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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1928
Page
4
A historical notice from The Evening Star Winchester Virginia outlines newspaper post office status and subscription rates by mail and carrier. It notes consolidation with local papers and states Associated Press rights for news dispatches.
A daily Bible selections program for children aims to build priceless heritage as parents encourage memorization. The message quotes Prov 20 22 and asks readers to love enemies and trust in the Lord, seeking divine salvation.
The piece recalls that Republican leaders once pledged not to accept contributions over 1000 from any donor, a promise that led to deficits and silence. It mentions Will Hays Sinclair Mellon and Butler, noting the hypocrisy and subterfuge tied to large donations and campaign funding practices.
Sydney Greason, purchasing agent for Commander Byrd's expedition, stocks twenty five tons of meat and sixty tons of groceries for the crew. He vows no sigh for home cooking with daily bread rolls and frequent roast chicken dinners planned for Christmas and birthdays aboard the icy voyage.
A devoted physician, unadvertised yet widely valued, earns abundant honors for helping others. The piece notes his lack of public accolades but emphasizes his steadfast, modest service as autumn turns cold and snow begins to fall.
A rural physician answers the urgent call despite personal fatigue and invites, his actions saving a mother and supporting a large family. He notes no heroism, only duty and eventual payment when finances improve, yet earns a place in the hall of fame for steady service.
The piece argues social classes are converging as golf becomes common and even city and rural dwellers share tastes. It notes earlier divides between rich and poor fading, with people discovering shared habits and a growing sense of similarity across communities.
The piece cites a Budapest advertisement offering “half a bed to let” illustrating extreme housing strain. It describes a night worker occupying a bed while a day worker uses the same room from 8 p m to 8 a m, sharing with conflicting schedules and cleanliness concerns.
Roanoke hosts a Republican planning dinner at 6 15 p m and a 8 p m executive meeting to map Virginia’s strongest campaign in years. R H Angell of Roanoke chairs the 20 member committee with delegates from ten districts and at large members.
The Detroit News hints the Hoover-Smith boxing bout could be as thrilling as a political drama with Tunney possibly facing Heeney or vice versa.
Alexander Spottswood Dandridge of Winchester Va writes that the pole craze for exploration is foolish and dangerous. He argues extreme pursuits kill more often than they succeed and likens polar attempts to impractical projects. He notes the idea of air routes over the poles is reckless and impractical. Dandridge cites resource exhaustion and overpopulation as context for caution, dated July 13, 1928.
For Lunches Fountain Drinks Con fections Ice Cream and Soft Drinks stop at Potts Confectionery beside B and C depot. Everything sanitary modern and up-to-date patronize your home town friends A Russell 118 E Piccadilly St phone 789. Hall Mite Society Clevenger's Lawn near Grimes Thurs night July 19th Benefit White 7-12-41.
Public sale of 20 shares of Stephens City Mill Co. stock at Peoples Bank Stephens City at 2 p m on Tuesday July 24 1928.
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