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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1929
Page
2
A dealer announces 10 to 30 percent price cuts to move space for new stock. Dozens of used cars, including Buick tours and Ford models, are offered with promises of year models and titles, plus easy terms trade ins. Buyers receive china sets as incentives, with 350 sets contracted for customers. prices shown aim to prove bargains.
A sequence of sale listings with dates from January 29 through March 20 across Berryville Summit Point Charles Town and Winchester. Names include Jno W Meade P E Frye J E Ritter Lacey Bros Evan Cline S S Polhamus J W Lak C W Smalwood D F Dyke Chas Locke I W Ebert Mrs W B Stine Purcell McKeeper KieeBen R S Loy A O Cooper Jno Myers P W Huff L M Adams J M Fishpan Green Bros J H Belle A B Hummer Carl S Boyes and R C Rust. Listings cover stock implements timbered land and real estate.
Jolson was born in Lithuania, later known as Israel Beilin. He adopted the stage name Al Jolson. His father was a cantor and peddler. His first part was a child performer in Jewish theater. He toured with circus stunt acts early in his career. His next venture was vaudeville. His first vaudeville team included him with partner Harry Lionel. It was suggested he wear black-face by a producer or manager. He joined the Robert Morton’s Minstrels in 1911. His first Winter Garden shows opened in the 1910s. His first starring revue was The Jolson Story. His first movie was The Jazz Singer, produced by Warner Bros. He performed in New York and other venues as his playing grounds.
The article recounts Al Jolson turning down a rich concert contract to stay with the Shuberts, his early life as a Jewish cantor influence, and the making of The Jazz Singer film by Warner Bros. Jolson’s fame rests on his unique voice and emotional depth, with President Harding’s cameo by invitation noted in a playful anecdote.
Weekly Bible Talk argues Jesus showed strength and courage in the Gospels and Acts. He fasted forty days in the wilderness, attracted rugged fishermen as disciples, attended joyful social events, faced death without fear, and drove traders from the temple, portraying a bold, active figure.
The speaker contrasts a stern vengeful God with Jesus teaching immortality and living for others. He argues salvation comes through personal transformation and cooperative living, not coercive laws, citing the Samaritan woman and ongoing youth appeals. The text concludes by noting a Pittsburgh Post-Gazette remark on prohibition enforcement as outdated.
Quick loans from $10 to $300 on your signature with fixed law costs and easy monthly repayments. Call or write Personal Finance Co. of Martinsburg at 115 W King St or call 251-1. 1-10-tnes. thne. sat.-tf)
Mrs Bowmen and her son Jimmy recover from flu while others in the community report sickness. Death arrives for William Bratt of Brunswick Md leaving a widow and daughter. relatives visit and ill residents regain strength. Virgie Orndoff returns to school as flu improves and local families share visits and care.
Indian farmers end traditional bondage to money lenders as debt relief movements gain ground. Independent farmers organize cooperatives to renegotiate loans and seek alternative credit sources. Reports note rising self reliance and grassroots support across rural districts.
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