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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1931
Page
4
A biblical line notes that those who seek the Lord shall lack no good thing. The verse proclaims divine provision and faith as a remedy for hunger and want. It reflects devotional language urging spiritual pursuit as remedy.
In Cumberland area homes many keep dusty clothing in closets and attics. The note urges sorting through old garments and donating for the needy or to charity societies. A worn suit can be repaired. unused items should not sit idle but help families on tight incomes.
The Virginia press notes the life insurance industry as a major economic force. Between January 1 and July 25 this year thirty of the largest life companies invested about 879 million in securities, including farm mortgages and public bonds.
The Richmond News Leader reports a warning that US credit cannot be destroyed though financing limits grow. It notes under subscriptions to the 3 percent issue, Mellon must set a 3.25 percent rate for refunding maturing bonds, with new six month certificates offered around 2 percent.
Film goers at the Palace Theatre view Possessed with Joan Crawford in a role suggesting Greta Garbo. Crawford portrays a working class woman torn between love for Clark Gable and his political career, delivering dramatic tension.
Warner Bros. CAPITOL presents Seth Parker in Way Back Home at the Capitol Theatre today and tomorrow. The story follows home spun happenings in Jonesport with Seth as the elder father figure guiding family and community through joys and sorrows.
Henry Swartz of Mansfield is expected to plead self defense as he stands trial for the murder of Paul Smith last October in a case authorities describe as a wife trading scheme. Police say Swartz admitted shooting Smith after returning home to find Smith with Swartz’s wife. Swartz’s wife denies any agreement to exchange wives.
Lois Corbin a pretty working girl loves Bruce Durand nephew of Chicago banker Charles Durand. Arlene Kennedy plans to seduce Bruce hoping to marry him while Lois returns home. Bruce struggles with jealousy as Arlene schemes to trap him and Lois plans a dramatic reveal.
Chicago December reports say William Wrigley may trade or waive Hack Wilson as Cubs seek a new outfielder. Interest focuses on adding Chuck Klein or Paul Waner, with the major league meetings in Chicago the pivotal moment for any sale or swap.
In one day the Manufacturers Association the steel industry union labor and the Federal Reserve Board saw things looking better. The mood improves as cautious optimism returns to the business climate.
Business experts seek a revival of activity and optimism with Aimee Semple McPherson Hutton appearing as a potential catalyst for renewed interest. The note hints at revivalist energy in the current era and mentions specific leadership figures underline the drive.
An advertisement touts Baalmann's Gas Tablets as a cure for gas in the stomach and bowels. It claims relief from pressure, heart palpitations, drowsiness after meals, and cold limbs, urging readers to buy the genuine yellow package at Boyd's Rug Store for $1.
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