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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1927
Page
4
Buy at Home This Christmas Tradition
A local editorial urges shoppers to favor home merchants this season. It argues modern transport tempts travel to larger cities but emphasizes buying locally keeps money in the community and supports local prosperity through a wide display of goods available now.
Governor Byrd's Progress Program Gains Statewide Praise
Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch reports broad commendation from Virginia newspapers for Governor Byrd's progress program. Editorials highlight tax reduction and public outlays to attract industry, wealth, and residents, funding for schools, hospitals, asylums, and University of Virginia capital needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch
Byrd
Richmond Times
Virginia
Roanoke World News
University of Virginia
Jefferson
Richmond News-Leader
Portsmouth Star
Peor
Commonwealth
Lynchburg
Old Dominion
Petersburg
Progress-Index
Virginia Governor Byrd's Era of State Progress Discussed
The excerpts praise the governor's program as a milestone in Virginia's two year progress. The state government under Byrd is described as a model for the other forty seven states, with widespread support across newspapers and public opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Byrd
Unsafe age for husband in the Snyder Gray and Beach cases
The Lynchburg News contrasts the Ruth Snyder and her lover case in New York with the Lil liendahl Beach case in New Jersey, noting how both involve a murdered husband and accused spouses. It recalls confessions in Snyder Gray versus circumstantial evidence in Lillyendahl Beach, argues husbands are not safer anywhere, and cites a Cleveland incident of a society matron killing her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Snyder
New York
New Jersey
Lynchburg News
Lynchburg
Snyder-Gray
Lilliendahl
Beach
Cleveland
President A Thrift Example
A Washington forecast argues President Coolidge could live well on accumulated savings of about 400000 to 500000 after retirement. The piece urges ex presidents to model thrift, noting Taft’s life tenure and John Adams’ long life without penury as comforting precedents. It condemns lack of support for former leaders and promotes prudent savings during office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlottesville
Washington
Coolidge
New England
Massachusetts
Taft
Coolidzs
John Adams
Leningrad Built on Swamp by Peter the Great Army
A quotation notes that Leningrad, capital of Russia formerly St. Petersburg, was built on swamp with Peter the Great forcing serfs to drive logs for foundation. A second quote mocks credulous people who believe everything they hear, from a Washington Star line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leningrad
Russia
St. Petersburg
Peter the Great
Liberty
Bigamist Puffinberger Free On Bond For February Court Appearance
Floyd Puffinberger, convicted of bigamy, is released on $1,000 personal bond until February 6 to reappear at the Frederick Circuit Court. His first wife sought divorce in Berkeley Springs West Virginia, prompting Puffinberger to wed again in Frederick County. He pleaded guilty and received a three year sentence, the minimum for bigamy. The case drew strong attention locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court of
Frederick
Floyd Puffinberger
Puffinberger
West Virginia
Berkeley Springs
Meadows
Frederick County
Winchester
Parole Possible After Second Marriage Case Mention
A historical note suggests Puffiinberger may be paroled or have his sentence reduced due to belief he acted in good faith in contracting a second marriage. The remark reflects considerations of intent and remorse in the legal process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puffiinberger
Church Trustees Named By Court In Frederick County
An order in the Frederick Circuit Court appoints Ridings Chapel trustees: Marvin Grim for George Sargent, Ollie Grim for Charles Headley, joining existing trustees Henry Grim, John White, and Ray Cougijl. Also notes albatross eggs as a Native income on Laysan Island in the Hawaiian group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Ridings Chapel
Marvin Grim
George Sargeant
Ollie Grim
Charles Headley
Henry Grim John White
Ray Cougijl
Little Island
Laysan
Road to success hindered by shortcuts, warns editor
The editorial notes that the path to success is crowded with many who seek shortcuts. It laments that chasing these shortcuts costs time and may cause the main road to be lost, urging focus on steady effort.
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