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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1928
Page
4
The Evening Star in Winchester Virginia lists postal and carrier delivery options with rates for one year six months and three months in advance. It notes consolidation with local papers Morning News Item Weekly News and others and mentions mailing at the post office and theater delivery details.
A note urges parents to have children memorize daily Bible selections as priceless heritage for years to come. It cites Proverbs 28:1 about the wicked fleeing and the righteous being bold, and includes a prayer about conscience making cowards of us all.
Governor Byrd breaks with the foes of the Democratic nominee by endorsing Smith in a bold campaign statement. He addresses Prohibition and religion, praising Smith’s courage while criticizing Hoover’s stance, and argues the party cannot repeal the high amendment in Smith’s projected term. Virginia voters are urged to judge with conscience.
The article covers Senator Byrd defending Governor Smith against accusations and criticizing religious tests for office. It notes Smith’s character, leadership, and presidential prospects, mentions opposition rooted in religion, and promises forthcoming responses from other Virginia leaders as the campaign debate widens. It cites historical references and contrasts to Shakespearean and literary figures to emphasize credibility.
The piece argues for reelecting Hon. T. W. Harrison of Winchester Virginia to represent the Seventh District. It praises his long record, committee roles, and service to Virginia, while noting good state governance under Governor Byrd. It asserts no logical reason exists to change Virginia politics or leadership.
The Worcester Evening Gazette reports a London publisher surveyed global readership to rank novelists by popularity. Charles Dickens tops the list, followed by Scott, Stevenson, Dum as, Thackeray, Eliot, Hugo, Kingsley, Austen, Charlotte Bronte, Mrs. Wood, and Charles Reade, with surprise at Mrs. Wood’s prominence and Hawthorne's omission. The piece notes Mrs. Wood as author of East Lynne and mentions she wrote 35 novels.
Brigadier General C C H Gough, wounded and decorated, appeared in Quebec washing dishes and later roamed two New York stores before immigration. The piece notes his military honors and reluctance to seek fame, contrasting his dignity with other notable figures and ordinary dishwashing.
The Chicago school system votes to re adopt Prof Muzzey’s history and related works after a 150 member staff reviewed the situation and the textbooks. The move argues for impartial history that weighs economic conditions, science, invention and migrations, rather than nationalist bias.
Stafford Pemberton world famed dancer brings his assistants to the Colonial Theatre for Monday and Tuesday shows with daily performances and distinct programs. Jack Schill and his orchestra appear Monday evening with Colonial Serenaders for Winchester audiences. Screen pairings include Harrison Ford Marie Prevost and George OBrien Virginia Valli in double features. Also a Thursday engagement by Jack Schill and West Virginians. Flowers and a cleaning tip conclude.
Three federal prohibition agents face arrest warrants after a raid on a Loop office building left Merle Adams seriously wounded. Chicago deputy police commissioner issued orders to prosecute following Corporation Counsel Ettelson's opinion that the shooting may violate Illinois law if Adams was not resisting arrest.
Rosenberger Virginia weekend visitors from Maryland and West Virginia joined Mr. J. E. Snapp and family for the St. Johns Sunday school picnic. Several relatives from Winchester Ridgeway Baltimore and Forest Glen were listed as guests. The picnic drew a well attended, enjoyable day with friends.
The Des Moines Evening Tribune notes telephone operators act as nonpartisan intermediaries by connecting calls for every candidate using the party line. The statement frames operators as neutral facilitators in political coverage.
A fragmentary note suggests a debate over dog howling as a death predictor, referencing belief in signs and omens without clear evidence. The text hints at superstition surrounding mortality and fate rather than verifiable facts.
A city traveler notes that a howling dog can be predicted with fair accuracy. The remark points to behavioral indicators that may foretell howling patterns in urban dogs.
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