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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1926
Page
4
The Evening Star in Winchester Virginia is published daily except Sundays by The Evening Star Publishing Co. It is consolidated with the Morning News Item The Weekly News The Weekly Times and The Weekly Mirror.
Announcement from Washington that the interstate commerce commission has decided railroad freight rates from Virginia to North Carolina are excessive and will be revised. The commission orders removal of discriminatory rates, signaling a broader reworking of Virginia North Carolina freight structures and benefits Virginia shippers. The action cites lower rates for nearby NC shipments compared with Danville to Pelham, and lauds Virginia officials for a two year effort.
A San Antonio Express despatch recounts a extraordinary six inning ball game begun at 9 am and halted at 7 pm due to darkness. Piedras Negras Internationals beat San Luis to nine 129 to 119 amid 22 errors by Mireles and numerous wild pitches.
As Virginia Governor Byrd pushed a gasoline tax rise from 3 to 4 cents, a 5 cent dealers’ mark up followed at retail. The public complained of price gouging and Byrd condemned the practice, urging newspapers to alert voters while noting continued half cent boosts to the tax.
The piece estimates a one half cent gas tax raises about a thousand dollars daily for the public, equating to thirty or forty miles of highway funding yearly. It argues dealers push the rate, forcing motorists to pay or seek cheaper stations, and urges the next Legislature to cut the tax to four cents while noting five cents might be tolerated but should not be the limit.
Nashville Banner notes a survey of 12 500 English boys ages fourteen to eighteen showing a strong preference for adventure stories over other print. Conan Doyle leads with White Company Holmes and Brigadier Gerard, followed by Jack London White Fang. Classics like Treasure Island and Robinson Crusoe also rank highly.
Atlantic City Times discusses the eight hour day and rising leisure as a social shift. It frames leisure as essential to health and happiness, linking free time to recreation such as boating, sports, and vacations amid a broader move toward the so called new freedom.
The passage argues that enjoying books, shows, music, and ongoing learning enhances public health and mind. It cites the Carnegie Foundation's goal to convert leisure into time for mental and physical improvement, noting many do not maximize their greater freedom.
Mrs William Beverley returns to Winchester after spending several days in Richmond with her parents Mr and Mrs Ed win A Palmer on West Franklin Street The Richmond News Leader notes the trip concluded with the homecoming in Winchester.
Advertising Car No 1 of John Robinsons Circus toured Winchester and nearby towns to drum up support ahead of the August 10 appearance. The route shifts this year with Covington August 7, Harrisonburg August 9, then on to Hagerstown and later Richmond Norfolk Newport News Lynchburg and other cities. New acts include Eddy performers and European imports. ticket office will be at Hables Clothing Store.
A fragmentary ad promotes a bug killer called GD I Q or PD Q to eliminate bed-bugs. It claims no damage to sprouts or furniture, fast action, and a money-back guarantee if bugs persist, urging purchase at druggists today and noting use of railroads and strong solvents.
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