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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1927
Page
4
The Evening Star in Winchester Virginia outlines mailing details and consolidation with local papers. It lists subscription rates by mail for one year six months and three months with prepayment, plus a note about Associated Press rights for news dispatches and local news.
A church page urges parents to have children memorize daily Bible selections as a priceless heritage. It quotes Psalm 73 26 declaring God as strength and portion, and includes a prayer about God's goodness to the clean heart.
The surplus treasury warrants tax cuts with no official plan released. Congressman Tilson urges about 300 million in reductions and favors the corporate tax. Analysts note the 13 percent corporate rate hurts small firms and incorporation growth, urging reform to ease burdens and encourage partnerships. A separate item mocks Virginia Beach beauty pageant plans for Miss Virginia, questioning the association’s role and urging statewide pride.
The New Hampshire primary on March 6 starts a 17 state sequence with Michigan Wisconsin Massachusetts Ohio and more. Politicians see advantages for Calvin Coolidge though some oppose his candidacy. In 1924 Coolidge led with 98 575 votes to Davis 57 201, suggesting NH could deliver delegates if he seeks them.
A Chicago convention hears a dentist champion toothpicks as aids to cleanliness and decay prevention. The piece recalls their once grand social standing in earlier eras, notes their decline to private use, and humorously laments changing tastes while urging continued, discreet use.
Governor Byrd advocates employing jail prisoners in road building boosting state economy. Richmond could supply at least 500 workers in 1926, but local jailers faced camps capacity limits. The plan aims to reduce costs for cities while lowering petty crime, with gradual impact and broad taxpayer benefit. Sir Isaac Newton, honored in England on the 200th anniversary of his death, remained a lifelong bachelor.
The typical engineering graduate starts at about 1500 a year, earns 4000 after ten years, and 7500 after thirty years. About ten percent rise to 30000 or more by age fifty.
An advertising feature touts the Pearl-Mint system for complete mouth hygiene. It describes a three‑part kit with toothpaste, gum massage toothbrush, and dental tape to cleanse and strengthen gums and whiten teeth. Sold by Baker’s, Irwin, Boyd drug stores in Winchester Virginia.
Notice reports the dissolution of the Whitlock Herb Medicine Company partnership between O. T. Ritter and W. W. Ritter. O. T. Ritter continues the business as sole owner and asks all creditors to present claims for payment.
A candidate letter from J Henry Henkel Henry seeks the Democratic nomination for the State Senate. He defends his record on tax relief and utility issues while pledging cooperation with the administration to promote economy and efficiency for Winchester City Council constituents. He notes election law and asks for support.
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