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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1928
Page
4
Partial text notes a merger or consolidation involving multiple local titles including The Morning News The Weekly News and The Weekly Mirror. No clear event date or full details are readable.
The snippet presents subscription rates in advance for eight months and three months, plus monthly carrier options. It includes biblical quotes about pride, trust, and fear and promotes daily Bible selections for children as a priceless heritage.
The article quotes Governor Byrd insisting there will be no pardon for drunken driving. It stresses the danger of alcohol impaired driving and the need to stamp out this evil to protect the public and maintain road safety.
A Virginia business figure, H. B. McCormac Winchester, joins a newly formed Advisory and Commission to promote equitable freight rates and prevent discrimination affecting shippers. He brings experience from the Virginia Manufacturers Association and state development work, serving without compensation in a patriotic effort.
Senator RP Gore spoke at a Thursday gathering praising thoughtful, forceful expression. He aligned with the President and warned the Republican party misuses Hamiltonian ideals of self government, urging a return to fundamentals.
The speaker argues the people can be trusted with government and contrasts party visions. He says Republicans seek special privileges while Democrats champion equal benefits for all, supported by his presented facts. Democrats who heard his speech would likely agree with his conclusions.
An unofficial notice argues that widening and improving the Valley Pike will raise land values and attract tourists. It notes rights of way in Shenandoah are secured and urges continued work, while criticizing propaganda that deters travelers and calls for coordinated public messages.
Alfred P. Sloan argues advertising fuels mass production and distribution, connecting manufacturers and consumers. He cites advertising's role in lowering costs and expanding markets while noting concerns over waste. readers learn that ads guide trust and shape pricing.
Editorial argues pedestrians deserve a sporting chance when crossing streets and criticizes powers that govern roadways for neglecting their rights. The piece frames pedestrian theory as a near revolutionary idea challenging traffic authority.
A Chinaman in Washington fined 50 dollars for flourishing a pistol after a dispute with a customer over pig's feet in his restaurant. The piece remarks on odd food pairings like pig's feet with ice cream and hot dogs with ice cream, then muses on diet and health.
By order of the Winchester Virginia corporation court in Luther Pannett v L E Calvert et al the special commissioners will sell at public auction in front of the county courthouse Winchester two oclock Thursday September 6 1928 an undivided leasehold and purchase option on a 10 acre tract near National Fruit Product Company with a grape vineyard. Also offered is tangible personal property including 5000 basket labels 75 lb spraying dust 1000 packing baskets and farming tools. Cash terms. James P Reardon as special commissioner bond $3000.
A dense listing of evening radio programs for Sept 1 across multiple stations including WEAF WJZ WOR WPG WBAL WBAL WEEI WNAC WGR WMAK WTIC WABC WCAU WFI WLIT KDKA JAX KYW LW W HAL WSM WSMB WSAI WTAM WOX WJR Detroit and more. It details musical variety, orchestras, dances, talk hours, and specialty programs with times and station call letters.
Arkansas reporter notes Gov Smith planning to remain in Albany amid campaign talk while Senator Robinson defends him as unaffected by church influence. Robinson cites Smith’s four terms, says he acted with justice liberty and equality, and warns against fears of Catholic affiliation. The piece ends with a note on the meaning of Mahatma in Hinduism and the term’s misuse.
The partnership between Harry Lamp and R S Carpenter operating as Lamp and Carpenter at 111 West Roscawen Street Winchester Virginia is dissolved effective August 30 1928. R S Carpenter will continue the business and assumes all debts of the former firm. Henry Lamp signs notice.
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