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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1927
Page
4
The Evening Star of Winchester Virginia lists publisher Harry Flood Byrd and postal registration in Virginia. It details Morning News, The Weekly Mirror, and subscription rates for yearly, six month and three month periods as well as carrier charges and Associated Press affiliation.
Charles Lindbergh, a twenty five year old air mail pilot, has started for Paris and is about one quarter of his journey. The public is captivated by his youth, looks, and daring. He flies alone and debunks rumors he would trail others to gain navigation advantage. The editor wishes him success in this hazardous solo venture asserting confidence despite low navigation experience.
The Mississippi flood disaster prompts calls from major papers like the New York World for a special congressional session. Critics fault President Coolidge for inaction while estimates place the homeless at 600 000 to 700 000 as the river floods communities and dikes break.
The text argues that a national leader must show human emotion in crises. It notes calm restraint is admirable at times but insufficient during emergencies when visible sympathy and aroused feeling carry weight. It emphasizes that leadership requires appropriate emotion to match events.
A Virginia citizen urges newspapers to back a governor who can continue Governor Byrd’s reforms. He stresses a successor with backbone to resist attempts to undo reorganizations and to support progress, warning against the risks of a return to old practices and political influences.
Congressman Hull leads a push for a federal appropriation of 100 million dollars annually for ten years to end Mississippi Valley floods. Proponents note the nation can fund the plan, and urge formation of an engineering board including army engineers and civilian experts to craft a viable, comprehensive scheme.
In New Holstein Wisconsin a town of under 1400 people finally earned a public park through 13 years of effort by the Women’s Civic Society. With 18 members they funded the project by selling refreshments at concerts, collecting magazines, and holding bazaars.
The article warns that tapping sap from trees for chewing gum is killing varieties in Central America and the Amazon, threatening wild stands. It notes plantings will replace losses but urges finding alternatives before extinction, as consumption grows and imitator regions expand.
Gunnison Colorado. Western State College psychology students conclude a kiss can shorten life by three minutes. The finding adds a quirky note to campus science discussions.
The New York Sunday World Magazine invites original fiction under 3000 words for payment and serial rights. Manuscripts should be typed and sent to Fiction Editor at 63 Park Row New York City. This ad emphasizes quality service and steady customer value.
A formal announcement declares a bid for the House of Delegates subject to the Democratic primary on August 2, 1927. The statement lists the candidate and references the date May 16, 1911.
W of W timetable shows multiple daily trains from Berryville to Roanoke Bristol Bluefield Williamson Norton with details on stops connections at Roanoke Shenandoah Junction and Hagerstown including Pullman sleepers dining cars and parlor service. Agents H I Burks and Jno Bladon coordinate fares schedules and reservations in Berryville Virginia.
A brief item notes that illness rises during colder months, prompting families to take precautions and seek care. The report highlights common ailments, home remedies, and advice from local health officials.
A local druggist recommends Allenrhu Special Formula No 2 capsules to relieve persistent pains from neuritis gout rheumatoid arthritis and sciatic nerve discomfort. The ad claims quick relief within 24 hours and emphasizes the formula contains no dope. Baker's Drug Store is named as a seller.
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