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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1926
Page
4
The Evening Star of Winchester Virginia lists publication information, class of matter, and subscription rates for mail and courier services. It notes Associated Press news rights and republication terms for local and credited dispatches.
The piece notes that after a legislature added a cent and a half tax per gallon, some dealers raised prices by two cents, pocketing extra half cent. Winchester dealers, however, kept exact tax-only increases and are praised for fairness. It contrasts North Dakota and Wisconsin prices and urges others to follow the Winchester example. The article then shifts to Shenandoah National Park plans and eastern park coordination, highlighting public support in Virginia and Washington for land purchase and park administration.
Comdr Richard Evelyn Byrd earns praise for pioneering polar flight in a record setting voyage. The piece lauds Virginia’s legacy, linking the explorer to national glory and the region’s historical role in American progress.
Congress passed two bills establishing national parks in the eastern United States. The Shenandoah, Smoky Mountain, and another park in Kentucky will preserve large tracts for national enjoyment for all time.
A poem by Walt Mason warns stubborn savers against con artists who exploit greed. It contrasts frugal diligence with tempting fakes that promise quick riches, urging smart thrift while exposing the danger of investment scams.
The Virginia Assembly organized a celebration praising independence and honored the U S president as he arrived at a landmark meeting. The piece recalls Jamestown 1607 and the colonial assembly in Williamsburg, noting Patrick Henry’s famous speech and the connection to historic grounds.
A speaker faced cries of treason as Henry urged resistance to George III. A town youth, Thomas Jefferson, heard the moment that steeled his resolve to defend Virginia and American liberty. The text notes the nation’s early years under British rule before the July 4, 1776 independence milestone.
W L di Zerega of Baker's Drug Store at 25 North Loudoun Street Winchester Virginia will apply May 26 1926 to the Winchester Corporation Court for a druggist license to sell ardent spirits on prescription or ethyl alcohol for scientific mechanical or pharmaceutical use or wine for sacramental purposes under the 1924 act.
The piece extols President Coolidge for his quiet efficiency and dignity. It highlights cross Atlantic sympathy during wartime, notes American and British unity, and lauds the presidents’ public service and commitment to duty.
The governor greets a visiting distinguished figure at Williamsburg historic site praising the guest's presence and a committee and hospital auxiliary introduction during the visit.
James H. Allen of Rochester New York says years of rheumatism vanished after taking his self made formula Allenrhu designed to dissolve uric acid deposits. He offers a money back guarantee if the first pint fails to show full recovery and instructs Baker's Drug Store to dispense it.
Shenandoah Valley National Bank of Winchester Virginia announces readiness to redeem and pay by presentation date various Northern Virginia Power Company bonds. First mortgage five percent bonds issued by Winchester and Washington City Railway redeemable at principal plus interest. second mortgage six percent bonds redeemable at principal plus interest plus one percent premium. six percent Betterment bonds redeemable with interest to payment date. Cashier William G Hardy signs. (12-18-11)
Six acre property along the Cumberland Shenandoah Highway between Jarlis Shifibngbure Pa. features a brick six room house with basement, barn, wood house, hog pen, chicken house, corn crib, 100 fruit trees, 2000 strawberry plants, good soil and road. Year round business includes barber trade and gas station. owner selling due to death in family. Apply to Co. J Beidel, Walnut Bottom, Pa. (5-12-31).
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