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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1928
Page
4
The Evening Star lists subscription options for mail and carrier delivery with prices for one year six months and three months. It notes the paper’s association with the Associated Press and its exclusive right to republication of news dispatches.
A short devotional urges parents to have children memorize daily Bible selections as a priceless heritage. It praises comfort from God and invokes Isaiah 12:1, then prays for the continual presence of the Spirit as Comforter.
The piece denounces a circulating pamphlet titled Why Va Voters are for Hoover as a deliberate lie. It says the Democratic party defends itself against Bascom Slemp and Ku Klux Klan influence, supports Alfred E Smith, and exposes Morton Tammany links. It calls the circular anonymous deception aimed at voters.
The anti Smith faction in Virginia plans to bring Billy Sunday to speak on November 1. His program cites topics including crooks and bootleggers with a focus on a study of scandals such as Teapot Dome.
The speaker plans to critique Republican office holders in prison and accuse party leaders of crookedness. He will discuss Forbes Miller Daugherty Fall Hayes Ware and other party figures, with references to Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Chicago organizations. A second topic is corkscrews, deemed obsolete by bootleg era critics. He faces a tough task defending Republicans amid bootlegger growth.
The piece argues that sound films threaten linguistic diversity and may push toward a universal English language. It notes foreign audiences grasp action despite origins in Hollywood but warns talkies complicate understanding across dialects. It suggests mechanical pronunciation or multiple language stages, but favors a single American language for global comprehension.
The New York Times notes Governor Smith's rapid reception in Virginia North Carolina Tennessee and Kentucky where he defies prohibition talk and shoots for tariff reform via an impartial commission. He cites Taft Wilson and Coolidge as references and argues for measured tariff changes rather than sweeping measures.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes heaviest registration in history and predicts voter interest for the presidential campaign may reach record levels. The piece urges Americans to remain engaged after this election cycle and avoid political lethargy as Nut-brown October approaches.
The Roanoke Times notes expectations of high voter turnout on November 6 with residents from major centers planning to vote in large numbers to influence national outcomes. The piece suggests widespread participation across households and communities.
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