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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1928
Page
4
The Evening Star in Winchester Virginia is a daily except Sunday with morning news from Morning News Weekly The Weekly News and The Weekly Mirror. Subscriptions in advance: yearly 3.60 six months 1.75 three months 0.90 one month 0.30 Carrier rates vary. Associated Press member providing local and dispatch news.
Daily Bible selections urge parents to have children memorize them as a priceless heritage. The message includes Psalm 138 8 and a prayer of perfect trust and fearlessness through the Lord’s mercy.
The General Assembly faces tax policy shifting from immediate taxpayer relief to drawing outside investment. Virginia intends up to a 1 million dollar tax reduction focused on capital in business and foreign stock held by Virginians to lure capital and residents. New industry means higher wages, more taxable values, and eventual tax relief for all, with localities and the state sharing in the gains.
In a current session debate, supporters argue that adopting new measures will significantly bolster Virginia's competitive edge. Opponents call for careful review of potential impacts on governance and budgets.
An editorial argues the nation is gripped by a growing killing madness fueled by trivial provocations. It compares modern shootings to a widespread, virulent trend and urges decisive action to prevent it from spreading further.
Mr and Mrs Clark Braithwaite and Mr and Mrs Walter Miller with Mary of Cumberland Md visit relatives in the area. Delco light plant installed by J E B Nelson boosts his business. Boxwell and White families visit Fred Boxwell and radio listening. Mrs Annis Ramey visits her brother H A Bayliss at Chambersville. Visitors to Elroy Light include Harry Wendle Kenneth and Joseph Bayliss. Laura Trenary stays with sister Mrs Fred Nelson. Grayson Lupton Vera visit Luther McFarland. Rev C H Anderson holds service at Hayfield Church January 16 at 3 pm. all welcomed.
Relatives gather and visit in Hagerstown and Winchester as residents of Relief Virginia share weekends and hospital news. Mrs William Carrol and Mrs B E Wisecarver visit family in Hagerstown. Mr and Mrs George Carper visit William Wisecarver's parents. William Groves improves after surgery at Memorial Hospital.
Hanford MacNider resigns from the post he has held since October 1925 and President Coolidge nominates Charles Burton Robbins to succeed him. Robbins, like his predecessor, is an Iowa Republican and MacNider may pursue Iowa political office.
A Lynchburg column criticizes Crawford of Crawford's Weekly for sensationalizing a mob lynching. The piece urges balanced view, arguing that condemning all mob members as worse than a known killer misstates the issue and harms the fight against lynching.
Notice to all creditors to present claims to R Rinker, Trustee. Addressed to creditors in Winchester Virginia with a filing date of January 11, 1980.
A shooting contest will be held Saturday January 14 at 1 o'clock in the field of Star Fort featuring turkeys geese ducks and chickens.
The Houston Post-Dispatch reflects on Harding three years after his death noting persistent scandals and questioning the scale of his memorial. It acknowledges his personal kindness and friendship while questioning presidential achievements versus tribute. The piece defends the memorial as a noble expression of appreciation for a beloved man.
An editorial notes a business executive paid $1000 for a problem solution from a consultant while an unread file on his desk contained the exact information he needed. The piece argues that some people are too busy to read yet lose money by ignoring written guidance.
An advertising notice touts Lifetone Tablets as a cure for nervousness gloom and sleeplessness promising steadier nerves and sharper minds. Baker's Drug Store and other druggists offer 72 tablets for $1.00 with mail orders available and a money back guarantee.
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