Evening Star publication note from Winchester Virginia
The Evening Star entered at Winchester post office as second class matter. Published daily except Sunday by The Evening Star Publishing Co. Consolidated with Morning News Item The Weekly News The Weekly Times The Weekly Mirror.
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Winchester
Evening Star Publishing Co
Virginia
Morning News
Ttem
The
Weekly News
Weekly Times
Weekly Mirror
Rates for Mail and Carrier Subscriptions Listed
The notice lists mail subscription prices with annual six month and three month options and monthly rates for mail and carrier delivery. Weekly rates are shown as four dollars and fifty cents with corresponding shorter terms.
Bible Thought and Prayer Daily Seed Sowing
Daily devotional fragment emphasizes Psalms and Proverbs verses. It promotes memorizing daily selections for children, promising lasting value for years. A prayer line requests faith over sight in daily living.
Republican Syllogism on Farm Relief
A candidate argues that agriculture is the basic industry and its depression harms the nation. He contends the Republican party should be elected to speed farm relief and restore farmer prosperity for national welfare.
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Curtis
Republican Party
In Defense of the Weather by John J Owen
John J Owen estimates Virginia corn crop damage at about 20 million dollars amid raids winds and drought. The Richmond Times Dispatch doubts the figure suggesting 25 percent loss at most. The piece notes farmers’ pessimism contrasts with weather’s uneven outcomes and suggests rain may aid maturity and yield in remaining corn.
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John J. Owen
Virginia
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Owen
Providence Rain Brings Plains to Life in Miracle Flood
The recent rains revived crops and pastures, supplying forage for cattle through fat and winter months. Farmers called it a dewy benediction from the skies, a rainfall science cannot cause or money cannot buy, a commonplace miracle of Providence renewing earth and food values.
The Bus-Rail War Expands From Coast to Coast
The article traces the spread of motor bus networks from early trials to a continental system challenging rail service. It notes London to Liverpool buses with berths, cheaper fares, and the tension between buses and railroads for short-haul and through traffic, predicting railways must respond as bus expansion continues.
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London
Liverpool
Atlantic Seaboard
Stabilized Rail and Highway Traffic Relative Importance
The article analyzes how stabilized rail versus highway traffic affects regional mobility. It notes shifts in congestion, travel times, and safety considerations shaping transportation planning priorities.
A New Use for Quinine for Campers and Hikers
A Bexhill England gentleman shares quinine use for insect bites and stings. Moistened soluble quinine rubbed on the spot relieves swelling and itching and acts as an antiseptic. Campers should pack soluble tablets and apply directly to punctures after moistening.
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Bexhill
England
More Voters Increase Interest in Elections
The piece notes rising turnout in presidential elections and primaries with thousands voting who never did before. It highlights foreign-born citizens and their families beginning to engage, and argues sustained enthusiasm could transform national, state, and local government by boosting scrutiny, discussion, and the selection of capable leaders.
Excellent Screen Attractions To Be Presented This Week
An array of screen productions are booked for local theatres this week. At the Colonial Leatrice Joy stars in Angel of Broadway tonight, with Silk Legs starring Madge Bellamy tomorrow. Wednesday features Flash in Under the Black Eagle with Ralph Forbes and Marceline Day. Thursday offers A Thief in the Dark, and Friday presents A Ship Comes In with Rudolph Schildkraut. Saturday brings Chicken a La King with Ford Sterling and Nancy Carroll, plus the Scarlet Arrow serial and assorted shorts. The Win Theatre echoes with action and western pictures headlined by Horseman of the Plains on Tuesday, The New Champion on Wednesday, and more through Thursday.
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Joy
Angel
Broadway
Madge Bellamy
James Hall
Flash
Wonder Dog
Ralph Forbes
Marceline Day
Rudolph Schildkraut
Ford Sterling
Nancy Carroll
Fox’ Theatre
Washington
Win
Tom Mix
Annual Meeting Notice of Winchester and Potomac Railroad Co
Winchester Virginia August 22 1928 the annual meeting of stockholders of the Winchester and Potomac Railroad Company will be held at the office of R Gray Williams Counsel Winchester on Friday September 7 1928 at 12 15 PM for election of President and Board of Directors and other business as may come before it. C W Woolford Secretary.
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Winchester
Winchester and Potomac Railroad Company
R. Gray Williams
C. W. Woolford
Pioneer films headline two theatres with serials and kids' bargain
The Winchester showings feature Ous Dog Star and Fred Thomson in The Pioneer Scout on Friday and Saturday, first time in Winchester. The Vanishing Rider fourth episode airs Wednesday with short subjects. Wednesday is bargain day for children at both theatres with five cent admission at the Win Theatre and Colonial.
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Ous
Fred Thomson
Winchester
Win
Colonial
A Valuable Public Work at University of Virginia
The Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia completed a highly successful two week session. Attendance and visitor numbers rose with prominent speakers from the United States and abroad, drawing national attention to liberalism and tolerance in discussing key issues. Dean Maphis, director, notes the forum advances the university's role in national life and regional leadership.
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Institute of Public Affairs
University of Virginia
United States
Dean Maphis
Monticello
South
Institute
Virginia
Curtis Promises Swift Farm Relief in Speech
Republican vice presidential candidate Charles Curtis pledges prompt farm relief, while Senator Simeon Fess touts GOP governance. Curtis criticizes eight years of Republican inaction on agriculture as he trains attention on an election season promise.
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Charles Curtis
Simeon Fess
Curtis
United States
Curts
Matinee Offers Two Children For One Price
Ice cream will be distributed Wednesday at the Colonial courtesy of Southern Dairies Velvet Kind ice cream. The text notes a campaign of education with a problematic whisperer about halitosis as a negative development.
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Colonial
Southern Dairies
Ohio State Journal
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