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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1931
Page
4
The record notes The Evening Star is entered at Winchester Virginia post office as second class matter and published daily except Sunday by The Evening Star Publishing Co. of Winchester Virginia.
Subscription rates listed for one year six months and three months with advance payments. National advertising representatives are Devine Tenney Corp in New York Des Moines and Chicago. The paper is a member of The Associated Press and uses AP news dispatches and local news.
A religious text excerpt presents the idea that righteousness yields peace and quietness. It cites a Bible verse promising dwellings in peaceable habitation and secure resting places, phrased as a devotional reminder about divine assurance.
The Danville Register reports on a Carnegie Foundation study showing 61 of 100 Pennsylvania seniors lack knowledge of common words. Many graduates fail vocabulary tests, sparking debate on the value of the hours of credit system and memory retention for college admissions and the liberal arts.
The Baltimore Sun notes as authentic news that General Smedley D. Butler of the Marine Corps plans to quit on October 1 and seek thirty days leave in advance. Washington watchers see the move as potentially more impactful than any production gains in the Hoover era.
The Boston Transcript notes a looming national Congress conflict as politicians push plans to spend public money while the administration fights reform. It highlights fears of a permanent dole and extravagant farm aid through a new equalization fee, creating favored producer classes. Business improves yet calls persist for government relief if people cannot feed, clothe, or house themselves.
Generous rains refreshed the area this morning bringing cooler conditions. Through August this year rainfall totals exceed last August by more than double, with 1.46 inches in August and 27.10 inches for the year so far, well above the 18-year average and far surpassing 1930 figures.
Mrs J B Shiley of Opequon Va testifies to Natex relief from dizziness neuralgia rheumatism and insomnia after husband praised the herbal remedy at Peoples Service Drug Store. She reports improved bowels nerves sleep energy and daily function and urges others to learn how Natex can help.
Cross Junction Virginia on August 20 featured guests Louis Gunn Philip Gunn and Hazel Baker from Washington Mr Alviner of Martinsburg and Iginia Angell of Winchester at the home of Mr and Mrs C G er with local hosts sharing hospitality in a social visit across the region.
Messrs Fred Holsinger and John Watts visited Mr Fred C Braith with Mr and Mrs C G Baker Sunday in Winchester. Mr and Mrs Albert ngell and Mr and Mrs R G Braith Waite drove to Shanghai Sunday to be guests of Mrs Braithwaite’s uncle.
Ada Mayhew of Mt Williams Virginia offers two young Ayrshire cows for sale. One is purebred and both are bred to a registered Ayrshire bull. Listing date August 21, 1921.
Mrs. Sarah Collins returned home after a visit with relatives. Mr and Mrs DeHaven hosted guests including Mr and Mrs DeHaven’s relatives. Edwards and family spent Sunday in Fall as guests of Oscar Dick. Virginia 186 er of Beasties fren rand week oeunt.
Aves cven time in ee r and Mrs G H Edwards with son Raymond drove to Front Royal last Sunday. Messrs S H J B Grady Paul and Eugene Braithwaite spend several days at their Capon River camp fishing.
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