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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1927
Page
2
The Chicago Cubs defeated St. Louis in the only game yesterday and moved into third place by a slim margin. Hack Wilman continued strong hitting with two triples as the result tightened the four team race. The gap among the quartet is six games.
In the American League the Yankees beat St Louis 2-1 while Boston defeated Cleveland 10-8 Chicago edged Washington 4-3 and Philadelphia defeated Detroit 9-1. Ruth drew three walks in four plate appearances and Gehrig went hitless in two official at bats.
Advertisement touts MELLO GLO face powder made by a new Trent Process. Claims include not drying skin, not clogging pores, resistance to perspiration, long wear, and a pure fine feel. Promotes lasting coverage in all kinds of weather.
Midway Virginia reports Mr and Mrs Abert Snapp and mother visited Mrs William Orndork. E Fritts and family from Washington DC called on Mr William Kibler. Mrs Ralph Boose Glenna White and Leroy White dined with Mr Simon Snapp. Lula Lineburg visited Mount Williams. Godfrey Bly visited Strawther Lineburg. Minnie Orndoff and daughter Minnie and granddaughter Elcie with Pearl Bly and Mrs Ben White were mentioned.
Tuesday a Mrs Mary Snapp was called upon by neighbors. Mr and Mrs Albert Snapp planned a Boston trip with an overnight stay with Snapp’s sister Mrs Nuton Burkhart in Philadelphia. Sunday visitors included Miss Beathie Snapp and Mrs R Boose at Mr Ben White’s. Many locals have gone to Winchester for the apple season. Mrs R Wisecarver and two children of Kernstown recently visited here.
The Star reports daily wholesale quotes for wheat flour and corn products, mixed feed, and livestock prices. Prices for eggs, butter, cattle, calves, sheep, hogs, and poultry are listed with ranges, though the OCR yields many garbled figures.
Market close notes list local flour rates and dairy butter eggs alongside grain and livestock items. Prices reflect the preceding day with corrections noted for wheat corn hens young chickens sheep lambs pigs and miscellaneous feed components.
The Ladies' Aid of the Christian Church will meet at Mrs T W Mathers on South Main Street Friday at 8 o'clock. All members are urged to attend.
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