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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1929
Page
4
A religious fragment presents prayers and blessings from scripture. It invokes belief in God and becoming children of God, calling for peace on earth with references to Matthew 5 3 3 and blessings for the peacemakers.
The Yellow Bird flight from Maine to Spain confirms a new aviation triumph by French aviators Lefevre Assailant and Lotti. An American stowaway, Arthur Schreiber, drew criticism for the mission’s complications. The alliance notes the 3475 mile, 30 hour 20 minute crossing as the eleventh Atlantic crossing and eighth west to east non stop.
Danville Register reports that Virginia's industrial output for 1929 is expected to exceed one billion dollars based on incomplete reports. The average wage was higher than any other state, with tobacco and iron as leading industries in 1927. Foreign capital investment and tax reforms under the Democratic administration are cited as key factors.
An analysis stresses Virginia’s current economic and industrial leadership while warning that foreign investment may hesitate if a new administration initiates a political revolution, creating uncertainties during the state’s key development period.
The September 15 enactment requires drivers guilty of reckless driving intoxicated driving or leaving the scene to show financial ability to cover judgments up to 5000 for one person double for multiple and 1000 for property damage. Licenses are revoked or registrations cancelled if unable to meet the requirements.
Congress added 200000 square miles to national parks, including Grand Teton in Wyoming and Acadia in Maine. The transfer from private ownership is immediate but the impact will unfold over time for a nation of roughly half a billion.
A Bradstreet survey across 42 leading American cities finds collections rated fair in most areas and slow or poor in others, with smaller cities showing the same pattern. Roger Babson urges prompt payment to release money, ease credit strain, and circulate funds quickly.
A University of Rochester study shows employed students average 75.07 percent versus 75.0 for unemployed peers, with several working up to 40 hours weekly while studying. The piece argues wide odds for self help through outside work, noting colleges and towns adapt to student employment and cautioning against overwork.
A group from New York plans an extended southern tour visiting Virginia growers famed caverns Monticello Thomas Jefferson University of Virginia Blue Ridge sights and other historic scenic locations with hospitality promised along the route. Committee members listed include M G Burritt Roy P McPherson and L B Skeffington.
Rochester for the Horticultural Society names Prof Joseph Oskamp of Ithaca for the New York State College of Agriculture Leo A Muckle of Lockport Ralph Palmen of Albion Roger C Coombs of Rochester and B E Frame of Sodus for the Farm Bureau with Burritt as chairman and Coombs as secretary.
Motor Director James M. Hayes halted state traffic officers sent to Winchester to enforce automobile laws after reports they were arresting drivers on muddy roads in the county. Officials said the action paused pending review of enforcement procedures and local conditions.
On an Antarctic expedition Simon Overton is lost and later returns to confront his friend Arthur Faunce and Diane Herford. Faunce confesses cowardice in abandoning Overton to protect Diane, Diane contemplates separation, and Overton seeks forgiveness as the trio navigates betrayal, desire, and impending divorce.
Commissioner Hayes says officers were sent to trace violations of the law and should not molest residents along dirt roads. He notes muddy plates or obstructions may lead to arrests where plates are obscured.
Practical guidance for farmers covers seed treatment for smut, starting trees on idle land, proper hay cutting, potato slicing for cattle, thinning vegetables, barley as livestock feed, value of alfalfa, and importance of a good milling/recleaning tool. Notes on reducing losses from weather and pests, seed quality, onions, flax, and pruning by region.
Notice from the executrix of Robt Anderson deceased of Nain Virginia. She calls all creditors to settle their accounts and all claimants to present authenticated claims for settlement. Address 431 Faulkner Ave Martinsburg West Virginia.
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