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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1929
Page
4
Bible verse focus with a moral plea for purity. The text cites Matthew 5 29 about eye plucking and a prayer for purity, aligning religious guidance with self discipline and spiritual stakes.
President Hoover thanked Virginia Republicans for their resolution of support and praised the state’s administration under Democratic control. The piece contrasts Virginia’s perceived efficiency with other states, argues for healthy partisan rivalry, and predicts Virginians’ careful consideration of Republican control in future elections.
Col. W. Anderson, addressing the state Buican Convention, delivered a familiar war cry that drew applause and was noted for distinction. The speech followed an otherwise routine program, highlighting his leadership and oratory.
The piece reviews Col Anderson as a sharp statistician and vigorous speaker who skewers Democratic rule in Virginia and outlines Republican reform themes. It contrasts his critique of corruption and waste with sparse progress on county government, judiciary, and resources, while noting budget growth postwar factors and broader national GOP concerns.
The piece laments neglect of aged, poor, and infirm people and urges support for old age homes. It urges wealthy donors to fund care rather than hoard wealth and condemns ungrateful children for denying basic comforts to aging parents.
The passage argues that while debt cannot be repaid, societies should establish pensions or parental care duties. It notes European examples and contends children bear responsibility to provide comfort and support to aging or dependent parents.
Fiery and belligerent young writers in England and America sharpen faults of their predecessors. They provoke shock or annoyance yet reveal affectionate admiration for greater writers, while their bursts of fireworks often go unnoticed by brighter lights.
Professor Garrod argues against praising Jane Austen noting his dislike of competence yet conceding she was kind to children. He claims her ethical tone is monotonous and asserts she wrote well by accident as her reach matched her grasp. Admirers may overlook the harsh critique given her early brilliance.
A reflective column contrasts two kinds of thieves, professional planners who study methods and seek big headlines, with casual criminals. The piece examines crime as a social and media phenomenon and hints at public fascination with skilled break-ins.
The article argues most lawbreakers lack persistence and organize thefts in small schemes. It notes many crooks target women, homes, clothing lines, and chicken coops. It suggests preventing crime by teaching crooks honest trades and livelihoods.
The Dawes plan was largely the work of Owen D. Young, so the new reparations agreement will probably be known as the Morgan plan.
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