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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1926
Page
4
The Evening Star of Winchester Virginia lists subscription prices for Mall and Currier editions. Rates include one year Mall 3.50 six months 1.76 three months .80 one month .30 Currier one year 4.50 six months 2.25 three months 1.20. The paper notes Associated Press ownership and republication rights.
Hugh Mortimer Nelson of Clarke County dies in an accident cutting short a youthful promise. A member of a prominent Virginia family, he was known for sterling character, genial disposition, and wide friendship across Marke County Frederick and Winchester. His loss is deeply felt.
Roald Amundsen and the Norge have demonstrated air navigation to the North Pole, earning sincere congratulations from Lieut. Commander Byrd. The achievement promises greater air development and expands Arctic exploration potential.
The Italian and Norwegian commentators question whether Commander Byrd crossed the precise pole point while praising his courage. They expect his published notes to clarify navigation methods and reduce lingering doubts about his claim.
Commander Richard Evelyn Byrd becomes the second Arctic expedition commander and the first to reach the north pole by air, completing a feat Peary only promised and hinting at a broader era of air-powered exploration. The achievement honors a team effort, with support from the Navy and related collaborators.
The narrative credits Commander Byrd with conceiving the pole dash and securing backing, shaping a skilled team, and piloting the Fokker in a single flight from Spitzbergen to the pole and back. It lauds the expedition as inaugurating a new era for polar exploration and elevating airplanes as reliable global transport.
The Mississippi high school warns parents that 25 percent of juniors and 15 percent of seniors may fail in June. Teachers blame parental social climbing and weekend overexertion, while parents cite heavy home duties and outside activities. The piece urges cooperation among parents and school officials to restore order, health, and grades.
A brief verse from Walt Mason about crime and punishment in Canada. It notes a vigilant policeman guarding a wide countryside and swiftly bringing wrongdoers to account. The piece reflects a moral tone with grim consequences for crime in a provincial setting.
The passage, with its stark imagery, voices harsh views on law and punishment. It contrasts the cold judges with the fate of the erring, implying justice pursues them beyond borders through dust and snow and into daily life.
A reflective verse notes that mercy softens law only in sentiment while courts and jails maintain strict, stern justice without mercy or leniency.
A brooding verse warns criminals that Canada’s law will pursue them relentlessly. It speaks of fear, punishment, and inevitable capture, ending with the hangman and prison. The piece emphasizes vigilance, punishment, and the certainty of doom for wrongdoing.
Shenandoah Valley National Bank of Winchester announces readiness to pay and redeem bonds issued by Northern Virginia Power Company. First mortgage five percent bonds from Winchester and Washington City Railway redeemable at principal plus interest. interest ceases if not presented by January 1, 1926. Second mortgage six percent bonds redeemable at principal plus accrued interest and one percent premium. Six percent Betterment bonds redeemed at principal plus interest.
Mr. C. Trace of Baltimore Md has returned to his home after spending time on business in Winchester. While here Trace stayed at Hotel Jack.
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