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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1932
Page
4
Classified weathered notice from The Evening Star Pub Co of Winchester advertising newspaper terms and subscription rates. It notes Associated Press rights and lists various advance payment options for annual, semiannual, quarterly, and monthly subscriptions.
James B. Russell, longtime Winchester financier and civic leader, dies at nearly 91. A deputy sheriff at 16, he helped organize Union Bank of Winchester, promoted public utilities, and served as director for two railroads, shaping commerce and growth in the city. He was honored as a steadfast citizen and public servant.
Misfortune reshapes rural life as city workers move back to farms. After eight stagnant postwar years, farmers see relief in out of work youth returning home. The mass migration stabilizes towns, lowers death rates, and rekindles community through shared labor and conversation.
The fragment recalls a rural setting with talk of machinery and aging workers, noting the speaker has not hired a man to scold him since 1912. The line hints at a long, typical farm life marked by old-time routines and stubborn humor.
A long standing Gretna Green elopement legend is debunked by authorities and historians. The piece notes Lord Brougham’s 1856 residence rule and cites a modern chase by airplane that foiled a clandestine marriage. It humorously suggests fathers should keep a fast racing plane handy for future escapes.
The article criticizes Babe Ruth's contract negotiation and the overdrawn public ceremony around his signing. It notes Ruth is valuable to the New York club and to baseball, yet questions the display surrounding his acceptance of a $5,000 salary cut and the season’s publicity machinery.
Charles McCormick of Berryville, retired engineer and world traveler, died after a long illness. Married to a Washington Lewis descendant, he mingled with high society and frontier life. His son fell at Chateau Thierry, and in his final years he faced disability with calm courage, earning lasting respect in Winchester and beyond. Out where a second mortgage makes a Democratic vote, that's where the West begins.
The passage critiques Ruth and his employer Colonel Ruppert for a perceived insensitivity amid hardship. It notes a lavish hotel scene with a hero in striped trousers and petunias, contrasting it with Detroit workers shot down seeking jobs and families seeking food and clothing. The author suggests auctioning the signing pen to aid the unemployed.
Financial worries in country churches fade with envelope budgets and monthly member canvassing. Clifton Presbyterian at Maxwelton uses per month budgeting and weekly collections, showing gains in benevolence and local expenses over two years. The piece urges adoption of a weekly generous giving ethos and the Pay in Kind method for barter minded farming communities.
An old advertisement claims internal Hemroid remedy treats itching and bleeding piles by improving blood circulation. It states Hemroid tablets, prescribed by Dr J S Leonhardt, relieve congestion and restore tissue, with Baker's Drug Store offering a money back guarantee after one bottle.
Marcia helps Helane a faded chorus girl transform her life with a chance at better work and housing. Vivian’s transfer and Ed Haley’s Chicago move unlock a path for Helane as Connie and Percy wed, while Marcia contemplates a future that proves planning often outpaces reality.
An advertising item touts Fasteeth powder as better than old powders, keep dentures from dropping or slipping, with no gummy feel, fresh breath, and all day comfort. Sold at Baker's Drug Store and other druggists.
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a two action remedy for persistent coughs and colds. It claims creosote soothes inflamed membranes while attacking germs, with promises of relief and a money back guarantee if symptoms persist when used as directed.
A chance of lifetime opportunity seeks a reliable man to call on farmers in Frederick county. No experience or capital required. Earn seven to twelve dollars daily. Write to McNess Company Dept P Freeport Illinois. 21 16.
Rainfall figures show 0.35 inches in the past 24 hours ending 8 am today. March-to-date 2.67 inches and year-to-date 7.84 inches. Normal monthly figures are given for 19 years: January 2.36, February 1.95, March 2.70, April 3.17, May 3.58, June 3.89, July 3.50, August 3.54, September 2.20, October 2.??, November 2.14, December 2.39.
A reader asks whether the Lindbergh kidnapping case will prompt the nation to treat crime more seriously, noting the high profile tragedy and public concern. The question reflects ongoing questions about crime policy and national response.
Public auction announced by S. D. Childs at We Haw four and one half miles north of Berryville on Summit Point Pike. Items include six horses and colts, twenty cattle and heifers, sixty hogs, a spotted Poland China boar, and corn by the barrel plus seed corn. Terms: cash under $10, credit six months with endorsed note for larger sums. no removal until terms met. Auctioneer Coleman Dunn. W. A. Bradford, Clerk. 31-3-14-18-21
A physician notes that in ordinary cases the X-ray yields no additional information beyond what is already apparent, essentially offering no new diagnostic value while the patient bears the cost.
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