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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1926
Page
4
The Evening Star of Winchester Virginia lists publisher Harry Flood Byrd and notes daily publication excluding Sundays. It details subscription rates for the Mal se and Cartier editions and mentions consolidation with several local papers. It also credits the Associated Press for news dispatches and local news.
The Senate rejection of the McNary Haugan farm relief bill concentrates Western farmers on tariff reform. It argues aid from government to lift prices failed, urging a shift to reducing tariffs to lower costs for farming inputs and consumer goods. The piece predicts renewed Western farmer unity to press tariff cuts.
The University of Virginia secures 1.4 million dollars to enlarge the medical school with 800000 from the General Education Board 250000 from the state and 350000 from private donations. The expansion will advance medical training and boost the university and Virginia as an educational center.
The American Red Cross quarterly report notes that 34 percent of 2,813 Virginia schoolchildren in 23 communities have defects serious enough to hinder growth. Of those inspected, 960 show defective vision hearing or teeth issues. The Red Cross emphasizes early medical attention and education for children and parents to address these concerns.
A naturalist using a hand microscope finds insect faces interesting and quaint with varied expressions. He notes alert beetles fierce dragon-flies devilish insects and generally good natured bees and a gentle lady-bird and tree cricket. He urges first exploring with simple lenses and lessons on clouds and stars to open vast worlds.
The census notes decline without continued immigration, as deaths outpace births, and children born here boost native numbers. It highlights that 1910–1920 saw increases in Delaware and a few states due to immigration, especially European in Delaware, with Virginia Texas New Mexico and Arizona showing complex patterns. 1920 totals show 13,920,692 foreign born and 91,789,982 native born with 86.8 percent native born overall.
The piece argues that newspapers often agree on basic facts but differ in opinion, a strength not a flaw. Citing Sweden's crown prince, it suggests press diversity prevents extremism and reflects public views, with unanimity signaling limited public debate.
A new French process powder called MELLO-GLO promises long wear pores and lines vanish and complexion looks lifelike. It resists perspiration and offers a natural glow, advertised by People’s Drug Co.
Keller s Hardware Store in Winchester Virginia advertises the final Williams grain cradles available for purchase. The notice highlights a clearance sale with limited stock and urges buyers to act quickly before stock runs out.
Advert promotes Kotex S8 pads highlighting new freedom from old pad drawbacks. Claims five times the absorbency versus cotton pads, no laundry or embarrassment, deodorizing effect, and ease of disposal. Encourages purchase at drug or department stores with the code Kotex. Package of twelve priced cheaply.
Charles Lee Funk celebrated his fifteenth birthday with a gathering of friends. Attendees included Garland Brillie Walker, Raymond Grubbs, and the Armel family among others. Mrs. Louise Craig visited Dora Funk, and Mrs. Lacey Carper stayed with her mother in Winchester after a successful operation.
A yard party is scheduled on the church lawn at Ninevah Presbyterian Church on Saturday night June 26. Everyone is invited to attend.
Schedule details a 2:45 A M departure from Berryville to Roanoke Bristol Bluefield Welch Norton with K Stops for Waynesboro and beyond. Pullman sleeper to Gary West Virginia and dining car at Roanoke connects to Memphis Special for Chattanooga Nashville and Memphis.
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