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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1929
Page
4
The Evening Star is published daily except Sunday from Winchester Virginia with postal registration as second class. Rates listed show one year in advance four dollars fifty cents and shorter terms offered for six months three months and one month. Associated Press dispatches are credited or not credited as customary.
A devotional note urging self examination and repentance. The passage cites Hosea 10 12 and asks for mercy from God to turn from sin and seek the Lord until righteousness is poured upon the land.
The Virginia Commission on farming flags marketing and transportation as key farm issues. It urges stronger cooperative marketing, reduced rail freight costs, and fair fruit freight rates, noting federal power but seeking state guidance to boost farm efficiency and markets.
Governor Roosevelts approval raises New York to a two cent rate effective May 1 while Illinois adds a three cent levy from August 1. The New York World lists seven states at five cents and twelve at four cents with Utah at three percent.
The nationwide shift to the pay-as-you-go gasoline tax eliminates many bond issues for highways and speeds progress. Advocates warn the tax should remain dedicated to road funding and not be diverted to other uses.
The University of Missouri tempered its prior action by suspending Prof. Max F. Myer for one year rather than terminating him over involvement with a sex questionnaire. The move aims to balance humane treatment with accountability, leaving core questions unresolved about the university’s stance and the professor’s conduct.
Dr Robert Kingman in Plain Talk argues that one third of life spent sleeping is entrenched myth and that four hours of sleep plus four hours rest can suffice for health. He notes babies and the mentally deficient need long sleep and that capable people with broad mental powers may function well on less sleep but cautions against a universal rule.
The Danville Register notes Pershing has been mentioned for many posts including ambassador to France. It argues his title as General of the Armies may not suit such a diplomatic role despite French affection.
An older Allied leader and General Pershing is described as better suited for military duties than diplomacy. The piece argues his strengths lie in warfare history and that his age and background hinder him from settling the Tacna Arica dispute for the Coolidge administration.
Detroit News notes Baalmann's Gas Tablets promise relief from gas and bloating by stabilizing the stomach and improving breathing. The ad urges purchase in a yellow-pack, genuine product at drug stores, with a quoted price of 4h. It adds a aside about early settlers and subway troubles.
Norfolk Ledger Dispatch reports Rev Thomas Baker of Oak Grove says Virginia anti-Smith movement is dead and predicts the June convention will fizzie while urging Democrats to stay loyal to state politics under Gov Harry Byrd. Rev J T Hiddick agrees no need for defections and notes improvements in state governance.
Public sale of valuable personal property including a complete soda fountain, tables, chairs, registers, shakers, dishes and related equipment. Held by trustees under Deeds of Trust from Fred G Nuil to satisfy debts, sale set for 12 o’clock noon Monday April 1 1929 at Gratcen Building Windhiestar Virginia.
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