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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1927
Page
4
The Evening Star of Winchester Virginia announces publisher Harry Flood Byrd and details mailing rates for subscriptions and carrier delivery. It notes consolidation with several local papers and lists annual, semiannual, quarterly and monthly prices.
The article lauds West Virginia guests for their Apple Blossom Festival parade showing, especially the "From Indian Trail To Tourist Highway" display. It highlights boosted ties, the Northwestern Turnpike’s publicity value, and hopes for continued WV participation and road improvements linking Winchester to West Virginia communities.
Wytheville editorial warns that corrupt political bosses push to restore the convention system in county state and nation to control nominations. It argues money and utility officials back the indirect convention and praises direct primaries as the path for true progressives and small donors.
Detroit News notes that Upper Michigan crews with extended routes found the cut-over districts a highly practical improvement, detailing how the new system aided long rides and logistics for the region.
A man describes attaching a baking powder can to a car instrument board to collect burnt matches and cigarette stubs. He argues such a simple device could prevent forest fires and save millions annually, noting baking powders are cheaper than fires and urging tourist campers to act with care to protect forests.
The river flood turns a houseboat squatter into a contented schemer who thrives on disruption. His yard fills with drift and his view remains a wasteland, yet he remains unmoored. After waters recede his wife plans a garden and the cycle repeats with renewed zeal.
In a Baltimore Evening Sun opinion, a critic argues that widespread daily question forms in schools burden families and erode parental dignity. The piece suggests cooperation between teachers and parents and urges practical questions like mileage per gallon and current murder trial principals instead of encyclopedic facts.
Reward offered for information about a 1925 Ford Touring seen on Fast Piccadilly Street. License No 4370, contact T M Funishouser Mount Jackson Virginia. Notice dated April 30 1961.
An administrator announces auction of three race horses, surkeys, and racehorse equipment on Saturday May 7 at 1 PM at W T Walls warehouse N Market St. Bidder Jess M and Annapolistan referenced. C Fred Barr Admr.
Advert says Allenrhu Special Formula No. 2 capsules relieve neuritis pain within 24 hours. Claims rapid sleep return and relief from shoulder arm neck or leg pain. Sold by Baker's Drug Store or any druggist.
An old advertisement urges readers to purify the body to restore health. It touts Calotabs as the greatest system purifier and sells a family package with directions for 35 cents at drug stores.
The Shawnee district Sunday schools of Frederick County will hold their annual convention at St. Pauls Lutheran Church on Cedar Creek road Thursday May 26. The committee in charge announced the event and its location.
A large furniture auction at White Post Virginia postponed from April 30 moves to Saturday May 7 1927 at 1 PM. Items include bedroom and dining suites parlor sets pianos beds chairs refrigerators group of antiques and more. Free draws offer an upright piano bed and chair to lucky-number holders. Terms: cash to 10 and under. over 10 with 6 month credit note and bank endorsements. George Green presiding.
A nursery tree bearing nuts was shown in a tub at Winchester Fair last year. An exhibit of nuts appeared in McVicar's Grocery Store window. The ad notes a beautiful shade, urges bearing as soon as apples, and invites readers to crack nuts by hand and to send for a Sunny Ridge Nursery catalogue from Round Hills, Virginia.
Three high class salesmen to represent a well rated firm with over fifty years in business, makers of the greatest line of its kind on the market. Leaders with little competition, a necessary repeater, no house to house, full or part time. See Wm T Reid Fairfax Hotel Room 16 Monday Tuesday Wednesday 4 to 7 30 evenings only.
Arrangements for the convention urge all district Sunday school superintendents to attend with large delegations from each school. Others interested in Sunday school work are invited to participate in the meeting.
A testimonial states that Vinol made the user feel less sluggish and weak and helped gain eight pounds after starting the tonic. The ad promotes Vinol as a strengthening iron and cod liver compound for nervous, tired people and pale children, sold by Miller's Drug Store.
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