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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1926
Page
4
The Evening Star published in Winchester Virginia and consolidated with Morning News Weekly News and Weekly Mirror. Subscription rates listed for Mail and Courier Service with annual and short term options. Associated Press rights noted for republication.
Reports of huge campaign expenditures in the Pennsylvania primary prompt criticism of primaries as prohibitive for poorer candidates. Iowa shows a contrasting victory with only 3900 spent as Senator Brokhart defeats Cummins and Clark by about 64,000. The example argues a principled candidate can overcome moneyed opposition.
Hampden-Sydney College marks a major sesquicentennial celebration highlighting its 1775 founding, 1776 opening, and status as Virginia’s third oldest college after William and Mary and William and Mary. Notable charter members include Patrick Henry and James Madison. Dr. Funk of Macalester College notes the institution’s vast public service contributions.
Remarks praise Hampden-Sidney College for 150 years of useful service under Dr James D Eggleston. The piece notes Virginia colleges as rich yet small, producing leaders, and offers congratulations and wishes for continued success.
The Virginia State Chamber of Commerce sponsors a conference between jobbing interests and horticultural societies to promote Virginia grown apples. The plan seeks a program to make local apples more popular at home while expanding markets abroad and reducing reliance on outside fruit.
Newport News editorials urge President Coolidge to order a fearless non political investigation by the Federal Trade Commission. Governor Byrd cites a four cent per gallon rise since February 19 in Virginia, costing consumers about 5 million dollars annually, and asks for public disclosure of justifications. Publicity is seen as the quickest remedy.
The piece condemns anti Chinese stereotypes but uses loaded imagery about a fictional Chinaman. It contrasts harsh caricature with mild Chinese workers and waiters, urging readers to redirect hostility toward a different target while preserving period tone and phrasing.
Greenwood Virginia notes Mr and Mrs William Lichlider and children visited Annie Lichlider in Kernstown and attended the reopened M E Church South after major repairs. A O Malone, ill last week, shows slow improvement as his mother Mrs Maloney of Romney WV stays at his home. Elza Renner of Mt Williams spent the weekend with Ame
Miss Grace Lichlider has returned home after spending time with relatives in Washington D C. She was accompanied home by Mrs. Lia Anderson.
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