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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1928
Page
2
Washington July 5 The Co Op Institute moves to seek a solution to farm hardships through a plan of federal aid intended to ease agricultural ills. The effort aims to test relief measures and press for congressional consideration.
The American Institute of Cooperation prepares for a Berkeley meeting to align farmers from 1.5 million members on handling surpluses. Discussants include Secretary Jardine and leaders from commodity groups debating national cooperation, federal policy, and joint action.
Prague dedicated a lifelike statue of Woodrow Wilson on July 4 1928 marking independence centennial. The gift from American citizens features a Czech marble pedestal and an inscription noting 1918 1928. The ceremony drew the Czech cabinet Parliament leaders and American diplomats. London Observes Fourth. American residents in London held a July 4 dinner with strong ties pledged between the two nations. Speakers urged making July Fourth a shared holiday and praised free government.
Judge Don P. Halsey warned Virginians to resist bigotry and fanaticism at Poplar Forest, urging that Jefferson’s legacy of religious freedom and civil liberty must be preserved. The event included a tablet honoring Jefferson’s home and his family ownership from 1773 to 1888.
Jean A. Lussier of Springfield Massachusetts completed a third historic plunge over Horseshoe Falls on July 4 in a specially built rubber ball. The stunt drew about 150000 spectators along the river. He was rescued near the bridge below by riverman William Hill after a 50 minute ordeal.
The Star presents a daily local wholesale market list with prices for wheat flour corn meal cracked corn bran mixed feed middling and various egg and poultry items. The text notes potential typographical errors and contains several illegible entries labeled as local prices.
Numerous pivotal political developments loom in coming months, influencing major decisions such as who will throw out the first ball at the National League opener in 1920. The Detroit News notes the link between governance and sports ceremonial openings.
A yard party on the church lawn to benefit the new church is planned for Thursday night July 12 with a rain date the following night. Loyal workers and local Bible clans are organizing the event to raise funds and support the congregation.
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