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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1934
Page
4
A joint consolidation across The Morning News Item The Weekly News The Weekly Times and The Weekly presents streamlined reporting on regional events. The merged edition emphasizes community developments business updates and public notices with updated summaries from each contributing paper.
The page lists Associated Press rights and subscription options with prices for one year six months and one month by advance payment plus carrier delivery. Advertising rates include classified two cents per word and display ads fourty two cents per inch with deadlines and memorials and notices. It names national advertising representatives in several cities.
Fear destroyed is quoted from Isaiah 41 10 about divine support and strength in the reader. The text repeats phrases about fear not and God’s help and uphold with righteousness. No clear news event or individuals beyond the quoted biblical verse appear.
The Bristol Herald Courier claims Virginia loses out on federal funds but New York Times figures show Virginia leads peers east of the Mississippi per capita. Virginia has $45.37 per capita against nearby states and many Virginians hold high federal posts, countering claims of discrimination.
Financing for the homes of 1,000,000 families was supplied by the nations building and loan associations in 1930 31 1932. Caledonia is the ancient name of Scotland. Igorot are inhabitants of northern Luzon in the Philippine Islands and some are head hunters.
A prolonged dry spell in Central China raises famine fears with up to half a million facing starvation and thousands dying in Anheh province. In contrast, the United States reports no drought deaths but heat causes many deaths and a Washington Star editorial criticizes both governments for lacking effective relief and water management.
The drought devastates the Middle West with projected costs running into billions. It is described as a major modern disaster affecting nations beyond the United States, with impact in Russia, Australia, Argentina, Europe, and England.
James Warburg argues that while 99 of 100 would reject socialism or fascism, half might support government takeover of railroads banks and wages if prompted. He blames big railroads banks and industries for public attitude and says honest corporate finance and fair dealing can reduce perceived need for NRA AAA and FERA.
The piece ridicules county supervisors attempts to regulate farm fowl and business leaders as they push a code for chickens. It mocks rugged individualism and notes hens will be forced to obey new standards, likening officials to General Johnson and suggesting broad penalties.
Answers to Foregoing Questions lists who was called The Lion of the North and who played Sancho Panza, along with identifying the music master who tutored a French queen. The item also includes a note on language usage and wisdom about consent and speech.
Joan Dudley travels from Boston to Granitehead in winter to seek Giles Armiger and mend a torn romance. She hopes to discuss books and their bond, carrying a letter he wrote, while facing a closed shop and a sea that mirrors her uncertain heart.
Fairfax Herald reports the Board of Supervisors imposes county wide poultry regulation under New Deal era guidance. Hens and chickens must stay on owner premises or face restrictions reflective of broader federal farm policies.
A proposal requiring written permission from the owner moves forward as a constructive step for agriculture and would merit lasting gratitude from agriculturists and related interests.
Present and past rainfall figures show 0.72 inches in the past 24 hours ending 8 a m. August to date 2.14 inches, year to date 20.18. The 21 year average monthly values list January 2.41, February 1.97, March 2.82, April 2.21, May 3.94, June 3.65, July 3.41, August 3.29, September 2.34, October 3.00, November 2.33, December 2.34.
Red Tape the prized hunter from Clifton Farms under Dr. Lewis M. Allen captured two blue ribbons at Charles Town. Harry McCann is named chair man of Frederick county Democratic Committee. The Winchester Young People mourn Rev. Dr. Frank T. McFaden through the Christian Endeavor Union. W R McAtee of Richmond suggests a state sales tax to Governor Pollard. President Roosevelt tours Civilian Conservation Camps in Virginia and praises the New Deal camp results.
Seventeen Virginia Elks lodges report welfare contributions totaling about 28000. Governor Byrd urges cities to mark building roofs to aid aviators. The Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen hold their 28th annual convention at Handley Library. Fifteen motorists held in Baltimore for driving on fresh concrete. Mrs Richard Evelyn Byrd receives candy ordered by Admiral Byrd from the Antarctic.
Ten years ago W A Baker announced Defense Day on September 12. Reports mention Mexico and Russia resuming full diplomatic relations and a flood disaster in China with over 50 000 deaths. Porter H Dale tours the Shenandoah Valley with his wife. A bumper Pippin crop is noted in Albemarle.
Sun Briar's yearlings drew strong demand at Saratoga Springs N Y as A W Pratt paid 4500 dollars for a bay colt from Sun Briar out of Negoporte consigned by Willis Sharpe Kilmer and partners. Forty five yearlings sold for a total of 50875 dollars and averaged 1131 dollars.
The Shenandoah Valley Academy in Winchester elevates language study to match sciences through coordinated modern language and Latin courses. Read in the cadet life framework, English grammar ties to French and Latin, aiding mastery of the mother tongue. The academy, one of US’s oldest, has operated as a military school 25 years, with a long scholarly tradition and membership in the Southern States College and Secondary Schools association.
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