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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1932
Page
4
Lizards in the Sahara region are nicknamed sand fishes for their sand wriggling motion that resembles swimming. The piece contrasts wasted life with unused powers and missed happiness, quoting Mary Cholmondeley on the dangers of selfish prudence.
For 18 years P S Lawrence of Box 1 Salem Virginia suffered chronic stomach trouble until Natex treatment. Local residents report Natex benefits for stomach issues headaches constipation back pain catarrh nervousness and debility. It claims to boost appetite sleep blood purity and vigor and is sold by People's Service Drug Store and other druggists.
The Baltimore Sun notes Senator Bankhead argues farm relief and war debt policy are connected. He says declines in prices for wheat cotton lard and tobacco reflect weaker sterling and England’s gold reserves, urging Congress to align farm aid with debt relief.
An advertising agency tested a program by calling 200 people and finding four listeners. They estimate the audience around 20,000, noting the difficulty of judging engagement. They consider how many listened with full attention, partial attention, or for social critique, impacting sponsorship effectiveness.
Data shows 7 401 divorces in Canada in 1921 rising to 7 441 in 1931 with wide regional variation. Western provinces show higher rates due to separate courts and special acts, eastern provinces lower. The piece suggests Americans could learn from Canadian divorce laws and stability.
The Community League of Kauffman School hosted a spelling bee last evening with strong turnout. Gloria Dorsey won the main bee, Parker Rhyne took fifth, and Lester Keller won grade honors. An adult class featured Captains Norman Phillips and Braxton Sewall.
The 1633 arrival of the first fork to the colonies is noted with a leather case, bodkin, and knife. The owner identified as Gov. John Winthrop marks a notable artefact in early American daily life and governance.
The Milwaukee Sentinel notes a discussion on restricted verbal abilities and a movement toward adopting a phrase or game nicknamed Gimme as a cultural touchstone. The piece highlights public interest and social dynamics around self expression.
Precipitation figures for a 19 year record from Winchester Laboratory show monthly totals with year to date and normal values. A milk white river and a soap-producing lake on Andros Island in the Bahamas are noted curiosities caused by limestone and chalk saturation.
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