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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1926
Page
4
The Evening Star Publishing Co publishes Biotered at the post office in Winchester Va as second class matter. Daily except Sundays with consolidations including the Morning News Iter The Weekly News The Weekly Times and The Weekly Mirror.
Rates listed for yearly and half year subscriptions with different advances. The text notes 3.50 for one year and 2.26 for six months, plus 4.50 and 2.20 values for other plans. Includes a standard Associated Press notice about republication rights.
The Fargo Forum discusses how Christ would relate to modern media. Rev. Dr. Christon D. Harris argues Jesus would seek reporters Matthew Mark Luke and John and would publish daily papers and screen stories.
A refined shooter charged with killing two patrol officers smiles at reporters as he is jailed awaiting trial. He predicts an escape with a strong alibi while lawyers and public opinion weigh the case, noting Chicago’s bloodied streets and a possible shift against youthful, genteel killers.
Knoxville Sentinel notes a shift in attitude as men embrace beauty services once thought feminine. It highlights departments offering oil massages vapor treatments mud packs Marcel waves and other styling options, signaling a growing market in male grooming.
Fragmentary text from the Eastern Shore Herald cites a Ledger-Dispatch item about a Norfolk case involving a young woman and a taxi bag, with mentions of liquor, candy, hairnets, and schoolbooks, but details are obscured and context murky.
A fragmented passage urges collective effort to reach and aid misguided youth like a troubled girl. It expresses faith in humanity and the belief that support can redirect young people toward sane paths and responsible choices.
Richmond News discusses Sir Richard Winfrey in a vivid scene from a London morning. The piece, mingling humor and health, notes his bright countenance, the open Ninth Street window, and the stark contrast between English grate warmth and American steam heat.
Petersburg Progress Index notes surprise and regret at Harry Byrd declaring no further political ambitions after four years as Virginia governor. The piece praises his rare ability and public service fit, suggesting strong demand may push him to stay in public life despite constitutional limits.
Chairman Berkley D. Adams said no decision is likely by April 1 as the commission prepares for hearings starting February 23. Communities protesting must present witnesses, while the company may set new rates if the commission remains undecided past the six month suspension limit.
A fragmented market report shows local prices for flour bran meal and corn, with entries for creamery and country butter, young and leghorn chickens, ducks, turkeys, hay, and cattle. Several figures are blurred but indicate daily corrections at market close.
An old time advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine by FP F Cheney & Co claiming it treats catarrh and related nasal issues. It states the product has been sold by druggists for over 40 years and promises relief through a regimen from a doctor.
In a public statement McDonald Lee says he is not an applicant for reappointment and would not consider it for a moment. He notes forty years in public life and more than a decade serving the state, then indicates a preference to retire from active service.
Health board cites scientific opinion from seven members condemning use of milk from cows with tuberculosis even if pasteurized. The statement warns pasteurization does not guarantee safety and cites studies linking bovine TB to human infection across multiple regions and years.
The letter closes with Colonel Lee expressing gratitude for confidence and support from Virginia readers and wishing them well in future endeavors, affirming his enduring interest in conservation and affection for Virginia.
A poetic lament recalls social smoking battles from taverns to parlors. The speaker vows to smoke alone, critiques tobacco’s social grip, and hints at a future where smoking is banned as booze once was, imagining protests and punitive measures against public smoking.
Schedule details for Norfolk and Western trains on February 28 showing departures to Roanoke Bristol Bluefield Welch Norton and beyond with connections to Washington Baltimore Philadelphia and Memphis. Includes Pullman sleeper options and dining car connections, plus agent contacts H Burks and W Saunders in Roanoke Bergville and Berryville.
Richmond Va January 27 state Corporation Commission members voiced confidence the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of Virginia will not use a legal technicality to put proposed rate increases in effect on April 1. The case item remains under review by the commission.
Orchard owners provide public notice from January 21 to April 4 regarding land use, ownership details, and required filings. The notice references property rights and upcoming regulatory actions affecting orchard lands.
The notice extols Hollywood Florida as an ideal climate with a strong fire department, good police, and steady profits for middle income investors. It urges readers to write Fred Be Willis, sales manager, for opportunities through Hollywood Resales Co Inc.
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