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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1927
Page
4
The Evening Star issue from Winchester Virginia lists postage and matter details for the daily paper excluding Sundays, notes consolidation with regional weeklies, and presents subscription rates for various terms. It states Associated Press rights and republication terms for content.
The snippet urges parents to have children memorize daily Bible selections to pass a priceless heritage. It includes Psalm 71 23 24 about redemption and praise and a prayer phrase magnifying the Lord with talk of righteousness.
The Department of Agriculture reports over 2 million dollars in American apple exports to Latin America in 1926 led by Argentina with 120000 barrels and 169000 boxes. Box varieties include Delicious and Jonathan while barrel favorites include Ben Davis. Export growth from 1922 to 1926 is noted, with Cuba Brazil Mexico and others contributing. A detailed account appears as Commerce Report No. 24 published June 13 in Washington.
National City Bank of New York reports May overall business conditions satisfactory with manufacturing and distribution at pace and ample money for business. Noted troubles include coal strikes floods oil overproduction and agricultural price declines, yet steel building auto trade remain strong and foreign commerce healthy. Prosperity continues with high per capita income and stable foundations likely to endure into coming months.
Directors developing films with photophone speech and music face novel issues. Actors must time lines to visible action, coached to deliver lines at the right moment as scenes unfold. Audible dialogue is recorded by a light beam beside the film strip, signaling a looming change in film acting and actor training.
The nation lauds Captain Lindbergh for remarkable bravery and unpretentious behavior. His calm demeanor and tactful conduct win broad admiration, suggesting the fine character behind the historic feat and echoing in the mother’s quiet dignity as she shares in new honors.
Publicity boosts demand and lowers costs for public service goods. Advertising by utility firms informs citizens about electricity gas telephone and street railways and proves advertising pays when the product is meritorious.
The Washington regional office will extend hours from 9 to 6 30 starting June 20 with full insurance staff and physicians for veterans seeking conversion or statement of their government insurance. Applications must bear a regional stamp and be postmarked by July 2 1927. mail submissions require postmarks and remittance to cover first monthly premium or grace month as applicable.
Jos S Denny declares his bid for the House of Delegates subject to the Democratic primary on August 2 1927. The public notice appears in the local electoral roster dated May 16 1911.
Judge Hiram W. Bertram ordered Alvin Beavers released from the Page county convict road camp after the Virginia Supreme Court refused a writ of error. Beavers had been sentenced for a William County misdemeanor charge but argued he faced a felon penalty. the judge ruled the release valid pending appeal. Beavers is at liberty pending further action.
An advertisement urges readers to purify the body with Calotabs claiming major health benefits. It promotes a family package, directions included, and cites a price of 35 cents at drug stores.
The partnership between Q O. T. Ritter and W W Ritter trading as Whit lock Herb Medicine Company is dissolved. O T Ritter will continue the business as sole owner and all partnership claims must be presented for payment. W W Ritter signs.
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