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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1930
Page
4
Publication statement notes The Evening Star Publishing Co. of Winchester Virginia issues daily content except Sundays.
The State Highway Department earns praise for rapid snow removal keeping major routes open as cities receive criticism for slower street clearing. Roanoke Times notes highways outpace city streets with snow banks lingering on less used roads. Taxpayers fund the system and city budgets, yet residents see uneven efforts between state and local authorities.
Richmond News-Leader discusses how longer days and sunlight improve mood and health. Experts warn against overuse of artificial ultraviolet exposure while praising sunbaths outdoors and Alpine lamps for winter and bedridden patients.
The New York Times notes a perennial problem of what to do with old Christmas and New Year greeting cards. Many people face disposal questions, similar to choosing what to do with used razors.
The text discusses spreading cheer after holidays by donating second hand Christmas cards. It recalls past attempts to gift Africa with unused cards, which overwhelmed missionary offices. It suggests hospital children wards as a possible outlet but questions true demand before proceeding.
The article argues crows benefit farms by feeding on crop pests and reducing insect damage. It quotes USDA experts urging tolerance and cites American Carl T Robertson noting that extermination of crows is illogical, unethical, and impractical.
Harrisonburg report cites J. K. Rue bush blaming stock market crash for a weak winter tourist season in Florida. He and Mrs. Rue bush drove through Polk county orange belt but found little traffic and no crowds. He noted cheap gas in North Carolina despite a six cent tax and described miles of clay roads in Georgia.
The United States Food and Drug Administration protected potential victims after nine Christmas fruit cakes were found contaminated. A baker woman fell seriously ill but survived after analysis identified the poison. Inspector G P Larrick traced the cakes and shared the investigation details without naming those involved.
The Winchester and Wardensville Railroad Company filed December 11, 1929 with the Interstate Commerce Commission for a certificate declaring the present and future convenience and necessity require its acquisition and operation of a line formerly owned by Winchester and Western Railroad from a connection with the Baltimore and Ohio at Winchester to Wardensville, about 8 miles in Frederick and Hampshire counties West Virginia. The filing is signed by Alice L. Osburn, secretary.
A dentist and his wife along with two others fell ill after sharing a Christmas fruit cake. A doctor traced the cake to his patient’s home and suspected a common ailment source. Inspector Larrick described a flour-like substance involved in the case.
The store extends its sale on boxed stationery as part of the new year effort. Enormous stock remains available and customers are urged to buy now while supplies last.
An elderly housewife found small doses of poison in her flour after a bag was dumped with insecticide mixed in, possibly by someone wanting a paper bag and mistaking the contents for ordinary flour. The incident suggests deliberate contamination rather than accidental spillage.
A quirky note claims Vice-President Curtis was given a tomahawk to use as an aravel while presiding over the Senate. It suggests Charlie might later wield it as a acalpel for better advantage.
The heirs of James Cather deceased will offer at public auction at the County Court House in Winchester on Merriman Lane near the Northwestern Turnpike a 240% acre limestone farm with a brick dwelling two frame houses two sets of buildings two wells and cisterns and a 22 acre bearing orchard. The property is divided by Merriman's Lane into two tracts 94 acres east of the road and 22 acres west plus a 25 acre woodland tract sold separately. Terms are one third cash day of sale and balance in one and two years with bonds secured by deed and insurance.
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