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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1932
Page
4
Publication details for The Evening Star outline circulation rates and affiliations with Morning News Item and other papers. It lists annual and quarterly rates for mail and carrier delivery and notes AP news use rights and national ad reps.
A devotional line quotes Proverbs 27 1 urging humility about tomorrow and caution about future plans. The brief line appears as a daily motto or inspirational badge for readers.
A Chicago beaches controversy over nudist access prompts Mayor Cermak to veto a rights bill despite council approval. The issue centers on stockaded beach areas and the impact on nearby property values, with propertied wards opposing public nudity on moral grounds.
Roanoke Times describes the League of Virginia Municipalities Year Book 1932 as a pioneering compilation of political and economic data for Virginia. It covers cities, towns, counties, with statistics on taxation water public utilities insurance valuations debt licenses and fire rates in informative tables and charts.
Variety reports the Hays office in Hollywood warns producers to avoid kidnapping themed films to prevent planting wrong ideas. It notes speculation of a rush to produce such titles after the Lindbergh case but argues for restraint. In contrast New York hints at a wave of kidnapping centered mysteries, which editors deem tasteless and profit driven.
A department store ad promotes new shoe styles with colored linings in red blue and orange leather designed not to discolor stock. The feature highlights footwear as a decorative element and a fashion statement.
The ad argues buyers should consider shoes for closet decor rather than internal beauty. It notes gaily lined shoes enhance the clothes closet and contrasts with Sinclair Lewis's Babbitt's home image.
Testing under the Ayrshire herd test rules the fifty-one Ayrshires owned by Reymann Memorial Farms Wardensville, during January, secured the highest production average in West Virginia with 737 of 4.05 percent milk and 29.85 pounds of butter fat. Major's Favorite Betty of Cacapon, six years old, produced 1,823 pounds of milk and 76.93 pounds of butterfat, with Cacapon Grace close behind at 1,719 pounds and 60.85 pounds.
The ad promotes Stanback Headache Powders for headaches and neuralgia with several Ache relief claims. It warns to avoid counterfeit “something just as good” and urges asking by name for Stanback, noting a 20 year track record and non opium ingredients. It advertises a 5 price and a yellow 4 label package.
The Assembly of the Presidents of the Chamber of Agriculture of France called for investigations and preventive steps. The minister was informed of results and will likely announce a decision soon. American apples arrive in barrels or boxes. barrel packed fruit is contaminated, box packed is immune. Question raised about marriage future. many couples face divorce court.
Marcia visits Dana Kin's studio after hours for a private dinner at the Morley country home. He expresses deep affection and proposes marriage, while she trembles with budding romance and fear of its rapid pace. TO BE CONTINUED.
The report shows 24 hour rainfall ending 8 am today at 1.22 inches, with March to date 4.20 inches and year to date 9.37 inches. It also lists normal monthly precipitation from January through December based on a 19 year record, including values for each month such as January 2.36, February 0.95, March 2.70, April 3.17, May 3.68, June 3.89, July 3.50, August 3.54, September 2.20, October 2.87, November 2.14, December 2.39 inches.
Mar 29 Crampton sale 1% mile south of Berryville stock machinery and household furniture. Mar 30 Brent DeHaven % mile NE of Carters Ford stock and feed. Apr 12 Tony Crim sale stock implements and household goods near Crums Church.
Public sale of personal property by deed of trust. Auction to start 11 oclock Friday April 1 1932 on C H Cooper farm north of Winchester Martinsburg Turnpike Frederick Co Va. Items include multiple cattle two horses farming implements wagon harness plows and miscellaneous goods. REARDON trustee. 1 24 25 28 30.
A historic belief claimed that bruised and burnt plants yielded ashes from which a salt could be extracted. The salt, mixed with a secret substance and heated gently, would gradually reform into plant stems leaves and flowers.
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