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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1929
Page
4
Fragment from The Evening Star Publishing Co. notice page includes postal designation as second class matter in Winchester Virginia and subscription rates listing several durations. Also notes Associated Press copyright and a biblical verse plus a short prayer snippet.
Richmond Times Dispatch cites Greensboro Daily News noting Dr John Garland Pollards overwhelming primary victory stems from his closeness to Governor Byrd and alignment with the Byrd reform program. Voters endorse Byrd era progress, rejecting coalition candidate Brown as unlikely to shift state policy.
A young man with promise and wealth dabbled in gambling speculation seeking riches. His lack of knowledge and poor advice led to rapid trouble, despite being a leader in his church and possessing early success and ambition.
The piece compares conscience to a mariner’s compass guiding life through ethical choices. It warns that neglecting conscience leads to miseries, while a sensitive conscience serves as a safe guide. Doing right for its own sake, even at a loss, marks the true highway. Persistent violation weakens character and erodes judgment.
The Starling, introduced to the United States, drew fears of becoming a pervasive pest like the English sparrow. A U S Department of Agriculture bulletin suggests coexistence by offering nesting boxes, noting starlings aid in caterpillar control and can be a valuable ally if welcomed rather than excluded.
Public auction to sell farm property and accompanying livestock and implements in Shenandoah County. Sale includes 250 acre farm with residence and barn, subject to a $5,087.25 debt, with balance payable in cash. Personal property such as cattle sheep turkeys and farming gear to be sold for cash. Auction set for August 23 1929 at 2 30 P M. Trustee Frank L Thomasson conducts sale.
The brief notices evoke unease as readers grasp the bulletin’s potential effects. Officials have not clarified details, leaving residents wary about what the document may entail for safety and community standards.
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