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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1928
Page
4
The Evening Star records its Winchester Virginia publication details, affiliations and postal status as a second class daily paper. It lists consolidated titles and subscription prices, carriers and advance rates for various time frames.
A dated religious snippet from December 29, 1928, featuring a Bible verse Isaiah 58 13 14 and a prayer pledging delight in the Sabbath. It presents a devotional line about honoring the day and promises guidance to ride high upon the earth as spoken by the Lord.
A New York Times piece profiles H M Johnson findings from Mellon Institute research linking fatigue to intoxication in effects on behavior. It notes fatigue can dull attention yet sharpen focus on a single goal, and draws parallels to drunkenness in stammering irritability and childish tendencies.
The problem of disposing used razor blades perplexes many learned minds of the era. The Norfolk Virginia Pilot notes this issue as a serious societal concern and hints at broader debate on safe handling.
A columnist laments vast post holiday waste including dull paper knives and perfumeries. Exchanges fail for many, forcing warehousing or wardrobe use. The piece calls for a Society for the Disposition of Useless Christmas Gifts and a $25,000 prize to find a solution.
An Oregon-like tale appears in Connecticut where a farmer, Morris Miller, faces a $2500 suit after his cow was unlit on a dark highway and a car collided injuring a passenger. The piece argues tail lights for livestock reflect auto era dangers and questions coverage for stray animals.
Flu is widespread though milder this season. Prof. M J Rosenau of Harvard Medical School notes uncertainty about influenza causes and spread, but cites 1918 19 lessons: those who rest, call a doctor, and stay in bed recover fastest.
Thox ine a doctor's prescription relieves coughing with the very first swallow. It works on a different theory with a double action, relieves irritation and targets the internal cause. Safe for the family and excellent for sore throat. Money back guarantee. Sold by Baker's Drug Store and other drug stores.
The national amateur bird dog championship stake will be held at Camp Lee near Petersburg starting February 11. E C Mead of Richmond announced the selection after a letter from Dr P K Phillips of Cincinnati. Virginia hosts attract many locals with about thirty eligible dogs and watchers nationwide will attend to see setters and pointers in action.
Gainesboro local of the Farmers Union will meet at Whitacre at 7 o'clock next Tuesday evening January 1. The meeting will elect officers for the coming year and a full attendance is desired.
The annual meeting of stockholders of Shenandoah Valley National Bank at Winchester Virginia will be held at the Banking House on Tuesday January 8 1929 at eleven oclock A M. Election of directors for the ensuing year and other business will be transacted. Wm G Hardy Cashier.
A clipped quotation from the Atephison Globe notes a man who avoids aging by constantly dodging automobiles, implying a perilous, unaging life amid traffic.
Joseph S. Denny announces candidacy for re election to the House of Delegates subject to the Setaan primary action dated December 26 in the year 121.
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