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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1928
Page
4
The fragment mentions the Evening Star at the post office in Win Virginia with references to a newspaper service and pricing, including a $3.50 rate and advance subscriptions for several durations. Associated Press notice appears as a boilerplate disclaimer about content use.
A short devotional note cites Psalm 16 7 and proclaims that those who please the Lord will see His wonders. It asserts God moves in mysterious ways and can turn enemies into friends, urging parents to trust in scripture for priceless heritage.
A fragmented account discusses the restoration of the University Library at Leuven damaged in 1914 during German artillery. It notes debates over the inscription and the message it conveys about German fury and Allied generosity, with donors credited for gifts and uncertainties about completion delaying efforts.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a 1143 event or title with odd phrasing and misread terms. No clear people, places, or organizations are readable to confirm specifics or context. The piece reads like a garbled period text fragment lacking coherent facts.
The article notes John W. Daniel’s transition through appointments and nominations amid a era of Democratic unity. It praises Senator Swanson as a trusted, influential figure with long service including fourteen years in the House, tenure as governor, and current Senate position, highlighting durability in Virginian politics.
The piece notes three distinct dialects in a midwestern state and other regional speech varieties across the country. It argues migration patterns create four main speech camps and that radio spreads a standard tongue, potentially unifying speech nationwide.
A 102 year old American claims no secret to long life besides not eating when unwell and resuming normal habits when feeling better. He notes animals understand this, while humans often ignore such balance in appetite.
Middletown Virginia residents and relatives from Mexico Culpepper and Charlottesville are visiting families and summering at home. Edith Dingie, Elizabeth Larrick, Eugenia Hammack, and Catherine Rhodes are noted as traveling or studying at nearby colleges. Ford Orndorff and Rev J B Hupman are also mentioned in local visits and gatherings.
A garbled clipping cites Tammany Hall chieftain and a hoarded train tied to a Democratic convention, with fragmented references to George W. and an International Newsreel source. The readable material suggests political intrigue but remains unclear and partially distorted.
An OCR fragment touts Fly-Tox mosquito spray claiming rapid, room-wide distribution, screens and draperies unaffected, and walls unaffected. It warns the product is harmless to people but allegedly caused deaths, urging readers with guarantees and sales claims.
Week of visits features Mrs Johnson traveling to Roanoke and Mrs Hupman hosting in Roanoke. Miss Everly returns from Falls Church. Maryland visitors include Mrs Haslip and Mrs Page. Families from Stephens City and Winchester host relatives and friends in Mt. Pleasant, Fisherville, Clifton Forge and Washington area.
The State Highway Department will hold eight public meetings July 11 to 26 inviting Virginia citizens to propose road additions under the act adding 1,587 miles. Hearings span Bristol July 11, Roanoke July 12, Lynchburg July 13, Harrisonburg July 18, Warrenton July 19, plus Warsaw July 20, Richmond July 25, and Suffolk July 26.
Daily market notes show wholesale prices for flour, corn, meal, bran, and feeds, with dairy and poultry figures. Local retail lines list prices for flour, mixed feed, butter, and eggs, alongside Baltimore wholesale benchmarks and cattle and sheep rates.
The thirty ninth annual Reformed reunion will be held at Pen Mar on Thursday July 19 starting 1 30 p m. Delegates from Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia West Virginia and the District of Columbia attend with Rev Dr George W Richards delivering the keynote at Lancaster Theological Seminary. The Frederick Evangelical Reformed Church choir will sing Schubert's Holy Lord Most High to mark the 100th anniversary of Schubert's death. Other park reunions include Comrey's Band picnic August 25 Lutheran July 26 Presbyterian August 2 Knights of Columbus August 9 Jr O U A M August 16.
Kate Gavely Cabell 55 whose body was found in a New York apartment was buried at Gravely Square in Green Hill Cemetery. She once known as Miss Kate Gravely and tied to Col George C Cabell in Danville society. Surviving Gravely siblings include James C Gravely Fannie Turpin Mary Cutler and Peyton Gravely.
The Virginia State Corporation Commission orders a July 24 start to a detailed investigation of all fire or lightning insurance rates in the state. It will assess the need to reduce rates under temporary permits and will include stock, mutual, and reciprocal insurers. Officials say further orders will cover other insurance lines, with hearings open to cities, counties, corporations and individuals.
Executor M. M. Lynch of Ellen Anderson decedent lists a public auction at the late Mrs. Ellen Anderson residence Amherst Street Winchester Virginia. On Saturday June 30 at 2 PM the sale includes household effects antiques 80 jars of fruit garden implements and carpenter tools. Terms cash. Auctioneers Duvall and Dunn.
I thank friends and neighbors for kindness sympathy flowers and use of cars during my mother Mrs Hunter Davidson illness and death.
Newspaper ad urges women to write Mrs. Ellen Lovell in Kansas City Missouri describing ovarian pains and nervous disorders. Claims testimonials include women feeling like new, relieved pains and improved periods after using a cure called Wonderful Meth. Free advice offered, address provided.
A promotional blurb suggests drinking a glass of VINOS before breakfast to cure tired digestion and constipation. It claims the sparkling morning drink cleanses the system quickly and offers a full week of benefits as an eye opener.
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