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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1933
Page
9
The standings show Cleveland and St Louis atop the AL with wins and losses listed for 62 35 and 60 47 respectively. Yesterday results include Washington 2 Boston 1 and Philadelphia 16 New York 3 with multiple short scores noted. Today's games feature Boston at Washington Philadelphia at New York Chicago at Detroit and Cleveland at St Louis with open date tomorrow.
League standings show New York 58 39 598 and Pittsburgh 57 44 564 with Cincinnati 41 and Philadelphia 13-1. Notable results include St Louis 4 Pittsburgh 3 in 12 innings and Boston 8 Brooklyn 5. Upcoming games list St Louis at New York Philadelphia, Cincinnati at Chicago, Brooklyn at Boston.
An advertisement extols S.S.S. as a general tonic improving skin clarity by boosting red blood cells and hemoglobin. It claims the remedy detoxifies, increases oxygen in tissues, and fights pimples with testimonials. It also mentions a follow up with 8.3.8 and a course of 8.8.8.
The schedule lists City League basketball games between S. Gide and Lions, South End Indians and All Stars, Va Woolen Mill, Old Timers, Sunny Side, Hawks, Post Office, Lions, and other teams. Dates span Aug 11 to Sept 1 with multiple matchups and times at 6 p.m.
The Handley Library displays a water color portrait exhibition by local star cartoonist L. Neill Woods. The satirical pieces depict townsmen including Dr. F. T. McFaden Billy Barnes Andy Bell Bill Glass Vernon Eddy Bud Stryker Leslie Kline Judge A J Tavenner Judge Harrison Al Smith Doc Anderson and the artist himself. The show aims to entertain without flattering the sitters and will be open for a period with Eddy inviting the public to view.
On Saturday August, Hable's Palace hosts a Midsummer Kiddies Treat for children under twelve with free gifts for early arrivals. Rex Bell stars in The Fugitive with extra features including a Mickey Mouse cartoon and a two part hokum mystery. Two children under twelve admitted for the price of one with ten cent tickets. first show starts at 10 a.m. and runs to 11 30 p.m.
Cyrus the Great and Croesus rise to prominence around 558 B C as rivals in the Median Persian and Lydia realms. Spanish gold coins dated 1700, 1712, and 1784 were found at Gold Beach Oregon by a placer miner beneath eight feet of sand, likely lost by Spaniards exploring Oregon during California’s era as a Spanish territory.
The All Stars beat the Ball Hawks 2 to 1, leveling them in third place in the league. Pangle limited the Ball Hawks to five hits while the All Stars rapped six off Pope. Keller homered twice as a highlight amid a tight pitchers’ duel.
A historical price list shows Mason jars and assorted dry goods with labeled prices. Items include 14c per 1 dozen, 10c per pkg, 12c, 2 for 9c, 13c, 32c for a 1 lb tin, 19c per tablespoon, and 12 lb flour bags from brands like Valley Pride Magnolia Gold Medal Pillsbury.
A short price notice lists several jug sizes including quart and gallon on apple pie vinegar. Prices show 12 cents for a quart and similar rates for gallon jugs. The item reads as an old-time grocery listing with compact, repetitive pricing terminology.
Shopper deals list Armour's Star Swift's Premium ground beef Niagara onions and cabbage priced to attract buyers. Fresh ground beef offered at two pounds packages and 19 cents per pound for cabbage.
Laboratory tests show Kellogg’s All-Bran adds bulk to stimulate intestines and supplies vitamin B for appetite, aiding regular habits and reducing headaches from constipation. The cereal is gentle, palatable, and provides iron, with two tablespoonfuls daily suggested. if relief fails, consult a doctor. Sold nationally, Kellogg’s Battle Creek product.
Advertisement notes Pattern 9738 for sizes 12 through 20 with raglan sleeves and bow detail. Includes cutting diagrams and instructions. Price Fifteen cents per pattern. book about summer patterns offered for twenty five cents. Order from Winchester Evening Star Pattern Dept. York.
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