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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1927
Page
6
Fragmentary philosophical dialogue discusses why a sinner wanders and later returns, pondering motive and choice. Early lines question what drives the prodigal to depart and what convinces him to seek the homeland, leaving a cryptic sense of moral inquiry.
In a 10,000 strong audience Billy Sunday urged converts to stand and highlighted youth as pivotal to salvation. Dr Bridgers and Rev Rohart provided prayers and music as Sunday stressed grace, personal choice, and the dangers of sin across life stages.
Mrs. W. P. Wade of Virginia describes years of indigestion and sleepless nerves. After trying many remedies, Tanlac provides relief, improving appetite and energy. She urges others to try Tanlac, noting she now sleeps well and rises refreshed. Over 40 million bottles sold.
Arrangements for radio broadcast of President Coolidge's February 22 speech before Congress outline a nationwide chain of 35 stations. The centennial commission plans to air the address, with potential European reception if weather permits, reaching major outlets like WEAF New York and WJZ Boston.
State Senator Orlando Harrison of Berlin Md is in Martinsburg urging West Virginia and Maryland to jointly purchase the Potomac traffic bridge at Williamsport and end tolls after repayment. He argues timely action is needed as prices rise and delays harm state interests. He proposes retaining tolls until the purchase cost is recovered.
An old adv advertises McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets as a superior health booster for weak and rickety children. It claims sugar coated tablets are palatable, noting a boy gained 11 percent weight in seven weeks and promising a money back satisfaction guarantee. Sixty tablets cost 60 cents at Baker's Drug Store.
In memory of our dear father, Philip Thomas Grimm, who died six years ago on January 26 1920. It was a Wednesday night and the Silent Reaper came and took our dear father away. Six lonely years of sorrow, praying to God we shall meet again. By Mother and Children.
Mrs J M Rutherford improves after illness. Madeline Hook from Martinsburg W Va visited during Rutherford illness. Farmers hauled ice in cold spells. Dr Bridger revival services at Winchester praised by preachers. Wesley Price visits Lu Ray Virginia. Helping Hand Circle of King’s Daughters hosted by Mr and Mrs W N Rutherford Berryville. Many members attended and enjoyed the evening.
Claude Sweezer Jr., son of the former warden of Maryland penitentiary, serving five years in Leavenworth for Mann Act violation, was sued yesterday in Circuit Court No. 2 by his wife for an absolute divorce.
Contractors must submit requests to E. T. Clarke, building committee chairman, by Thursday February 3 1927. The notice seeks bids for the church construction and specifies the submission deadline and point of contact.
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