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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1928
Page
4
The Evening Star in Winchester Virginia outlines daily publication as second class matter except Sundays and lists subscription rates for mail and carrier delivery. It notes Associated Press content is for republication only as credited and local news is included.
The passage urges parents to have their children memorize daily Bible selections as a priceless heritage. It cites Psalm 141:1 and a prayer asking the Lord to hear voice and show loving kindness.
Dr. Iglas Freeman, editor of a Virginia newspaper, presents a free lecture at Handley Auditorium under Handley School faculty auspices. The event highlights southern oratorical talent and aims to engage the public in Virginia press and development.
Pulaski Times discusses credit as a grave problem across business from large enterprises to small eateries. It warns many live beyond their income by charging purchases and failing to save for a rainy day, urging readers to live within means and save for the future.
The Virginian Pilot discusses Governor Byrd's message to the General Assembly praising pay-as-you-go road funding, noting Virginia avoided broad bond issues. It cites four years of road spending totals and outlines proposed bonds, including amounts for the state highway system and county funding, with a jab at critics.
The debate over gasoline and motor vehicle taxes, federal help, and funding methods for road building centers on pay-as-you-go versus bonds. The record shows similar spending levels in four years under the pay-as-you-go plan and bond plan, with no road bond interest remaining.
Secretary Fall's son in law M T Everhart admits receiving 230500 from Harry Sinclair as loans and interest in Fall's ranch. Government traces bonds to uncover dealings of Sinclair tied to Teapot Dome lease. A three million dollar manipulation linked to Continental Trading Corporation looms as broader misconduct is explored.
The American Pomological Society meeting in Louisville promotes a tariff on bananas arguing price competition with native fruits. The cartoonish plea asks who would choose a banana over apples peaches or oranges for taste and asks if banana pastry rivals desserts like charlotte russe or nesbrolle pudding.
An article notes Parisian fashion rulers demand longer day skirts for modesty while evening gowns grow even longer, nearly to the floor. It observes American women resisting Paris trends but concedes a modest inch or two more length would not hurt, joking about a remark on logs.
Mount Pleasant notes recount visits among locals in Virginia and neighboring states. Families such as Lamp, Milhon, and Renner are mentioned, with travels to Winchester Greenwood and Dorsey Ritter’s. The item highlights social calls and extended family gatherings.
A column by Col. E. T. Brown details Endless Caverns gasoline price signs at most stations within 200 miles. The enamel signs, owned by Endless Caverns, promote daily prices and the Valley route through Virginia, drawing tourists and earnings of five to twenty dollars per car into the Valley.
The report notes Mr. Ollie Taylor improving slowly while Mrs. Ollie Taylor visits Roy Brill. Mrs. Thurston Renner and daughter Elza call on Mrs. John Perry. Many residents suffer from colds and grippe. Next Sunday no preaching due to fifth Sunday. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 p m led by Levanne Barr. Annie Ritter visits Mrs. Harry Lamp.
High View West Virginia residents report family visits and health updates. Mrs Marvin Seldon returns home after caring for ill mother Mrs Howard Brill. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Carson Whitacre and Mr Loy Hook from Winchester, and Richmond visitor Hollis Anderson.
Popular Science Monthly notes that trees face constant threats from a vast diversity of insects with roughly 200 900 known varieties identified as pests, highlighting ongoing plant defense battles and ecological implications.
January to March sale notices listed by date with buyers and locations across Berryville Gaylord Winchester Cush Creek area. Entries include J H Berry J Wilmer Carpenter W W Boone T Banks A W Foreman and many others trading stock implements and orchard supplies at farms along Red Bud Road Parkins Mill Road and nearby routes.
A playful line on modern artists notes their signatures evoke a robin spotting breakfast, as described in a Woman’s Name Companion style observation.
A brief domestic anecdote notes the author’s little daughter stepping into a sturdy role as chief bouncer at home this morning, applying a firm method that proved effective.
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