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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1934
Page
4
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Senator Byrd presses to repeal the federal gasoline levy arguing the tax should stay with states and fund highway building. The committee initially favored cutting the tax but reversed, keeping 180 million dollars a year for Washington. Capper warns the burden reaches 30 to 40 percent of sales in many states and rebukes heavy mileage taxes.
Fragments discuss the 1930 census and Texas state data from the period. The readable text references the census page and estimates, but details are incomplete and unclear.
The cotton growers of the South earned 856 million dollars for the 1933 crop including lint and seed. Clara Barton noted as Red Cross founder. Immigrants initially land at Ellis Island in New York Harbor.
California attracts new residents while Texas loses population to aging. The Texas Weekly notes California’s growth due to immigration, countering with data showing Texas has more young people and potential parents. It urges Texas to advertise and keep its youth to regain demographic lead.
Warner Bros presents Six of a Kind at the Capitol Theatre a lively comedy featuring Charlie Ruggles Mary Boland W C Fields Alison Skipworth George Burns and Gracie Allen. The plot follows two newlyweds on a second honeymoon who advertise for a third couple to share expenses Burns and Allen answer with a large flea-hound as the other couple.
Hable's Palace kicks off its Spring Frolics with Will Rogers starring in David Harum. The event showcases a sequence of top screen names, including Constance Bennett in Moulin Rouge next week, promising a string of high profile productions. Rogers notes his affinity for the banker role and avoids publicity for charity.
An old style advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a safe laxative and liver stimulant replacing calomel. It claims they improve bile flow, cure constipation, pimples, bad breath, and skin trouble, restoring vigor. Sold by druggists in 15c 30c and 60c sizes.
Tiggie enjoys a peaceful mood after a perilous night and plans to visit Helen as Joe Penny jokes about marriage. The pair discuss risks of wedlock and warn each other while the rain and tide backdrop frames the mood before Tiggie heads to see his love.
Report shows present and past precipitation figures. Past 24 hours end April to date shows non. Year to date totals 4.65 inches with March to date 2.29 inches. 21 year average total 34.71 inches. Monthly averages listed for each month with January 2.41 to December 2.34 inches.
Magistrate A J Tavenner dismisses charges of failing to aid after J Walter Larrick near Trone caused a March 20 collision that injured Hazel Foreman of Gore. Larrick promised to cover all doctor and hospital expenses for the child, and the case ends with the accident deemed unavoidable.
The Church of Christ revival continues with Rev. W. L. Dudley preaching at 7 45 tonight on A New Testament Case of Conversion. A baptismal service will follow and a warm welcome is extended to all, with an invitation to bring a friend.
The article notes cultivated pears in the United States originate from Old World species, with European varieties prized for flavor and a China origin that tolerates warmer southern orchards. It also states Alaska has a longer coastline than the United States.
Sales directory lists events on April 4 and 5 in West Virginia. T. R Alkire offers horses cows and farm implements west of Slanesville. M Lohr Capper and H A Richards sell at Cedar Creek road farm goods. A B Richards estate auction covers household farm and orchard equipment.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Union Bank of Winchester will be held at its banking house in Winchester Virginia on Thursday April 26 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. for election of directors and other business. George B. Bushnell Cashier.
A Tribune analysis argues that labor-saving machinery does not cause unemployment. It notes increased wheat output per capita alongside rising total production, coal, iron, and oil growth, and explains that higher efficiency expands overall wealth. It warns against limiting production to chase artificial scarcity.
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