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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1934
Page
4
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Questions and answers compare family sizes from colonial days to today noting the average American family is 25 percent smaller now. It also identifies Sudbury Ontario as the main nickel mining area and places Russia in Asia as the non American country closest geographically to North America.
The piece notes a fighter schooling his rivals to dodge flashy distractions and focus on the straightforward life, preferring practical training over showy entertainments. It emphasizes discipline, restraint, and a purist approach to competition.
A harried writer details a robin pair visiting a backyard cherry tree for several seasons. The birds appear content and cheerful, raising young despite tough conditions, with abundant worms and sunshine fueling their cheerful persistence.
The Thames winds through London, the national capital of the United Kingdom, before reaching the North Sea. The river’s course passes notable landmarks and has shaped the city’s history and development.
A Congressional committee unanimously reports that General Foulois, head of the Army Air Corps, is dishonest and inefficient and recommends his removal. The inquiry cites poor preparation, dangerous mail flights, and inadequacies in equipment and personnel, urging corrective action for competent and honest administration.
Staunton News Leader reports a heavyweight title bout where Baer proved faster and harder hitting than Camera. The piece notes Baer’s win over the Goliath with a massive frame and questions how long Baer can stay champion amid playboy distractions.
A congressman's homebound return prompts anxious scrutiny from constituents. They face questions about support for the president, independence, weather, and requests for jobs and loans. The piece notes the paradox of vacation for lawmakers versus ordinary citizens.
Local wholesale market lists shelled corn at 6.65 to 7.15 per cwt and multiple feeds and dairy products with varied pricing. Entries include corn meal, mixed feed, dairy feeds, egg mash, middlings, and butter products for creameries and country use, with poultry items and livestock noted in scattered totals.
Americans have kept poise amid disturbing conditions the past five years and show a contrast to 1873 1878 yet restraint is needed in current capital and labor negotiations workers employers and consumers share a common objective and will reach it together or none of us will.
A yard party at 113 Whitlock Avenue is set for Wednesday June 20 to raise funds for the Frederick Circuit Ladies Aid Society. Proceeds support local aid efforts and community needs.
The new face powder MELLO GLO promises to protect skin from exposure and preserve youth. A French process makes it stay on longer spread smoothly and not clog pores. It leaves no flakiness or irritation with a youthful tint and is offered at 50 cents and one dollar by Baker's Drug Store.
The Shenandoah Valley National Bank of Winchester announces sale of a large corner lot residence at Washington and Boscawen streets, once home to William H. Baker. The property is described as handsome, spacious, in a prime Winchester location, offered to a satisfactory purchaser on reasonable terms. inquiries directed to bank officers.
Present and past rainfall figures show 24 hour total at 1.23 inches and June to date 1.79 inches, year to date 11.55 inches. Average 21 year monthly rainfall by month lists January through December with values, noting June and May highs.
Joan Dudley and her wealthy aunt visit Granitehead with Drew Hallam and friends. In Giles Armiper’s bookshop and Scripps shoemaker’s shop, Dilly shares a birthday scene and dreams of luxury while caring for William and a baby at a lighthouse. Giles recalls Dilly’s past as she and Scripps discuss life, love, and worldliness before heading to a coastal home filled with color and memory.
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