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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1926
Page
4
The Evening Star announces its publication details for Win Va including daily except Sunday delivery, and price rates for The Morning News Weekly Mirror subscriptions and carrier options. It notes Associated Press usage and republication rights for dispatches.
A dated excerpt from October 1 1926 features a devotional line praising the Lord and requesting mercy and guidance. The text expresses spiritual rejoicing and faith in God with brief biblical quotation.
A Virginia progress comparison with North Carolina notes Virginia topped several states in 1926 income tax payments, with 1925 to 1926 increases totaling about 2.5 million dollars in federal income taxes for individuals and corporations. The analysis links prosperity to tax receipts, while highlighting Virginia’s slower showing than some peers in overall gains.
John McCormack and Galli Curci debate grand opera’s value as art versus spectacle. Critics note artificiality but acknowledge the appeal as a vivid musical show. Viewers differ: some prize coloratura others the chorus or symphonic elements, yet grand opera remains a popular, evolving form.
Florida shows remarkable courage and solidarity after the hurricane with nurses and doctors from across the state aiding the stricken districts. Residents from many towns sent medical supplies and relief by boat and car while editors note nationwide sympathy and a drive to rebuild Florida.
Philadelphia reports a crowd gathering in Gene Tunney's rooms after his world heavyweight title win. A friend offers ice cream as the new champion accepts a modest celebration, recalling boxing legends like John L. Sullivan and Robins in a light social scene.
The text humorously notes boxers like James J. Jeffries and Jack Dempsey in a bygone era, mentioning saloons, champagne, and dressing rooms as they chased titles. It also references Gene Tunney and keeps a light tone about party antics and temperate living.
An ironic set of ten commandments from The Prairie Lumberman extolls buying from local dealers. It argues mail order drains money from the community while local shops reinvest profits locally, provide reliable service, and strengthen communal ties.
Eighteen miles from Staunton in Rockbridge county, Cyrus McCormick built the first successful grain reaper. Born 1809 on Walnut Grove Farm, he faced of a long struggle before marketing machines in 1841. By 1847 a Chicago factory produced 1,000 reapers yearly and a reproduction now draws visitors to Richmond.
A brief note recalls the homie of John Marshall as Richmond’s historical draw alongside the Poe Shrine and other landmarks. It adds a wry observation that the average husband finds balancing finances the toughest part of making ends meet.
Real estate notices advertise 114 acre suburban home with city water and electric lights for 3700 dollars. Eight desirable city homes in southern, northern and eastern sections priced 3000, 2800 and 2400 dollars. A 61 acre limestone farm near town with macadam road offers an attractive home and easy terms for 7000 dollars.
An advertisement touts Mello-Glo a new face powder claiming long wear not affected by perspiration and that pores and blemishes disappear. It praises a daring French method and urges readers to try it at People's Drug Co. The piece also notes a calm restraint among poets despite the heat of the season and mentions free bathing beaches and swimsuits.
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