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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1929
Page
4
The Evening Star notices its mailing as second class at Winchester Virginia. The publication list includes The Weekly News The Weekly Mirror and Times.
Subscription rates listed by mail and carrier for varying terms. Includes annual six month three month and monthly in advance payments. Mentions Associated Press rights and republication of local news.
A column echoes scriptural verse Ezekiel 11 21 about divine recompense and vows present a prayer praising God’s kindness slow to anger and vast love. The message frames God as good to all creation and faithful in all his works.
In Virginia Quarterly Review Stringfellow Barr argues the old south valued a refined art of living over measurable productivity. He traces the southern planter class, its aristocratic pretensions, and how modern America’s emphasis on output eroded the region’s cultural romance.
The New York World notes Americans hold over four billion dollars in diamonds, about one percent of national wealth. A Continental Insurance survey finds this hidden treasure eclipses estates, crops, lumber, and auto parts in value, reflecting vast private holdings and economic influence.
The article notes Americans own many diamonds but lack the world’s largest stones. It observes the tendency to reserve the biggest pieces for monarchies overseas and hints that wealthy collectors may pursue historic crowns and shrines, with Dillonaires active in purchasing old masters.
Farmers and Chicago meat packers warn that spinach and bran advocates lower meat demand by about ten percent over recent years. The piece notes shifting eating norms due to scientific nutrition study and reduced physical labor. Prime roasts and mutton decline as cheaper cuts and foods rise in popularity.
Dr. S H Huebner of the University of Pennsylvania argues life is the main wealth asset. He says the average man holds 90 percent of his estate in life value and predicts the money value of human lives will rise sixfold the national property value in twenty years. He envisions similar security levels for life assets and warns against excessive borrowing on life insurance credit.
An article notes the rising number of married women entering factory work for income and independence. It cites mothers with small children working eight to nine hours, often while grandmothers or neighbors care for the kids, warning of unwholesome effects on the next generation.
Editorial argues human law must yield to divine law and urges a universal temperance standard for liquor traffic. It cites global support and calls for temperate conduct across nations.
Advertisement claims Thoxine offers quick relief for coughs with no chloroform or dope. It targets internal causes, relieves irritation, and is safe for the family, with a money back guarantee. Sold at Baker's and other drug stores in 36c, 60c, and 1.00.
Alexander Spotswood Dandridge of Winchester Va calls for an international temperance law to curb liquor traffic and place enforcement under direct government control. He argues temperance should be non partisan and part of the League of Nations platform, urging action before Congress and across nations in 1929.
Grandmother trusted mustard for chest congestion and colds but mustard plasters blistered. Musterole offers relief without the plaster or blister by gentle rubbing. It soothes sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia headaches and other aches and pains.
In Chambersville Virginia on March 26 a special Easter program is announced for Round Hill Methodist Episcopal Church on Sunday night March 31 at 7 30. The community is invited. Local residents report visits and social gatherings among neighbors including Payne Carpenter Ritter Bayliss Larrick and Patterson families with health notes and a flu illness update.
Berkeley County Court terminated the long running battle for control of the Dr. J. Whann McSherry estate. Four administrators from different parties sought the final settlement. Attorneys C. E. Martin W. C. Kilmer H. H. Emmert and A. C. Nadenbousch qualified c.t.a. and posted bonds of 50000 dollars.
NEW MARKET Va March 26 Peach growers in this and nearby counties fear damage as buds prematurely swell from unusually mild weather. If temperatures drop suddenly the advanced buds face widespread damage and potential crop loss.
Intruders believed to be amateurs tried to blow open a safe at the Norfolk and Western station near Front Royal Virginia. They tore off the safe combination and handle, shattered windows, but failed to gain entry. Train crews on a passing freight notified authorities.
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