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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1930
Page
4
A fragmented Winchester Virginia page lists publication names and dates. It details subscription prices for year six months and three months and carrier rates. It notes Associated Press rights and local news use.
A devotional note cites Romans 8 11 and asks for divine guidance to make bodies worthy temples for the indwelling spirit. The message emphasizes spiritual renewal through Christ’s risen life and asks for God to empower mortal bodies by the Spirit dwelling within.
An exhortation on staying focused on one’s present job to build a solid foundation. It warns that neglecting small duties for grand ambitions leads to ruin and emphasizes steady, steady effort as the path to lasting achievement. The piece likens life to a rock wall climb where patience and consistency forge true upward ascent.
Missouri Representative Thomas J. Halsey urged reform at the Veterans' Bureau to aid World War I veterans whose service connected claims are hard to prove. He asked officials to favor the veterans over rigid legal requirements, arguing the government must care for those in distress and not quibble over proof. General Hines backed calls to widen liberalization of service connection rules.
A historical note outlines Pullman car progress from Old No 9 of 1859 to the all steel car of 1907. It describes the day-coach origins with wood bodies, candles, and stoves, the Pioneer of 1865, lamp and hot-water upgrades by 1876, and the shift to steel berths, noting lingering travelers who keep boots on when sleeping.
Supporters of the eighteenth amendment said they would use the research period before the House judiciary committee to review the anti prohibition testimony. Mrs Lena L Yost leader for the drys described plans to cover every angle from moral to legislative aspects and to call witnesses on each phase opponents raised.
FOUND AT LAST The famous Q-623 prescription for rheumatism neuritis arthritis sciatica and lumbago is touted as a guaranteed remedy. The ad cites Baker’s Drug Store Winchester Gardner’s Pharmacy Boyce and urges readers to try Q1623 as a proven cure. The note ends with a globe of unrelated satire about Zara Agha and Volsteadia in the Boston Transcript.
Notice directs Frederick County residents to file tax returns promptly to avoid penalties. Commissioner I. C. Roe warns against delays and urges immediate action to comply with tax obligations.
Associated Press says at his Florida Winter home Henry Ford argued mass production requires coordinated systems. He asserted by products will curb food overproduction and emphasized chemistry and by improving labor use. Ford cited plans from Savannah plantation to triple acre yields and urged persistent work and intelligent methods.
A quirky remark favors universal bathtub singing over widespread chorus participation, noting its safety and inclusivity. The comment playfully contrasts collective singing in bathrooms with larger public performances.
By virtue of the last will of James M. Jennings the undersigned will offer for sale at public auction at the Frederick County Court House Winchester Virginia at noon on Saturday March 15 1930 a 144 acre farm four miles southeast of Stephens City and two miles from Ninevah with a ten room dwelling bank barn smoke house ice house and other buildings near schools and churches Immediate possession. One third cash balance in one and two years via two bonds bearing 6 percent interest with homestead waiver secured by a deed of trust and a policy of fire insurance on the property. (2-15-42-Mar. 1-8-41)
A series of stock and household goods auctions are listed across Clarke County and nearby areas. March 11 Evans near Stephens City offers stock and real estate. March 12 Omps near Kearneysville and Hummer at Millwood sell stock and tools. March 14 Longerbeam near Shenandoah River and Helves tine Berryville list stock and implements. March 15 Harper in Berryville offers household goods and furniture. March 17 Adams Greenspring sells stock. March 18 Longerbeam Poor House Farm and Pierce Wathey Summit Point both list stock and implements. March 20 Carter Farm Berryville offers stock and tools. March 21 Tufords stock sale. March 25 George West Rippon lists stock and implements. March 26 Isecraver Berryville lists stock and Guernsey cattle. April 3 Sam Thomas near Berryville closes the sale.
Washington D C Chairman Legge of the Farm Board reported full attention on stabilizing agricultural prices with focus on wheat and cotton gains. He disputed claims the Wheat Stabilization Corporation speculates in the grain market and said the board plans May futures purchases to back contracts and enforce delivery after market close.
Washington March 7 A Senate lobby committee heard Joseph R Grundy once a Pennsylvania senator paid $500 a month to Warren F Deane editor of the Manufactur er for tariff work Deane testified that after Grundy took his seat he moved from downtown to the senator’s office and used a desk there Doane said his news bureau left downtown offices and was not connected to the American Tariff League though he gave releases from the senator’s office
The Rev. R. L. Moore announces evangelistic services at the Methodist Opal Church in Boyce Clarke county starting Sunday March 9 at 7 30 PM. Revival speakers include Rev C V VanDer Linden Sunday, the pastor Monday evening, and Rev Arthur Ribble White Post Tuesday with other speakers to be announced.
The Handley Library announces a special lent reading shelf curated by librarian C Vernon Eddy. Notable selections include The Christ of the Indian Road and The Book Nobody Knows by E Stanley Jones and Bruce Barton works, plus The Graphic Bible and Life of Christ by Giovanni Papini.
A Toledo Blade quote notes that fans can end one season in disgust and welcome the next with old enthusiasm, praising the enduring appeal of baseball and its lasting allure for years to come.
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