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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1934
Page
7
Marion Martin pattern 9067 offers a freckled wool frock with front cross bodice and gathered skirt in sizes 8 10 12 14 16. Order by sending 15 cents per pattern plus 25 cents for book and pattern to Winchester Evening Star Pattern Department New York.
Three senators urge temporary suspension of processing taxes on wheat and cotton and to peg prices via loans for next two crops. Administration studies the idea while Wallace and AAA head Davis view it skeptically. Proposals would raise grower revenue but risk shifting tax burdens to consumers.
Health officials in Hagerstown Maryland report about 350 patients under treatment as an influenza outbreak spreads. State health officials note the illness seems different from previous local flu strains, with rapid onset and multiple cases. Fifty cases are reported in Maugamsyville.
London reports the world wheat conference abandoned attempts to agree on export quotas after a weeklong session. Unrestrained shipping of wheat remains a concern as delegates did not reach a quota accord.
Card of thanks from Mrs J B White expresses gratitude for kindness during illness and death. The Winchester and Potomac Railroad Company announces its annual stockholders meeting in Winchester Virginia on September 7 1934 to elect a president and directors and conduct other business. Also thanks from Romine family for support and flowers during Edgar Lee Romine’s illness and death.
By order of Ida B. Hammack deed of trust dated June 15 1932 the 51 acre farm 1.5 miles northeast of Middletown Virginia will be sold at public auction September 22 1934 at 11 AM in front of the County Courthouse Winchester Terms: one third cash day of sale and balance in two equal installments secured by a deed of trust. W E Edwards trustee Dunn and Duvall auctioneers.
Public auction to be held in front of the County Court House Winchester on September 20 1934 at 11 am. Property on the north side of Winchester Berryville Turnpike 50 by 200 feet with a two story dwelling and brick garage. Terms: one third cash, balance in two annual installments with bonds and deed of trust and insurance policy. Special commissioners Trustees and Coroner court clerk certify bond posted. Auctioneer Brumback.
The article notes wheat shipping remains assured through November, marking the first open season since the 1934 wheat agreement signed last August. It cites Russia refusing its quota and Argentina exceeding allotment during failed talks, with no full conference meeting held today.
Ralph Davis twenty five year old outlaw wanted for the slaying of Sheriff G C Kimball in Statesville was captured in a rooming house in Concord North Carolina. He surrendered to Sheriff R C Hoover and deputies without resistance after being identified by rooming house operator R P Hagler who said the man had been there two days. Davis denied the killing.
A newspaper image shows a scene immediately followed by contact with the sheriff. The item notes prompt reporting to law enforcement and indicates swift official involvement.
The liner Cameronia en route from Boston and New York was struck by a terrible mid Atlantic gale. Over 30 passengers were injured and one seaman washed overboard and drowned. Waves reputedly reached 60 feet. A Penn State football team group aboard escaped injury.
A promotional notice claims Dave’s Mentha Pepsin cures stomach distress without diet changes. It advises discarding magnesia and soda, eating freely, and taking a tablespoonful before meals to end gas fullness and pain with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
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