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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1938

Page

4

Advertisers Guidelines and Classified Rates For Winchester News

The notice outlines daily publication except Sunday by The Evening Star in Winchester Virginia with advertising rates for classifieds, memorials, and display ads. It lists payment rules, minimum charges, deadlines, transient and contract rates, and national ad reps, ending with a biblical verse.

Evening Star Publishing Co Winchester Tenney, Woodward and Company, Inc New York Detroit Kansas City Francisco Chicago Boston Adente Qed

Roosevelt Tax Plan Brought Backlash and Repeal Calls

An editorial recounts the 1936 defeat of the undistributed profits tax, criticizing Congress for rubber-stamping the measure and predicting poor outcomes. It notes the bill raised less revenue than expected, fueled unemployment, and spurred broad calls for repeal as supporters acknowledge its failure.

Franklin D. Roosevelt Congress House of Representatives House THE STAR White House Priv

Floods Reach Lower Mississippi Regions at Cairo Ill

Riverside towns and low-lying areas along the Mississippi report rising floodwaters spilling over sixty foot walls at Cairo Illinois. The article notes widespread impact on homes farms and transportation with continued flood threats along the river corridor.

Cairo Ill

Ten Years Ago City Sergeant Forney Dies

Ten years ago City Sergeant Adam Forney died after a period of illness. The article notes his career ending with death and reflects on his service. Also covered are the National W C T U urging both major parties to include a dry plank in 1928 programs, a pari mutuel betting bill before the state legislature, and local merchants reporting strong Valentine trade as the holiday approaches.

Adam Forney State Legisla

Mumps Cured in 24 Hours Claims By A A Jenkins

A. A. Jenkins credits a drug advertised in The Star for curing his mumps in 24 hours. Governor Mann hears final pleas from relatives friends and attorneys for Floyd and Claude Allen in a murder case. H C Baker a 45 year old Frederick county farmer dies after brief illness. January brings early spring then a predicted real winter.

A. A. Jenkins Star Mann Virginia Floyd Claude Allen H. C. Baker Frederick County

Animals Enter Store In Rodent Catching Effort At Horsey

A cat seven dogs and a rat create excitement in Horsey and Atwells store as the first eight animals arrive to catch rodents. Rev. Jos. B. Stonesifer is chosen as substitute teacher by Frederick county School Board. Dr. Hunter McGuire, renowned Richmond surgeon, is taken to Hot Springs Virginia for rheumatism treatment. Ralph Savage buys a handsome residence formerly owned by Brice Leather.

Horsey and Atwells Jos. B. Stonesifer Frederick County Hunter McGuire Richmond Hot Springs Ralph Savage Brice Leather

Open Forum letter denounces Winchester council over bonds

A Winchester reader criticizes city officials for requiring a $300 cash bond for salespersons within the corporate limits. The letter argues this hinders interstate commerce and cites U.S. constitutional protections and case law. It also includes a Q&A spoof about general knowledge topics.

Winchester Congress United States Scott Donald U. S McGraw Marion Kelley Bemis Gray Mass Fisher McGirr Merrit St. Paul Minn Flowers N. W Sumner Beeler Ind Cambell Sherman Wis Barling West Astrom Hammond McLean Woolsey Bank Osborn Wheat Joel E. M. Leadbeater

Presidential policy muddle seen by political and economic aims

Washington observers note a mix of sharp rhetoric and concrete actions as the administration pursues a twofold goal: restore business confidence while countering beliefs that policy caused the current slump. The piece also flags Lee Perkins inquiry into Bridges and possible implications for congressional investigations and Interior Department scrutiny.

Washington White House

Night on a ranch becomes a troubled first home

Jerry and Mimi move into a rugged Hayes ranch after marriage. They face an austere house with a cold welcome and a hovering household, testing their vows as Mimi resists the unfamiliar setting and Jerry hopes for reconciliation. The tense scene ends with a strained promise to endure.

Hayes Chandler Mimi James Uncle Jerry Washington Mrs. Chandler Jerry Mrs. Hayes Olga Andy Mint

New Book on Historic Places by Dr Wayland

Dr Wayland publishes Historic Homes of Northern Virginia and Eastern Panhandle West Virginia a large illustrated volume. A Virginia born author and historian retired professor at Harrisonburg State Teachers College, Wayland spent 34 years collecting data and images for this six part 600 page work with 540 illustrations 56 maps and plans. The book has sold close to a quarter of a million copies.

Perkins Harry Bridges Miss Perkins Bridges Copeland Committee Wayland Northern Virginia Panhandle West Virginia John W. Wayland Harrisonburg State Teachers’ Collegt

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