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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1930
Page
2
The Star publishes another reading course in cooperation with Handley Library and the American Library Association. The program aims to guide readers through the basics of search and comprehension and will appear each Thursday.
A compact course designed for men women and youths out of school to learn about the lives of ten pivotal figures. It introduces the subjects and outlines their significance and impact in history.
A three day tonic claim cites Grove's Tasteless Tonic as a tasteless quinine and iron combination that restores energy and appetite. It targets adults and children needing red blood and strength, urging purchase at drug stores for 60 cents.
A reader suggests titles by Plato Alexander the Great Julius Caesar Paul and the Modern World Luther Macaulay Rousseau Washington Lincoln Wilson and Dodd. The note invites exploration of these biographical works and notes availability at Handley Library.
In Washington the clash between veteran figures and rising talents draws attention as observers note a generational shift. The debate centers on experience versus fresh approaches shaping policy and leadership dynamics.
The Kansas City Star notes a forecast of long skirts dotted Swiss dresses and wide brimmed straw hats for next summer. The piece remarks on an effeminate looking group of girls as part of the style commentary.
A chaotic OCR of market notes shows wholesale and retail prices for grain feed seeds dairy products and livestock. Entries mention wheat middlings corn meal butter fat eggs and poultry with scattered figures from Baltimore and local exchanges.
An advertisement touts JOINT EASE as a fast-acting rub for stiff joints and aches. A 60 cent tube is promoted with a money back guarantee if not satisfied, claiming quick relief and urging readers to try it through Baker's Drug Store and Pope Laboratories in Maine.
Frances Morton's will is admitted to probate in Corporation Court. She leaves her entire personal estate including furniture goods and cash to her dear friend Alice Young for kindness. Real estate at 116 West Cecil Street is given to Alice for life then to the Methodist Episcopal Church’s Sons. Frances Page named administrator with the will annexed and posts a $400 bond.
Senator King of Utah may testify before Senate lobby committees about two $1000 contributions from Herman A. Metz, a New York dye importer, alleged in 1922 and 1928. Senator Robinson said King might appear to clarify the matter as he serves on the finance committee. King claimed a 1928 check existed but was unused and destroyed. he denied Metz's 1922 contribution.
Mrs. S. J. McClung of Greenwood Va reports her father Sampson Sawyer of Mt. Nebo W. Va died January 23 after visiting his daughter last fall. Many friends remember him fondly. Also notes on local social visits with neighbors and families in Berryville and Greenwood.
Mr. Will Racey has recovered from a recent indisposition and is much improved. Floyd Hudson and family visit in Hagerstown Md. Recent visitors include Rev. ls Dudley and wife Mr. J. W. Hahche er and family and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Carpenter.
A February to March sales directory lists numerous stock sales and farm goods across Berryville Brucetown and nearby areas. Entries include stock implements household goods grain and livestock at multiple farm and schoolhouse sites with dates from Feb 10 to March 26.
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