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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1928
Page
4
The Evening Star notes its post office flag as second class matter in Winchester Virginia and announces consolidation with the Morning News The Weekly News and The Weekly Mirror presenting a unified publication in Virginia.
Listed are advance subscription prices for newspaper durations and carrier delivery in various periods. Rates shown include one year at 3.50, six months at 1.75, three months at .90, one month at .30, with carrier options of one year 4.50, six months 2.25, three months 1.20, and one month .40. A final figure 10 appears as an unclear total.
The Associated Press explains it holds exclusive republication rights for all dispatches credited to AP or not and all local news published in this paper. This notice asserts the agency’s authority over content reuse and distribution.
Parents urged to have children memorize daily Bible selections to preserve heritage. Quote from Isaiah and the hymn Rock of Ages included, urging faith and prayer as refuge.
Critics say Herbert Hoover shifted from engineering precision to political generality after the Republican convention. In Newark he claimed 5 to 6 million unemployed in 1921 and credited an employment conference, citing a report that disputes his figures.
A Newark address by Mr. Hoover is challenged over unemployment estimates. The passage cites figures from a report suggesting 2.5 to 3.5 million unemployed, questioning Hoover’s claim of restoring 5 million to work and noting 1.8 million out of work in the past winter. The New York World is credited with highlighting the discrepancy.
The Richmond News Leader reflects on the Democratic string of presidents and argues that Alfred E. Smith stands as an incomparable leader for the party. It laments Republican wealth influence and envisions Smith restoring democracy, urging liberals to act. It also discusses progress in roadside stands and improving architecture.
The Norfolk Virginian Pilot notes the second Way side Refreshment Stand Competition organized with aid from Mrs. John D. Rockefeller Jr., the Art Center of New York, and the American Civic Association in Washington. A prior contest concluded last December drew ribald commentary but praise for feasibility. Pinkie’s Pantry in Plainfield, New Jersey won the first $300 prize for existing stands.
Washington Post notes Nicholas Murray Butler stalls on his presidential vote as New York papers chase his decision. The piece wryly imagines Butler’s political paralysis and parodies medical metaphors to suggest trading consulting minds for a clearer stance before November.
In Shirley Massachusetts a schoolteacher boasts an educated rooster that can count to six and perform simple addition and subtraction. The piece questions the animal’s true intelligence and humorously contrasts it with a cow test while noting Winsted Connecticut’s claimed roost er prowess.
John D. Rockefeller announces a program giving away new dimes to spread happiness. He emphasizes a good dime for everyone and a broader public well being pushed by the gesture.
In Mount Williams Virginia on September 19 Mr and Mrs E R Clowser and three children visited Mrs Louise Smith. Nearby Mr W A Burford of near Baltimore spent the weekend with Mrs Burford and with Mrs Mary J Ashwood. Guests at Ashwood’s included the Burfords the Sagers the Rudolphs and the Whites. Jeanetta Brewer Zelda Wallace and their grandmother visited Mrs Ortney Williams while Mr and Mrs John Grey and Mr Homer Grey of Connellsville PA called on Mrs Ortney Williams. William Himelright and Hurl Himelright were guests of Mr Jim White at Opequon. Mr White is reported critically ill. Mrs Hinkle Pitcock and children stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs A B Fauver. Mrs W A Burford attended a supper at William Himelright’s home. Ernest Ashwood is attending Middletown High School. The farm belt is tied to both political machines as campaigns unfold.
An ad touts Vinol as a tonic for nervousness and fatigue claiming better swim and run ability and a 9 pound gain. It highlights cod liver peptone and iron with vivid testimonials, calling it delicious and enabling sound sleep and appetite. Bakers Drug Store promotes the product alongside a Boston Herald quote on progress.
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