This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1929
Page
4
The Evening Star in Winchester Virginia notes daily publication except Sunday and consolidation with Morning News Item The Weekly News The Weekly Times and The Weekly Mirror indicating a combined newspaper group arrangement within the market.
A notice from the Associated Press states exclusive rights to republication of its news dispatches and local news published in the paper. The text reserves AP credit for material credited to the service and applies to all locally published news.
The text presents a Gospel verse from Matthew and a prayer asking God to reveal his holy way and grant an obedient mind. It emphasizes spiritual poverty and humility as pathways to divine reward.
The piece urges Premier Ramsey McDonald to visit President Hoover to discuss naval limitation. It notes a favorable response from Hoover and Senate leaders and calls for practical, mid ground discussions between England and the United States to curb armament costs and ease tensions.
The Winchester Common Council approved a budget crafted by Finance Committee Chair Herman H. Hable after six months of study. The panel held long sessions weighing needs against tax limits, producing a near-unanimous adoption with only minor changes.
A report notes only two citizens appeared to suggest changes to the measure and both urged keeping the tax rate low. Winchester claims the lowest tax rate in the state, about a third to a quarter of rates in nearby West Virginia and Maryland cities.
A discussion on paring down archaic or unnecessary laws in the United States and Virginia. Editorials from The Evening World and Richmond Times-Dispatch push for legislative sessions dedicated to repeal. They argue many statutes are vague, conflicting, or outdated and should be removed to restore freedom.
National Tuberculosis Association cites two major advances: Rockefeller Institute and Yale University chemicals enabling disease detection within three to four days, and University of Chicago purification of tuberculin to remove impurities. Seventeen institutions study the disease, aiming to identify the disease-causing sections and antidotes.
The Alexandria Gazette notes rising female representation in Congress with Ruth Hanna McCormick predicting women could own half the membership in 25 years. It compares gains by UK women in the recent parliamentary election and suggests men should take notice of the developing trend.
The article argues women are a growing majority and have a political gift, but practical constraints will limit active politics. It notes women's public service appeal and fading prejudice, while men can sustain political activity longer.
The Treasury Department must pay 4 percent interest on a nine month loan this month, higher than rates paid by member banks at the Federal Reserve. The piece notes previous 4 percent nine month rates and questions critics of the Federal Reserve Board over money policy and market conditions.
Louisiana Supreme Court rules modern practice favors amendments over rigid technical defects. A plaintiff addressed petition to the wrong court, but correction allowed as consistent with substantial justice. The decision underscores a shift away from formalities toward access to relief.
Luray from Shenandoah Valley chiefs lead Chickalominies to Massanutten Society of America’s fifth annual meeting. Attendees travel from Porbury Virginia, with Lt Wayland arranging. A monument on Shyoadoab River banks will honor 1777 settlers.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.