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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1928
Page
4
The text appears as a newspaper masthead and inside billing for the Evening Star Winchester with publication details and pricing. It notes Associated Press outlets and republication rights for dispatches.
The Ledger-Dispatch criticizes the governor for not wearing the badge on the memorable day. It acknowledges few mistakes since taking office but calls this one notable. The governor supposedly bought the selfsame insignia soon after election.
A Belgrade tale describes a nine day wedding in a village, attended by 2,200 guests and feasting on six cows, sixteen calves, sixty pigs, chickens and turkeys, beer and whiskey. The author contrasts such celebrations with modern New York life where time is money and nine days off are unlikely.
Fragmentary OCR shows a devotional prayer in archaic tone quoting scripture Em. 57 15 and a line about blessing the humble. It appears as a religious excerpt possibly from a church bulletin dated December 26, 1928. The readable text emphasizes worship love and humility.
A Virginia Carolina game's post event commentary rages over presidential and North Carolina Governor McLean wearing high hats. The Raleigh Times editor mocks Byrd for not matching the form, while Byrd’s attire sparks debate on democratic symbolism and propriety.
A Teachers College study observes kindergarten children and finds two thirds of chatter comes from girls while boys account for one third. Topics range from parental activities to pets with dogs as favorites, leading to the conclusion that girls are born loquacious.
In Roanoke Virginia on December 26 the 26th anniversary of the first rail line passenger and freight train is celebrated with a bronze plaque at the Norfolk and Western passenger station. The event is led by the local Chamber of Commerce and will be unveiled by a descendant of the land’s original owner, with talks and additional features planned.
Reports describe ongoing nocturnal raids in New York as authorities assess the evolving danger. Details remain unclear, with officials cautioning the public while coordinating security steps.
Report notes a claim that married couples should not partner in bridge while a husband appears to align smoothly with another man's wife, stirring discussion about conduct and boundaries at the card table.
In Frederick County Virginia the circuit court orders defendants Craddock Terry Co Worthington Hardware Co Mishawaka Rubber Woolen Mfg Calvert Baking Powder Mexican American Hat Co to appear within ten days, with notice by publication in Winchester Evening Star for four weeks and posting at the courthouse door before January 7 1929.
In the circuit court of Frederick County Virginia Jeas Reardon administrator of Robert Madigan deceased sues Lottie Madigan and Helen Lucia Madigan non residents. An order requires appearance within ten days after publication and publication runs weekly for four weeks in the Winchester Evening Star with a copy posted and mailed to the defendants at the given address.
The catalog describes New Red Delicious apples from Richard Deficious variety, marketed by Titus Nursery Company in Waynesboro Virginia. The notice implies eastward distribution and offered propagation rights for customers, highlighting a new apple type and related forms.
Physicians and druggists recommend Calotabs for overnight relief from colds and influenza symptoms. The purified calomel compound tablet delivers the effects of calomel and salts without side effects. Take one or two Calotabs at bedtime with water. a family package with directions costs 35 cents at any drug store.
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