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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1926
Page
4
The Evening Star at the Winter Virginia post office carries second class matter status. It notes daily publication except Sundays by Evening Star Publishing Company in Winter. It indicates consolidation with the Morning News The Weekly News and The Weekly Mirror.
The document lists mail subscription options with advance-payment terms for one year three months and one month, pricing $3.50 $1.75 and $0.30 respectively. It also notes different rates for Verrier subscriptions $4.50 $2.25 and $1.20 and states the Associated Press news content is for republication only as credited and includes local news date September 28 1926.
A devotional note echoes First Corinthians urging preparation and welcome for God’s will. The text emphasizes that God’s plans are beyond human perception and asks readers to seek favor in the Lord’s sight through prayer and contemplation.
Gas industry advances fixed nitrogen fertilizer from ammonia sulfite form. Large plants supply commercially, with a New York plant producing 1 000 tons yearly and a Chicago plant 10 000 tons yearly. Enough fertilizer to treat about 4 000 000 acres, promising higher yields as wheat average 18.9 bushels per acre with 7 pounds of fertilizer.
Governor Byrd pushes cheaper, better deportation facilities and inland waterways at the Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association convention in Richmond. He argues lower freight costs from inland water transport would reduce living costs, boost production, and shift freight from rail to water, warning of rail saturation and farmer pressures. Moore, instrumental in waterways policy, calls for serious public consideration of the shift.
The article advises renewing living spaces as seasons shift. It suggests decluttering, freshen walls, and rethinking furniture placement to create a sense of newness. Emphasizes avoiding stale looks by adding small changes rather than major redecorating.
The text suggests matching a bit of blue to the print on a table, and emphasizes choosing quality upholstery for long lasting appeal. It advises altering wall paper and mantel decor, removing table and cushion covers, and adding a single new color or novelty items to rejuvenate a room while keeping durable, timeless design in mind.
A Paris fashion note highlights evening gowns blending metallic cloth bodices with velvet skirts. The featured gown worn by Kathleen in The Temptress is a straight-line model with a silver bodice forming a deep V, and a tiered black and silver beaded skirt, accented by a silver slip showing through the red skirt.
An old advertisement touts GROVES TASTELESS CHILL TONIC priced at 60 cents. It promises an invigorating effect and claims to restore appetite and color for users seeking quick relief.
The Associated Press reports weeks of costly firefighting across western forests with thousands daily in maintenance and millions in losses. Fire classes include ground trunk and crown fires with spot fires carried miles by heat, while backfiring and trenching are used to check spread amid variable winds.
Babe Ruth plans to extend his world series records as he aims to surpass eight runs in a series and three home runs in a game. The 1923 and 1925 star holds multiple marks including most extra base hits in a series and most long hits across seasons with the Giants Red Sox and Yankees.
The article notes gowns with high in front and trailing back lines, citing Gwen Lee in Upstage. It highlights a black velvet gown with a low V neck and knee flare forming a train, adorned by rhinestones and pearls catching the skirt’s drape.
Hartford City Indiana resident Ethel May Snider R R 1 reports weakness from heavy housework and caregiving improved after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Her increased energy let her return to tasks others praise as changing many women's lives across professions and ages.
Ruth set to extend his World Series feats with impactful batting and pitching. The versatile star already drew eight walks in the series and ranks high in pitching innings with 29 scoreless frames across 1916 and 1918. Goslin holds three homers in 1924 and 1925. Ruth must slug three more to claim a new record.
Advertised health claim says Tanlac and Moone's Emerald Oil cure weeks long ailments in days. Promises vein reduction varicose relief eczema ulcers and piles with small bottles. Baker's Drug Store and other pharmacies stock these products (adv).
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