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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1929
Page
4
A garbled publisher notice outlines subscription rates for Morning News and Weekly Mirror. It lists prices in advance and by carrier, with various monthly and yearly options and mentions Associated Press content and republication rights.
Fragmentary passage cites scripture about God’s compassion and redemption. It mentions affliction, bearing and carrying, and a verse alluding to Isaiah 63 9, with a reverent note on love broader than human mind. The readable lines resemble a devotional block rather than a news item.
The Army airship Question Mark, using Whirlwind motors, endured 16 hours 40 minutes of continuous flight as a test of engine and pilot endurance. The mission demonstrated engine reliability, in-flight refueling, and the era’s aviation progress, underscoring American leadership in the field.
Virginia shows rapid industrial growth with 1928 output around 1.06 million dollars and plans for rayon plants by Du Pont at Waynesboro and Covington. The state edges toward southern industrial leadership amid new plants and investments, signaling strong momentum for Virginia manufacturers.
The article notes large industrial plants established in the state during the twelve month period, as evidence of progress and future growth. It credits Governor Byrd's fiscal reform for a streamlined administration, tax relief, and a climate favorable to manufacturing investment, aiding capital flow into Virginia.
A Roanoke Times piece notes a campaign to raise 2 million dollars to fund Albany Medical College endowments. The plan aims to provide rural physicians with graduate training and modern facilities, enabling closer ties to urban medicine and quicker hospital access for patients on isolated farms.
A widowed Atlanta mother places a Christmas tree on her son’s grave every year, a touching act followed by neighbors who whisper she is demented. The piece frames this perception as a long standing, familiar accusation.
A fragmented text recalls a jongleur and a troubled boy, touching on a mother’s consolation and a Christmas scene. Vague phrases hint at faith, vision, and enduring memories from a family past.
The article notes rising influenza cases nationwide with waves spreading as travelers via rail and air contribute to transmission. It emphasizes the contagious nature of the illness and public health concerns about how pollution and daily movement amplify the outbreak.
City bowling club formation highlighted by local groups Kiwanis Rotary Elks and Woolen Mills with a schedule of matches against Winchester Laundry Northern Va Country Gentlemen and others set from February through March including key dates February 12 18 22 March 5 12 19 26 and 29.
The schedule lists matchups among Northern Virginia teams including Country Gentlemen, Virginia Woolen, Winchester Laundry, Kiwanis, Selden, Eiks, and Counemen. Games occur across April with several pairings such as Jones Woolen against Winchester Laundry and Eiks against Virginia Woolen.
Gov. Fred W. Green and state officials push revising the 1929 habitual criminal statute used to sentence fourth liquor offenses to life. The case of Mrs. Etta Mae Miller and others revived debate over retroactive punishment and the so called life for a pint.
The article mentions ten kilowatt lighting units used primarily for aviation field lighting and some employed in movie studio lighting. It references a concept about unity and happiness and hints at the importance of virtue for reliable social bonds.
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