Sounding Ode in a Believer’s Ear
A fragment praises a soothing聽 voice that heals wounds and drives away sorrow. The line hints at faith’s comfort in suffering and the healing power attributed to belief.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1930
Page
4
A fragment praises a soothing聽 voice that heals wounds and drives away sorrow. The line hints at faith’s comfort in suffering and the healing power attributed to belief.
A Baltimore Sun piece reports Secretary Wilbur’s committee doubts a national radio college should be rushed. The idea seen as an extreme experiment may start small, with tests on a limited scale, before broader adoption.
The World notes France shows economic resiliency with a $45,000,000 tax cut amid six months, after 1996 fears of bankruptcy. Expenditures halted, capital fled, and a stabilizer policy eased inflation, yet taxes stay high and internal debt looms. France benefits from gold reserves and lower external debt, though tourist trade suffers from higher living costs.
Richmond reports that circuit clerks urge a bill to require a trial justice in every Virginia county. Twelve counties already operate trial justice courts with salaries from 600 to 3600 dollars. Revenues largely cover expenses. trend favors county unit judiciary for misdemeanors and a return of the county judge system.
The Roanoke City Council selects Mrs. John C. Boyd to replace Mrs. Jean W. Staples on the School Board. The editorial lauds Mrs. Boyd and Mrs. Staples as capable civic leaders, urging more women to serve and noting Mrs. Boyd’s ties to Dr John O. Boyd.
Negotiations to match Jack Sharkey and Phil Scott English champion for the winter heavyweight bout in Miami on February 27 were under way yesterday. Scott is in England but ready to accept if terms are met.
A historic report notes American men spent over ten million dollars last year to end a relationship or cancel an engagement. The piece highlights the costly nature of jilting as a social habit.
Memphis, once viewed as a nonfootbal town, emerges as the professional gridiron capital of the South, reshaping its sports identity and attracting attention from fans and teams alike.
Memphians lagged in college football interest until Clarence Saunders organized a pro club that defeated Green Bay's national champions. Means excelled, prompting Saunders to plan a 60,000 seat Madium to be completed next fall.
The Pirates plan to rely on Jewelens and their health to rebound after injuries hampered progress last season. Management cites spring training issues and a season-long plague as the main disruption, with Traynor Grimes Kremer Petty anchored in a steady pitching staff and a familiar infield lineup.
An old advertisement touts Marmola as a natural weight loss aid claiming many have slimmed down without starvation. It mentions a 22 year history, millions of boxes sold, and a booklet inside each box explaining how the formula works. It urges readers to ask their druggist for a $1 box.
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