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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1928
Page
4
The Evening Star of Winchester Virginia lists publication details and subscription rates for mail and carrier delivery. It notes consolidation with several rival papers and states the Associated Press is the exclusive source for news dispatches.
A religious exhortation references Isaiah 1 18 highlighting forgiveness of sins though scarlet they shall be as white as snow. A prayer line remains with the refrain O Lamb of God come I Come for devotional reflection.
Williamsburg report says John Garland Pollard once urged to run as independent or bone dry candidate to split the Democratic vote in 1929. Pollard, a longtime Democrat and Baptist leader, declines to jeopardize Byrd's progressive program, citing loyalty to Virginia and the presidential outcome.
The Department of Agriculture warns against the rising trade of horned toads as pets and in corners stones. Horned toads feast on insects and play a role in natural balance, so officials fear their removal from Texas and Arizona could upset ecosystems and lead to a possible closed season.
A fragmented excerpt questions government guidance on handling exotic pets. It ponders a new publication on caring for horned toads at home, noting public interest in humane treatment and proper domestication practices.
The Danville Register argues that unproven rumors about drink habits of Governor Smith, Bishop Cannon, Senator Curtis, and Herbert Hoover are dominating the campaign. It urges parties to focus on fundamentals rather than whispers and to extend scrutiny beyond presidential nominees to all elected officials instead.
A humorous critique of U S senators pride and pretension after a summer in Europe. It notes how officious searches bruise dignity and how pompous behavior can block nominations or laws. The piece ends with a columnist’s quip that many ailments stem from assumed dignity and a suggested remedy of humility.
Mrs Larken Dyke and two children called on Mrs John Perry recently. Mr and Mrs Roy Brill and children and Miss Evelyn Rosenberger visited Mr and Mrs Will Lamp and family Sunday evening. Mrs Gregg Orndorff called on Mr Will Lamp last week. Mrs James Boyce and Mrs John Elliott visited Tuesday evening. Miss Mary and Louise Perry called on Mrs Will Lamp Tuesday evening.
Repossessed cars at reasonable prices offered by Winchester Credit Corp. listing a 1925 3 ton International truck and a 1927 1% ton International truck. Advertisement dated 8-27-11.
A Cleveland woman reports severe weakness and nervousness after illness and says ten bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restored her strength and appetite. She thanks friends for the recommendation and allows use of the letter as a testimonial.
Mount Pleasant Virginia diary items list visiting families and relatives. Harry Lamp and granddaughter Geraldine called on James Rosenberger while J Ben White and Elwood visited Will Lamp. Eva Mae Gough from near Winchester stays with Will Milhon family. Mahlon Boyce of Pontiac Illinois visited James Boyce. Other visitors include Loting Boyce near Washington Ashby Loy and family from Chambersville and Thurston Renner’s family near Winchester.
The estate of the late Annie D. Hoover will auction household items at 22 South Kent Street in Winchester on October 6 1928 at 10 A M The sale includes an Esty organ chairs sofas dressers sewing machine refrigerators stoves carpets quilts and various utensils Terms are cash and removal is only after payment Administrators and auctioneers are named Duvall & Dunn
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