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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1927
Page
4
The Evening Star Publishing Co. prints daily edition in Winchester Virginia with Sunday omission and consolidation of Morning News Item The Weekly News The Weekly Times and The Weekly Mirror under a single publication arrangement.
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President Coolidge used the flexible tariff to raise Swiss cheese duties from five to seven and a half cents per pound. The move, debated in Congress, targets imported cheese as Fordney McCumber era protections appear challenged by new increases. Manufacturers in New Jersey sought relief as prices may rise, a cost the public bears.
A New Jersey teacher Miss M. M. Leaming urged apple growers to match citrus advertising. She cited California campaigns, 99 million ads, 2.6 million bulletins, and diverse uses of oranges to boost demand, arguing apples need similar nationwide home economics outreach.
The article discusses the need for widespread apple advertising mirroring citrus campaigns. It notes that Apples For Health Inc has formed to promote healthful benefits and variety in preparation. It argues organized grower funding is key to expanding demand and avoiding future surpluses.
Chancellor Brown notes global progress in child welfare yet laments childish trends. He cites impatience to implement ideas, preference for fresh arts over form, and a vogue of immaturity. He warns against disdain for restraint and self mastery and mocks counterfeit maturity.
The column lauds Charles A. Lindbergh's restrained return from his transatlantic flight. It contrasts his modest, dignified reply to President Coolidge with the temptation to sentimentality, noting his 106 word address conveyed a clear message and earned widespread public praise.
Petersburg Progress Index reports the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad plans to issue 67.99 million dollars in stock pending Interstate Commerce Commission approval. Over half funds retire 6 percent gold bonds, interest paid only if earned, boosting credit by issuing stock to retire about 30 million in bonds.
A nursery expert discusses the flower trade noting American buyers demand immediate blooms. Peonies require fall planting not spring transplants, while customers sought chrysanthemums in fall. The adviser urges adopting a coordinated flower tree and shrub program rather than chasing instant results.
A writer notes that buyers seek out of season flowers for Easter and Mother's Day, paying high prices to bloom artificially. The trend shows a desire for opulence, while a florist remarks that true flower lovers should enjoy them year round.
Local wholesale and retail price lists cover meat dairy grains and byproducts with values for Vaca cans flour scratch corn cracked meal mixed feed middlings butter and more. An attributed quote from Hi Ho of Chinatown closes the page reflecting on ancestor worship and respect for future generations.
J Henkel Henry declares himself a candidate for State Senate after leading tax relief and resisting utility rate hikes in Winchester. He says he will collaborate with the administration for efficiency and honors Shenandoah’s representation while Winchester and Frederick County lack a current General Assembly member. He appeals to Democratic supporters for the nomination.
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