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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1940
Page
12
Advertising rates and display deadlines for The Evening Star of Winchester Virginia dated Thursday March 21 1940. It lists classified word rates 2 cents per word and 25 cent minimum, display ad 45 cents per inch, with pre publication deadlines and national reps in New York and other cities. Subscription prices are given: one year 3.66, six months 1.83, three months 1.38, monthly 0.60.
A 1939 consensus reports about ten million unemployed, mirroring June 1933 levels. Critics say New Deal deficit spending failed to reduce jobless figures and call for returning to Roosevelt's March 1933 economy plan that created 3 million jobs in four months.
The essay notes Americans plan for spring with optimism and consumer focus. People imagine gardening, golf, vacations, car upgrades, and fashion as seasonal symbols. It asks whether poets missed spring’s commercial significance, citing a 200 million dollar forecast for hats and the link between hats and the season.
A crippled artist in Reading Pennsylvania is charged with murdering his father. Both men reportedly believed in hexerei witchcraft, illustrating how old world beliefs persist in modern times.
The author questions whether the human mind truly evolves across generations and suggests a European society could fall under a leader steering the nation toward the Dark Ages. The piece contrasts long civilizational heritage with a revival of medieval mindset.
The editorial notes a German raid that hit Scapa Flow and argues air raids show the vulnerability of anchored fleets. It cites the Royal Oak sinking, attacks on Iron Duke, and the latest strike that reached hangars and a civilian death, complicating Admiralty strategy.
The Baltimore Evening Sun reports on the idea of Mussolini joining the war with Hitler and recalls a French general staff conference. General Gamelin is said to have been asked how many divisions would be needed for Italy's frontier in various cases. The mock figures claim three divisions to beat Italy if she fights us, five to watch if neutral, and ten to protect if she ally aligns with us.
United States in a note to Germany states no recognized legal basis for Germany's appropriation of land in Czechoslovakia. Fire damages occur at W. B. Snider and Son store on North Market and Thomas Adams house on Kern street, total damage about 17,500 dollars. Construction starts on a new bridge at Castleman Ferry.
Premier Flandin warns France must rearm amid threat from Germany breaking the Versailles treaty. Government lifts all restrictions on spring wheat planting due to winter drought and looming shortages. farewell party hosted by Mr and Mrs John Lowe for niece Edna Farmer returning to Galax Virginia.
Ten years ago the American Legion outlined goals to rehabilitate and educate wounded veterans as Col. B. M. Roszel spoke at a Staunton gathering. The Staunton park commission funds tree plantings citywide with $400 from Bay council. Sydney Larrick Jr. of Midwn becomes treasurer of National Business College Roanoke student body where he is a senior.
Twenty five years ago Rev. Dr. William D. Smith as temporary chairman called a meeting of Winchester's Civic Improvement League to select a new name. Nemo notes women in Boston and northern cities increasing smoking. British say Germans lost 17 000 men at Neuve Chapelle. Hun submarines sink British fishing vessels claiming they are enemy scouts. William T. Gore Sr. is scalded at Lewis Jones Knitting Mill where he serves as night watchman.
Forty years ago Harry Chiles and Dudley Price reported a beef over two thousand pounds, larger than J. H. Rinkers, with the top scales showing 2 180 pounds. Lieutenant L M Nulton is recommended for promotion in the Navy for valor in the Spanish American War.
The page asks seven trivia items on pronunciation US government letters island locations and medical terms. Questions cover vowel sounds in ile and ine and flags of official bodies and notable names.
A style tip urges simplifying a sentence by saying was invited rather than neither Mary nor her father were invited. The guidance aims to avoid awkward double negative phrasing in today’s common error notes.
A reader survey explores why people fear dental visits and avoid care. The piece notes general reluctance despite minimal fear of pain or noise and urges overcoming fear to reduce harm, with Dr Clendening addressing questions of broad interest through his column.
Bill Strickland narrates a murder linked to Alfred Markham, a rich jeweler killed at Roo Vista club. After a kidnapping and escape, he joins Captain McDonald and detectives to inspect the scene finding clues near the rose arbor and a knife. The case hints at a planned crime with a suspect who may know more, as investigators vow to make the killer speak.
Rennie of Baltimore reports that unstable personality traits over a lifetime correlate with high blood pressure and its pressure variations. He argues that addressing personality factors may be the most effective treatment tool in many cases.
Brennemann argues that mammalian milk is species specific and tailored to its young. He cites evidence that human milk shares unique properties not replicated by imitation formulas.
A dinner entry lists clear soup with celery and sliced carrots, a slice of fish with lemon and parsley butter sauce, one piece of toast, and coffee served with one teaspoon of cream and one lump of sugar.
Pediatricians maintain that while artificial milk can nourish infants, a preliminary period of breast feeding for a month or six weeks is highly desirable. The text notes that non specific milk can be harmful to some mammals and that there may be intangible biologic benefits beyond chemistry.
Patient reports small blisters on the lower gum with no pain or pus. Likely canker sores or dental infection from teeth. Recommended treatment includes cleaning the teeth and using alkali such as sodium bicarbonate by mouth.
The magpie is described as a thief by profession in Natural History, with notorious forays that target anything that glitters and often leave it with stolen booty observed by man and birds alike.
The text notes about WPA employment totaling roughly 74 million individuals since 1935 and includes trivia on coal oil lamp introduction in the mid 19th century with Dr Brewer proposing petroleum illumination in 1853. It also mentions the Sheridan Downey bill proposing a “Dollars Every Thursday” plan.
Mrs. Harry McAboy of Brucetown Va argues against building a two room school noting unsanitary conditions and the burden of teaching four grades by one teacher. She urges consolidating education and trading the currently purchased site for land on the Brucetown road overlooking Clearbrook for a new consolidated school.
Frederic J. Haskin presents a Q and A column answering queries on 1939 advertising totals by category News papers direct mail radio magazines outdoor and more with figures. It also includes quick facts on instruments in recordings and historic clock alarms, water sources for Mexico City and strawberry tree details.
Public notice advertising a book titled The Word Book Correct Speech Guide. It urges readers to avoid slips of the tongue and misspellings, claiming Slovene accuracy as a sign of vulgarity. Enclose ten cents for a copy via mail to Washington, D. C.
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