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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1926
Page
4
Publisher Harry Flood Byrd announces consolidation of Morning News The Weekly News The Weekly es The Weekly Mirror into a single paper. Subscription rates shown include one year 3.50 in advance and other short terms. Associated Press credited for news dispatches and local reporting. Tuesday June 22 1926.
Virginia appoints William E. Carson of Riverton to lead the new Commission on Conservation and Development. The body unites duties from geology to forestry and water power, plus Shenandoah Park oversight and a $50,000 state advertising campaign. Carson, unpaid chair, is praised for broad experience, vision, and strong public spirit.
The Petroleum News criticizes the gasoline investigation and Governor Byrd, arguing the probe will fail and that past commissions were biased toward radical papers. It notes shifts in commission leadership from woodrow Wilson era to Coolidge era and suggests officials prioritize removing abuses over publicity.
A writer accuses the Federal Trade Commission of being packed with ideologues favoring business consolidations. He predicts a fairer report biased toward the oil industry, questioning the commission's independence from publicity pressures and comparing it with prior investigations.
The article notes Father's Day was postponed from June 13 to June 20, a common practice of delaying celebrations. It reflects on fathers' sacrifices and the idea that acts beyond gifts can better honor dads, suggesting heartfelt words over material presents.
The Manchester Guardian reviews Dr. Stewart Paton's claim that the average man uses only a quarter of brain power. It argues the idea reflects narrow mindedness, notes emotional interference and habit of thought as factors, and credits Socratic dialectic with sharpening intellect. It cautions that free public discussion is essential for brain power to develop.
Governor Byrd maintains eight hour work days for state employees arguing parity with private sector roles. Capitol staff show mixed support for the efficiency move and some department heads resist reductions despite a plan that would add about 1,100 extra hours of labor daily.
The text argues that merchants with bank credit can prepay provisions, obtain raw materials, and use customer payments to repay banks. If manufacturers demand advance payment for materials, customers will favor firms with stronger banking ties and proven methods.
The piece argues Virginia's current government lacks governor power for efficiency and economy. It predicts a reckoning when the business survey is finished and Governor Byrd presents reform plans to the General Assembly. It warns state and national employees cling to pull and may resist changes, urging department heads to heed the coming shift.
The report shows reinstatements and conversions of War Risk Insurance from January 1 to May 21, 1926. Totals include 808,990 dollars in reinstatements and 523,000 in conversions, across multiple months and locations in the Arlington Building offices. The text also contains an unrelated promotional line for GROVES TASTELESS CHILL TONIC.
A fragmented OCR shows totals for the Arlington Building with a room 119 reference. The document lists a grand total of 6 882 762 and a large sum around 210 000 in another section, indicating a financial summary or ledger entry for building expenditures or accounts.
Rain showers refresh area as K L Miller builds a bunga low on the Dan Shull foundation near Minebank ford Frederick county. M M Orndorff attends a Virginia Christian Missionary board meeting in Richmond. Chautauqua in Strasburg draws local interest. Lime manufacturing shows slower demand. Albert Garrett adds a new room to his Aspen street home. Misses Vizanah Azalia Carrier and H P Miller visit with R P and R A Miller. Minnie Ogpdorff travels to St Joseph Missouri and Manhattan Kansas. Mrs Laura Lowrey returns home.
Riley Montgomery of Lynchburg called at the homes of R. L. Philpott and M. M. Orndorff as part of Lynchburg College's million dollar endowment drive while staying at Mountain Falls Virginia.
By authority of execution in my hands against L. E. Ash will sell in front of the County House Winchester Va Saturday July 3 at 10 am one Ford truck in good condition Terms CASH.
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