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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1928

Page

6

Vote for Harrison Addressing Farm Relief Efforts

A letter from Chester Gray of the American Farm Bureau Federation praises Harrison for supporting farm relief legislation. It discusses the McNary-Haugen bill and farm cooperative marketing as means to lift crop surplus and raise farmer incomes, noting broad federation endorsement and Harrison's voting record.

Chester Gray The Federation of Farm Bureaus Tony Harrison Congress American Farm Bureau Federation Chicago Farm Bureau Organized Agriculture American Farm , Bureau Federation Chester H. Gray Washington Harrison McNary-Haugen Farmers Rockingham County

Farmer Relief Debate Sets Stakes for November Vote

A veteran congressman argues for the McNary Haugen farm relief bill and a four percent loan program, criticizing Hoover and Garber. He cites tax, tariff, and Muscle Shoals issues, urging district voters to back candidates supporting farm prosperity in the November 6 election.

Congress Hoover Garber Dickenson Town Sub-Com Muscle Shoals Coolidge Anglo-Chilean Trust Great Water Power Trust Senator Borah Steele Interstate Commerce Commission New York Seventh Congressional District

Public Tricked At Winchester Movies Says Public Was Tricked

Editor The Star laments public trust in cinema as patrons pay high prices for a poor film. A supposed favorite drew crowds to see a stale picture with minimal acting, while loyalty to the star masked the disappointing product. Letters from I. M. Green of Winchester, Virginia, underscore consumer frustration.

the Star Winchester

Political ad targets Curtis blow and religious bias in campaign

A draft of a political advertisement attacks Senator Curtis for insulting farmers and accuses Republicans of aligning with the Ku Klux Klan to oppose Governor Smith. It argues the campaign inflames religion, notes Smith’s Catholic faith, and defends Smith’s stance on prohibition and tariffs ahead of the November 6 vote.

Senator Curtis West Congress Sen Curtis America Star Smith Fellowship Forum Ku Klux Klan Angel Roanoke France Ireland Philadelphia Valley Forge Washington Continental Congress Alfred Emanuel Smith Herbert Hoover Blain Wisconsin Solid South Virginia Cannon Houston Tex Wilson Marshall New York Druys Handley Thomases Mount Hebron John Kerr Kerr Cork Market

Mellon frames national policy as a business choice

Andrew W. Mellon asserts in a radio address that if Coolidge policies and Hoover leadership meet voters' approval, there should be no change. He likens government to a vast business, praising Hoover’s qualifications and urging support for continued Republican policies.

Washington Andrew W. Mellon Hoover United States Herbert Hoover

Last Rites For Mrs Bettie Daft Inwood WV

The funeral for Mrs Bettie Daft of Inwood West Virginia was held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the United Brethren Church with Rev C J Racey and pastor McGeorge W Stover conducting. Burial followed in Mount Hebron Cemetery and pallbearers included J F E Lodge W W Lamp E N Hardy C P Bailey J A Hott and Wm S Bailey. She was mother of Samuel C Smith who died on the Martinsburg pike at Bunker Hill on April 20.

Bettie 1 Daft Inwood W.va City United Brethren Church C. J. Racey George W. Stover Mount Hebron J. FE. Lodge W. W Lamp White Hall E. N. Hardy C. P. Bailey J. A. Hott Wm. S Bailey Winchester

Voters May Cast Ballot After Sunset If Present

Richmond Oct 29 The Attorney General John R Saunders ruled that a voter present at the polls awaiting to cast a ballot in the coming election may vote after sunset if the sun goes down before he can cast it. The ruling replies to a query from Judge of election C J Hudson at Lurar.

Richmond John R.saunders C. J. Hudson Lurar

Baltimore business visitor Mr. A. Hamburger in town

Mr. A Hamburger of Baltimore is spending several days in town on business.

Mr. A. Hamburger Baltimore

Davis Conrad Fatally Stricken in New York City

The article notes the death of Davis Conrad at 45 in New York City. He was a Harvard and Washington and Lee alumnus, a lawyer, and a member of the Harvard Club and Virginia and Southern societies. He hailed from Winchester and was connected to prominent Virginia families. Surviving relatives include his brother Daniel, and sisters Mrs. Little and Mrs. Carson, with deaths of his mother and sister in preceding year.

Davis Conrad New York City Richard E. Byrd New York North Pole Conrad Byrd Virginia Daniel B. Conrad Robert ¥. Conrad Old Dominion Union Winchester Susan L. Davis William A. Davis Holmes Conrad United States Harvard Club Virginia Society Southern Society Metropolis Susan L. Conrad Elizabeth Whiting Conrad Little

Graf Zeppelin Returns Transatlantic Flight Passengers

Left passenger D. Jessel of New ark and Claire Adams of Connersville Pa. are aboard the Graf Zeppelin on its return flight to Germany. Each paid $3 000 for the crossing.

Qorees D. Jessel Newark Claire Adams Connersville Germany

Five Die as Boiler Blast Ravages Mississippi Mill

Five men were killed when a boiler exploded at the O. E. McDaniel planning mill near Thel. The blast hurled debris and destroyed the boiler house area and a store nearby. Boyd Richard planned to travel to Richmond on business.

O. E. McDaniel Boyd Richard Tomor- Thel Miss Richmond

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