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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1926
Page
4
Publication records show Evening Star Publishing Co consolidating with Morning News The Weekly News The Weekly The Weekly Mirror in Virginia. Post office filing notes indicate second class matter status for Winchester Virginia edition.
Rates list for one year three months and six months in advance with prices 3.50 1.75 0.90 0.30 plus mail delivery options. The Associated Press text notes exclusive republication rights for credited dispatches and local news.
May 4, 1926 issue invites guests to Winchester for the third Apple Blossom Festival. Officials praise the region’s apple industry and hospitality as visitors are urged to enjoy the program and learn about local residential, social, agricultural and commercial opportunities, while experiencing the area’s beauty.
Governor Harry F Byrd issues a Virginia proclamation designating May 1 as Egg Day in line with National Egg Day. He urges households to buy only fresh eggs and backs a campaign to boost local egg production, arguing fresh eggs are vital and widely valued.
The article argues for an Egg Day to promote local egg production. It cites Governor Byrd’s approval and notes Kentucky households consume about 680 million eggs annually worth 238000 dollars, urging nationwide attention to increase demand and improve access to high quality fresh eggs.
Poet laments scholars digging into archival letters of Poe Burns Byron and others. He argues that such revelations spoil beloved works and asks why not let the dead rest and let us enjoy their writing without judgment or vilification.
An advertisement extols GROVES TASTELESS CHILL TONIC claiming strengthening and invigorating effects. The copy notes a 60 cent price and urges readers to enjoy improved vigor and color.
Caren the reg. stallion will visit Gainesboro May 3 and 4 at F M Bageant's barn May 5 and 6, D A Smith's barn White Hall May 7 and 8, McCormick barn Winchester May 10, depart May 11 morning. L Jackson barn near cider plant Front Royal May 11 and 12, Ray Rosenberger barn Chambersville May 13 and 14, Leslie Pangle barn back home on Saturday.
Chicago May mis text reports that one hundred special veniremen have been summoned to serve on a special grand jury to investigate the assassination of Associate State's Attorney William McSwiggin and two others. Attorney General Oscar Carlstrom and State's Attorney Crowe head the probe. Relations between officials and witnesses are noted with calls for Coroner Oscar Wolff and Union League Club president Harry Eugene Kelly to testify.
Clarke county young ladies were assigned to parts in the Apple Blossom Festival Pageant to be held in Winchester with chaperones Miss Rose MacDonald and Mrs. John B. Neill Berryville. The Awakening of Spring float by the Berryville Junior League is entered in the parade.
Advert says bobbed hair is easy to wash and looks best with frequent washing. It urges keeping the scalp clean to prevent dandruff and hair loss and recommends Tono-Scalpa applied daily to cure itching.
Boston golfer Jesse Guilford leads American defense of the Walker Cup against Britain with a string of singles and foursomes victories. He recently beat Cyril Tolley in 1922 and partnered with Francis Ouimet to defeat Tolley and Darwin, then repeated success in 1924 with Torrence and again with Ouimet in foursomes. The seasoned pro heads to St Andrews on June 2 and 3 seeking more triumphs.
The article notes the national amateur crown in 1921 with a final where winner Bob Gard of Chicago fell to a 7 up, 6 to play finish. Gard was eliminated by the eventual champion, marking a decisive match in early 1920s golf history.
A brass weather vane dating to 1656 still serves atop the Madison Avenue Reformed Church in Albany. The carved cock survived three bullet holes from frontier days and has watched the city grow since the church was rebuilt in 1887 after an 81 year layoff.
Tokyo on May 4 reports Katsu yoshi Date a blind resident after four years of effort has released an English Japanese Braille dictionary. The raised characters let Japan’s visually impaired read by touch and pursue higher education. This marks the first such dictionary produced in Japan.
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