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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1928
Page
4
Publishing note lists daily publication pattern and affiliates The Morning News The Weekly News The Weekly Mirror, indicating newspaper consortium and publication scope in Winchester Virginia.
The text lists mailing and carrier subscription prices for various terms in advance. Yearly and multi month options appear with amounts around 3.50 for year by mail and 4.50 weekly by carrier. Other terms show six months three months and one month at reduced rates.
Short religious note urging parents to have children memorize daily Bible selections as priceless heritage. Includes a biblical proverb and a prayer for spiritual steadfastness amid adversity.
The piece argues that Republicans seek the highest tariff possible to aid a rich minority while Democrats aim for lower rates to promote the general welfare. It quotes Senator Pittman of Nevada asserting Democrats would not demoralize business by tariff cuts if victorious, and notes friction over protecting industries versus consumer costs.
The piece praises Gene Tunney as undefeated boxing champion who retires with wealth and fame. It reflects on his strength and intelligence and wishes him luck in a life beyond the ring. It notes retirement may preserve health and memory of success.
Governor Byrd proclaims a constitution guiding Virginia’s future and stresses statutory changes in teaching. The article notes the ballot and enacted reforms in the Commonwealth’s governance as of now.
The article argues Byrd's program for a modern Virginia state government faced June election opposition from Deal and G Walter Mapp. It urges unity to implement the new constitution, recognizing flaws in both old and new systems while stressing broad citizen action for progress and a stronger commonwealth.
Mrs Florence Brooks Aten of New York offers 3000 dollars for the best anthem and 1000 for second place with 100 dollars for ten more in a words only preliminary contest. Musicians and poets may enter and the fund seeks better US Britain understanding.
Gen. John J. Pershing and family received courtesy from the Blue Ridge Country Club via Rev. B. Duval Chambers. Pershing has little time for golf, devoting spare minutes to writing, horseback riding, and hedging at Eagle Rock in Clarke county.
Miss Susan Carson of Riverton and Aubrey Harwell won the mixed doubles at the Blue Ridge Country Club in Springs Virginia. The two silver cups were donated by Mrs. Spencer Carter of Richmond and Clarke County.
A church fundraiser yard party hosted by the Ladies' Aid at Greenway Church in Double Tollgate runs from August 11 with dates listed as August 3 7 9 51. Funds support church activities and community outreach.
Orchardists in Waynesboro Pennsylvania report prospects of low peach prices for the season. They note 15,000 carloads shipped from the South so far average 75 cents to 1 dollar per bushel, signaling weak markets for growers this year.
Peach growers say continued prices will force expenses and many will suffer severe losses. Orchardists plan to begin picking Carmen Belle and Huey peaches within three weeks, with Elberta varieties due in by late August.
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