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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1927
Page
4
The Evening Star announces publication in Winchester Virginia with associated press rights and multiple subscription options. It notes daily publication except Sundays and lists rates for various terms and carrier delivery. It mentions consolidation with Morning News The Weekly News The Weekly Mirror and the publisher Byrd.
A devotional note urges parents to have children memorize daily Bible selections as priceless heritage. It highlights Psalm 99:9 Exalt the Lord and a prayer praising God. It emphasizes the Lord our God is holy and that commands are not grievous when hearts are glad with His presence.
Miss Elizabeth Fox of the American Red Cross warns that new disease germs and serums mean little unless people learn about them and apply the knowledge. She stresses that advances must be used by individuals, families, and the medical profession, including seeking doctors and hospital care when needed.
Tribute notes Taft seventieth birthday and cites editorial comparing him to Aristides. Describes Taft's constancy, humility, and service to country above reward, earning broad respect across parties and ideologies. Highlights unique distinction of serving both President and Chief Justice.
New York World reports a paradoxical result as Gene Tunney and Jack Dempsey both emerge stronger from the Chicago bout. Tunney proves the heart of a champion, fighting back after a seventh round stumble to the finish, while Dempsey, still ferocious, remains a top fighter though perhaps slower. Public verdict splits on who held the edge, with many ringside folk preferring Tunney on points and Dempsey fans insisting the duel showed both stars at peak form.
The passage notes Dempsey knocked Tunney to the floor in the seventh round for roughly a dozen to fourteen seconds, implying a knockout under ordinary rules. It adds Chicago rules differed slightly, but supporters insist Dempsey was the rightful winner despite the observed delay.
Virginia claims high distinction in aviation as J. S. Charles wins his class in the trans continental air race from New York to Spokane sharing the top prize with C. W. Holman of St. Paul after crossing the line simultaneously in different classes. The feat elevates Virginia’s standing in the aerial hall of fame.
Rockford Ill register Gazette reports from 1920 and 1924 show 27 to 28 million nonvoters in those presidential elections, with 29 million of 57 million eligible voting in 1924. Edgerton cites 60 percent turnout as goal, calls under 60 percent a national disgrace.
The official ruling upheld a ten round decision for Tunney after a delayed seventh round count. Slow motion footage suggested the count ran about 14 seconds, giving Tunney time to recover while Dempsey pressed attack. Flynn’s protest was denied, though an appeal remained possible.
In 1904 Fred dan tells Lady Dorothy evill that women secretly feel superior to men but rarely boast until married. He denounces education as making women conceited and unkind and men dull and pedantic.
In a Woodstock Herald critique the trapping season is denounced as brutal and unnecessary. The piece condemns steel traps for causing days of animal pain and argues fur use should avoid such cruel methods.
Prices for American apples at the Liverpool auction rose versus a week earlier. Virginia Jonathans led gains despite light supply, with inferior quality trading lower. Other varieties gained 25 to 70 cents per barrel, while Yellow Newtowns weakened due to immaturity.
The Roanoke line lists 2:45 A. M. service to Roanoke Bristol Ihefield Williamson Norton with connections to Waynesboro and beyond. Sleeper cars to Williamson and Bristol, dining car. 9:15 A. M. Roanoke to Cincinnati Columbus. 12:26 P. M. Local Roanoke. 5:53 P. M. Shenandoah Local. 8:34 A. M. Hagerstown and intermediate stations with Washington Baltimore connections. 1:37 P. M. Hagerstown Philadelphia. 6:32 P. M. Parlor car to Hagerstown. Sleeper Hagerstown to Philadelphia. 11:29 P. M. Fort Hagerstown to Philadelphia and New York. For fares and Pullman reservations contact H H Barks or John L Bladon at Berryville Roanoke.
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