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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1927

Page

4

Marry Flood Byrd Publisher Listed for Post Office Title

Notice shows MARRY FLOOD BYRD as publisher and post office entry in Winchester Virginia. It mentions consolidation with Morning News from The Weekly News The Weekly Times and The Weekly Mirror and lists subscription rates for various terms. The notice also states Associated Press membership and republication rights.

Morning News Irom The Weekly News Weekly Times Weekly Mirror Associated Press

Bible Thought and Prayer Heritage for Children

Daily Bible selections are urged for parents to have children memorize, seen as a priceless heritage. The piece cites Psalm 86:5 praising God’s goodness and forgiveness and a prayer for God to turn to us and save.

Cruelty to Animals in Public Entertainments Debate

The Alexandria Gazette questions the ethics of training methods used on dogs monkeys and lions for public performances. It cites brutal practices such as being knocked unconscious with lead pipes and argues cruelty harms civilization and humanity.

Humane Society

Byrd Answers Critics On Virginia Reorganization

Governor Byrd defends state government reorganization at Madison Court House against Republican critics. He cites estimated annual savings of 800000 to 900000 plus specifics like cutting commissions, simplifying the tax system, consolidating offices, and reducing education certificate rates. The Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch supports larger benefits beyond dollars, noting improved efficiency and road and school funding opportunities.

Lynchburg General Assembly Virginia Byrd Madison Court House Richmond Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch Treasury Anderson Slemp Ledger-Dispatch

There is a great thought in the following article

Charles A Campbell of Rollins College writes on a compelling idea for readers. The piece appears in the News Leader and invites reflection on intellectual pursuits and civic engagement.

News-Leader Charles A. Campbell Rollins College

The Second Mile Philosophy of Doing a Little More

A reflective essay extols doing more than required as a path to success. It cites examples from history and scripture, urging a sustained personal purpose, extra effort, and perseverance to turn obligation into opportunity and life into meaningful achievement.

Charleston Wellington Napoleon St. Paul Paul

Unstoppable Drive Fueled by Purpose and Willingness

A determined mindset blends purposeful action with a readiness to go beyond the call of duty. This rare combination creates momentum and signals a strong pursuit of success in challenging efforts.

Hall of Fame roster opens for oceanic fliers

The Kangas City Star asks how many oceanic fliers can fit in the Hall of Fame, a playful riff linking mythic satyrs to modern honors while noting Bacchus or Dionysius as the Greek name.

Satyrn Bacchus Dionysius Hall of Fame Kangas City

University of Virginia announces reduced tuition and loans

Departments represented include College Graduate Studies Education Engineering Law Medicine Extension Division Summer Quarter and degree courses in Fine Arts Architecture Business and Commerce Chemistry. Tuition in Academic Departments free to Virginians with all expenses reduced to a minimum. Loan funds available for men and women. Address The Registrar University Va scheduled.

College Gradute Registrar University

Northwestern Pike Notes Visitors and Weather in Northwest Pike

Mr and Mrs Ellis Bayliss of Gainesboro and their children visited the Boxwells Sunday evening. The Sirbaughs from Winchester and other locals spent Sunday with the Nelsons. A heavy rain and wind storm Wednesday brought some hail but little damage. Residents from Winchester and Gore joined Bayliss and Anderson families for weekend visits as threshing and summer routines continued.

Northwestern Turnpike Ellis Bayliss Gainesboro Ff. Boxwell Turner Sirbaugh Frances Douglas Charles Winchester J. EB. Nelson Mary Wisecarver Maggie Light Clarence Darr Lloyd Darr Thurman Joseph and Calvin Harry White R. W. White A. Le,Mace Massachusetts Hayfield John Hoover William Hoover Edward Anderson Margaret Elliott Mabel Anderson Joseph Bayliss Tom Anderson Laura’ Bayliss Kathryn Bayliss Gore James Loy Clarence Patton Mayme Bayliss

Pocket Gopher Cast in Local Cartoon Satire

A humorous AP sourced feature depicts a "devil in his home town" Pocket Gopher of Gophertown Kansas with puffed cheeks as pockets. The piece lampoons his crop damage and notes a farmer may retaliate with poisoned bait and sweet carrot or parsnip lures.

Pocket Gopher Gophertown Kansas

Farm Accounting As Important As Machinery

A modern farmer keeps books to know true profitability, says H. M. Dixon. Cost accounting helps choose crop and livestock mixes, track annual net worth, and adjust to market demands. Records reveal if livestock income lags behind feed costs and explain gains or losses.

Brown Bess Bub H. M. Dixon

Winchester Primary Election Notice 1927 Dem candidate

The Commonwealth orders a Democratic primary for the State Senate 26th District to be held in Winchester on August 2, 1927. Polling places include Friendship Engine House Charley Rouss Engine House City Hall and Sarah Zane Engine House in two wards. sunrise to sunset voting, inspector Adam Forney announces the notice.

Winchester State Senate Commonwealth Richmond M. A. Hutchinson The I. Adam Forney Virginia Friendship Charley Rouss Sarah Zane Adam Forney

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