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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1927
Page
5
The Agriculture Department urges producers to cut acreage for the 1927 crop to defend prices. Corn growers face likely lower prices unless acreage falls. beef prices may rise with reduced slaughter. livestock demand keeps steady. Sheep, hogs, eggs, poultry, and dairy are expected stable or firmer, while potato and onion plantings should be checked and fruit expansion discouraged.
Roanoke January 27. A sermon by J. Luther Farber and the ordination of D. B. Castor as minister at St. Mark's Lutheran Church closed the third day of the Lutheran Synod of Virginia meeting. Dr. J. A. Morehead spoke for the National Lutheran Council and urged unification of Lutheran forces worldwide, noting American contributions and funds to aid the church in Russia where millions are without pastors.
A Virginia letter praises Governor Byrd and urges measured reforms limited to 1927. The writer favors prudent changes not sweeping or radical, citing need to aid citizens like underpaid school teachers and to avoid excessive, visionary shifts.
The Shelton gang of Southern Illinois allegedly paid bootleggers with counterfeit twenty dollar notes for Canadian liquor bought in Detroit and sold in St Louis. Across arrests in Detroit and St Louis, figures like Charlie Harris Frank McCartney and George M McKay linked to a massive scheme. Federal investigators say plates duplicating Detroit notes produced in Chicago circulated, with deals up to five thousand dollars and liquor purchases totaling over a thousand dollars in counterfeit payments.
Ad copy promotes Kellogg's All Bran as a guaranteed solution to constipation. Claims include 100% bran and 100% effectiveness, recommending two tablespoonfuls daily and serving with milk, with doctors endorsing the product. Mentions Kellogg in Battle Creek and widespread availability.
The notice promotes advance subscription offers from the Progressive Farmer with a $4.00 carrier rate and $3.00 by mail, urging remittance before January 31 to lock the discount. The Evening Star windup implies limited time pricing through January.
A 6 percent first mortgage bond issue of $60,000 is offered to buyers. Bonds are payable semi annually and secured by all buildings and equipment. The completed project is valued at about $250,000. Call or write for more information. Dated 12 16 40.
Martinsburg Rotary hosts Winchester Rotarians at noon luncheon in the Shenandoah gold room. Speakers praise local libraries and joint civic spirit as guests from Winchester share programs and mutual goals for community progress.
Advertisements tout Creomulsion as a two fold medicine for persistent coughs and throat troubles. It claims creosote plus soothing elements attack germs stop symptoms and promote healing with a money back guarantee if not effective when used as directed.
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