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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1927
Page
4
The Win ester Virginia Evening Star lists subscription prices for daily and weekly editions, with options for mail delivery and carrier service. It promotes Bible Thought and Prayer content urging parental memorization of daily selections as a priceless heritage.
A London diner wagers a stevedore can eat twenty dinners at the Prince of Orange. The man consumes ten pounds beef, eighteen pounds potatoes, and six pounds cabbage, then leaves without discomfort. The piece muses on hunger, abundance, and the idea that true enjoyment of food requires periodic hunger.
The Manchester Guardian reports on a Leeds gathering where community singing is discussed. It mocks the idea that science or advertising drives the phenomenon and compares communal song to an ancestral ape display observed by the British Association.
Bristol News Bulletin notes that Japanese motorists are urged to observe prudent driving. Police have issued guidance and regulations to ensure safe road behavior for tin lizzy drivers in America.
A playful translation lists humorous road advisories such as stop quickly at rise of the hand, horn tooting at pedestrians, gentle passing of wandering horses, avoiding exhaust near animals, giving space to dogs, and careful driving in grease mud to dodge the skid demon.
The Alexandria Gazette reports Sergeant York sues Bank of Jamestown and ten citizens claiming they blocked his fundraising for the Alvin York Industrial Institute and educational efforts for Fentress county mountain children. He alleges $10,000 raised personally was tied up, denying $50,000 state and county appropriations. The piece defends York and argues education advances prosperity and business interests.
A Celotex expert will speak at the office of John W. Rosenberg and Company, Inc., Thursday at 7.30 pm. A motion picture and tests accompany the address. Celotex, a man made lumber from bagasse fibres, promises inexpensive insulation for homes and reduced heat loss.
The article notes Celotex insulation was used on the White House roof and Byrd polar expedition setup, and Tunney’s training quarters were kept cool with Celotex. A meeting inviting prospective home buyers, builders, contractors, architects, and interested parties was announced.
Mount Williams Virginia notes recount social visits from Baltimore to residents, weekend trips to Strasburg, and local happenings. Services by Rev D R Cleckner planned October 1 at the school house. Local house painting by Loring Flegal and family weekend visits to relatives.
An advertisement touts Vincl as a cod liver oil based tonic for nervous, run down people and sickly children. Mrs F Sommers claims her boy improved after using Vincl, with emphasis on quick strength, appetite, and sleep gains. Miller's Drug Store markets the product.
A glow painted hat for women in England helps them avoid car bites at night. Desk surfaces emit glow for distant visibility enabling drivers to spot women in time. The piece notes neck protection improvements and hints at fewer neglected topics for writers.
The schedule lists early morning and afternoon trains from Berryville to Roanoke and beyond with connections to Memphis and Washington routes. It notes Pullman sleepers to Williamson and Bristol, a dining car, and parlor car service to Hagerstown and Philadelphia. Contacts for fares reservations and information are H. H. Burks and Jno L. Bladon, General Passenger Agent.
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