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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1930
Page
4
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The passage lists Associated Press ownership and reprint rights for this newspaper content. It notes exclusive for re publication and merger of several local papers including Morning News Item Weekly News and Weekly Times.
A religious exhortation urges the rich to trust in God not riches and to do good by sharing wealth. It emphasizes living faith and readiness to help, storing up a good foundation for eternal life, concluding with a devotional plea for love to be spent on the poor.
A Knoxville Iowa AP dispatch prompts a satire on the Prince Albert coat once common in gentlemanly attire. The piece mocks a newswriter for confusing King Albert with Prince Albert and urges reclaiming the fashion from reignited memory, suggesting a public wear test at the local golf club tomorrow.
The Newport News Daily Press reports Franco Italian discussions restart as France and Italy seek to resolve naval and political issues that kept them from joining the London agreement. Neither country can fund needed ships and both had paused talks until recently.
The report argues that Franco Italian alignment aims at Mediterranean supremacy and could shape all European policy. It notes early stages but predicts双方 leaders Ito Nong have driven the effort and may pursue unilateral action if cooperation is blocked.
The scene recalls Macbeths imagery as rain batter lamplit windows while villagers celebrate the birth of a princess. The infant girl sits in the royal line, with public happiness shared by England. The Duke of York emerges as a champion for Britain's youth amid cheerful capital and countrywide praise.
Morgantown News reports Governor Gardner of North Carolina suggesting a substitute for tree sitting. He proposes boys and girls become tree setters to contribute to homes and curb idleness, a idea the paper treats with irony and cites Darwinian critique of rever sion to type.
Josiah Marvel of Wilmington Delaware was elected president of the American Bar Association at the Chicago convention. He was chosen unanimously, succeeding the previous leadership.
Dale Enterprise recalls the 1838 to 1840 drought in the Shenandoah Valley, noting 21 months of drought vs the current 11 months, wells dug to reach scarce water, streams drying, and widespread parched fields while Harrisonburg reports early showers. The piece compares to conditions described in Circleville Ohio and cites local memory of drought hardships.
Market notes list mixed feed prices from 1.50 to 2.60, including cracked corn and dairy feed. It shows hogs and sheep values with rough figures like 0.65 for sheep and 6.25 to 6.75 for certain items. The page appears cluttered with typographical errors.
Frederick county schools including rural schools will open Tuesday September 9. The Teachers Institute meets in the County Court House Monday September. Virginia's compulsory education law requires seven to fifteen year olds attend school daily during the session, with each unexcused absence a separate offense. Vaccination is required before entry. those absent for noncompliance may be prosecuted.
Hayfield Virginia August 26 Fremont Lutherans invite local schools to a Saturday picnic on the church lawn at 1 PM led by Superintendent Geo W Rinker. Candies for ladies peanuts for babies and refreshments for all.
The Civil Service Commission will accept applications for Washington metropolitan police positions through September 9. Salaries range from 1900 to 3050 dollars yearly. Further information available from J H Taylor, local secretary at the Winchester post.
A famous physician discovered a formula for instant relief. Johnson's Anodyne clears the head and banishes the cough quickly. Try a bottle at your druggist today and get a refund if no immediate improvement is noticed.
Grace V. Forney is named executrix of the estate of Laura V. Le Duvall. Dunn and Dunn Auctioneers are involved in administering the probate process and disposition of assets per court order.
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