Sundays published by The Evening Star Publishing Co. in Winchester Virginia. It consolidated with Morning News The Weekly News The Weekly Times The Weekly Mirror. Subscription rates are listed for mail and carrier delivery with annual and short-term options. Associated Press membership details note AP news dispatch rights.

Evening Star Publishing Co Winchester Virginia Morning News The Weekly News Weekly Times Weekly Mirror Associated Press

Bible Thought and Prayer Daily Selections for Children

If parents guide their children to memorize the daily Bible selections it will prove a priceless heritage in later years. The Sure Armour quotes Psalm 140 7 as a shield in battle and prayer in Thee O Lord God of hosts no evil can befall us.

God

Richmond Planed Shenandoah Park Supper With Governors and Officials

A Richmond Chamber of Commerce event on Tuesday January 1 will host a Shenandoah National Park supper in honor of the Governor and General Assembly members. Appalachian Park Commission and federal park officials will be invited for a full park discussion and to showcase Richmonds $200000 park contribution.

Richmond Richmond Chamber of Commerce General Assembly Appalachian Park Commission Federal Park Chamber of Commerce

Pennies prove highly active in daily commerce

Washington Star notes pennies serve many roles from newspapers to stamps and gum vending. It cites General Vending Corp data that 3.5 million pennies passed through slots in 1927 and Treasury estimates about 4.72 billion pennies in circulation, asserting pennies remain a major circulating medium despite debates over Lincoln’s image.

Washington Star Uncle Sam General Vending Corporation Treasury Department Abraham Lincoln

Anonymous $500,000 Gift for Washington Cathedral

The Baltimore Sun discusses a $500,000 anonymous donation for erecting and endowing a chapel in the Opal Cathedral in Washington. The donor's choice to remain unnamed avoids debates on religious belief and public attitudes at the time.

Baltimore Sun Opal Washington

Endowment Reflects Balance of Art Religion and Culture

A donor’s generous gift illustrates a public spirit that keeps religious sentiment alive in a material age. The act links art, religion, and culture, showing wealth can support spirit and beauty for America’s cultural life.

America

Nobody has any time in the hurrying age

Hollywood Florida essay argues that while speed in transport grows, leisure and social progress need not decline. It suggests the era’s rush does not prove less happiness, since people still accomplish more and value progress despite the tempo.

Hollywood Fla Chicago New York Thug

Southern Versus Northern Temperaments A Lighthearted Compare

An essay contrasts Southern and Northern traits noting Southerners’ perceived normal vices and politeness, their modesty about virtues, and a self described innocence in behavior. The piece claims Southerners are less intellectual, more practical, and oddly endearing to Northerners who lament faults yet feel drawn to them.

North Thorha

Slow Leisurely Motoring A Florida Tour Guide

The New York World extols slow travel by motor through Florida from Jacksonville gateway to Hollywood and the Everglades. The suggested Holly wood route from New York includes a cruise to Jacksonville, motor buses to Hollywood, overnight stays in Orlando and Day tona Beach, and a coastal return along the Indian River. The trip highlights citrus country, sugar cane, truck farming and year round fruit in the back country.

Florida New York World Morida New York Hollywood Jacksonville Baltimore Urist Orlando Miami Coral Gables Cocoanut Grove Everglades Indian River Daytona Beach

CASH GROCERY QUICK LUNCH OPENS AT CLEARBROOK

New establishment at Dick's stand in Clearbrook offers staple groceries and a quick lunch counter. Service includes car fueling with oil and gas. Signed by A. H. McCarroll dated January 23, 1931.

Cash Grocery Dick’s Clearbrook A. H. McCarroll

Sales Directory Listings for stock and implements

January to March entries list sales by date and seller for stock, feed, implements, and farm supplies at numerous farms and towns including Berryville, White Post, Charles Town, and Gaylord. Markets feature clean up sales and farm auctions with varied locations along Parkins Mill road Cedar Creek grade and Martinsburg Pike.

Jno. Russell Berryville Pike T. M. Shirley J. Few Brown Berryville J. H. Berry Bartonville A. R. Rinker C. H. Cather Farm Jas. Rush Parkins Mill Road Mr. Payne C. F. Lanhan Gaylord J. W. Newcome Ridge Road W. D. Simmons Glass Farm Cedar Creek Grade E. St. Michael Kemp Farm Martinsburg Pike Winchester R. A.macfillian Wood Farm Frank Alexander T. A. Hummer Chas Duke W. A. Dunn Charles Town W. C. Crampton J. M. Morris G. F. Chapman C. E. Wisecarver

Untitled Ad Claims Tasteless Chill Tonic

An advertisement-style fragment touts a tasteless chill tonic that promises strengthening and invigorating effects. It mentions a drink as a quick remedy and emphasizes its neutral taste.

Withdraws Appeal to Serve Sentence for Liquor Sale

C J Tony Renner withdrew his appeal from the Police Court judgment for transportation and sale of liquor and elected to serve the lower court sentence. He surrendered to authorities, paid fines and costs, and a nearly new $1700 Hup automobile was confiscated and to be sold with proceeds going to the city treasury.

C. J Tony) Renner Corporation Court Renner Justice Weems Hup

Thoxine Promised to Stop Coughs Fast

A physician's prescription Thoxine claims to relieve stubborn coughs quickly by reducing inflammation and irritation. It is said to be effective for sore throats, safer for the family, and offered in 35c 60c and $1.00 packs with a night cough guarantee.

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