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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1928
Page
4
The Evening Star is a daily Winchester Virginia newspaper with second class post status and consolidation with several regional papers. It lists subscription rates by mail and carrier and notes Associated Press rights for republication of news dispatches.
A devotional quip contrasts past and present with a biblical verse and a prayerful plea. The meditation asks to trust that the future days will surpass earlier times through faith in God.
A mailed circular in Winchester advocates for the Republican ticket by alleging Democratic support for Negro rights and recounts New York Democrats actions and Mayor remarks. The anonymous piece questions party mailings while praising Virginians for defending state election rules and recalling past GOP pushes for federal enforcement of the 14th and 15th amendments.
The article recalls past clashes over federal anti lynching efforts and GOP influence in Virginia. It notes Dyer and anonymous circulars stirring the negro question, argues Democrats defend Virginia’s history, and reminds readers that 25 counties still have black majorities. November 6 is cited for the vote.
The piece contrasts war correspondents with the allure of sticking to a single epic story for years. It argues that a life aboard ship and endless monotony, with no Paris boulevards or theatre tickets, can be oddly admirable for dedicated reporters.
The piece praises a colleague’s fascination with his craft and notes the warmth readers receive from his prose. It echoes wishes of Godspeed and good luck as he departs for new endeavors.
A Chinese living in America criticizes both division and unity in China. He asserts that labeling China as hopeless when divided and warning of possible disruption after unification are flawed. He challenges the fairness of these stances and remarks on the new government.
Philadelphia Record surveys public ledger dispatches showing Governor Smith leading in states such as Wisconsin Minnesota North Dakota Nebraska Montana and possibly South to carry solid south. Report cites doubts for New York Massachusetts and other eastern states amid cautious Republican forecasts.
In Richmond, the writer reflects on summer pleasures from golf to swimming and laments the coming of cold weather. Autumn offers lethargy and anticipates brisk October days, while many look forward to the first deep snow and the end of hot, moist heat.
The speaker argues China remains fragile yet hopeful under Nationalist leadership. He contends Americans should provide support rather than criticism, noting past American sympathy and aid in crises and urging continued guidance during this critical period.
Ernest Coolidge of Wisconsin wins a local cow calling contest while noting his cousin in the White House holds the voter calling record.
New York World reports Russell Owen of the New York Times will accompany Richard E. Byrd on the south pole expedition. He has left after a farewell dinner praising his two year commitment to a single news story.
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