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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1929
Page
4
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Rejoicing in love theme tied to Isaiah for Jerusalem. Fragmentary text includes pleas for joy and light. Quoted biblical verse references Yeru salem with call to rejoice and mourn, plus a prayer line seeking illumination and immortality.
Virginia fruit growers urge relief from inter state freight rate discrimination harming apples and peaches shipped from Virginia and nearby areas. They cite lower New York rates for longer distances to Kentucky and Tennessee and press for a readjustment by the Interstate Commerce Commission with cooperation from the Virginia Horticultural Society and State Corporation Commission.
A fragment from a Norfolk Virginian-Pilot page discusses a display ad praising a controversial publisher. It notes prominent figures and journals, mentions Mr Ken and Mercury press, and hints at a literary controversy tied to cosmetics and mahoganized furniture.
Public health officials report influenza prevalence still declining nationwide though some areas show easing, with 893555 new weekly cases vs 189193 prior week. Health authorities urge continued precautions as immunity is not guaranteed and a second wave remains possible.
The Bronx Park Zoo received ten Brazilian reptiles including a very large frog described by Dr Raymond L Ditmars as unusually notable. The frog, though non venomous, barked like a dog and lunged at a newspaper photographer, with strong jaws and teeth and horns giving a fierce appearance, prompting caution from staff.
A despatch notes a Boston ragman was fined $10 for loud street trading while New York would likely ignore the issue. The piece argues Boston’s stance is more enlightened and urges action against unnecessary noises led by Annie F. Gray’s movement.
Hayfield Virginia hosts Wilbur and Sondra Baker from Augusta West Virginia to visit Vernon and Mrs Baker. Wilbur Baker survived a August 27 accident when struck by a truck his hip dislocated and leg lacerated. He has recovered enough to be at home though still in pain.
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