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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1927
Page
4
The Evening Star of Winchester Virginia lists publisher Barry Flood Byrd and indicates consolidation with several local papers The Weekly News The Weekly Times and The Weekly Mirror It also provides subscription rates for different windows and notes Associated Press rights for republication of dispatches and local news.
The piece discusses beliefs that opposites attract in marriage and cites Karl Pearson’s findings that spouses resemble each other in many traits. It notes that blue eyed people tend to marry blue eyed partners and that overall fats marry fats while the intelligent marry the intelligent. It ends by inviting readers to test these ideas with their own observations.
The People's Legislative Bureau allied with the Republican Insurgents criticizes President Coolidge for not calling Congress into session to address the Mississippi flood disaster. It labels him cowardly and penurious, while acknowledging advice from Hoover and others that an immediate session may not be necessary. The statement denounces the language as undignified and unjustified.
The Supreme Court sent a case back to the lower court regarding the Yucatan monopoly on sisal production and marketing. The dispute centers on federal law governing imports and pricing set by the Mexican government. The American Hat Company, a major importer, previously controlled prices by buying directly from growers.
The text notes sisal growers faced starvation as prices dropped, but government action improved peon prosperity. It also suggests binder twine costs rose, yet United States farmers favor keeping sisal profits with local growers rather than the American Harvester Company, a wealthy firm built on farm machinery profits.
In Keyser W V a Daily News report roller bearings improve railway car performance. Milwaukee Road equips passenger coaches with rollers reducing jar and friction, allowing locomotives to pull more cars and run smoother with fewer starting and stopping shocks.
The essay reflects on evolving perceptions of France after the war and how Americans and Parisians reconciled. It notes impatience with emotional displays yet highlights renewed Franco American friendship, the Paris mob’s pride, and France’s embrace of Americans despite past tensions.
A reflective piece on graduation across elementary to college levels. It notes that graduates begin life’s battles, yet true progress depends on continuous study and preparation. The message urges sustained effort beyond formal schooling to achieve ongoing advancement.
In New York a complaint arises from a resident living below a Beethoven Week neighbor who plays the Fifth Symphony on repeat day and night. The note details frustration at the relentless recordings and the dilemma of eviction versus respecting artistry. The family, once enjoying other records, is bound to switch again by month’s end.
In Relief Virginia May 25 Mrs James Williams of Washington visits her Branner relatives while Mrs John Racey spends the week in Winchester with Mrs Mc Vicar. Other notes mention Maggie Olinger returning to New Market, Mrs James Fetzer visiting sister Lizzie Wigginton in Winchester, Branner and Williams hosting Briscoe Snapp, and Katie Rudolph taken to Maurertown for medical care with Dr Shaver. Master Donald Copenhaver of Winchester visits grandparents. Paul Copenhaver and son Clifton spend time with his parents.
In Winchester Mr. Taylor Rudolph demonstrated a Maytag washing machine nearby while Mr. Ernest Tevalt purchased one. The event highlighted consumer interest in home laundry equipment.
Paris May 24 Miss Alice Tully niece of Ambassador Houghton chose a career over society life making her musical debut in Paris as a soprano with a 60 piece orchestra. The Associated Press reports her first public performance signals a bold departure from aristocratic expectations.
The article notes that the first general plague event across the world occurred in 769 B.C. This assertion places a singular pandemic-like spread in ancient times, highlighting early global health crises. It cites historical framing of disease as a unifying calamity across regions.
An advertisement promotes Allenruh Special Formula No. 2 capsules as safe fast relief for neuritis caused pains. It claims 24 hour improvement and complete relief after two to three days, noting benefits for shoulder arm neck or leg pain and urging purchase at Baker's Drug Store or any druggist.
Bloomfield Iowa May 26 Associated Press Mrs Henry C Teylor director of the General Federation of Women's Clubs says Iowa has the most federated clubs in the nation total 900 with 30000 members reflecting strong club interest alongside corn culture.
The notice outlines Roanoke Bristol Bluefield Williamson Norton service with Pullman sleepers to Williamson and Bristol. connections at Roanoke to Memphis Social for Chattanooga Nashville and Memphis. 9:15 A M service to Roanoke Bristol Cincinnati Columbus with a Pullman car. 12:26 P M Local for Roanoke. 5:53 P M Local for Shenandoah. For fares schedules and reservations contact H H Barks Berryville VA or Jno L Bladen Roanoke VA.
Dr Walter B Jamies notes increasing motor accidents and argues that criticism fails to curb unsafe driving. He says help arises only when two cars meet head to head on a narrow road.
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