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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1927
Page
4
Winchester Virginia notice dated January 26 1927 lists Harry Flood Byrd publisher and describes the Evening Star as consolidated with Morning News Weekly and Weekly Mirror. Rates: one year 3.60 six months 1.80 three months 1.20 monthly 0.40 plus associated press credit and distribution schedule.
The piece urges parents to have children memorize daily Bible selections as a priceless heritage. It asks where God is found and calls for prayer to seek the Eternal One, convincing readers to know Him through repentance and guidance.
Northrop Clarey of Standard Oil Company of New Jersey writes Winchester Star defending company earnings and competition. He notes earnings per share of 4.72 and a dividend around 4 percent, argues oil market competition is strong, and refutes claims of monopolistic control and price manipulation. He cites Winchester gasoline as the cheapest life necessity and calls for clarity on stock ownership and price regulation discussions.
The article notes that buses and trucks entering rail traffic markets have gone largely unchecked, threatening railroad business as rail service shrinks and workers are laid off. It argues that curbing unregulated motor transport is needed to stop unfair railroad discrimination and preserve service levels.
An era sparked by Henry Ward Beecher as a groundhog shadow forecast is debated. The piece argues Groundhog Day tests human gullibility and superstition more than animal instincts, preserving folklore and its cultural role in weather folklore.
A fragment from the Houston Post-Dispatch notes frequent calls to regulate motor carriers. The piece discusses whether railroads should face strict commissions and if motor buses merit similar treatment. The context implies debate over transportation regulation and policy.
Chief Justice Taft advocates major crimes policy changes in a weekly publication. He calls for abolition of grand juries and court justices, creation of state led information units, and a coordinated police system under the attorney general. He cites Coolidge era warnings and urges faster evidence rules to reduce delays.
The New York Times notes Bernard Shaw has revised his stance on marriage and will not contribute to Count Keyserling's Book of Marriage, arguing that writing the truth about marriage remains blocked by personal factors and anger.
The piece ponders gender roles and honesty in marriage with a Victorian sensibility. It jokes about truth telling, marriage, and the idea of male authors testing women’s views on matrimony, suggesting wives could speak frankly if invited.
Doctors now recommend Calotabs to break up a cold overnight or shorten grippe influenza sore throat or tonsillitis. One or two Calotabs act at bedtime with water. no salts or nausea. Next morning the cold has vanished and the stomach is eased. Get a family package with directions for 35 cents at any drug store.
Captain Luckner known as the Sea Devil makes a melodramatic debut in The World Magazine Section next Sunday. The famed pirate, chronicled in The World Magazine series, once worked in a Hoboken saloon and now sails his own vessel on a mission of goodwill and charity.
By virtue of an execution in the case of Fred Potts against Eldridge Luttrell I will sell at public sale in Stephens City Virginia at 1 PM February 1 1927 the restaurant equipment including range coal stove dishes silverware tables chairs cash register electric fixtures linoleum and other items too numerous to mention Cash terms Sheriff Luther Pannett of Frederick County and auctioneer C I Brumback conduct the sale.
The Civil Service Commission invites applications for assistant architectural engineers and assistant structural engineers in the supervising architect’s office. Positions tied to the $165 million public buildings program authorized by Congress. Mostly Washington D C based, with assignments nationwide. traveling expenses allowed.
List of stock and implements sales across Berryville White Post Brucetown and nearby towns with dates from Jan 31 through Mar 23. Entries include buyers sellers and locations such as Berryville Crum's Church Purebred Duros bogs and White Hall with multiple farm names and a mule sale near-kearneysville.
A skin specialist touts Mentho Sulphur as a rapid remedy for itching eczema. The preparation dries the skin, soothes irritation, and clears the complexion, with many sufferers finding relief by using a small jar from a druggist.
Recruitment from headquarters for higher salaried posts via promotion. No written tests required. applicants rated on education and experience. Full info and blanks available from the United States Civil Service Commission, post dated May 1, at Winchester office.
On Nov 21, 1926 schedule lists LV Berryvi trains at 2:45 A M for Roanoke, Bristol, Bluefield, Williamson, Norton with connections to Waynesboro and William son via Pullman to Bristol. 9:15 A M fast to Roanoke Cincinnati Columbus with pull car to Bristol. 12:26 P M local to Poanoke. 6:63 P M local to Shenandoah with dining and connections to Memphis Chattanooga Nashville and Memphis via Roanoke.
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