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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1928

Page

5

Garber Nominated by Republicans for Congress

The Rockingham Republican rally endorses Jake Garber for Congress over the incumbent. Supporters hail Garber as a strong, proven fighter with county experience as Assembly member and county treasurer, urging unity and vigorous campaign work to win in November. Local officials and party figures from Shenandoah and Page counties back Garber, citing his leadership and commitment to Americanism and law enforcement.

Reblican Party Congressrom Garber Rar Assembly Miblican Rockingham Republicans J. A. Garber Morrison Co. RR Ofbemarle Dulaney Ott Harrisonburg Clarence Gentry Charlottesville U. S Albemarle Capt. Vaul

Nomination and Platform at County Convention

The report describes county party proceedings with speakers praising the platform. Charles A Flammer reads the platform before final nomination as Henry Garber is endorsed amid cheers. The convention adjourns after Garber’s address.

Madison Charles Garber

Motorists Robbed By The Swindlers

New York reports an arrest in a nationwide tire swindle. Joseph Remerre, 24, appeared before Magistrate McAndrews after being caught misrepresenting discarded tires as U S Royal Cord products. Swindlers target drivers by offering two tires for 25 dollars, then reveal a partial U S stamp to impress buyers.

New York Joseph Remerre East 72Nd Street McAndrews West Side Court U. S

Poison-Proof Man In Jail For Drunken Denatured Alcohol Spree

A well known man was jailed for fifteen days in police court on a charge of drunkenness after a recent release from jail for a similar offense. He consumes denatured alcohol, which is highly toxic, yet he remains immune to its effects and often has others buy the poison for him.

Olympic Games Seen by Winchesterans

The narrative describes spectators at the Olympics including Lord Burleigh winning the first race American hurdlers and shot put records, and a crowd reacting to events. It covers the 10,000 meter race drama with Nurmi Ritola and a Swedish rival, concluding the first day with Nurmi’s victory.

Lord Burleigh England Winchester University of Iowa Ritola Nurmi Hindoo

Local Market Prices and Grain Values from The Star

The Star reports daily market corrections with wholesale and retail prices for grains feeds and livestock. Prices include middlings cracked corn mixed feed and flour per ton or barrel, and quotes for young chickens calves cattle sheep hogs and pigs from local and Baltimore wholesale markets.

Star Perston cPanel Eueeric Fiour VOGEL Baltimore

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