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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1929
Page
4
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A lengthy national survey notes college enrollments rose after the war but are leveling off with about a 2 percent annual increase. It argues many students sought college for reasons beyond study and that automatic dismissals and rising tuition followed. The piece predicts a shift toward vocational paths as youth recognize not all are suited for academic life.
Richmond News Leader laments rapid modernization erasing historic landscapes. The piece notes old hills hollows and stone work replaced by new business districts, arguing progress erodes cultural memory and authentic Old Dominion character.
The author advocates for Virginia cities to preserve houses representing the architectural eras of their history. They argue many intact or fire-swept districts hold rare beauty and reflect the thoughts and lives of Virginians of former times for posterity.
Florence B Boeckel notes that world peace efforts date back two centuries to American Quakers William Penn and John Bellows. Penn proposed an international parliament with a round room to avoid precedence, a speculative idea with limited impact but potential in troubled wards. a hypothetical earlier success could have averted conflicts among policymakers in Washington.
The article criticizes a New York Times stunt where an aviator chased a goose to exhaustion, likening it to reckless sportsmanship. It notes protests from Long Island bird sanctuary owners about planes disturbing ducks, driving them toward hunters on Great South Bay and urging the need for regulations as aviation grows.
The column argues that pursuing game by air shows thoughtlessness and invites law not only to curb foot pursuit but to forbid hunting from airplanes. It notes some states already ban airborne hunting and urges broader action to prevent aviators from using planes to harass wildlife.
A study of 110 directors of major U S industries shows leadership spans from 50 to 70 years old, with only a small share under 50. The investigator says large leadership capacity grows with age and long experience remains crucial, countering youth rhetoric.
By virtue of an execution in my hands in the cause of I. H. Zinn against D. M. Dillard I will offer for sale at Irvin Zinn’s farm near Stephens on Wednesday November 29 1929 at 10 a m personal property including two horses a two horse spring wagon two sets harness and bridals Terms cash A J Wigginton Deputy Sheriff Fred Co Virginia
The passage argues that labor favors youth for physical work while middle aged workers are sidelined. It calls this a major industrial and social problem and asserts a square deal for every age will be achieved when the issue is solved. It emphasizes the need for fair treatment across ages in employment.
Music lovers in Boyce are promised a treat Saturday night as the Liszt Ensemble appears in the parish hall. The group, named after Franz Liszt, will present selections by the renowned composer and build on his celebrated works.
An ensemble featuring Florence Rosheger and Doris Dean on violins, Mathilda Johnson on viola, Florence Godard on cello, with Louise Vané as soprano soloist and pianist, presents an international repertoire. The girls quartet and vocal solos promise charm and novelty arrangements, each member a notable solo artist.
A Battle Creek physician touts constipation misery and presents Rexall Orderlie tablets as a solution. The tablet draws water into the colon to soften waste for a gentle natural movement without habit or escalating doses. Chew at night for relief by next day. 24 for 26c at Rexall Drug Stores.
The ensemble delivered an excellent and artistically rendered performance last evening. A large, appreciative audience responded with hearty applause and repeated encores, confirming the show was both accessible and high quality.
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