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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1927
Page
4
Notice describes publishers in Winchester Virginia with post office designation and newspaper consolidation with other papers. It lists subscription rates for various durations and mentions Associated Press rights for news dispatches and local news.
A brief devotional urges parents to have children memorize daily Bible selections for lasting value. It quotes Psalm 77:1 and emphasizes prayers in the morning as a direct line to God.
The passage argues that modern faith in science has grown strong but warns against public credulity. It cites ocean water gold extraction as an example of costly, imprudent ventures and notes many similar schemes attracting gullible support. It calls for balanced optimism and caution.
Two U S Army pilots Lester J Maitland and Albert Hegenberger completed a historic nonstop ocean crossing from San Francisco to Honolulu covering about 2400 miles. The flight demonstrated courage and navigational skill, closing the gap to the mainland by air and highlighting aviation progress.
The Motor Vehicle Department announces next year colors for tags will be easier on the sight with orange and black replacing red and green. The change avoids the eyestrain feared from a green on red or red on green scheme.
Governor Byrd told Virginia bankers that half the laws on the statute books should be repealed and the state should enforce the remaining half. He blamed overproduction of laws on inadequately qualified lawmakers and argued second rate legislatures seldom craft first rate legislation.
The piece argues there is no absolute standard of correct English across dialects and eras. It notes millions of English speakers with varying accents and views, suggesting language evolves continually with no single right form. Authorities differ, and “better” or “worse” usage rests on common taste and usage.
The Danville Register presents a garden feature on flower name origins. It covers nasturtium meaning nose twister, tulip mania in Holland 1834, turbans, gladiolus meaning small sword, and notes pronunciation debates over gladiolus.
The passage traces how flower names derive from Greek Latin and common language. It notes phlox flame flower dahlia from A Dahl botanist wistaria from Wistar, aster star flower chrysanthemum gold from Greek roots, morning glory as morning glory, plus playful examples like bachelor’s button and foxglove. It concludes with poetry and magic in naming.
An advertisement touts a four day freckle removal cream promising clear youthful skin. It guarantees money back if unsatisfied and urges readers to ask for Flyte at Baker's Drug Store. The copy stresses quick results and noninvasive treatment for freckled women.
Maj Gen Mason M Patrick head of the Army Air Corps travels to the Pacific coast to give Lieutenants Lester J Maitland and Albert Hegenberger the official send-off for their flight to Honolulu.
Tom Kerr, a mill worker who studied by night to attend school by day, shares top honors with Kathleen Dorsey the prettiest girl in class. He receives the Charles Miskine and Max Washburn cups for leadership in scholarship department and athletics and a $100 college scholarship.
The article advises using finely powdered whiting or silver polish to clean aluminum while avoiding anything that could scratch the surface. It emphasizes gentle, non abrading methods.
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