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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1933
Page
4
The fragment references Associated Press dispatches and local news content published in the Winchester Weekly Times. It indicates credit to AP and local reporting within the publication.
The notice lists advertising rates with terms such as 93.50 months and 4.60 six month advances. It names Garver and National Advertising Representatives Prost Landis and Kohn based in New York Atlanta Chicago and Detroit.
A religious quotation from Pro verbs 25 21 appears as a moral guidance note urging kindness to enemies by feeding them when hungry and giving water when thirsty, illustrating mercy as a central Christian message.
The piece praises President-elect Roosevelt in Warm Springs for urging aggressive budget cuts and elimination of useless agencies. It supports making agencies like the Bureau of Standards partly self supporting by charging businesses for services, and argues taxpayers will rally behind saving dollars with less waste.
In a Montgomery County Court ruling Judge J Ambler Williams suggests a boy would benefit from fewer doting relatives and more companions to box with. The 8 year old case highlights debates on juvenile discipline and differing views between the United States and Great Britain on corporal training in youth.
The essay argues Huey Long’s antics mirror Roosevelt’s views on state matters. It mocks the governor’s restraint and notes the soiled image of amid schoolyard tactics. It frames the “naughty boy” as having an authorized version of conversations with authority.
An advertisement for Commercial and Savings Bank notes Joe Flickinger of Handley High as the league high point man for the Cumberland Valley Athletic League. The item also mentions two thousand convicts in Virginia prisons forming a great labor pool for the state.
Five years ago young Christians in Winchester planned Endeavor Week. A Brunswick high school building was destroyed last night. Attorney Harry R. Kern of Winchester served as temporary judge for a day in Frederick County Circuit Court.
Twenty five years ago increased labor and material costs could raise railroad fares. A Virginia court allowed cider sales in local option areas. The Star's city editor D B Conrad is home with grippe. Zirkle's Meat Market advertised calves. A Star headline declared a minister married his own daughter who then wed another man.
After linoleum is laid, wipe a section at a time with a damp cloth or mop. Rinse and dry each portion as you go. Soap is unnecessary unless the floor is badly soiled.
Miss Gee of Hickman Street Wheeling offers beauty tips claiming Jerce's Golden Medical Discovery cleared facial oxi and cruom after one bottle. Sold by Write Fieres's Clinic with limited spelling errors in the ad copy.
B. G. Pratt argues that railroad competition relies on track regulation rather than eliminating railroads. He contends regulation must lower freight costs and disputes opponents who seek to curb the track. He notes industry price trends and freight rates remain high despite cheaper agrarian goods.
Araminta Williams torn between Barney Tyson and Janney Breckenridge navigates love commitment as a fire upsets the Watterson family. Barney saves Elise Watterson from a blaze and the narrative follows hospital recovery, social maneuvering, and Araminta’s evolving career ambitions amid family intrigues and wedding tensions.
Swavely defeated A M A Five 29 to 28 in Front Royal a tense finish decided in the last ten seconds Smith fouled on a tying shot then sank the decisive free throw. Brown Tose and McFall starred for the home team while Smith led Swavely and Traylor had a strong game.
The Palace reports strong crowd support for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's Fast Life, praising Bill Haines Madge Evans and Conrad Nagel in lively performances. Final run tonight promises top laughs with Cliff Edwards delivering standout gags. Wednesday and Thursday feature a double bill with a stage skit by the Girls' Athletic Association.
Warner Bros promotes a sensational film at the Capitol urging patrons to see the thrill picture before it leaves town. The campaign hails it as the finest of thrills with Boris Karloff showcasing a remarkable new makeup.
Audience praise centers on the Colonial showing of Down To Earth starring Will Rogers. The feature highlights Rogers style after a tour and reflects his signature humor and patriotism in current screenings.
A question from the source asks who will take over duties for the city farmer once dirt farmers have been relieved, implying a shift in agricultural labor support. The item frames the issue without naming individuals or specific programs.
Rainfall data shows 4.53 inches recorded in the past 24 hours ending at 8 AM. It lists average monthly figures for February through December with amounts including 3.73 in May, 3.45 in July, and 2.37 in December, reflecting historical norms.
Public sale of valuable timber lands by trust dated Sept. 1, 1931. P Stanley Hyde owns 609 acres near Siler, Frederick County Virginia, adjoining Collins et al. Auction in front of County Court House Winheter on Tuesday Feb 21 1933 at noon. One third cash day of sale, balance in one and two years with 6 percent interest, bonds due annually, deed of trust secures payment.
February sales listings show multiple stock and implement auctions across Clarke County Virginia including Berryville Millwood Welltown and nearby Frederick and Jefferson counties. Entries note buyers sellers dates locations and farm names such as T M and W R Thompson George Sowers Lewis Glover Admr and C B Jenkins with items including stock implements feed and household goods.
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