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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1931
Page
4
The Evening Star is identified as a second-class publication in Winchester. The note states daily publication except by The Evening Star ng Co. of Winchester.
A fragment notes advertising reps Devine Tenney Corporal of New York and Des Moines. Mentions The Associated Press exclusive rights to republish news dispatches and local news, with consolidation references to Morning News Item and The Week! Times.
Fragmentary text references a Resurrection message from John 11 25 and a prayer invoking belief in Jesus as the life. The source includes partial phrases about faith and eternal life.
The Baltimore Sun reports January rainfall shows slight improvement but first nineteen days are 34 percent below normal. Weather Bureau data warn Maryland and Virginia suffer the largest deficit, risking subsoil moisture needed for crops and drought consequences across towns and cities. Baltimore ranks among the driest, tied with Washington, with Lynchburg and Parkersburg also very dry.
Dr. Glenn Frank, president of the University of Wisconsin, shared with a Washington acquaintance a fable of seeing a shadow in sunshine. He warned Americans against dwelling on past statistics and predicted eventual recovery and a return to normal consumption as the machine age continues.
An aged Ohio State Journal item notes a governor dubbed Alfalfa Bill in Oklahoma follows a simple life diet. It describes a first supper served in a Deere Corn bread boiled hog jowl meal with modest fare.
The passage praises simple food for workers and pioneers, noting boiled turnips as staple nourishment. It envisions Gov Clinton or “Alfalfa Bill” sticking to plain meals that sustain effort and build strength for the next day’s toil.
Norfolk Virginia Pilot notes House passage of the Vestal copyright bill after an eight year fight. It would grant automatic copyright at creation, extend term to 50 years, and allow authors to assign rights to multiple outlets including magazines books stage and film. Senate approval pending.
In Danville on Sunday Rev W B Spofford spoke as an individual, not as a church representative. His remarks alleging mill ownership and his critique are described as his own views, not official church action or stance.
Theo Baumgardner a Huntington farmer says he recovered from rheumatism after ten days on Sargon Pills. He reports pain relief in shoulders arms and feet and increased energy. The ad notes he bought Saigon and that Baker's Drug Store sells the product.
Sales directory lists multiple stock and implements auctions in Virginia towns including Miller Swimley estate near Swimley Station Stephens City Lavina Miller Admix sale at 2 miles east of Stephens City R W Carper Briggs Station W Ashby Berryville Charles Town Road J W Cain Swimley Station H A Cougill Middletown and W D Henington Woods Mill with sale dates from Jan 28 to March 5.
A garbled note mentions a hooch joint near Mr. Ford's Brazilian Se and refers to rubber trees. The text is fragmentary with unclear details about people or places.
A short verse by CORA DAY urges feeding birds in winter as a small act of care. It contrasts with a line about Americans buying more insurance, linking kindness to broader social themes. The piece blends a seasonal plea with a note on consumer behavior observed in the period.
Public sale of 13 acre tract with brick dwelling in Stonewall District Frederick County to be held February 7 1931 at the county courthouse. Terms include one fourth cash and balance in three annual installments. Also multiple Virginia circuit court notices governing replevin and debt cases involving Eastern Silica and Chemical Corp and other parties with required publication and service actions.
Local notes from Greenwood West Virginia detail visits and moves among residents. Harry Maloy spent time with his father H E Maloy while a family moved into the former William Lickliter house. Mrs Carpenter and daughter Ethel visited Mrs J C Johnson, and Charles Thorton of Winchester visited his brother John Thorton. H B Sell and Rest residents visited O C Miller.
All parties indebted to the estate of George H. Magruder or having claims against it are asked to file claims or pay. Shenandoah Valley National Bank, executor. Deceased George H. Magruder. (1-13-paw-4wks.)
A public auction will be held February 14 at 11 A M in front of Winchester Court House for the lot at 314 South Kent Street with a five room house. The sale arises from the Ritter estate litigation and proceeds benefit Mary V Ritter and Luther Pannet as administrator. Terms require one third cash, remainder in two annual installments secured by a deed of trust and homeowner insurance. Special Commissioner W E Edwards authorized. Clerk J Gray Beverley confirms.
I will offer at public sale in front of the Court House Winchester Virginia on January 24 1931 at 1 pm the described personal property including a 3 piece living room set six chairs a buffet a china closet two beds and bedding a baby crib a baby wagon an automatic washing machine a two burner oil cook stove and a small table Cash terms
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