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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1928
Page
4
A fragment lists postal and mailing rates for The Evening Star and associated regional papers. It shows subscription prices by year, half year, three months, and monthly terms for mail and carrier delivery.
The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to republish AP dispatched news and all locally published material in this paper. The disclaimer clarifies attribution and republication terms for AP content and local stories.
A religious text excerpt emphasizes that a person is known by actions and words, with biblical citing from Proverbs 20 11. It highlights the fruit of the Spirit as love joy peace long-suffering gentleness goodness faith meekness and temperance as guiding virtues.
Washington observers discuss experiments in forest service radio use to aid patrols and reduce fire loss. Low powered voice and code outfits may enable backcountry communication despite trees and rough terrain, with tests planned to determine feasibility and address absorption and topography challenges.
Roanoke Times reports Harvard honored a gravely ill student by granting his degree despite missing final exams, breaking a 292 year rule. The decision, supported by his physician, upheld the idea that compassion can trump tradition and precedent in education.
Norfolk Virginian Pilot reports on a series of fights following an incident at sea. Details remain limited but multiple crew members are involved and authorities investigate the motives and outcomes. Further updates awaited from maritime officials and ship operators.
The Chilean transport Angamos, a coal ship with crew and workers, sailed Friday night to ride out a Gulf of Arauco storm. A broken rudder left the vessel helpless as wind and sea drove it toward rocks. All aboard perished except four scripts and the captain, who shot himself on the bridge as the ship broke up.
The Mankato Free Press notes William Edward Hickman’s 1928 murder, his death sentence, and ongoing delays. It criticizes California courts and attorneys for the prolonged legal process and questions when justice will be carried out. Also mentions Mr and Mrs Case traveling to Rochester for an operation.
Crystal Confectionery in Winchester Virginia lists top market rates for eggs and chickens. Prices reflect local supply and demand within the regional market.
Herbert Hoover the Republican nomination will spend two days and a night with President Coolidge at Brule on the way to Tala California where he will be notified of his nomination on August 11. Secretary Hoover will arrive at the summer White House Monday morning and depart Tuesday night for San Francisco arriving Friday noon. He will be welcomed by Governor Young and Mayor Rolph en route from Superior Wisconsin to the coast with several stops planned.
During a four hour lay over in Chicago Sunday afternoon Mr and Mrs Hoover will be guests of Vice President and Mrs Dawes as they travel to undisclosed destinations with potential rear platform appearances by the nominee.
Fragmentary sentence mentions Itcal Platforms and readers who ponder future Congress actions and references 1928 letters to Santa Claus as noted by the Buffalo News.
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