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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1929
Page
4
The Evening Star is published at Winchester Virginia as a second class matter daily except Sunday. Published by Evening Star Publishing Co. consolidated with Morning News Item, The Weekly News, The Weekly Times and The Weekly Mirror.
A garbled list outlines payment options for different subscription terms. It shows figures like $3.50 for one year and $1.75 for six months, with several lines unclear or repeated. The fragment suggests a pricing table for a periodical with weekly listing at bottom.
The Associated Press retains exclusive rights to use and republication of all its news dispatches and local stories, whether credited or not, as stated in the agency's standard license. This broad claim covers nationwide and regional reporting disseminated through various outlets.
A reader quotes Habakkuk 3 2 and offers a companion prayer invoking revival O Lord. The verses call for divine mercy and a renewed, powerful voice to awaken and strengthen people.
The Hawley tariff bill, from the House Ways and Means Committee, increases over a thousand rates and offers little relief for major crops. It preserves wheat at 42 cents per bushel, raises sugar to three cents a pound, and hikes duties on lumber, cement, and other imports, signaling higher prices for farmers and consumers.
Sobering reflection follows Harry F. Sinclair’s ninety day confinement in the District of Columbia jail for contempt of the Senate. The Teapot Dome figure is singled out as the wealthiest convict in a high profile case, with critics noting the contrast between his status and his punishment. Sinclair’s arrogance and power are described as factors in his downfall, and observers expect the stint to sober him and shape his view of the broader society and state.
Richmond News Leader reports a survey of seventy Virginia communities finds even nearby sources can deliver dirty, untested milk. The piece urges vigilant inspection as essential to public health, noting babies are at risk regardless of proximity to sellers.
The author argues for state milk quality standards enforceable across Virginia to protect children’s milk supply. Localities would retain power to exceed minimum standards at their own expense, addressing concerns from towns with weaker dairy controls while ensuring safe milk citywide.
The text references the General Assembly considering state standards it would be willing to prescribe. Details are incomplete, with fragmented phrases. No clear event, date, or named entities are identifiable from the readable portion.
Augustine S. Mason trustee announces public sale of two contiguous Maryland parcels in Washington and Allegheny Counties. The 931 acre Parcel 1 and 52.03 acre Parcel 2 feature a mature orchard with dwelling houses and a modern packing house two miles from Western Maryland Railroad Pearre. Sale in front of Hagerstown court house on May 21 1929 with options for one third cash and two year balance or all cash. terms require notes and sureties.
Four hundred twenty seven acres of natural blue grass land near a new state road to Washington. Located in the Shenandoah Valley with high elevation and scenic views. Mile river front offers fine black bass fishing. A pear orchard of 5,000 trees is in full bearing with hardwood timber. A new semi bungalow and outbuildings complete a potential club development or estate.
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