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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1931
Page
4
The Evening Star announces an upcoming Sunday edition from Winchester Virginia produced by The Evening Star Publishing Co. Readers are urged to watch for featured stories and local notices in the Sunday issue.
The text lists subscription prices in advance for various periods and confirms advertising representation. It also states the Associated Press rights and notes consolidation with multiple weekly publications. Some fragments reference national reps and city editions, reflecting a historic newspaper notice.
A devotional fragment urges focus on unseen eternal realities over visible temporals. It invokes 2 Corinthians 4:18 and prays for awareness of heavenly citizenship guiding daily paths.
The Virginia urban population is 785 537, 42.4 percent of the state total, with rural 1 636 314 or 67.6 percent. Ten year gains show urban up 16.6 percent, rural under one tenth of one percent, Virginia more urban than the south but less than the United States.
The New York Times reports Marshal Chang Hsueh-liang, moving from Mukden to Peking, seeks to govern four northern provinces under Nanking. He faces a divided army and uncertain loyalty as he shifts from Manchuria's control toward national leadership in a bid to unite China.
A fragment from Charleston West Virginia Gazette mentions the letter E as a famous character in the alphabet and hints at a playful riddle about debt and hell, suggesting a humorous or editorial note.
A reflective piece extols the letter E as the seed of existence and peace, essential to life and honesty. It claims E begins eternity and ends time, space, and every place, linking its presence to editors and news while imagining a world without it as absent of life.
Mr Ralph Campbell of Martinsburg pike Winchester Virginia, an apple packer at Winchester Cold Storage Co claims Natex cured years of constipation headaches nerve trouble and indigestion in three weeks. He reports regular bowels, improved sleep, steadier nerves, and lasting health after six months without further Natex. Natex representatives at Peoples Service Drug Store offer free samples.
In Chancery the court refers to James P. Reardon to state and settle an account on L J Hook real estate taxes liens rents and profits and related matters. Notice ordered by publication in Evening Star for two weeks. Commissioner will hear evidence February 4 1931 at 9 AM to 6 PM at No 18 Rouss Avenue Winchester Virginia. Butter quoted at $5 a pound in Moscow.
Miller estate near Stephens City to hold sale of stock and implements February 23. Carper at Bridges Station sells stock and implements February 24. Ashby route Berryville to Charles Town sale February 25. Cain at Swimley sale February 26. Cougill Middle Town sale March 5. Henington Woods Mill sale stock and implements. Paris stylists seek stout models for new designs.
Special Commissioners announce a public auction of land on West Cork Street Winchester Va fronting 85 feet with 32 feet depth and ten private garages. The sale is in the Kendall v Anderson case in the Winchester Corporation Court to be held February 21 1931 at 11 am. One third cash rest in two installments with bonds and deed of trust. Auctioneers Dunn and Duvall. Bond with approved security certified January 16 1931.
A recent college graduate says he will not rush into employment or take unfair advantage of a weak market. He emphasizes prudent timing and readiness over immediate moves.
Notre Dame quarterback Frank Carideo shifts focus from football to academics and will serve as assistant football coach at Purdue in the coming season. He departs Notre Dame after a storied collegiate career and heads to the Boilermakers as an aide.
Ad claims Adlerika relieves stomach gas pressing on the heart by one dose. Claims the product cleanses both upper and lower bowel removing poisons, relieves constipation in two hours, and promotes sound sleep all night. Baker's Drug Store advertises the product.
Albert William Benham once of Belvidere Illinois and a shipping clerk is under scrutiny for paying investors 20 to 50 percent interest on their funds. The payments suggest a possible securities or investor scheme prompting investigations.
An ad-prescription claims doubling mint decoction mixed with hot water and six peppercorns each day eases head noises and catarrhal deafness. It promises relief as nostrils clear and breathing improves, urging all threatened by head noises to try this easy remedy.
By virtue of an attachment in my hands and Jery laose the matter of F Wonder against J H Ross I will offer at public sale in front of the County Court House Winchester Virginia on January 24 1931 at 1 p m the following personal property One 3 piece living room set 3 chairs 1 buffet 1 china closet 2 beds and bedding 1 baby crib 1 baby wagon 1 automatic washing machine 1 2 burner oil cook stove 1 kitchen table Terms Cash Lee Barr Deputy Sheriff Frederick County Virginia
An office sage notes that patrons of clothing establishments in Scotland do not need to worry about finding close fits. The remark underscores tailored options and ready availability in the local fashion scene.
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