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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1927

Page

4

Newspaper Subscription Rates and AP Credit Policy

Consolidated with Morning News The Weekly News The Weekly Times The Weekly Mirror lists subscription rates by Mall Borne in advance. Rates include yearly six month and three month options for mail and carrier delivery. The paper is a member of the Associated Press with republication rights retained.

Morning News The Weekly News Weekly Times Weekly Mirror Associated Press

Bible Selections for Children Promised as Priceless Heritage

The article urges parents to have children memorize daily Bible selections, claiming it will create a priceless heritage for the future. It notes that God provides spring water in valleys for all beasts, citing Psalm 104:10-11.

Supreme Court returns Teapot Dome to U S government

The Supreme Court cancels Harry Sinclair's Teapot Dome lease for fraud and corruption, restoring the Elk Hills reserve to the government. Ex Secretary Albert B Fall is denounced as a faithless public officer. Fall and Sinclair face criminal trial for conspiracy to defraud the government. Doheny and Fall previously escaped conviction.

United States Supreme Court United States Teapot Dome Albert B. Fall Elk Hills Reserve Edward L. Doherty Supreme Court Harry Sinclair Sinclair Washington Doheny

Baltimore and Ohio marks a century of rail progress

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad hosts a Fair of the Iron Horse in Baltimore to celebrate 100 years of rail development begun in 1827. Daniel Willard, president of the road, embodies the ideal railroad executive in the public eye.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Baltimore Iron Horse Baltimore and Ohio Daniel Willard

Trap Legislation in Fur Trade Spars With Humane Movement

The fur trade warns steel trap bans aim to curb humane sentiment and outlaw the traps in state legislatures. Proponents argue anti trap campaigns threaten humane treatment of wildlife while furriers fear loss of capital and livelihoods amidst calls to end steel traps.

From Thumbscrew to Steel Trap and Fur Conservation

In a concise treatise the author warns that fur trapping endangers many species. He notes U S Department of Agriculture and New York Zoological Society alerts, state legislatures push trapping reform, and farmers seek humane restrictions. He suggests reform could avert industry collapse and still provide pelts through gentler methods.

U. S. Department of Agriculture New York Zoological Society

Be of Good Cheer Ladies on Tariff Bravery

Norfolk editors lament tariff deadlock with France and praise American manufacturers. They promise patriotic action to fill French shortages by boosting domestic production of cosmetics gloves jewelry and other goods at prices only modestly higher. The piece argues citizens will still obtain quality items produced at home.

United States

Sinclair and Doheny leases annulled in naval oil fraud case

The Supreme Court found persuasive evidence that Fall and Sinclair conspired to defraud the United States, declaring Fall a faithless public officer. The civil actions over Elk Hills and Teapot Dome conclude with annulment and recovery of public funds, signaling renewed government pursuit of criminal accountability.

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Opposition in Mexico and Calles era justice

The article argues opposition to the ruling powers in Mexico risks punishment but notes progress toward civilized conduct in presidential campaigns. It praises prompt enforcement of laws as shown during the Serrano incident under Calles, contrasting with American justice delays.

Keyser Daily News Mexico Calles America Baal

Poem fragment and satirical notes from 19th century papers

A poem by Katharine K. Rucker from Buena Vista Virginia laments absence and longing as moonlight shavings drift. The text also cites a Punch gag on the sun's longevity and a Philadelphia Inquirer quip about the boll weevil and silk shirts, illustrating period humor.

Hepler Convicted For Transporting Whiskey In Virginia

Carroll V. Hepburn, 23, son of Rev. David Hepburn of the Anti Saloon League of Virginia, was fined $50 and sentenced to 10 days in Hastings Court for transporting whiskey. The jury found him not guilty of driving an automobile while intoxicated.

Richmond Carroll V. Hepburn David Hepburn Anti- Saloon League of Virginia Hastings Young Hepburn Kirk Matthews Carroll Hepburn

Federal Report On Conditions In The Apple Market

Shenandoahotomac District notes cool clear conditions and steady demand in the apple market. Car lot sales show usual terms with various barrel and tub specs and prices ranging from 1.60 for stayman tub to about 5.26 for No 2 Yorks in larger lots.

Martinsburg W. van Cumberland Shenandoahotomac U. 8

Auctioneers list mixed sizes for sale and prices

Mixed sizes 2-1-2 to 2-1/4 inches priced at 1.90 and 2-1/2 inch sizes at 1.50. Bulk per cat items, ha ked orchard run pulls out Yorks 2-1/2 inches up 1 car 1.75, 2 ye nee up 2 ere 1.50. Many sales made on previous seatract now being filled. Rochester New York and nearby points minimum temperature 45 degrees.

Yorks Rochester N.Y

Market steady as demand moderates in grain report

Terminal price hints show maximum 57 degrees and demand moderates while markets stay about steady. A fleet of state by state barley production figures is listed with totals for the United States at 24,380,000 barrels and individual state estimates including New York 8,073,000 and California 1,629,000 barrels, among others.

Hubbardstons United States Maine New York Rosmeyivama Salita Maryland Vie West Virginia Arkansas Idahio Colorado Msemeee Washington Oregon California

Kansas Free Fair declares Nancy Ann Neiswender grand champion baby

Topeka Kansas October 11 Nancy Ann Neiswender earned grand champion baby of Kansas at the free fair on her first birthday. Her father Chester P Neiswender is a senior at Washburn College in Topeka. Uncle Eben adds you cant judge by appearances as a slick lookin flivver may hide a fool inside.

Byth Associated Press Topeka Kas Nancy Ann Neiswender Kansas Free Fair Kansas Chester P. Neiswender Washburn College Uncle Eben Flivver Washington Star

Northwest Pike Notes Recount Local Visits and Events

Northwest Pike Oct 12 notices Mr and Mrs Fred Boxwell return to Washington after visiting friends joined by Mr Boyd Ramey. Hayfield school opens with Miss Jenkins Winchester as teacher. Guests include Mr and Mrs Lb Carenter and daughter Odetta. Church service planned October 16 at 2 PM by Rev H Anderson.

Northwest N Pike Fred’ Boxwell Washington Boyd Ramey William Hoover Hayfield Jenkins Winchester Lb. G. Carenter Odetta

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