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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1930
Page
4
The notice outlines subscription prices for The Evening Star and affiliated weekly papers, showing mail rates of 3.50 for one year, 2.75 for six months, 0.90 for three months, and 0.30 for one month, with carrier options at 4.50 yearly, 2.25 semiannual, and 1.40 monthly.
The Associated Press asserts exclusive rights to use for republication all news dispatches credited or not credited to the AP and all local news published in this paper. The notice applies to this newspaper and its contents.
A religious reflection centers on Romans 8 30 stressing predestination calling justification and glorification. It includes a prayer praising grace over works and salvation by divine mercy.
A Bal timore Evening Sun reprint describes a spendthrift’s day budget from morning to night. The piece contrasts his wasteful purchases with frugality, weighing transient pleasures against long term thrift and social judgment.
The Washington Post reports that science may have detected a new planet in our solar system though not visible to the naked eye. Dr Slipher and Dr Percival Lowell are cited as key figures as calculations suggest another distant planetary body classified as a sibling to Mercury through Jupiter.
The article discusses a systematic search for unseen planets and notes the accuracy of mathematical estimates. It cites Neptune first discovered in 1846 and suggests more planets may exist as telescopes improve and the fringe of the known universe is scanned.
Rep Garner of Texas alleged an unholy alliance between the Republican organization and power interests over Muscle Shoals lobbying. He cited Claudius Huston as connected to interests seeking private gain, linking Huston to Hoover era party control and 1932 nomination plans.
Crabtree, convicted of first degree murder in three killings in one hour, learns death by hanging. Judge Hughes overruled delay in sentencing to July at defense request. Justice Inskeep, jailer Ben Miller, and Edward Wolford were slain. three women wounded. Judge Kump testified for the state after stepping aside due to knowledge of the case.
Evidence at the trial shows Crabtree had been drinking before the trip that led to deaths and reveals a pattern of persistent misconduct at the school.
Prohibition Commissioner Doran asks state officials to obtain Jamaica Ginger samples for testing after reports of paralysis among drinkers in southern states. The inquiry aims to determine a link to toxic effects and ensure public safety nationwide.
The prose describes orders by Doran to see if action by the prohibition bureau is warranted. Jamadia and Doran discuss a pure alcohol baseline with no denaturant, noting that isopropyl alcohol can cause paralysis. The ginger sample will be tested by prohibition bureau chemists for isopropyl content.
Quote from Courier Journal features a witty self description about being a politician. The line plays with pronunciation of Creek and deep sea schooling as a pun.
March 18 J M Longerbeam Poor House Farm Clarke County stock implements. March 20 Robert Lewis Carter Farm Berryville stock implements. March 21 Frank V Tilford Stockdale. March 22 M M Lynch Special Commissioner Stonewall District north side Winchester Berryville Turnpike two miles east of Winchester Henry P Busey Farm March 24 G A Baker admx near Welltown Schoolhouse household goods. March 25 Geo West Rippon W Va stock implements. March 26 C S Wisecraver Berryville stock Guernsey cattle and hogs. March 27 E M Kackley near Crums Church stock implements. April 3 Sam Thomas near Berryville Va stock sale. April 9 Jones Bros three miles east of Winchester cattle and hogs. April 10 Short Horn Breeders Association Fair Grounds Winchester registered cattle. April 22 Orvill Kackley near Burnt Factory dairy cows and heifers.
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