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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1930
Page
2
Ottawa reports figures show Canada exported 20.99 dollars worth of alcoholic beverages to the United States in 1929, about 2.5 million dollars less than 1928. The Associated Press notes the decline in cross border liquor trade during Prohibition era.
A Nashville Southern Agriculturist notes a preference for a patty over a New York style alternative, suggesting regional taste variation in sandwich fillings.
One year ago, January 22, 1929, Mrs Hannah Price Woore, from an old English family, died at her daughter's home near Clearbrook. The West Virginia legislature rejected abolishing the gallows, favoring the electric chair as too costly. George Washington Hotel stockholders held their annual meeting and were served a pleasing banquet.
For sale a two mile from city eight room modern home with six acres of land. Sixty acre farm improved with many buildings. Eight acre bearing orchard, splendid soil, price nine thousand dollars. Ideal country home seventy six acres of choice land with forty acres in bearing orchard one mile from railroad on hard surface road. Offered at attractive price for quick buyer with good reason.
A dated compilation of farm stock and implements sales across multiple towns in Virginia and nearby areas. Sellers include Ray Wilson White Hall Howard Luttrell Castleman s Ferry H H Kelley Castleman s Ferry J H Bell Berryville D O Connell Brace town Henry Kyle Wheat A H Hummer Carter Forge J W Larrick Northwestern Grade Joe Starkey Berryville G P Fitchell Stephen son Claude Kline Bromley Farm D E Wright Grimes L P McKee White Post J E Seeke Middle Town P EB Campbell Middle Road C B Frye Strasburg E G Grim Humpaston L R Johnson Spring berry Farm Berryville J L Nethers Whitese Bob Lee Berryville Wm Heflin J M Bennett Green Springs H S Shiley Lupton Farm Clearbrook N L Hottle Ridge W V Mark Dunham Glen Gary Geo Swartz Ridge way W S Hummer Mill wood Pierce Wathey Summit Point W Va J M W Longerbeam Poor House Farm Clarke Co Robert Lewis Carter Farm Berryville E B Roystod Rippon W Va Frank V Tilford Geo West Rippon B Wisecraver Berryville Steck Guernsey cattle and hogs
Miss Bettle Carter marries Frederick N Coldwell in Houston Texas. Mr and Mrs Jerry Clem celebrate their golden wedding anniversary at their Harris addition home. A recent report shows Catnaba Sanatorium treated 788 persons for tuberculosis during 1928.
A 1925 item notes the sun eclipse would make Winchester look dimmer. Delicate apples gain favor in England per USDA. Colonel B M Rosgzel spoke to Lawson Botts Chapter Daughters of the Confederacy in Charles Town on General Lee. Haldeman Produce Co sold to Henry C Hoffman of Maryland, who will take over soon.
Fifteen years ago on January 22 1915 German submarines began attacking British merchant ships with early reports claiming notable success. John M. Steck a member of the House of Delegates announced support for a plan to equalize taxes Aubrey G Weaver of Front
Royal announces candidacy for Virginia State Senate representing Warren Page and Clarke counties. The statement notes 1915 legal holidays frequently fall on Sundays, affecting observance.
The speaker laments moeite with opening food cartons, fearing continued struggle could lead to hunger despite a full house of supplies. The message cautions that ongoing packaging difficulty may create serious daily hardships.
CHICAGO January 22 Judge Harry A. Lewis Chief Justice of the Superior Court has begun to clear the docket of more than 1000 contested divorce cases in his court as part of an effort to expedite settlements and reduce backlog.
Judge Lewis, after 12 years on the bench with about 20,000 divorce rulings, urged a complete revision of existing laws to resolve the divorce question. He suggested one provision to prevent the nation’s rejected cases from being dumped in Chicago’s front year.
A fragmentary report notes a court action ending in severance of marriages and calls for cessation of all divorce causes with court authorization for a son’s involvement.
A physician notes that sunlit tones brighten mood and health while old time waiters instinctively served dishes sunny side up to customers. The remark links culinary habit to perceived brightness and well being.
A dealer highlights several dark blue Ford Model A Tudor and Sport Coupe cars with prices around 395 to 595 dollars plus various other classics including 1928 Essex, 1926 Chrysler, 1936 Chevrolet Coupe and 1927 Ford Roadster. The ad stresses each car is in best possible condition and guaranteed, with policy of honesty, stock accuracy, and lower down payments.
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