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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1934
Page
4
A consolidation notice indicates the merger of The Morning The Weekly News with The Weekly Times and The Weekly Mirror. The joint entity will publish under a unified masthead while preserving existing staff and local editions. Readers should watch for updated bylines and a new contact point.
The Associated Press asserts exclusive rights to publish and reprint all dispatches credited or not credited to it and all local news published in this paper.
The fragment lists subscription prices and payment terms: one year, six months, three months, and one month options in advance, with carrier and weekly rates. It cites amounts like 1.75 and 90 for different intervals, plus a monthly carrier figure. Specific details are incomplete or garbled.
A Bible verse from Isaiah 55 6 urges seeking the Lord while he may be found and calling upon him while he is near. The message emphasizes timely spiritual pursuit and prayerful devotion.
The Star cites a June dispatch quoting Albert Hogarty claiming communist planners link recent Imperial and San Joaquin strikes to a wider revolutionary push. It notes alleged communist schools in California and outlines aims like a six hour day and Soviet style prisons, but argues the party cannot overthrow the government and calls for legal labor dispute remedies.
Prof. Marston T. Bogart of Columbia University predicts chemicals could create a generation of supermen. He envisions substances boosting thinking, strength, health, and beauty beyond evolution, but warns of dangers if such beings mirror past era super-businessmen.
In the Alexandria Gazette a cinema critic argues the ongoing crusade against moving pictures may prove a beneficial development for society, framing the controversy as a pivotal cultural moment.
Young pigs should be fed shelled corn in addition to sow’s milk, according to livestock experts. James Whitcomb Riley, born 1853 died 1916, is listed as the best known Indiana poet. The man eating fish only a foot long is the piranha also called piraya or caribe.
A writer argues that movies should pursue dramatic merit over profit and morals by widening subject matter beyond romantic love. He notes ancient worlds and different cultures valued less romance while modern audiences seek varied themes such as science, adventure, business, sport, and character development across many appealing realms.
Nikola Tesla marks his 78th birthday with claims of a defense ray system using powerful electric beams to form walls of death around borders and armor ships. He also reveals an "electric bath" that cleans the body with an electric field.
The report lists rainfall up to 8 a m with July to date 2.38 inches and year to date 16.86 inches. It compares 21 year average monthly rainfall with January 2.41, February 1.97, March 2.82, April 2.21, May 3.94, June 3.65, July 3.41, August 3.29, September 2.34, October 3.00, November 2.33, December 2.34 inches.
A baby contest drew sixty two entrants sponsored by The Evening Star. Wiley Post reached Irkutsk ahead of his solo round the world flight. A Harrisonburg restaurant owner paid a $500 fine for beer possession. Virginia's federal income tax paid by 36 242 residents. W P Coleman’s dairy in Louve burns with a loss of $50 100.
Five years ago Lutherans celebrated the centennial of their synod at Woodstock. T. A. Copeland president of the Chicago Wool Company gave bond to appear in connection with affairs of the A. G. Jones Company. An air rum runner with 14 cases of liquor aboard was captured at Detroit. An order was entered for the sale of Locust Grove Schoolhouse. Judge K M Landis received the distinguished service medal from the American Legion.
Joan confides plans to stay in the rural Maine house for the winter with Penelope, while Nancy urges practical use of money and future options. Drew and Joan navigate lingering tensions over a failed clandestine marriage as Adelaide’s bequest and social pressures loom. Old John Alden offers wisdom on mourning and moving forward as the scene shifts toward a continued family drama.
Miss Rose McDonald is elected president of the Clarke County Democratic Club. The item highlights a local party leadership change and notes the club’s ongoing activities.
A heavy tin roof blown from W H Beker Chocolate plant at Red Hook. Farmers Exchange flour mill at Romney burns. Eight copperhead snakes killed by John Coo ley and Grover Keeler near Marlboro. Romney schedules July 29 election to enlarge city limits. Rev William H Carter of Westville NJ accepts recent call from First Baptist Church.
Beautiful women admired for youthful complexions use MELLO-GLO the new French process face powder. Persists and smoothest powder known. Stays on longer and does not look flaky or pasty. Prevents large pores and never irritates. Blends naturally with any complexion. Demand MELLO-GLO Baker's Drug Store. adv.
Berkeley Woolen Company workers near Martinsburg WV remain on strike since June 13 with the mill largely closed. A volunteer mediator committee reports lessening hurdles and potential settlement. Federal Mediator Bowen has not yet returned. Payroll losses reach about 1200 dollars daily for roughly 350 workers as local workers seek aid from relief agencies.
Advertisement notes a mail order deal for Parcel Post prepaid razor blades. Five blades per package, thirteen packages totaling sixty five blades for $1.00, with a 100 percent refund if not satisfied. Customer chooses Gillette or Gem style, address J R Watson distributor in Hagerstown Maryland.
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