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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1928
Page
4
Fragmentary religious verse citing Proverbs and Psalm passages. The lines reference wisdom and a plea to the soul to return to rest as the Lord has dealt bountifully. The fragment appears as a devotional text with archaic phrasing and incomplete structure.
A Bristol Herald-Courier plea laments spring flower theft as vehicles raid fields and forests for blossoms and foliage. It warns many wild species such as birdsfoot violet bluebells and lady's slipper risk extermination if raids continue, urging enjoyment without damage.
The article urges all citizens to vote in upcoming elections including state and national races. It notes deadlines for poll payments, outlines likely primary contests in the Second and Ninth districts, and warns that failure to pay could disenfranchise voters before the weekend deadline.
Dispatches from Paris report France’s War Ministry ordered replacing male kitchen staff with women in the army. Critics like Sergeant Dailey of Governors condemned the plan as impractical noting women may handle pastries and delicate dishes but struggle with feeding large messes.
A fragment mentions a pudding with caramel rice dessert and meringue as a specialty. It weighs in on the idea of women cooks in the army and doubts they would be kept from the front in war, noting decorating instruments and desserts might face the same fate.
A Christian minister argues the modern religious war over evolution stems from pride in human status rather than biblical conflict. He notes that scientific facts about earth and universe irritate minds when they challenge human self image, and predicts ideas will adjust toward evolutionary progress.
In a heartfelt tribute the life of Annie Douglas Gray Beverley is remembered as radiant and devout. The piece highlights her beauty, intellect, humor, and generous sympathy, noting her strength in sorrow and enduring devotion to husband and children.
The Richmond Times Dispatch notes the Byrd family faces multiple deaths including Richard Evelyn Byrd and Mrs J Brad Beverley of Winchester. It expresses statewide sympathy for Mrs Byrd, who mourns her mother while remaining first lady in spirit. The item also mentions a Texas horned toad revived by the upcoming Democratic convention.
The Boy Scouts of the Work the Girl Guard Sunbeam and Chums will hold weekly meetings every Wednesday at 7 PM in the Court House Auditorium. Led by Adjutant Craig of the Salvation Army, the group has 50 members and remains non denominational, inviting all youth to join.
Frederick and Shenandoah Counties will receive sealed bids for a reinforced concrete low water bridge over Cedar Creek near Star Tannery. Bids are due May 7, 1928 at 2 pm. Plans are on file in Winchester and Woodstock. The right to accept or reject any bids is reserved.
The New Orleans State notes April’s strong effort to be seen as the finest February in years across the South, highlighting regional pride and comparisons.
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