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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1929
Page
4
Winchester Virginia based paper The Evening Star outlines publication conventions and pricing options for readers. It notes association with the Associated Press and rights to republication of news dispatches.
A religious verse from Malachi 4 2 speaks of the Sun of righteousness arising with healing in its wings and believers growing like calves in the stall. A prayer line echoes On our way rejoicing gladly let us go.
The House passed the Hawley tariff largely along party lines with Republicans backing a broad revision and Democrats opposing. Critics say it hurts agriculture despite limited farm gains, raises prices on clothing and building goods, and expands presidential tariff power, risking strained relations with Canada and Latin American nations.
The New York Times notes Congress seeks a three month break to press farm bill talks and tariff fights. House resists compromises while Senate Finance Committee under Senator Smoot plans broad hearings to rewrite the tariff bill after adjournment. Lobbyists and agents would flock to Washington to stage statements and influence the process.
The passage notes widespread concern over a tariff revision, with officials and businesses fearing prolonged suspense. Manufacturers merchants and importers seek definite policy as the tariff bill lingers for months leaving final form undecided.
The article praises President Coolidge for concise public addresses and a brisk writing pace. It notes he produced about 25,000 words in five installments over 40 days and, within three months, completed his autobiography plus additional magazine pieces. It argues brevity shows merit beyond wit and condemns verbose writing.
Chief Justice Taft warns against college social shortcuts and argues true advancement comes from hard work and proven results. Many graduates discover degrees rarely guarantee jobs as business values effort and measurable performance over connections and favors.
The Newport News Times-Herald notes Virginia residents own property valued at 5.8 million, hold over 240 million in savings, and earn about 1.19 billion yearly while spending 28 million on public schools. It argues against reducing school funding while highlighting higher per dollar spent on cars and luxuries, and asks whether to curb frills or maintain equal educational advantages.
Banks will close Monday June 3 as a legal holiday in observance of Jefferson Davis' Birthday. Paper maturing June 3 may be paid June 4. Cashiers John I Sloat William G Hardy J Cost and Charles Summers note the following day closing and payment arrangements.
Special Commissioners in the Perry vs. Albin case offer for sale by public auction a 166 acre farm near Stephens City Frederick County Virginia. The property includes a six room dwelling a barn fruit timber wells and a running stream with meadow land on a good road three and a half miles south of Stephens City. Sale Saturday June 22 1929 at noon in Winchester in front of the County Courthouse. Terms: one third cash at sale and balance in one and two years with two purchaser bonds bearing 6 percent interest and secured by Deed of Trust and fire insurance.
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