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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1926

Page

6

Three Women and Men Compete for Texas Governor

Dallas July 16 three bonnets and three sombreros enter the Texas democratic race for governor. Incumbent Mariam Ferguson aims for a second term while Edith Wilmans first woman in the Texas legislature and San Antonio’s Mrs T K Johnson join the field along with Dan Moody Lynch Davidson and Rev O F Zimmerman. Davidson calls for resource conservation and business in government. Moody attacks Ferguson. Johnson backs Walstead act changes.

Dallas Tex Mariam A. Ferguson Edith Wilmans Texas T. K. Johnson San Antonio Executive House Dan Moody Lynch Davidson Houston O. F. Zimmerman Johnson

Classified ads list rental and sale notices from local town

A mix of rental notices and sales for a local community paper. Listings include a 314 N rent with attic room repairs by M. M. Lynch. a 4 room flat for rent. sales of apples, a sewing machine, a safe, a Kent St table. a fresh cow in Kernstown. a Steinway upright piano. Lloyd Loom baby coach and stroller. Shenandoah Valley Fruit Farms offering multiple orchard properties with prices My 31000 and 20000 and details on acreage, trees, dwellings, and equipment. Wade H Bruinback advertising 212 Main St Woodstock Va. July 14 16 notices.

Shenandoah Valley Shenandoah R Wade H Bruimback Main St Woodstock

Timber and Farmland Auction Offer Near Winchester

A 618 acre timber and ranch property near Winchester Virginia lists 500000 ft timber valued at 2000 per acre, 1650 apples, cherries and peaches with markets nearby. Includes a 2 story 8 room house, large barn, silo, good fencing and stream. owner asks 7800 with 2000 down, plus lot stock horses equipment crops. Robt C McDonald contact 14 Rouss Ave. Winchester Va. (7-14-16-21)

Robt. C. McDonald Rouss Ave Winchester

Campaign Clash Over Prohibition and Resignations

Wilman calls for strict enforcement of prohibition laws higher taxes and care for mentally ill. Zimmerman vows to crush bootleggers and drive evolutionists from the state if given chance. Governor Ferguson offers to resign after the July 24 primary if Moody leads by one vote Moody resigns if ahead by 25000 Moody accepted prompting Davidson to charge a political game. Republicans set July 24 primary with two candidates E P Scott and H H Haines for the nomination.

Wilman Zimmerman Ferguson Moody Davidson E. P. Scott Corpus Christi H. H. Haines Houston

General Andrews Praises Start of Rum-Running Talks

General Andrews reported a constructive first meeting with British officials as he began conferences aimed at hindering international rum running. He expected conclusions within a week and praised the cooperative spirit shown by Britain's representatives.

Andrews Foreign Office

Wheat Harvest in Kansas Drives Wheat to Market

Topeka Kansas July 15 Great mounds of wheat lie exposed along railroad tracks as storage fills and freight cars are scarce. The harvest is at its peak with prices strong, rain could mean disaster for some, and messages to freight offices and the state public service commission seek swift action. The farmers and village bankers move 140,000,000 bushels to market amid the fourth largest Kansas yield.

Topeka Kan Kansas State Public Service Commission

Kotex takes women to new era of hygiene

Advertises Kotex as a scientific, absorbent pad substitute ending embarrassment. Claims eight of ten better-class women use it, five times more absorbent than cotton pads, deodorizes, and requires no laundry or fuss. States price in cents at drug or department stores.

KOTEX

Banker urges using commercial loans to sustain community growth

The speaker explains that banks should favor commercial loans over capital loans. Commercial loans finance crops, inventory, and short term needs paid back from sales, keeping businesses active. Capital loans fund long term assets like land, stores, or plants, tying up funds and raising risk.

Market Report Highlights Local Wholesale Prices

The Star lists daily corrected wholesale quotes for local markets. Prices cover flour, scratch, cracked corn, mixed feed, hay, shell corn, middlings, young poultry, butter, creamery products, and regional retail entries with ranges and per ton or per barrel figures.

Star Eeons Vnlte Electetes Cabaleisis Eakssets Ratiai

Harvard figures sail 25 foot wherry from Norfolk to Boston

Dr Thomas Richards medical adviser and Ed ward Wachter basketball coach of Harvard University journey from Norfolk to Boston in a 25 foot Wherry. Facing strong east wind and rough seas they departed this morning aboard two oars as propulsion. They reached Norfolk aboard the steamer Chat ham and expect about two weeks more to reach their destination depending on conditions. Capt Pratt noted yesterday’s storm nearly stopped them but Richards insisted they would proceed.

Thomas Kk. Richards Edward Wachter Harvard University Boston Chatham Capt. Pratt Dr. Richards

Balloon race report incomplete in Chicago notes

Fragment mentions a balloon race in Chicago and a long flight covering 854 miles in an airplane. No clear date or full event context is present.

Chicago

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