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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1927
Page
4
The Evening Star printed at Win Virginia lists subscriptions by mail and carrier with rates for one month three months six months and one year. The notice notes Associated Press content and local news published on Thursday September 1 1927.
A devotional fragment urges parents to have children memorize daily Bible selections as a priceless heritage. It echoes Psalm themes noting the Lord as defense and rock, and describes prayer seeking shelter in times of trouble.
New York World notes the Department of Commerce cites 27 large U S cities accounting for about 7,000 auto deaths yearly. For the latest 52 weeks ending August the total nears 6,993 with a yearly trend over 7,000. The piece urges action to reduce traffic fatalities nationwide.
The piece laments ongoing flood control failures and economic crisis in the Mississippi region. It argues Congress has not acted, worsening the hardship for tens of thousands affected and delaying recovery, while national resolve wanes.
A reader argues publishers should list reading times on articles to match varied speeds. He suggests a twenty minute piece can be tackled in fifteen by a quicker reader, leaving five minutes unused for those with less time. The piece questions value of dust browsing and future blurbs stating reading time.
Fragmented text discusses Lady Astor and remarks on English and American political discourse with references to Con Siler and discrimination. The passage references conformity in England and ongoing reporting from London.
The piece notes Laborites Liberals and Conservatives rally to defeat Lady Astor in the upcoming Indiana caucus. It warns that if she is beaten the parallel to a historic shift could mirror a potential political backlash. It recalls Joe Cannon and Fred Talbot as contrasting figures in American politics.
An ad touts Adlerika as quick relief for gas and long standing stomach trouble. It quotes L A Champion saying symptoms eased after 18 years and claims even the first spoonful helps remove old waste matter. Miller's Drug Store promotes the product.
The writer argues Captain Robert Edwards, aided by Lord Fairfax, helped Nor thern Neck settlers from Fort Edwards 1748 to Moorefield and ties Washington’s unpaid war service to regional wealth. He cites Royall Smithey and Jefferson to praise Fairfax Edwards and notes 1774 royal deeds, Culpeper Minutemen, and Morgan’s 2,000 troops.
Testimonial claims 8.8.8. cures rheumatism pains in muscles and joints. Earl Campbell of Johnson City Tennessee reports relief after taking the product. ads state 8.8.8. is a vegetable tonic from medicinal plants, sold in two sizes at drug stores.
A reader from Bridge, West Virginia letters about Revolutionary War allies including Daniel Morgan and local families such as Masons and Van Meters aiding General Washington. The writer argues for the Edwards 100 acre claim as just compensation, citing Saratoga and Yorktown battles. Date noted as August 19, 1927.
Babe Ruth pushed his home run lead to two over Lou Gehrig with his 43rd homer as New York beat the Boston Red Sox 10 to 3. Tony Lazzeri hit two homers in the New York win and Irving Hadley earned a 5-3 Washington victory over Philadelphia. The Tigers split with the Browns 3-1 and 4-3 while the Pirates swept a Phillies doubleheader 3-2 and 7-2, closing in on the Cubs.
The Pirates host the Cubs in Pittsburgh as a pivotal chance to move ahead in the standings. The Cardinals beat the Robins 3-1, keeping the pennant race alive and the Cubs facing a tense stretch.
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