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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1930
Page
4
The Evening Star lists subscription rates for mail and carrier delivery. Rates shown include one year six months and three months in advance, with daily publication except Sundays. The notice references Devine Tenney Corporation and distribution locations in New York Des Moines and Chicago.
A notice states The Red Press operates exclusively for republishing all news dispatches and local items from Consolidated papers Morning News Item The Weekly News The Weekly Times and The Weekly Mirror.
The Petersburg Progress Index argues the United States should push for major sacrifices from other nations in any future naval arms conference. It recalls Harding era concessions and London talks, urging the U S to reject further participation unless guarantees curb armament growth.
The Staunton News Leader describes yesterday’s showers as blessed rain that eased drought damage. It revived crops and vegetation, filled cisterns, refreshed streams, and slowed forest-fire risk while renewing hope for the long drought.
A Chicago Star report describes a chaotic scene as a large team of scientists conducts tests to determine which baby is a Bamberger and which is a Watkins amid a confusing tangle labeled branding.
The text argues for permanent birth marks to prevent amnesia and misidentification. It claims marks would aid personal and legal identification and reduce confusion about who people are. The proposal envisions lifelong, harmless identifiers for each person.
The piece recalls Leander crossing the Hellespont to Hero and drowning, contrasts with Homeric Ulysses, mentions Byron and a modern group of 24 American students in Istanbul, 21 completing a swim, suggesting a growing nation of swimmers.
An 85c Kruschen Salts fat loss advertisement claims minerals purify blood and aid kidneys and bowels. It urges a half teaspoon daily in hot water and promises better health, beauty, energy, and a four week supply with money back guarantee from Baker's Drug Store and other druggists.
Dagger, married to Jack Vaneering, endures a rapid romance from Casa Blanca to New York as war looms. She clashes with his family yet bonds with him before he sails for France. Amid battles and telegrams, Dagger confronts fear, fate, and a returned past as an old friend hints at startling news for tomorrow.
By distress warrant Luther Pannett sheriff of Frederick County Virginia will auction all Star Restaurant stock and fixtures including counters, cash register, ranges and furniture plus a building lease at $100 per month. The sale on Monday August 4 1930 at 10 A M offers the whole going concern first then parcel sales if bids fail. Auctioneers Dunn and Duvall.
A collage notes agricul tural reform urging fact based farming over superstition. The St Louis Robin reports a 420 hour airplane endurance record and a funeral for aviator George Lambert. A paralytic stroke claims Mrs Frank G Walter. Bean family holds a reunion near the old Bean place.
An advertisement extols Radox Bath Salts as a pleasant easy way to remove corn roots, dissolve hard skin, and refresh feet. It claims quick relief after a few nights and urges purchase at Bakers Drug Store and other drugstores.
Fifteen years ago plans were laid by Winchester businessmen for a Chamber of Commerce and they sought City Council support. Also reported a Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone employee, E. E. Brengle, suffered sunstroke on the lines and was found by coworkers. A wedding united Miss Sarah Morris and E. W. Steele at the bridegroom’s sister’s home. Frederick County Circuit Court ordered a husband to repay alimony of 2130.88 to his wife.
An advertisement featuring J. W. Arnold of Windsor Pennsylvania endorses Natex as a new medicine that cures stubborn constipation and digestive disturbances. It claims relief for liver and kidney issues, improves sleep and overall health, and notes a higher cost but greater value. Sold by Peoples Service Drug Store and other druggists.
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