Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Winchester Evening Star in Winchester, Virginia

We have 3,124,248 pages in Virginia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1928

Page

2

Opposition To Fee Kills Farm Issue Says Dr Work

Dr Hubert Work campaign manager for the Republicans says Gov Al Smith's opposition to the McNary Haugen equalization fee has left the West without a clear farm program. Work plans Western talks with GOP leaders, aided by Gov John Z Fisher. He notes farmers feel the Democratic pledge offers only a skeleton of farm relief and distrust the Tammany line.

Fee Dr. Work Hubert Work Bican al Smith West Work Palo Alto Galif John Z. Fisher Pennsylvania New York James Good Henry J. Allen George Woodretf J. M. Chilton Kentucky United States Tammany Hall Robinson Arkansas Wallace

Bishop Cannon Says He Won’t Muzzle Methodist Ministers

Richmond reports Bishop James Cannon declares he cannot muzzle Methodist ministers amid a South wide push to withdraw support from ministers opposing Democratic nominees. He argues loyal Methodists will back the church even after diminished contributions, promising fourfold reimbursement for losses.

Richmond Jno J. Raskob Democratic National Committee South James Cannon Cannon Laquor Reskoh

Parishioners Threaten Fund Withdrawal Over Smith Opposition

He reported that Southern church members threatened to pull financial support unless opposition to Smith ended. Analysis suggested the resistance stemmed more from religious prejudice than substantive concerns.

Smith

Albanian President To Become Country's King

An authoritative source says Albania will switch from a republic to a monarchy with President Ahmed Zogu as king. Parliament dissolves to make way for a constituent assembly on August 25, which would prohibit a change in government form, and a proclamation of monarchy may follow immediately.

Tirana Albania Ahmed Zogu

Athletics Win and Yankees Fall Narrow Lead in Pennant Race

The Athletics defeated Detroit and the Yankees lost to Chicago, reducing New York’s lead to 3 1/2 games. The St. Louis Cardinals widened their National League edge to six and a half games by beating the New York Giants. A note of curiosity mentions fast long-legged sheep in the Himalayas.

Philadelphia Americans Athletics Detroit New York Yankees Chicago St. Louis Cardinals New York Giants

U. S. Attorney Seeks Extradition of Blackner in Teapot Dome Case

United States Marshall Richard Collan disclosed that a special attorney was sent to France to arrange the extradition of Henry M. Blackmer, missing a witness in the Teapot Dome matter. The envoy carried papers urging the French government to deliver Blackmer to an American officer to prevent delays after Collan's arrival in France. The note mentions a cabaret scene and a Hoover refrain as political color.

Denver United States Marshall Richard Collan France Henry M. Blackner Teapot Dome Blackmer Agaist Callan

Rinso Laundry Soap Endorsement Ad Highlights Thick Suds

Mrs. Sam Giffin of Winchester Virginia praises Rinso granulated hard water soap for its thick lasting suds that whiten clothes and save hands. The advertisement notes Rinso cleans dishes floors and fabrics and comes in two sizes endorsed by washing machine makers.

Rinso Sam Giffin Highland Avenue Winchester Virginia Adv

Car dealer lists honest values for a long VIN series

A local dealer publishes straightforward prices for a sequence of used cars identified by VIN-like numbers 841 877 906 908 909 911 913 917 850 854 900 907 912 916 915. The list presents clear asking prices and terms for each unit.

Capudine Offered For Summer Headaches And Fatigue

Ad for Capudine claims hot summer weather strains the nervous system cause headaches restlessness and fatigue. It touts fast relief from a liquid formula that works quicker than tablets or powders. Available at drug stores in 30c and 60c sizes.

Texas Democrats Split Over Smith Candidacy

Bitter factional feuds in Dallas Harris and Tarrant counties split the Texas Democratic ranks. Delegates will seek to throw out one delegate per county at the state convention on September 11 as rival slates contend for endorsement of candidates from the President down to individual voters.

Arkansas Smith Robinson Atta Dallas Texas Harris Tarrant Houston Fort Worth

Also Mentioned on This Page

Raskob Uit Yanks The Himalayas Minneapolis Journal Buick Pemengre B. Butch Factories Rine B. Butch Fisher H. W. Ebert Igen Cece U. S Blackner Hoover Boston Transcript Highland Ave Dodge Nash Cadillac H. W.ebert Shenandoah Nash Dealers Gutoennes John W. Rosenberger & CO Studebaker Ga N. Main St Essex Chevrolet Dodge Delivery Auto Parts Corp Hudson-Essex Agency S. Main St Goodyear Nat Og Kind W. A. Buncutter & Son Albin, VA FLINT Choice C. E. Organ Rouss Garage Braddock Street Brumback
Search Courier

Search the Winchester Evening Star Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Winchester Evening Star?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication