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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1929
Page
4
A religious reflection cites Luke 16 14 12 on faithfulness in worldly affairs and the trust of true riches. A prayer follows asking to fit every part with praise and to let all being reflect Thee and Thy love O Lord.
Dr. William Moseley Brown finally states he voted FOR the short ballot constitutional amendments last summer after public pressure. He condemns them now and uses the admission as a campaign issue, calling his past vote a sign of incompetence and defending his actions amid criticism of Governor Byrd and Mr. Pollard.
The piece criticizes William Moseley Brown for his past votes on the short ballot and Shenandoah National Park, his stance on electoral reforms and race, and his calls for candor while blaming others. It contrasts his positions with Democratic candidate John Garland Pollard and notes party dynamics in Virginia.
Mrs. W. L. Lawton urged Virginia to curb roadside advertising citing highways clutter and beauty loss on a Richmond talk. The campaign, backed by the State Chamber of Commerce and conservation groups, aims to limit billboards along public highways and promote a See Virginia First stance.
Economists affiliated with the American Economic Association and the American Manufacturers Association largely oppose the pending tariff act. They argue it would raise living costs and strain debt obligations while provoking European protection and retaliation, counter to a national self interested stance.
New York Times notes unusually large worms reported from Australia. Nature magazine confirms the extraordinary lengths and peculiar behavior including greenish translucent eggs and loud burbling sounds as they retreat. The piece riffs on Darwin and President Hoover in a playful, observational tone.
The report lists wholesale figures for Os Wheat Corn meal butter and various livestock. Prices for hogs chickens ducks cows heifers and lambs are shown with ranges and per cwt or per barrel values.
Notice that Meyer Transit Company Inc will apply to the Virginia State Corporation Commission on November 9 at 10:00 A M for a certificate of public conveyance and necessity to operate motor vehicles for passenger service between Winchester Virginia and the Virginia West Virginia State Line with intermediate points Apple Blossom Camp Chambersville Hayfield Gore and Capon Bridge. Counsel Thomas Q Moss signs the notice dated October 29 to November 5 21.
MARLBORO Virginia October 28 Funeral services were held for Mrs Martin Shanholtz who died last Tuesday at noon at her home near Marlboro She was 26 years old and survived by her husband a son Mitchell her mother Mrs Jennie Mitchell and siblings Mary Pangle Katherine Mitchell Edward and Henry Mitchell The Rev J B Hupman conducted the service at the Presbyterian Church and interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery in Winchester Floral attendants and pallbearers are named in the notice.
In Newton Kansas a group of women persist in missionary meetings despite broad social condemnation. The article notes ongoing gatherings by the women in defiance of local scrutiny and censure. The piece underscores steady activity amid controversy and public pressure.
Trier and Perry advertise daily pickup and customs work available at East Pall Mall St. and Kent with barrels for sale as of October 28, 2021.
Prof W H Mellwee asks George W Sechrist to travel from Hagerstown to tune his piano. Sechrist has tuned for Mellwee for 25 years and is known for thorough work. Leave order for tuning and repair with Prof Mellwee at 610 S Braddock St. Don’t delay.
The Democratic Committee warns voters to scratch three of four governor candidates to validly cast a vote. It lists John Garland Pollard, William Moseley Brown, W A Rowe, and John J Kafka as governor candidates and instructs which names to scratch for lieutenant governor and attorney general selections.
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