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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1928
Page
4
A religious note urges parents to have children memorize daily Bible selections as a priceless heritage. It quotes Prov 28 13 on confessing sins and forsaking them to obtain mercy and prays for God to forgive and cleanse from unrighteousness.
Virginia papers diverge on Alfred E. Smith. Roanoke World-News and Roanoke Times praise his candidacy amid some prohibition reservations. Staunton News-Leader calls his wet reform stance academic but notes the dry tilt of most states and Congress, urging sober appraisal.
Editorials from Fredericksburg and Bristol praise Governor Alfred E. Smith for frank directness in his Democratic nomination acceptance. They call his approach forthright on key issues including Prohibition and enforcement, urging unity to fight privilege and corruption.
Governor Byrd counters federal figures showing Virginia’s per capita government cost up 80 cents in 1927. He cites highway and school spending, pay as you go road programs, and omits debt interest and post reform savings. he also notes criminal costs and state aid to schools and local gasoline tax shares. He argues future reductions are likely as economy measures take effect.
Clifton Forge Daily Review notes common scenes with three people on the front seat of cars and warns officers will crack down for safety. The piece mocks the scenario as risky for pedestrians and drivers while joking about police interactions with young riders.
A fragment urges officers to equip themselves with ear muffs and gas masks to handle a practice noted in the back seat. The terse line hints at disruptive or dangerous behavior requiring protection for law enforcement.
Opinion column argues weather bureau forecasts, including Florida hurricane warnings, are generally accurate and life-saving despite criticism. Highlights the value of timely warnings in protecting lives and crops, and notes a separate chemist’s discovery on water disinfection.
By virtue of a distress warrant and execution I will offer at public sale on Southwark Street at J. A. Carpenter’s place on September 7 at ten o'clock A M a small stock of groceries and store fixtures including show cases.
Succinchlorimide is listed as a water purifier term of sale cash only. Dunn & Duvall Auctioneers conduct the sale under Sheriff Luther Pannett. Auction date August 28, 1991.
The Star lists daily wholesale prices from local buyers. Figures include flour per barrel 7.25 and corn meal per cwt 2.90. Other entries note mixed feed 2.20 and butter fat prices, with entries for young chickens and ducks among assorted farm items.
A fragmented market listing shows prices for cattle calves hogs and sheep alongside local retail feed costs. Prices appear as 13 calves 10 sheep 4 hogs with values and feed costs for flour middlings bran mixed feed and barley.
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