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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1933
Page
2
Lipppman argues the U S must face the gold clause issue openly since many debts could require gold payments. He notes Britain and France faced similar questions, that gold payments are impractical, and urges a fair resolution without impugning American honor.
George F. Miller of the Winchester district is at Virginia Beach to attend the annual school run by the Virginia Motor Vehicle Department. The program focuses on pistol use for police service, the state's only armed officers. He is expected back in Winchester later in the week.
George Welby Bean longtime Inkerman postmaster in Hardy county dies at his home after a heart illness at 64. He owned a general store and lived in the county for many years. Survived by widow two sons three sisters and a brother with Virgil and Edgar Bean in Washington. He was a near cousin of Winchester businessman E P Bean.
Albin Mention Virginia May 6. Miss Mary Porter and her mother Mrs Porter of Columbus Ohio are spending time with the [readable portion ends].
The article notes residents calling on friends during Blossom Festival week. Visitors include Mrs. J. M. Orndorff and Mrs. Rinker of Winchester, Ruth Scott of Easton Pennsylvania, Mr. Stadden Hawkins, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Harmer and Mrs. Harmer, Mrs. Cary Clayton, William Brooks and Ranley Brooks of Massillon, Ohio, and Mr. and Mrs. James Lamp of Winchester visiting with local residents.
In 1640 quinine was acknowledged as a remedy for fever and colds, reflecting early medicinal use. The note highlights its long standing role in treating common illnesses and its historical value in medical practice.
A note explains weight on the sun would be about two tons for a man. It recalls thirteen farmers in the Lo grono province of Spain asking relief from 800 A D taxes imposed by Visigoth king Ramiro of Leon. Also mentions Washington DC and its 70 square miles with 10 square miles of waterways.
An inventory ad lists numerous prewar vehicles including 1931 to 1932 Ford V-8 roadsters Tudor coupes and Victoria models in dark brewster green black and brown shades. Also shown are Model A variants, Chevrolets, Reos Buicks Whippets Studebaker and Plymouth roadsters with wheelbase and cab details. Ends with Your Old Car In Trade and Convenient Teams.
Advertised gas saving device promises 87 miles per gallon and valve lubrication. Portable unit fits all cars, easy to install with a wrench. Marketing push seeks agents with 327 percent profits, urging readers to send their address and car name.
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