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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1926
Page
6
A regional aerial of storms and hurricanes this summer outlines heavy tolls in Florida Texas Alabama Louisiana and nearby areas with deaths estimated in the hundreds and millions in damages. It recalls past disasters including the 1900 Galveston flood and a series of violent tornadoes across the Midwest and South.
Milwaukee Journal notes one car for every four residents in Wisconsin while others study automotive ads closely.
Chicago analyst explains that a Caribbean formed hurricane swept from the Gulf to Florida due to a high pressure area, with storms gaining force at sea and breaking on land. He notes typical paths toward the US, with rare land progression and possible high losses when hitting coastal cities. Tides fluctuated wildly as the storm approached, and a hotel boat capsized with all aboard escaping.
A freakish tide event in Tampa Bay and the Hillsborough River overturned many small boats and seriously injured larger craft during Tampa's sidesweep of a hurricane. The tide dropped to an unprecedented low while the barometer fell Saturday afternoon, causing hulls to be exposed and vessels to capsize.
The Star lists today’s wholesale prices for farm products and feed including cracked corn at 47.00 per ton, corn meal 2.80 per cwt, mixed feed 16.00 to 20.00, creamery butter around 48, country butter about 40, and various poultry and eggs pricing such as young chickens and ducks. Names of items and price ranges reflect mid century rural market reporting.
Market notation shows corrections at previous close with brass prices listed as ranges from 3 to 21 and 25 dollars. The garbled text includes stray letters and unclear figures, but indicates price movement and item identifiers within a wholesale Baltimore context.
Lynchburg Virginia police officer C H Gillian reports recovery from indigestion gas bloating constipation and liver-related weakness after taking Tanlac. He states appetite returned strength increased and he feels like his old self. The ad touts Tanlac as a nature based tonic from roots barks and herbs and urges readers to ask their druggist for a bottle.
Staunton Kiwanis hear from Mere E. Towner who urges aid for Florida storm sufferers. He wires Robert E. Turner to convey district sympathy and coordinate relief efforts with Florida Kiwanis International officials.
The report urged the Capital district Kiwanis clubs to work with forty four clubs in the state and recommended setting aside 1000 for Grand Army aid and five dollar monthly pensions for Civil War nurses. It also supported extending child welfare and Americanization work. The Woman's Relief Corps on June 30 reported 189 631 members, assets of 65722 81 and no liabilities.
An advertisement touts Moone's Emerald Oil as a fast treatment for varicose veins, eczema, ulcers, and piles. It claims significant improvement after days of use and notes availability at Baker's Drug Store and other pharmacists.
The Rev Dr Simon P Long, Chicago lecturer and pastor, signs to start weekly Sunday lectures on WCFL from the municipal pier Chicago. Rates range 50 to 75 dollars per Sunday with broadcasts 4 pm CST, lasting one year. The program begins October 3 and invites Lutherans and others to listen.
Detroit police issued a missing persons alert for John Miley 16 son of Rev H G Miley. The youth left Detroit with Edward F Cole on a two week auto trip to Boston in a 1920 Buick coupe Michigan plates 339957 and motor 623493. Cole previously served time in Maine prison. Reward offered for information.
Mrs J F Gage in Brownwood Texas credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health after a long illness. Husband cared for home duties while she recovered and she reports taking twelve bottles proving effective. She has recommended the remedy to friends prompting others to start using it.
Police report a 4¢ year old boy named Cole, height 6 feet, weight 150 pounds with tattoos, missing phomereet and fingerprints. He and another man were last seen at the Western Union Telegraph Company office in Wilmington Delaware on August 14 and 15. The family pleads for his return.
George Manuel, or George Manual, a Winchester resident, received a heavy jail term in Martinsburg court for drunk driving illegal possession of liquor and assaulting an officer. He allegedly tried to run down officers and attacked one as they attempted to arrest him. A white woman accompanying him reportedly fled during the melee.
Mrs. C. V. Orndoff learns by telegram of the death of her granddaughter Virginia Anita Maines of Haddonfield New Jersey. The child fell ill about four weeks ago with sleeping sickness diagnosed by a Philadelphia specialist. A nurse attended her constantly until death. Virginia was a frail child who had never known illness. She died in her fifth year and the funeral will be held at the home of her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Maines after Mrs. Orndoff travels from Philadelphia.
Rev G W Stover, pastor, leaves for Harrisonburg to attend the U B annual conference. The church reports 14119 in yearly finances, debt free, with 12 member gain after losses, and unanimously votes to return Stover to Winchester for a fifteenth year. H P Boyce to carry the decision to the conference.
An item notes tée'cré has been introduced in China for the first time and was warmly received, marking a notable shift in local thermometer technology and public reaction.
Baker's Drug Store advertises Dare's Mentha Pepsin elixir to end indigestion and guarantee relief or money back. Claims quick relief from gastral distress within ten minutes and promises to remove gas, heart pressure, and breathing difficulty. The ad targets distressed stomach sufferers and urges purchase with a money back guarantee.
Jarfalk and Western timetable shows May 2 1926 start with routes from Roanoke to Bristol and Welch. It lists connections to Memphis Special for Nashville and Memphis and a Pullman sleeper to Gary. Local for Shenandoah and Hagerstown routes include intermediate stops and Washington Philadelphia legs. Contacts Burks Agent Roanoke Virginia and Jno L Bladon Pass Agent Roanoke for fares and reservations.
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