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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1928
Page
4
The Evening Star announces publication in Win Virginia as a second class matter with carrier and mail subscription rates. Rates shown include annual, six month, three month, and one month options for mail and carrier delivery.
The text urges parents to share daily Bible selections with their children as a priceless heritage. It references scripture from Proverbs 16 6 and asks for purification and cleansing through prayer and the fear of the Lord.
Farmers fury over the Republican platform and McNary-Haugen relief plan creates a looming rift in the party. Delegates threaten to bolt as anger grows toward November and some back a Democratic ally. Across Oregon and other western states the upheaval tests party loyalty and may presage a real political shakeup.
Roanoke Wild-News reports Mrs Calvin Coolidge has begun a nine month summer sojourn in Wisconsin to restore her health. The piece praises her social grace and kindness while hoping the rest in the peaceful region will rejuvenate her for a return to Washington in fall.
A fragment outlines advertising strategy from a New York Times era speaker who links marketing to cause and effect. He recalls a Wal Association convention in New York and Indianapolis where he described his career from Bloomfield Indiana’s marching bands to advertising, stressing a disciplined rhythm in campaigns from coast to coast.
A remarked dealer notes a premium drum instrument drawing national attention. He jokes that even a single tap costs about $8,000, leaving music merchants eager to push more drums into markets nationwide.
A newspaper man extols a rare fully idle day as ideal in summer. He argues outdoors suits loafing, not sports, such as golf or tennis, and urges letting nature’s sights and sounds refresh the mind. He warns against chronic busyness and restlessness.
The Star lists daily wholesale and retail quotations for local grains, feeds, poultry, butter, and flour. Notable figures include flour at 8.50 to 9.00 per barrel, corn meal at 2.80, bran around 47.00 per ton, mixed feed at 50.00, and cracked corn 54.00 per ton. Retail shows flour at 9.50 to 10 per barrel and butter around 40 cents per pound.
Indiana Democrat Tom Taggart confers illness preventing attendance at Houston convention but signals support for Evans Woollen of Indiana for either first or second place. He denies any plan to clash with Governor Al Smith. Also notes a patent for rubber bricks in street pavements and a tidbit about fish hearing.
Public auction in Winchester Frederick County Virginia offers two farms owned by G L Haun. The 42 acre residence tract lies near Lower Canterbury road and Stephens City. the 94 acre adjoining tract borders Luther Wise and R L Miller with a never failing stream. Sale set for July 7 1928 with one third cash and two annual installments secured by deed of trust and insurance.
San Francisco Examiner reports a brown purse lost on a bus or car belonging to a working woman. The missing item contained tax money buttons and a union card plus a sick husband.
By decree of the Circuit Court of Frederick County Virginia Special Commissioners will auction a 170 acre and 16 acre tract known as the S Dean Rogers Tract. Sale July 14 1928 at 11 am in Winchester with one third cash and rest in two yearly bonds bearing 6 percent interest. Proceeds secured by deed of trust and insurance on the buildings.
Master James Johnson of Keyser is visiting Leslie Galliday. Miss Mildred Grove and Madeline Rowland leave for summer school at the University of Virginia. The Wesley Bible Class holds a monthly meeting at Mrs. Wilbur Guard’s home. Senior Epworth League plans a monthly church meeting Monday night. Boyd Mager Steele of Goodyear Tire Co spends vacation with parents. Eldridge Lemley weekend with relatives near Harrisonburg. Mrs. C D Lambert ill but hopes to resume church duties soon. Hilda Doggett returns home from Martinsburg to vacation. Frank Barley visiting relatives in Washington. Edward Campbell confined at home with influenza. Effie Argenbright weekend in Charlottesville. Lou Baker and Frances Walton reopen their home for the summer.
After long effort and cost the city faces a rough outcome as its bid for a national convention is settled on the first ballot per the Boston Transcript.
An advertisement urges readers to start a week long treatment of VINOS a sparkling morning drink said to improve sleep energy and digestion by cleansing the system. It touts rapid benefits and a healthy start to the day.
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