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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1929
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star outlines subscription prices for different terms and carrier delivery options. It notes Associated Press rights and local news republication restrictions.
A religious excerpt discusses laying up treasures in heaven over earthly riches. Scriptural quotes from Matthew 6:19-21 emphasize where the heart's treasure lies. The text includes a prayer for guidance and strength.
The Bedford Bulletin warns that about ninety percent of drivers do not know or apply standard signaling for turning and stopping. It urges learning and lawful proof of knowledge before driving, noting hazards from double parking and strict three foot spacing rules.
The eastern shore candidate faces scrutiny over past positions on constitutional amendments and education governance. C O’Conor Goadrick and Senator Mapp are cited over debates on appointing the state superintendent and the State Board of Education, revealing inconsistencies in 1920 1928 and 1929 positions and challenging the nomination argument for restoration of rights and centralization.
Fragmentary OCR notes from the G. Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch mention Walter Mapp and a titled entry. The readable text is sparse, providing few concrete facts about events, dates, or persons beyond the names.
The piece argues a governor who appoints the State Board of Education could dictate the state school superintendent. It notes Mr. Mapp’s new challenge to the short ballot reform and argues the amendment limits appointments to those approved by both legislative branches.
Richmond News-Leader recalls Virginia highway shade in the motor age era. The author laments losing many old trees to widen roads for speed and urges thoughtful placement of shrubbery on to-be-built routes to preserve scenic vistas and cool routes.
The text argues for planting avenues of trees and wild shrubs along new highways, noting low cost when seedlings are available from nearby forests. Trees would beautify roads and act as safety barriers, but placement must be careful to avoid hazards to fast moving traffic and require skilled planning during construction.
Clarke County Horse and Colt Show Association announces its 28th annual exhibition at Berryville show grounds. Thirty classes each day with prizes. five races on day one, and consolation and pony races added day two. Entries close Aug 16. races close Aug 14 and Aug 15 respectively. Contacts include secretary A B Hummer. Officers and directors listed._NOTICE OF MEETING TO CONSIDER A PROPOSAL FOR THE PROTECTION OF SQUIRRELS IN FREDERICK COUNTY._
The Tampa Tribune suggests the Prince of Wales should begin growing whiskers at age 38, noting he has long been known for his close shares according to a Columbus newspaper clipping.
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