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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1929
Page
4
The Evening Star is distributed in Winchester Virginia daily with Morning News Times Weekly Mirror under Association Press. Subscription rates listed: yearly advance 3.50 for six months 1.75. monthly 0.30. another year 4.50. weekly 0.40. Public notices and dispatches credited to Associated Press.
A religious reflection cites Matthew 7 24 25 about building on rock amid storms. The text emphasizes listening to sayings and acting on them as evidence of wisdom and stable faith. A prayer asks for grace to hear heed and prove wisdom by deeds.
Judge T. Haas, former judge of the 25th Virginia Circuit and a key anti Smith leader in the Valley, declares he will stand by the Democratic party in the August primary and supports its restoration of party harmony. He cites Virginia’s progress under Democratic rule and urges voters to back Pollard or Mapp in line with party policies.
Pollard and fellow Democrats express firm stance against compromising the primary result. The letter rejects Hepburn’s proposal that voters join the primary and then vote freely in November if unhappy with the outcome. The exchange highlights UVA honor principles in party participation.
The piece criticizes leaders of the Anti-Saloon League and political figures for double dealing in Virginia politics. It argues Bishop Cannon stands cleaner than Dr Hepburn and urges party leaders to clarify whether they will support cross party voting. It warns of Republican alignment and questions the ethics of bolting voters.
Two drivers were fined 422 dollars in county court for operating under the influence and sentenced to jail terms of 30 days and six months respectively. The piece argues that only imprisonment will deter drunken driving and calls for firmer action against reckless sober drivers as well.
The Bremen, Germany’s new speed ship, cuts the Cherbourg to New York crossing to four days eight hours and seventeen minutes, breaking a nineteen year old record by over eight hours. The vessel promises rapid voyages for passengers and autos, reflecting builders’ rewards amid contemporary pace of travel and ship design.
The Capitol Theatre presents a film showing the new improved short route from North and West to East and South, centered on Winchester as U Route No. 50. It features General Morgan's Home, Sheridan's Headquarters, Washington's Headquarters, Fort Loudoun, Mt. Vernon, Arlington's Memorial, and other patriotic shrines along the route. Credit is given to Andrew Bell for promoting the route.
A public sale of farm property will be held at W F Locke Farm, Waterloo, two miles from Boyce on White Post road, Wednesday July 31 1929 at 10 am rain or shine. Livestock includes two mules aged 12 and 15 with harness, a Jersey cow, several pure bred heifers and cows, and multiple Poland China hogs with several sows and shoats. Implements listed include harnesses, wagons, mowing and cultivating equipment, harrows, planters, plows, and misc farming gear. Terms: cash under 10, over 10 percent credit for 12 months with negotiable note, notes payable at Boyce State Bank. no property removed until sale terms fulfilled.
The notice names W. F. Locke Co and I. Brumback as auctioneer and Reed as clerk for a sale. It notes numerous participants and provides page ranges 26 to 31.
The bulletin emphasizes dental health as vital to overall health. It explains permanent teeth count, interlocking bite, and how tooth loss weakens chewing power, digestion, and energy. It urges timely care to prevent decay and advocates care to ensure vigor and lasting health.
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