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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1934
Page
4
Consolidated with multiple papers, this notice details subscription prices, display advertising rules, rates by word, minimum charges, memorial and card notices, and deadlines for display ads. It lists national reps and cities and specifies payment terms and publication deadlines.
A religious verse excerpt quotes Isaiah 41 10 promising fear not and God’s presence. The fragment emphasizes divine aid and steadfastness through faith.
The report to the United States Chamber of Commerce estimates total taxes paid by Americans in 1934 at nine billion dollars. It notes 1933 national income near forty billion and a projected forty-five billion in 1934, implying about twenty percent of income goes to taxes. It also observes federal deficits and local government deficits or bond issues, urging budget balance.
Postmaster General Farley announced the Postoffice Department is self-sustaining for the first time in fifteen years. He noted a 1932 postal deficit of 206 million dollars and said the department’s finances improved as postal rates rose and normal business resumed. He urged Congress to cut rates back to earlier levels while maintaining low costs as a public service.
The article states that more than 1,100,000 corn-hog contracts have been signed in the control program. It notes former Speaker of the U S House of Representatives Joseph G Cannon as Uncle Joe. Mount Blow-Me-Down is located in Labrador.
The article argues that while limiting work hours and eliminating child labor in sugar farming is desirable, it may be impractical due to nature's dictates and seasonal needs. It questions who defines fairness in wages and suggests farm condition improvements, not government dictates, as a path forward.
Richmond News-Leader argues Senator Byrd should be supported in Virginia for November election. It notes business and clergy backing, Roosevelt policy criticism, and predicts strong Byrd strength with state machine support. The piece favors independence over conformity in politics.
Staunton readers note farmers largely back price hikes via crop reduction and other provisions. They question the Washington idea of dictated labor hours and wages, already hinted at in the sugar bill, and wonder how farming, with regular hours, would react to such controls.
Paul Popenoe reports from 3 000 marriage histories that 61 percent of marriages where the husband ruled were happy, 47 percent where the wife ruled. Fifty fifty unions show 87 percent happiness, with mutual consultation and shared duties common among modern couples.
Valley Airways promotes a charter fare for three passengers round trip to Chicago with a two day stopover at overall price of 25 dollars per person each way. For details call 700 W.
Comets always have tails that extend away from the Sun due to solar wind and radiation pressure. Pasteur Koch and Erlich share roles in early germ theory and microbiology. The most abundant metal in Earth’s crust is aluminum, followed closely by iron and calcium.
Historical 1835 bond shows Abraham Lincoln and William F. Berry bound to Sangamon County for a tavern license in New Salem. The document requires good behavior and compliance with Illinois liquor laws. Includes signatures and formal seal.
Reports note grasshoppers crippling crops in Augusta County and the Italian air armada led by Balbo reaching Chicago. Lyle Partlow dies after a truck fall. Railroad salaries deemed too high by federal coordinator J B Eastman. Dr W I Phillips resigns Shenandoah College presidency to fight prohibition. Five years ago a Stonewall Jackson memorial dedication occurred near Martinsburg.
Mrs. Virginia F Bragonier of No 311 North Braddock street dies at her residence The obituary notes her prominent family background A separate item reports Albert Fall pleads not guilty at a Federal Commissioner arraignment A Winchester Rotary Club hosts thirteen Winchester boys for a Shenandoah River camp Danville readies for a Virginia Legionnaires convention County treasurer Robert S Smith presents a report
A terse statement notes considerable credit on the financial condition of Frederick County and records that for 1923 there were no delinquent land taxes.
An unanticipated collapse in a Philadelphia office building results in eighteen fatalities and many injuries. The disaster prompts emergency response as authorities assess structural failure and issue casualty updates.
Penelope watches Joan lead a careful, elegant Christmas supper while inner doubt grows. Joan fears Adelaide’s illness may pull her away forever, wandering the moonlit wood in memory of Drew Hallam and the silver slippers.
Present and past rainfall data show none in the last 24 hours ending 8 a m. July to date 2.38 inches and year to date 16.86 inches. The Winchester Laboratory 21 year averages list yearly and monthly amounts with January 2.41 and December 2.34 inches.
Lena Frank 34 queen of the Brazilian gypsy tribe dies after brain surgery by Dr Walter Dandy at Johns Hopkins Hospital. She lay in state in Romany dress before burial in Elizabeth New Jersey. King M J Frank and priest Steve John announce services and procession.
Directors of five new banks created under the reorganization plan for the closed Central Trust Company of Frederick Md and its eleven branches were announced yesterday. Officials of the new banks will be named soon and the banks are expected to open within two weeks. The new banks are Western Maryland Trust Co Frederick Valley State Bank Middletown Walkersville Bank Poolesville Bank and Sykesville State Bank.
The article notes the belief that St Swithin's Day predicts weather for the next forty days. It mentions Sunday being a dry day in the locality and explains the superstition that rain on this day presages a wet spell, while a dry day suggests continued fair weather.
Frederick County wheat production control association members vote in four districts this week to elect a new board of directors for the year ending June 30 1935. Meetings in Stephens City Winchester Agu and Shawnee select officers including president and treasurer with district sessions July 19 21. The group notes last year paid over 15000 in payments to farmers for fertilizer taxes and obligations under a cooperative program led by I Fred Stine and county leaders.
Researchers report that hunger follows a drop in blood sugar to fasting levels and that tobacco smoking raises blood sugar temporarily easing hunger. The craving for sweets is linked to nicotine's effect, explaining smokers' preference for tobacco over other leaves.
The Trustee will sell at public auction in front of the Winchester Court House on Saturday August 5 1934 at 11 o clock A M a tract of land containing 76 acres 2 roods in Frederick County Virginia located near Kernstown Depot with an orchard and a small barn. One third cash the balance in two equal payments secured by a deed of trust and a policy of insurance on the buildings.
The Rev. T. C. Page of Berryville named chairman of the Berryville administrative center organization for Boy Scouts. He announced a troop would soon be started at White Post in the county. Judge Loring Kackley of Berryville serves as chairman of the activities committee.
Protect skin with MELLO GLO face powder from Baker's Drug Store. New French process claims longer wear prevents large pores beautifies complexion and does not irritate or leave a pasty look. Available 50 cents and 1 dollar.
By authority of a 1932 deed of trust Delbert Light and wife offering one acre at Whitacre, Virginia for sale in Winchester August 11 1934 at noon. Property includes a frame house barn and Aceylene lights with cash due day of sale and balance in two equal installments over one and two years, secured by deed of trust and insurance. H R Edwards Trustee. Dunn and Duvall Auctioneers. Te10-17-24-31-41.
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