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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1928
Page
4
The Evening Star in Winchester Virginia announces mailing as second class matter and lists publication partnerships and subscription rates for various periods. It notes Associated Press membership and republication rights for local news.
A religious item urging parents to have children memorize daily Bible selections. Emphasizes the blessedness of fearing the Lord and walking in His ways, with Proverbs 10 22 cited. Highlights the priceless heritage of scriptural memory.
A historical reflection notes 25 000 veterans in veterans bureau hospitals with 12 590 suffering mental disease. It highlights delayed care after World War I and the need for a peaceful policy to prevent future human wreckage. The piece condemns war as folly and urges actions to avert such suffering.
A discussion on renaming Mother's Day to Parents Day. The piece argues Mother's Day should remain, noting fathers also deserve attention and urging closer observance of Father’s Day while honoring mothers on May 13. The author emphasizes enduring sentiment and personal significance.
Figures from the treasury show over 30 000 individuals report net incomes of 60 000 or more making the millionaire class grow. The counts have doubled since 1923 and quadrupled since 1914 with New York and Pennsylvania leading. Hawaii reportedly has at least sixty millionaires.
A compressed reflection notes a rise in versatility as a star shifts from boxing and baseball to football. It observes the widening fame of professionals and the narrowing gap between the wealthy and the rest, illustrating the changing spotlight in 1926.
In response to J. T. Kelly Jr. of the Virginia State Teachers Association, Governor Harry Flood Byrd asserts that amendments are drawn by capable men and must be argued with authority. He warns against misguided opposition and urges informed debate anchored in knowledge of the issues.
Residents from Cumberland Maryland to Kernstown and Winchester attend the apple blossom festival and visit relatives. Announcements include Miss Mildred Cadwallader's wedding to John Hammack and Lyra White's move to Cumberland. A Hampshire War Memorial unveiling is set for Sunday with former Governor Cornwell to speak.
The speaker extols mothers as a divine figure beyond biology, naming seven facets of motherlove: intuition courage comfort sacrifice patience forgiveness and faith. He urges honoring mothers who nurture others or endure hardship with steady devotion and healing.
A sentimental verse honoring mothers as faithful friends and guides. The poem contrasts maternal love with worldly pursuits, asks for blessings on mothers, and thanks them for sacrifices and care.
Valley Mills Virginia notes report visits by Mrs J M Tauber and Florence with Mr George Kimrzel from Cumml arland Maryland to the blossom festival in Winchester. Other items note Mrs George Stump confined with grippe, Mrs Carlisle of Halltown visiting her brother, and Mr and Mrs W W Baldwin with son Richard of Baltimore visiting Mrs Wierman during the Winchester festival. Lucy Goss visited Mrs George Shuler this week.
The article advises orchardists to begin petal fall spray on Monday the 14th. It notes codling moth development is later this spring, recommends preparing for spray on the 14th and suggests starting scab spray on Friday or today for susceptible varieties. Materials for 100 gallons include lime sulfur hydrated lime and lead arsenate. the spray aims to control leaf rollers and codling moth and scab.
A brief quotation noting reporters’ insight into attendance estimates for large gatherings, suggesting a gap between announced figures and actual turnout observed in mass meetings.
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