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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1926
Page
4
The Evening Star of Winchester Virginia lists publication rules and pricing. It notes consolidation with Morning News Weekly News Weekly Mirror and the Associated Press membership. The issue date is Wednesday June 9 1926 and prices are given for various subscriptions.
The piece analyzes Republican primaries including Brookhart and Cummins in Iowa, noting demoralizing trends for the administration and potential gains for Democrats in November. It discusses Senate composition, state-by-state prospects, and possible party control shifts amid claims of limited regular Republican support.
The article notes President Coolidge agreed to order an investigation of the oil industry but suggests he favors minimal intervention. It argues that under normal competition prices follow supply and demand, while monopolies set higher prices based on what traffic will bear. It adds caveats about monopoly not always being unreasonable.
Virginia Governor Byrd urges a fearless Federal Trade Commission fact finding probe into gasoline price increases, mergers, and alleged price fixing. He argues public access to full facts will curb abuses, while Governor Ritchie remains noncommittal and cites uncertain trade conditions. The issue affects consumers and Virginia’s road fund revenues.
The text notes critics claim President Coolidge favors big business and oil interests. It suggests he now has a chance to prove he will not be swayed by the oil combine while facing tax and price concerns that could affect state revenues.
Market report lists wholesale prices for wheat, bran, corn, middlings, hay, hogs, cattle, butter and other staples. The figures accompany notes on day end closings and general price ranges across multiple grain and livestock items.
A man recalls his brother suffering severe stomach and liver trouble until a booklet on MARs claimed to fit his case. After one dose, the brother improved dramatically in a month. The advertisement asserts the harmless remedy clears catarrhal mucus and inflammation in the digestive tract and offers a money back guarantee. Bakers Drag Store and Druggists Everywhere."
Enthusiastic claims tout a new French process whitening cream promising purer, better, and younger-looking skin after first use. Advertisements urge smoother complexions and feature local drug company endorsements. Also an autopro service ad offers Ford, Overland, Star, and Chevrolet repairs with prior estimates at Nor Loudoun Garage opposite Fair Grounds.
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