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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1927
Page
4
The text urges parents to have children memorize deity Bible selections to create a priceless heritage. It cites Psalm 106:1 and frames prayer as service to the Lord, hoping to inspire others to join in divine labors and example.
Tidewater News outlines two constitutional amendments to be voted in November 1928. The first clarifies exempting wives and widows of the War Between the States from poll tax. The second aligns fiscal and appropriation years from July to June to February to June. A third amendment would let Arlington County set taxes for sewers sidewalks and alleys.
The article honors General George Gordon Meade for his Civil War leadership from Gettysburg onward, noting his restraint, judgment, and devotion to duty. It recounts campaigns, battles, and postwar service, praising his character and public service as a steady, religious, peace-loving officer.
A Crawford weekly piece mocks the season of pastors being showered with gifts and cornucopias. It argues ministers should receive a salary adequate for comfort rather than parishioners’ freebie gifts and two bit collections, warning against materialism undermining spirit.
The Keyser Daily News cites Alexander Pope noting great wits near madness and mentions George Eastman in Rochester backing a shift in the Kodak business approach. This brief item links literary quip to industry pioneer views on calendar changes.
Ohio faces a poor pumpkin crop but canned pumpkin saves the day. The Ohio State Journal cheers modern science as canned pumpkin ensures pie quality remains high despite field shortages. The piece lauds the innovator who made canned pumpkin affordable and widely available.
A tribute honors General Meade for his role at Gettysburg and as commander of the Army of the Potomac. The piece traces his modest nature, career from West Point to Civil War leadership, and postwar recognition, noting his long service and contributions to military science.
An old advertisement touts Kaalmann's Gas Tablets to end gas in stomach and bowels, relieve anxious feelings and improve sleep. It claims fast relief from bloating, cramping, and nervous tension with a yellow package sold for about $1 in drugstores.
Shipping point information in Martinsburg to Cumberland Shenandoah Potomac District notes cool wet conditions and fair demand with few sales. Carlot prices for U S No 1 Yorks up 2 1/2 inches to $4.50, bulk Yorks 1.75, and Barrels and Tub prices in Biglerville Chambersburg district range 4.60 to 4.85 for Yorks, with Stayman and other sizes listed. Most shipments are from previous sales.
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