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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1932
Page
4
The clipping lists Consolidated Morning The Weekly News The Weekly Time and Associated Press credits. It details subscription prices by year, six months, three months, and one month, with carrier options and a weekly rate, reflecting period advertising language.
A brief biblical reflection notes that a righteous man’s steps are guided by God and that he takes delight in the path set before him. The verse from Psalm 37 23 emphasizes trust and obedience as core to steady progress.
The piece notes railways spurning loans urged by the government backed Reconstruction Finance Corporation. Officials argue loans would modernize rolling stock and create up to 100000 jobs, boosting revival, while railroad leaders warn they are already heavily indebted and cautious about deeper debt, fearing bankruptcy if pushed too far.
A gang of five machine gun bandits attempted a bank robbery in Chicago but bungled. One dropped a gun, another failed to vault a counter, and a slippery glass top aided falls. Alarm buttons triggered as bank employees laughed, and the nervous robbers fled.
Newark Evening News reports scientists claim lightning can strike upward as well as downward with 185 photographs cited. The article notes the debate over whether a person can sidestep a descending bolt, and argues the outcome may not matter to the struck.
An unclear passage discusses whether a dangerous form of conduct will prevail in selling, noting that the outcome depends on an approach being positive or negative, but the source lacks concrete information on such methods or results.
The Lindberghs welcome a second son as the nation reflects on the tragedy of their first child. The world watches as Colonel and Mrs. Lindbergh receive sympathy and support, while calls arise to remake society into a safer home for children and all people.
A. Conrad Johnson of Richmond Virginia was arrested on a charge of passing a worthless 12.60 check in Roanoke. Police say he is wanted by six or more towns in the Old Dominion. Johnson, about 38, admitted writing the check but said the draft was paid. Roanoke authorities were notified and may arrive soon.
In 1784 Judge Tapping Reeve established the first law school in his Litchfield home. Plans aim to preserve the historic building and create a public memorial. Lobster Delicacy Records show lobsters used as food in ancient Japan. The Sixteenth Century Spaniards called our Southwest the Great Unknown North.
Mrs. A. B. Dever of Salem Virginia credits Natex with curing Brights disease after three months and a near removal of her right kidney. She reports cleansing of impurities after four bottles and says Natex targets the root cause for lasting improvement. Sold by Peoples Service Drug Store and druggists.
Precipitation over the past 24 hours ended at 8 am recorded none and August to date totals 0.50 inch. Year to date rainfall is 23.92 inches. Monthly normal inches from a 19 year Winchester lab record list January 2.36 February 1.05 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 crew discovers a high priest living quarters and the Sacred Eye of Nu in a bleached skull. Pauo retrieves the jewel, its dark beauty gleaming as she realizes the curse may be broken at last.
Local markets close with listed prices for shelled corn 1.10 to 1.20, cracked corn 1.05 to 1.20, mixed feed around 1.05 to 1.15, and butter fats for creamery and country varieties. Hens and chickens show varied notes. wholesale Baltimore reports include wheat and corn values with dairy and egg items observed.
An advertisement offers a guaranteed relief from rheumatism within 48 hours using Allenru. A 85 cent bottle is sold at Baker's Drug Store with a money back promise if pains remain after two days, then continue use to remove uric acid.
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