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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1929
Page
4
A garbled notice from the Evening Star shows post office archival marks and mentions Associated Press crediting. The fragment references Morning News The Weekly News and Weekly Mirror with republication notes and publication context.
Fragmentary biblical phrase urges listeners to stand in the gate of the Lord and hear his word and invite all in the gates to worship, expressing a call to seek the Lord in his house and to listen to the message from Isaiah 7:2.
A column railing against crime cites a sensational poster YOU CAN T WIN and recounts a burglar killed by police after posing as a citizen. It urges readers to consider prisons and reform schools as the end state for those who choose crime rather than lawful life.
The piece notes criticism of the Harding and Coolidge administrations for weak prohibition enforcement. Senator Harris proposes a 24 million dollar increase, Senate passage 50 to 27, with most opponents Republicans. Mellon opposes, blaming courts, while the Senate aims to force better enforcement or admit failure.
A fragment notes the nation's watchful stance on the new administration’s commitments. It emphasizes the Republicans’ burden to demonstrate accountability and fidelity to public expectations as the government changes hands.
The Pact of Paris relies on honor and lacks enforcement. Newton D. Baker proposes the United States ban roanitions and supplies to any nation found by a tribunal to breach the treaty. The New York World supports strengthening the pact by cutting off material aid to violators.
Mr. Guy Jones returns from Washington on business. Mrs. Robert McCauley has been ill. Charley Powers and daughter Charlotte are very ill. Mrs Costello visiting daughter Mrs Williams at Riverton. Julian Steele family visited Frank Weaver. Corbitt of Lancaster Pa and Carper of Winchester visited on business. Mrs R D Johnston and son called on friends. Dr and Mrs Robert W Miller of Hagerstown Md guests of cousins in Stephens City.
A dense block of radio station times and program notes shows a montage of performances from stations WSB Atlante WHAS WGN WMAQ WOR and others. Entries list orchestras singers dances and events with occasional quotes and literary asides.
Advertises Opex as a cure for catarrh claiming a purifying vapor reaches deep into nasal passages and lungs. The ad notes a two month supply for $1, a 39 day money back guarantee, Baker's Drug Store stock, and druggists nationwide offering the product with a pleasant fragrance.
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