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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1930
Page
4
Old newspaper notice lists subscription prices by mail and carrier for various durations. Rates appear as annual, semiannual, quarterly, and monthly options, but many figures are incomplete or garbled.
The note states the Associated Press credit rules apply to all news and local items published, whether credited to AP or this paper. It emphasizes exclusive rights over content and rules for attribution in the publication.
A fragmentary devotional piece quotes Romans 10 11 12 on faith and salvation. It notes there is no difference between Jew and Greek and praises trust in God as glory. The text references prayers and blessing in a religious meditation.
The Staunton News Leader notes early spring arrivals with birds and blossoms. It contrasts milder days with residual January weather and reflects on the vernal equinox and the north pole sun, imagining a flight to witness the day where dawn and twilight meet.
Richmond News-Leader notes the General Assembly increased Confederate veteran pensions from 200 to 360 dollars per year, boosting daily pocket money for aging veterans. The editorial praises the funding rise as long overdue and warns future generations may divert funds as veteran numbers decline.
The article notes the marriage date and widow eligibility for Confederate soldiers' widows have been tightened. It states the current pension eligibility date is December 31 1890 and argues it should not extend further.
A Cleve land theater hosted a radio act by two unknown entertainers who performed four stage appearances daily for seven days. Fans queued in long lines, ushers wore out, and eight nearly collapsed. Critics questioned artistry, but the duo’s sudden popularity promises quick cash before they fade from the scene.
Advertisement announces price at 60 cents per box and directs readers to Dr A W Chase Co Inc at 82 Leonard Street Brooklyn New York for direct orders. It presents a consumer call to action and lists the manufacturer and address.
Mrs L DuCrest notes her small son improved after using Vinci, claiming it cured poor appetite and sleeplessness. The ad promotes Vinci as supplying iron calcium and cod liver peptone, asserting quick, tasty relief for thin or nervous individuals and adults. Baker's Drug Store advertises the product.
The first national stamp collecting society in the United States, the Philatelic Society, was established in 1866. The note references the origin of the early philatelic community and its foundational role in the hobby.
Dr. Warren B. Hill argues for a community crusade against the house fly. He likens the fight to a frontier posse against a killer predator, detailing how flies spread disease and outlining practical steps: clean yards, remove manure and garbage, screen homes, install fly traps, and pursue any intruding fly to protect children.
Associated Press photo caption notes Margaret Perry has taken over Culver City California airport management as one of the first women to hold such a post in the United States. A half million dollar coal washing plant at Sutton Alaska wrecked for its valuable time. Four pastors in Raymond Washington charter a bus to carry children to Sunday school.
Executors announce a public auction of the Frank P. Colston estate farm in Berryville Clarke County Virginia. Five parcels total 384 80 58 7 and 80 acres with homes barns and improvements offered separately or as whole with terms including one third cash and two equal deferred payments. The sale notes a surviving mortgage on tract 1 2 3 4 and a long term loan with a first lien by the Potomac Joint Stock Land Bank Alexandria and calls for bond evidence and a deed of trust. Franklin M Wray and John M Pishpaw execute.
By virtue of a distress warrant in the case Good & Company agents versus C E Babb a public auction will be held at 1 South Loudoun Street Winchester Va at 10 o clock A M Monday March 31 1930. Items include iron safe desk showcase half interest in heating stove washer stand Burrows adding machine Underwood typewriter two ladders blow torch two dozen cans paint varnish in cellar six electric water heaters. A J Wigginton deputy sheriff Frederick County Virginia.
March 27 E M Kackley near Crums Church stock implements. March 31 Murphy Bros near Wadesville household goods chickens hay tools. April 2 W E Cather 3 miles south of Mt Jackson stock and orchard equipment. April 3 Sam Thomas near Berryville stock sale. April 9 Jones Bros 3 miles east Berryville 150 dead cattle and hogs. April 10 Short Horn Breeders Association Fair Grounds Winchester registered cattle. April 22 Orville Kackley near Burnt Factory dairy cows and heifers.
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