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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1928
Page
7
Heavy rain forced the second annual field day for colored communities in Winchester and nearby towns to be called off. The Winchester vs Woodstock baseball game halted in the fourth inning at 5-5, and all races were canceled. A parade and later a dance followed the afternoon opening.
In Frederick County Circuit Court Judge Williams construes the will of Asa D. Larrick. The court finds the testator disposed of personal estate only and died intestate as to real estate except for a codicil benefiting daughter Maggie E. Fletcher. Real estate descends to heirs equally, with James Walter Larrick receiving advancement of 1000.
The 1928 Virginia Assembly acts bound volume, totaling 1402 pages, has arrived for distribution to city and county officials entitled to copies. Many laws are local in character and the clerks of the courts will circulate the volume to appropriate offices.
Advert describes a tasteless chill tonic that promises strength and color return to a pale person. It emphasizes quick, revitalizing effects and appeals to those suffering fatigue. The copy uses energetic language to position the product as a reliable health booster.
A Providence resident states she began Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound two years ago for nerves and other issues and now walks about five miles daily. She says the medicine keeps her feeling young and she is willing to answer inquiries.
The Virginia Legislature enacted a three year ban on hunting or capturing deer in Frederick County starting November 1, 1928. A separate five year prohibition on killing or chasing wild ring necked pheasants in Frederick or Clarke counties was approved March 21, 1928, with fines from five to 265 dollars for violations. The article also mentions a political jab about Lindy seeking a campaign in Iowa.
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