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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1932
Page
4
The Evening Star is entered at the post office in Winchester Virginia as a second class publication. It is published daily except Sunday by The Evening Star Printing Company and consolidated with several local weekly papers.
The passage lists Associated Press rights and various subscription prices for one year six months and three months in advance. It also notes advertising representatives Devine Tenney Corp and locations New York Des Moines and Chicago.
The text reflects a biblical verse assuring protection from evil and preservation of the soul. It emphasizes divine safeguarding and guidance through danger, invoking Psalm 121 from the Bible.
Grand Rapids Herald-Review argues that while mail order declines and competition remains, the core benefit of buying locally is mutual profit and community loyalty. It urges small towns to support local stores, noting improvements in streets schools highways and homes reflect this spirit and that buying at home helps others trade locally.
Newport News Daily Press reports five transatlantic steamship lines slash fares by 15 to 50 percent to lure modest income travelers abroad. Observers expect impact on merchant marine, tourism, and world trade, hoping cheaper crossings boost foreign travel and foster better international understanding for peace.
The piece quotes Will Rogers on the economic slump, noting it has improved the country in several ways. It argues the downturn has weeded out false pretenses and exposed weak practices in business and individuals.
A reflective passage discusses honesty and fellowship rising from a social change. It notes pride in material possessions fades while human values become central, shaping attitudes toward wealth and scarcity as a form of consolation.
Dr W K Butts of the University of Chattanooga warns against promiscuous kissing saying the lip surface can hide bacteria after a test with a girl. He urges caution and discusses the dangers of infection while noting the social risk to young women.
James W. Hart, formerly with Co. 1, 116th Infantry, 29th Division, argues that veterans should receive debt relief tied to the soldiers' bonus. He criticizes Hoover's stance and urges readers to pressure Congress to adjust or pay the bonus to ease financial hardship and support business.
Evangelistic meetings opened at the Church of Christ with Rev W L Dudley delivering "Jesus Seeking to Save" to a good sized audience. Dr W H Pinkerton of Washington DC is expected tonight for 8 o clock service on "Who Is". The week features topics each night including "How Old Is God" and "Who Was and Is Jesus Christ" plus "How Did Jesus Come Here" and "Who Is Man" with Inspiring music and an invitation to all. An old timer notes foreign missionary work once done by churches rather than the State Department.
An advertised remedy promotes internal treatment for piles caused by poor blood circulation. It claims Hemroid Tablets stimulate circulation, drain congested blood, and heal affected parts, with Baker's Drug Store offering a money back guarantee if relief isn’t achieved.
In Verdi Junction Ted Radcliffe, a mysterious American adventurer, enters a border town row with Adela and the Mexican power broker Paco Morales. The tale follows a sunbaked flash of danger, wealth, and hidden motives as Radcliffe is drawn into desert loyalties, loyalties, and a high desert struggle.
The Rev M A Keesecker announces special preaching services at 8 o clock Tuesday evening April 5 in Little Mountain Methodist Episcopal Church. Everyone is cordially invited to attend this service. Reparations and war debts have nothing in common except death is common to us all.
Washington April 4 the capital awaits the cherry blossoms expected to burst late this week and reach full display around April 9 or 10. The trees were a gift from Japan twenty years ago and thousands visit yearly to view them. A scientist has a telephone milk tester and dreams of a stock detector. an ex postmaster plans to enter Al Smith’s name in North Dakota primaries.
A historical essay extols newspapers as the ideal advertising medium. It argues they reach nearly all readers and shape public opinion, offering immediacy and action while tying campaigns to current events. It notes strong consumer engagement and the newspaper’s role as a direct sales channel.
Precipitation for the past 24 hours ending 8 a m totalled twelve inches. March rainfall was 4.42 inches with 4.20 inches noted otherwise. Year to date precipitation is 9.49 inches with monthly norms from 19 years of Wested Research Laboratory records: January 2 36 inches February 1 95 March 2 70 April 3 17 May 3 58 June 3 89 July 3 50 August 3 54 September 2 20 October 2 87 November 2 14 December 2 39.
The article touts Kellogg’s All-Bran as containing twice as much usable iron as beef liver. It also claims All-Bran provides bulk to aid digestion and B vitamins to tone the intestine, offering a non habit forming remedy for constipation with two tablespoons daily.
Public sale of personal property under a deed of trust dated July 17 1931. Sale at 11 o clock Friday April 1 1932 on C H Cooper farm near Winchester Martinsburg Turnpike Frederick Co Virginia. Items include cattle horses a sow trough wagons plows harness and farm implements plus other articles. Adjourned to Wednesday April 13 due to illness of S B Cooper. Jas P Reardon trustee.
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