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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1930
Page
4
The Evening Star notes a consolidation of local weekly papers at the Winchester VA post office, uniting The Weekly News The Weekly Times and The Weekly Mirror as a second class consolidated news item.
A fragment shows subscription terms and advertising rates with figures such as one year and six months in advance. It lists national advertising representatives in New York Des Moines Chicago and references a Devine Tenney Corporation.
The Associated Press notes exclusive rights to publish news content credited or not credited to AP in this paper and all local news herein.
A devotional excerpt reflects on faith in Christ, citing 2 Corinthians 5 14 15 about dying to self and living for Christ. It includes a prayer phrase I give Thee back the life I owe and a meditation on guidance and paths.
Roanoke Times reports Dr. Walter L. Treadway of the U S Public Health Service explains why men drink to excess. He cites mental inferiority constitutional defects and temperament as causes but notes some drinkers reform and become teetotalers if they truly want to quit.
A Petersburg Progress Index note argues China faces about 1,000,000 starvation deaths this year until harvest, down from 2,000,000 last year. It criticizes surplus American wheat and textiles being unable to aid China, and warns about intervention by foreign powers and League of Nations duties.
An editorial argues bath safety should focus on user protection rather than banning the tub. It advocates adhesive rubber gloves, sugjected shoes, padded protections on the body, and buckled gear to prevent injuries while noting cleanliness may be compromised.
A Lynchburg News note cites Columbia University statistics showing students who work hardest to pay for their education perform better academically. The piece suggests diligence reflects valuing the opportunity and drives study success.
The author argues that statistics can mislead when misinterpreted and that numbers do not lie, but careless interpretation by readers or analysts can. He notes many accidents occur at home due to perceived safety and urges careful handling of data rather than rejecting statistics.
The Washington Times notes a population rise from 437 571 ten years ago to 485 716 today, a gain over 10 percent driven by wealthier newcomers. It argues wealth expands the city’s finances and that slum numbers have declined, with suburbs drawing residents who work in the district.
The article notes a rising land boom attracting wealthy buyers to nearby suburbs. It predicts continued federal and district government purchases will push acre values higher and spur more people to move and buy property as available parcels stay affordable.
Capon Bridge news reports Mr and Mrs maid celebrating the birth of a daughter on May 11. The obituary for Miss O Nile Ward notes a funeral at the Methodist Episcopal Church on Sunday at 2 o clock conducted by Reverend Lawrence of Romney and Reverend Doland of Augusta with a large gathering.
Hosts of relatives and friends followed the remains at Capon Chapel. Mr. and Mrs. E. Grant Nine and Mr. Benton Nine were entertained for a Tuesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Funkhouser, with floral offerings described as exceptionally beautiful.
A fragment quoting Lita Wakefield warns that a dangerous economy looms despite low bread availability. The remark suggests concern over supplies and financial strain affecting households.
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