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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1932
Page
4
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Fragmentary religious text echoes a hymn or sermon noting Christ as keeper and guidance. Repeated lines reference scripture from Psalm 119 and Psalm 121, with phrases about walking in the path and divine protection. The text blends biblical quotation with chant-like refrain.
December 1930 report on liver extract therapy for pernicious anemia and diabetes notes Dr. Murphy building on Minot and Banting Best work. New method uses high concentrates, easy administration, fewer injections, reduced hospitalization, and lower costs, promising to eradicate pernicious anemia. Ecclesiasticus blessing doctors cited.
The Petersburg Progress Index notes Germany faces a severe unemployment problem among its educated youth. Cities have passed laws requiring under eighteen workers to attend trade schools, a move aimed at curbing mischief and building skills, though it risks limiting future job opportunities. The piece contrasts Germany with U S prospects and hopes for improved employment outlook.
A columnist notes widespread Bible thefts from newspapers and libraries. He finds most Bibles vanish quickly, except one locked copy in a Sunday School feature editor’s desk. He questions motives and, noting cheap Bibles, wonders what borrowers do with them.
An Illinois town newspaper carries a carpenter and builder offering to exchange building work for a used car, an electric refrigerator, tailoring, or dental work. The ad highlights a primitive barter revival as motorists and service providers seek mutual exchange.
The text suggests creating a swap column in a daily newspaper to tap new work and human interest by providing a meeting place where people swap items. It argues proper facilities enable community enrichment and envisions a swap column as a universal town feature.
Those visiting Miss Cora Fletcher on Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Fletcher and son, Mrs. Rena Cooper and daughters Esther Lucille Myrtle Bell and Ruby.
Lafollette and Whitacre families move from Mr Fletcher to near Fairview Church. Harry Lafollette and his sons visit H D Whitacre. Pauline French works at Sirbaughs in Capon Bridge. Jack Whitacre hosts guests Robert Whitacre and Cecil Dyke from Winchester and Smoky Hollow.
Ted Radcliffe returns to Verdi for a Border area party where El Coyote the bandit stalks Morales. Major Blount and Dr Price debate pursuit while Bob Harkness questions loyalty. A fiesta and memory hint at hidden past loves as the tale continues.
Mr. Jim Whitacre spent Sunday night with Mr. Douglas Whitacre and family. Little Jeanetta Pearl Barrett is slowly improving after illness. The Whitacres noted Capon Bridge visits as Mrs. Whitacre stayed with her mother. Mr. Luther Johnson, previously ill, is improving slowly. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Whitacre visited Mr. D Whitacre and family Wednesday night.
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