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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1928
Page
4
The Evening Star lists post office mailing rates for Winchester Virginia imports including annual and half year subscriptions by mail and carrier with progressive pricing. It notes Associated Press use for republication of dispatches and local news.
A devotional note urges parents to have children memorize daily Bible selections to leave a priceless heritage. It cites Prov. 15 3 about God seeing all and prays for living with the knowledge that He observes our secret thoughts.
Washington Post analysis of traffic data from a major auto liability firm finds women drivers involved in only five percent of accidents, despite fewer women owning cars. The study suggests parking maneuvers and strength may explain the gap, while denying higher inattention or carelessness among women.
The New York Times reports a proposed identity test for Duchess Anastasia involving fifty numbered dolls from the Russian royal circle. If she is the Grand Duchess, she would be expected to recognize a childhood toy, though prior dolls interest varies, casting doubt on the scheme’s accuracy.
The Knickerbocker Press notes a shift toward brighter dining spaces as windows in Albany restaurants and eating rooms are opened. This change promises more sunlight and fresh air, with lighter ambiance and an easing of previous crowding and strain on vocal effort in crowded dining areas.
A fragment discusses voting against a dinner and mentions a lonesome minority. It pleads sympathy for overworked artists and describes their perfomance with strings winds and brass. The tone reflects weariness and a desire for better employment for musicians.
The piece notes the Pullman porters did not strike, urged by AFL President Green to pursue education and public enlightenment about the porters' grievances. It argues porters deserve fair pay, discusses tipping as a potential reform, and endorses gradual enlightenment over abrupt action.
The University of Pittsburgh has graduated its oldest student, aged 47, in an era of longer lifespans. The man blended into college life, becoming the most popular member of his class, signaling that mature minds can benefit from higher education just as well as youth.
The Star lists daily corrected market figures for local wholesale and retail goods. Prices cover flour, corn, meal, mixed feed, middlings, oats, oats, butter, peas, and poultry with ranges shown for several items and regional references to Baltimore and other markets.
That job printing offer advertises sale bills, letter heads, envelopes, bill heads, tags, window cards, programs and more with reasonable prices. The Feng Fund Committee will hold a yard party on June 23 at Macedonia. attendees are asked to bring cake.
The document records a second prize winning essay in a contest at Handley Schools suggested by a Friend of the Handley Schools. It notes the Northern Virginia focus and the 1800 to 1861 timeframe as context for the submission.
Grandmother Yardley sits with her daughter Ellen and granddaughter Beth, recounting memories from her eighty seven years. She recalls her Virginia home, the War era, Winchester’s growth, and school life including the Taylor House and Webster’s 1851 speech, ending with a quiet reflection on memory.
A Philadelphia mother of three testifies she used Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound before and after childbirth to combat run-down nerves and dizziness. She reports improvement after the first bottle and recommends the medicine to friends.
Notice by Floyd Reed stating he will not be responsible for Mrs Sadie Reed's debts as she has left his board bed. Dated June 19, 1981.
Danville Virginia hosts the Virginia Funeral Directors' Association gathering as officers speakers and members assemble for the annual meeting. The program includes reports on industry practices and upcoming events with attendees from multiple cities.
Dripping water causes these stains. Red Seal Lye rinses and scours them away in 10 minutes with a simple three step process. Fill basin with hot water cover stains shake in Red Seal Lye, wait five minutes repeat then rinse. stains disappear leaving a spotlessly white tub.
The ad claims VINOS cleanses the system and relieves fatigue by improving digestion. It urges a full week’s treatment as a quick, pleasant morning eye opener to combat tiredness and lazy feeling.
The group will meet in Danville for its annual convention starting tomorrow and stay three days. Attendance is expected around 76 to 100 with sessions at the Danville Hotel. Samuel Oakey of Roanoke serves as president.
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