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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1926
Page
4
The Evening Star Winchester Virginia lists publishers and post office details. It shows subscription and delivery rates for various periods by mail and by carrier, notes Associated Press membership, and credits republication rights for news dispatches. The date is Thursday September 9 1926.
A compact religious notice quoting John 14 2 about going to prepare a place. It emphasizes prayer through righteous living in anticipation of eternal dwelling.
Cities including New York and Boston plan coordinated action before the Interstate Commerce Commission to challenge AT&T. They argue that the parent company earns higher returns via subsidiary profits and controlled suppliers, violating anti trust spirit and possibly Clayton Act.
A newspaper note recalls dangerous old swimming holes and urges adults to remove sentimental memories. It warns that streams are polluted and may be unsafe for children, recommending avoiding risky hill area swims and seeking safer activities and scientific facts about water quality.
The article notes serious infections from water entering eyes and throats, forcing doctors to ban swimming in some communities. It contrasts with hygienic pools that can be kept pure, while stressing swimming as a premier American sport and urging safe bathing options for inland areas.
The piece argues that America must improve street and yard cleanliness as wealth and aesthetics rise. It recalls England’s neat countryside impressions and a U S writer's fondness for "untidy Yankee land" while urging official and private effort to present a civilized image.
The article argues pay alone does not satisfy workers and highlights Mme Alla Nazimova choosing theater over cinema for the essential reward of applause. It notes film salaries were large but failing the need for recognition, contrasting stage success and audience acclaim with the director's schedule and studio demands.
Local notes report improving health of Isaac Grim at his Refuge home and several visits and arrivals around Refuge. Names include Pearl Orndorff, Luther McCall, Arthur Grim, S W Grim, J A Johnston, Russell Ridenour, Nellie Ebersole, Silas Grim, James Jennings, and Misses Burton Ruth Jennings. Also mentions a silo project and Roanoke study plans.
Sale notice for empty barrels from one to fifty gallons new and used and tanks. Advertises AMERICAN COPPERAGE CO. and AMERICAN COOPERAGE CO. located at 141 N 11th St Baltimore Md. Includes contact date August fifth oak three newline
We express sincere thanks for the kindness of neighbors and friends during the illness and death of our wife and mother Sarah Virginia Shade and for the beautiful floral tributes. Husband and Daughters.
The Northern Virginia Power Company announces B F Romaine from Martinsburg will manage the Cumberland Maryland office and Edward Paugh will take his place in Berkeley Springs. Both promotions are effective immediately and reflect the men's fitness for higher posts. Paugh has spent most of his life in Berkeley Springs and has prior service with the company in Winchester.
Analysis of Mrs. Mary Ives stomach sent to Charleston chemists is not yet received. Hugh Ives remains in Romney jail awaiting results. Hampshire Review says those closest to the case believe Hugh Ives innocent of causing his wife's death.
A local hotel guest was arrested near Charlottesville and is held on suspicion of taking part in a Broad Street robbery. Reports say he is one of two men with bobbed hair linked to the incident that left two Richmond youths robbed on Monday night.
Detective Sterling headed to Charlottesville to return Mrs Kwack for questioning while authorities pursued Mrs H EB Pickhardt alias Marion L Newcomer, 18, after detectives linked the pair to a daring early morning hold up. The crime was described by police as among the state’s boldest by women. Hand-painted knees are the latest on Fifth avenue. You wouldn’t know the old joints now.
An old advertisement touts McCoy's Coo Liver Qll Compound Tablet to increase weight and improve health. It claims underweight men and women can gain 15 pounds in six weeks, with a 30 day money back guarantee if and says 60 tablets cost 60 cents sold at Baker's Drug Store.
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