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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1926

Page

3

Women's Law Enforcement Group Urges More Force

Mrs. Edward Franklin White of Indianapolis urged the General Federation of Women's Clubs to strengthen law enforcement and penalties. She warned prohibition faces organized opposition and urged members to persist in the fight despite early victories.

Associated Press Atlantic City Edward Franklin White Indianapolis General Federation of Women’s Clubs Federation Mrs. White

Magazines Reprint Old Stories and Authors Complain

Cambridge, May 27. Perriton Maxwell reveals magazine publishers reprint stories from ten years ago without pay or explanation. His letter, discussed by the Writer, notes a 1908 tale reprinted and the author unsigned away rights upon cashing the first check. editors defend reprints citing audience and precedent.

Associated Press Cambridge Mass Perriton Maxwell Maxwell W. D. Kennedy

Market for Writers’ Work Restricted Harms Publishing

A fragment urges readers to view ongoing constraints on writer output as harmful to the publishing industry. It argues that restricting work now deceives readers and, when revealed, will anger audiences and hurt publishers overall.

National Music Contest Opens to Virginia Musicians

Virginia musicians under twenty four may enter eight contest classes from soprano to organ with a $500 national prize per class. The Virginia contest will be in Roanoke on October 9, with district and national finals leading to performances at the Sesquicentennial Exposition in Philadelphia in November. Contest details and applications are available from Mrs. David Farwell Barnum, 1543 Bolling Ave., Norfolk, state contest chairman.

Virginia National Federation of Music Clubs Philadelphia Virginia Federation of Music Clubs Roanoke Roanoke Music Teacher’s Association Capitol David Farwell Barnum Bolling Avenue Norfolk

Attorney Kern Finds Stolen Car During Festival

The Buick coupe of Attorney Harry R. Kern stolen during the Apple Blossom Festival was recovered by Lexington police. A Winchester licensed Buick was found abandoned on a Lexington street. Kern’s car was returned, ending the festival thefts as several cars had been taken and abandoned locally. One thief was captured in Yonkers, New York and awaits trial.

Harry R. Kern Lexington Doran Winchester Kern Yonkers New York

Two Happy Homes Praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound

Mrs. Goldie Shoup of May View Illinois and Mrs. J Storms of 29 Lane Street Paterson New Jersey report improved health after using the Vegetable Compound. They say the medicine helped with strength and energy, enabling them to do housework and lift family spirits. Thousands of letters from women praise the product and its benefits.

Lydia Pinkham Goldie Shoup May View Illinois J. Storms Lane Street Pat___erson N. J Shoup

Virginia to Restock 500000 Trout in Mountain Streams

The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries plans to stock mountain area streams with 500000 trout after drought damage. The Wytheville hatchery will supply nearly all Virginia trout, with hopes for a full million released this season into Blue Ridge and Alleghany streams.

Wytheville Hatchery Virginia Blue Ridge Alleghany Mountains

Statutory Morals Charge Fines Set in Police Court

Rebecca Stephenson and George Nickens, both colored, were fined 25.25 dollars each in police court yesterday afternoon on a statutory morals charge after arrest by Policeman Guthridge.

Rebecca Stephenson George Nickens Guthridge

Tribute to Custer Dead Brings Sioux and Cavalry Together

Descent descendants of Sioux and Cheyenne will join Old Seventh Cavalry in a June commemoration at the Little Big Horn valley in Montana. The ceremony, under the Custer Memorial Association, recalls the 1876 battle with dances, songs, and a pipe of peace. Memorial addresses will reference surviving officers and a note from Mrs. Custer is anticipated.

Old Seventh Cavalry Regiment Custer Associated Press Denver Little Hig Horn Little Big Horn River Manna Gener- George Armstrong Custer Seventh Cavalry Seventh Fitzhughlee Custer Memorial Association Cavalry Garry Owen Lee Chaunce’ Yellow Robe Sitting Bull Godfrey Reno Gall Davin Black Hills Eldorado Plains Tongue River Montana Old Fort Lincoln Rosebud Rosebmd Little Big Horn

District Nurse Association fundraiser appeal ends in plea

A fragment urges help for a crippled child or others in need of care from the District Nurse Association, emphasizing loving support and member involvement in their relief efforts.

District Nurse Association

Strawberries Move Fast Along Eastern Shore

Richmond Va May 27 In spite of a drought reduced crop strawberries are moving rapidly along the eastern shore officials of the state department of agriculture report Last week was strong for berry shipments and this week continued heavy sales One day sales at a point on the eastern shore reached 50000 at Onley last Wednesday Other markets in the region are unusually active with peak strawberry season.

Associated Press Richmond State Department of Agriculture Onley

Card of Thanks for J. H. Burkholder

The family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for sympathy after the death of J. H. Burkholder. They thank the minister and those who provided a casket, flowers, and support. His children and grandchildren.

J. H. Burkholder Minisster

Charity Ball and Card Party Tonight at George Washington Hotel

Winchesterians and Frederick Countians are invited to the Charity Ball and Card Party at the George Washington Hotel from 9 to 12 with admission at $1. Proceeds benefit the District Nurse Association. Joe Verzi's Orchestra provides music for dancing and there will be tables for cards.

Winchesterians Frederick Countians T&take Jeorge Washington Hotel O'clork Joe Verzi

Constipation Relief from Kellorg All-Bran Claim

Anffering writer reports severe constipation and temporary relief from various medicines. He credits Kellorg's ALL-BRAN breakfast for eliminating trouble and claims improved health, with warnings about pimples dizziness headaches and pallor.

Kellorg Davyn B. Bovre Bolivar

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