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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1927
Page
4
The Evening Star lists daily editions from Chester Virginia with subscription rates for one year six months and three months and a separate carrier rate. It notes The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to republication of its news dispatches and local stories.
The Coolidge administration keeps marines in Nicaragua claiming protection of lives and property while backing Diaz forces via Henry L. Stimson. Liberals are pressured to surrender arms and join the cabinet as elections approach in 1928 under American police supervision.
The American Child Health Association outlines characteristics of the normal child. Physically the child has firm muscles, proper teeth, deep breathing, and can handle ordinary activity without fatigue. Mentally the child shows varying moods from happiness to sorrow but remains generally balanced with lively energy and spirited behavior.
A vivid anecdote describes a persistent climber who overreaches his limits. He seeks more than he should, often faces slips and tumbles, and wears through footwear rapidly, illustrating a comical dedication to overdoing everyday risks.
The article discusses American warnings against attempting a Paris flight by Nungesser and Coli in a US airplane. It notes French disappointment over the failed flight, compares it to 1918 armistice reactions, defends the US stance on weather information, and praises American sympathy and hope for the explorers' safety.
G A Maloney a American art collector faced a cascade of setbacks while chasing the Presidential Roosevelt's voyage home from Cherbourg. Delays over a hotel bid led to missed trains, costly taxi rides and transport mishaps from paint to broken engine. He finally reached Queenstown by daring dory to board the Roosevelt as it weighed anchor. The odyssey cost 600 dollars despite paying 145 dollars for passage. The tale ends with a reflection on hurrying through life.
The Dellwood crew searching for the Seattle to Alaska undersea line found a whale entangled with the cable. The whale bit the cable in two and lacerated 16 feet of it while the core was severed in eight spots. The animal lay with the cable around its lower jaw and body.
By virtue of executions and a distress warrant the undersigned will sell at public auction on Friday May 13 1927 at ten o clock a m the grocery stock and fixtures of A. W. Russell located at North Cameron and Kern Streets. Terms cash. C Lee Barr Constable A J Wigginton Deputy Sheriff.
The War department described a 28 foot killer whale with a 19 foot girth and noted the puzzling incident involving the whale becoming entangled near the ocean bed and crest cable. The entry questions how a bottom feeding creature ended up near the surface above cables.
The Associated Press reports May 11 that the world wheat outlook looks favorable. The Federal Bureau of Agricultural Economics says several countries report increased planted area and generally average or better growing conditions, with India as an exception.
Eugene Meyer Jr former War Finance Corporation managing director is named head of the reorganized Federal Farm Loan Bureau by President Coolidge. He replaces Robert A Cooper who resigns to allow the reorganization and new leadership.
The Board of Directors of International Paper Company declares a quarterly dividend of fifty cents per share on common stock payable May 16 1927 to stockholders of record at close of business May 2 1927. Checks will be mailed. Transfer books remain open. Owen Shepherd vice president and treasurer signs the notice.
Stephens City Va May 10 The Community League will stage a dime social in the High School Auditorium at 8 o'clock Friday night May 13. A lively program and refreshments will be offered with proceeds to aid paying on fire escape safety for the school. Miss Ida Guard is home resting after hospital release.
The Treasury Department under Secretary Mellon announces redemption of all outstanding second Liberty loan bonds totaling about 1.7 billion. Bonds called include second Liberty loan 4s and converted 4s. Redemption begins after November, with interest ceasing on unpresented bonds.
Robert T Barton of Winchester is nominated to represent the Piedmont district on the University of Virginia Board of Managers. Nominations from four grand divisions will be decided at the alumni association meeting with voting by the group and later appointments by Governor Byrd.
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