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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1931
Page
4
An excerpt from the Evening Star shows Winchester Virginia publishing details. It notes the Publishing Co of Winchester and the Devine Tenney Agency as advertising representatives and AP news rights indicating exclusive reprint privileges.
A Norfolk Virginian Pilot syndicated feature argues birds land safely on a twig in rough air while even advanced planes struggle. It notes birds’ instincts and experience keep them aloft to food, and mocks costly flight with empty fuel tanks versus birds’ natural resilience.
Experts say many gardeners water trees at the base, leaving edge roots dry. Trees need soaking over an area equal to their branch spread, with water reaching a foot deep at least weekly in dry weather to support healthy root growth.
The Baltimore and Ohio announces a new train named the Columbian described as the first air conditioned railroad carset in history. Each car uses scientifically cleansed air to remove smoke dust and fumes and is cooled to a precise temperature with all windows kept closed to maintain the air quality. The item notes railroads have underutilized efforts to attract travelers amid automobile competition.
A newspaper fragment notes six surviving daughters of Revolution veterans. One reached 92, all descend from veterans with long lives. It traces a DAR member born to a veteran at age 74 with a third wife and hints at the veteran's youth at the time.
Fragmentary passage notes fighting ongoing and doubts about young ages in army enlistment. Mentions war context and fear of falsified ages among conscripts. No clear dates, places, or named entities available.
An oil well blaze near the main business district of a Texas boom town followed a tank explosion that killed Cla Erskin aged 35 and injured two coworkers. Firemen fought the blaze for over an hour and a half, hoping to save nearby shacks as B F DeLong used a pipe device to close a gate valve and extinguish the fire.
Local wholesale markets show dairy and animal prices with mixed feed and creamery butter listed. An editorial note comments Germany as the sick man of Europe, reflecting commentary atop market listings.
The trustee's sale of a city property in Winchester Virginia is set for August 29 1931 at 11 oclock in front of the County Court House. Louis L Zuckerman and wife defaulted on two deeds of trust dated 1928 and 1931. The parcel fronts Baker Street 109 feet and extends north about 61 feet. One third cash payment due sale day with the balance in two equal annual installments secured by bonds and a deed of trust and an insurance policy on the property. Merbert S Larrick Trustee. A G Swanson Auctioneer.
A claim from H R Hershman of Route 2 Box 104 says he regained perfect health in 15 days after starting the prescription Natex. The notice touts rapid, complete restoration and urges others to try the treatment.
A Natex testimonial from Mr. H. R. Heishman at Peoples Service Drug Store describes relief from severe constipation indigestion gas heartburn and headaches after using Natex in 15 days Heishman credits restored vision and renewed appetite and urges others to consult the Natex representative for benefits of the herbal remedy
Toe Itch Movies finds dramatic talent in more places and greater quantity than earlier stage producers. The note highlights expanded search and wider geographic reach, signaling a shift in casting strategy and development opportunities.
A long list of 1931 candidates for state senate house of delegates sheriff and other county offices in Frederick County Virginia. Names include T Russell Cather Joseph Denny Boyd R Richards Luther Pannett E C OA Brumback H B Kline Jacob H Beaver Charles M Rosenberger Floyd M Brill B P Harrison Holmes E McAroy and others with primary date August 4 1931 and pledges to serve and seek support.
Cross Junction family party led by Mr and Mrs O G DeHaven with Lionel DeHaven and Mr and Mrs R G Braithwaite traveled to Morgan Sunday where they were guests.
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