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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1929
Page
4
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A devotional fragment cites Malachi 2 17 about questioning God and his regard for evil. It includes a brief prayer asking God to accept the heart and keep it his. The text evokes a period tone with religious reflection and scriptural reference.
The town of Winchester proudly salutes Admiral Louis M. Nulton as he hoisted the full admiral flag and became commander in chief of the Pacific fleet. His ascent marks the peak of a distinguished career, drawing heartfelt pride from his hometown who wishes him long life and happiness.
The New York World satirically endorses violence toward two men once allied with Dr. Davenport. The piece imagines cannibalistic fates for radio announcers, an escalator rider, a melody singer, a Father’s Day inventor, and Max Schmeling managers, urging “carving knives” and “basting spoons” to savor their meat.
Al Woods, veteran theatrical producer, argues that sound pictures will eventually include spoken parts, despite controversy about talkies. He suggests adaptive film formats will coexist as audiences accept voice dialogue.
Experts predict early sound movies will mainly use studios and not replace outdoor photography. They argue audiences prefer silent film aesthetics and that talkies will educate millions to the entertainment value of the human voice, boosting interest in spoken drama.
Alexandria Gazette reflects on a Cleveland hospital disaster where over 120 people died from poison gas. The piece links past European war casualties to current fears and questions who is responsible while urging action to prevent future tragedies.
Fifteen Louisiana state senators signed a pronouncement saying they would not vote to impeach Governor Huey P. Long under any evidence. They claimed the senate lacks authority to try offenses during his term, a move that stymies from the start the impeachment attempt. The clash leaves Louisiana in a political stalemate as impeachment managers prepare to proceed.
An advertisement invites readers over 40 to try Dr. Southworths Aratabs for burning sensation bladder weakness and nighttime trips. It promises a 10 day risk free trial with money back if not satisfied and notes Baker's Drug Store as a supplier.
An old ad promotes gas relief tablets claiming to stop gas in stomach and bowels with a yellow-pack product. It suggests replacement by a distributor and targets drug stores with a price of 1 dollar. The copy mentions Boyd's Drug Store as a location to obtain the product.
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