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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1929
Page
4
The Evening Star enters at the Winchester Virginia post office as second class matter. Published daily except Sunday by The Evening Star Publishing Co. of Winchester Virginia.
Rates listed for one year three months and six months in advance. Mail and carrier options show different totals and monthly rates. The notice also credits the Associated Press for news dispatches and local content.
A religious reflection quotes Ezekiel 24 14 affirming God’s unchanging plan and judge guided by pathways of justice. A prayer follows praising the Lord’s unique justice and mercy.
The Virginia farm relief effort expands beyond tax cuts and federal action. A state commission, chaired by Dr. Julian A. Burruss, with eleven leading farmers, divides into ten sub committees to study farming, marketing, and related issues and propose practical improvements.
Staunton Newe Leader discusses two court cases in Weaynesboro and Norfolk on excessive corporal punishment of girls. It argues spanking is oldest yet least humane method, urges intelligent, individualized discipline and warns against punishing in anger or in front of others.
An English educator argues that people increasingly buy pleasures rather than make them. He notes watching others play games or hear performances instead of engaging directly, urges a balance, and cites golf as a growing example of sought pleasure across ages and classes.
The article extols intimate back yard gardens as essential as front displays. It notes old fashioned homes featured vine walls with morning glories honeysuckles and scarlet runners climbing porches, urging modern homes to prioritize private beauty as a sign of taste.
President Hoover received a gold harmonica from about 50 Miami school children led by Mrs. Ruth Bryan Owen. The gift delighted the president who reportedly played with it privately, noting the mouth organ has staged a comeback in recent years.
The mouth organ concerts have been held in many municipal playgrounds across the country. The instrument’s presence in the White House is seen as a significant boost to its renewed popularity.
A fragment describes salt used at the table blended with other ingredients to create a delicious and tempting dish. The text emphasizes flavor harmony and enjoyment of the meal.
Greenspring Va April 3 local residents and visitors gathered at Old Stone Church to continue restoration of the church and cemetery. The 100 plus year old building, open for funerals and special meetings, hosts August reunions for descendants of early settlers. A future work day will be set, and interested relatives should consult C H Crim. A chicken dinner April 10 at A S Fries aids the memorial association. Easter visits noted for several local families. In Britain over 100000 women belong to golf clubs.
A Brook's Pharmacy Rexall ad proclaims Rexall Orderlies relieve constipation by drawing water into the colon for a gentle natural movement. Chew one nightly with a 24 tablet bottle sold for 25 cents at Rexall Drug Stores.
The executors of Mollie A Polk Alexander will sell on April 16 1929 at 10 30 a m the colonial home at South Main and Paul Streets Harrisonburg Virginia. The 1 75 acre lot fronts 124 75 feet on South Main and runs 361 5 feet to Paul Street. The 14 room 4 bath dwelling has been renovated with modern amenities and a large brick garage. Also to be sold are valuable household articles. Inspection invited. communications to Geo S Harnsberger Harrisonburg Va. Executors of Mollie A Polk Alexander.
Quick loans with privacy offered in fixed amounts from ten to three hundred dollars. Easy monthly repayments and lawful pricing. Contact Persona Minance Co. of Martinsburg at 115 West King Street by writing or calling Phone 997.
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