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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1929
Page
4
The text lists publication pricing for The Evening Star Winchester Virginia and notes Associated Press republication rights for news dispatches and local news. It references daily publication, second class mail, and several period arrangements.
A devotional excerpt praises God’s eye guiding believers and the promise that people return to Him with their whole heart. It echoes Jeremiah 24 6 7 and asks for divine guidance and mercy.
An editorial urges an ambitious start for the sixth annual Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester. It credits five successful years, lauds J. Victor Arthur as director-general, and thanks railroad leaders for past support. Citizens are urged to volunteer and publicize the event to elevate regional prominence.
W L Stephens of Norfolk declares his differences with the Democratic party are at an end and he remains a Democrat. He calls for unity to restore normal politics in Virginia and ease the rift from the 1948 campaign.
The text records Mr. Stephens reaffirming his Democrat loyalty despite not supporting the Democratic nominee. He notes his past participation and opposes entering the party primary this year, while praising the State Executive Committee for allowing anti nominee voters to participate in the August primary. He urges a peaceful, regular primary and hopes November passes without renewed bitterness.
Richmond News Leader reports Virginia's 7000 state hospital patients with only nineteen doctors and fifteen registered nurses. Commissioner Frank Bane urges public attention and education, noting slow progress but optimism for improved lunacy treatment and broader government concern.
After assuming office Governor Byrd conducted a personal survey of Virginia hospitals for the insane. He found fire hazards in most buildings and moved to fix them, promising education funding only after patient safety. Fireproofing of every state insane hospital followed, praised as a major administration achievement.
The piece critiques British leaders' defense of wartime powers under the Defence of the Realm Act known as Dora. It ribaldly contrasts Sir William Joyce Hicks "Jix" with Mussolini and Primo de Rivera, noting Lib and Conservative tensions and the potential electoral impact as Britain debates civil liberties and state authority.
Winchester Junk Co offers junk removal for all quantities from their shop at 14 Fairfax Alley. Tsam position to take care of all kinds of junk with contact numbers 876-3 and 415-W. Zuckerman & Levin are proprietors.
A Detroit News columnist on circus matters estimates in round figures that there are 500 professional fat women in the country, noting the figure is approximate.
A deed of trust sale scheduled for March 30 1929 at 11 A M will auction the property at 369 Gray Avenue Winchester Virginia. The two story frame dwelling with seven rooms and modern conveniences includes a requirement of one third cash and the balance in two yearly installments secured by a deed of trust and two insurance policies.
The Dallas News quips that U S Democrats must raise 1 600 000 dollars and jokes about trading Massachusetts and Rhode Island for a discount, reflecting political humor about fundraising pressures.
A classified notice offers loans with strict privacy and $10 to sign on your own signature. It states fixed costs by law and easy monthly repayments. Contact Persona Finance Co at 115 West King Street, Martinsburg, by phone 25i-1.
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