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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1931
Page
4
Printed at the Winchester Virginia post office with standard delivery details for second class mail. Publication by Brethren Publishing Co. of Winchester Virginia notes a weekday schedule excluding Sundays.
A brief devotional line encourages casting burdens on the Lord for sustenance and steadiness, quoting Psalm 55 22. The phrase emphasizes divine support and preservation of the righteous.
Editor reports from Winchester describe Miss Morton as beautiful as she headlines Apple Blossom events. The parade drew about one hundred thousand people with thousands of cars, three minor accidents, and a celebratory mood as bands led by Henry Clay Grusendorf and Handley High School impressed spectators.
The piece outlines Britain's Sir Arthur Balfour initiating a worldwide survey on boycotting Communist trade amid a heated debate over Russia as a trade menace. It notes Col. Hugh L Cooper as a key advocate for closer US Russia ties and mentions Ivy Lee as a prominent spokesman for business with Russia.
Mary Vaughn private secretary to Ronald Foster balances loyalty at work with a growing attraction to Martin Frasier. Frasier courts her with charm while she hopes for a future with Dick Baldwin, as Bonnie roams the household with mood swings and plans a big party.
An essay questions the fate of the ultra rich at death. It contrasts wealth and power with mortality noting secretaries directing care, rapid transport, and demands for cures while the rich face the same end as others. It laments the social divide and the naked humanity exposed in death.
Distress warrant sale by Sergeant Lee Barr at 33 W Piccadilly St Winchester VA at 10 a m Saturday May 23 1931. Items include desks chairs benches stands filing cabinets coat tree desk with glass top clock and floor coverings. Cash terms.
The Lynchburg News notes the possibility of Nicaragua building a tariff wall to block all trade. The proposal aims to reduce friction with foreign investors by limiting imports and stabilizing the economy.
The Newport News Daily Press notes ambulance blue as one of the season s clever colors, suggesting it should be reserved for emergencies though its popularity as a shade raises question about fashion usage.
Advertises Baalmann's Gas Tablets as a permanent cure for stomach and bowel gas. Claims to ease pressure, heart palpitations, drowsiness after meals, and numbness or cold limbs while restoring comfort and breath. Recommends purchasing from Boyd's Drug Store for $1 in yellow packaging.
A series of political notices from Frederick County Virginia announces candidacies for State Senate House of Delegates Sheriff Commonwealths Attorney Commissioner of Revenue Treasurer and Supervisors. Candidates include T Russell Cather Jos S Denny Boyd R Richards Luther Pannet E C Oates H E Shull Jacob H Beaver WM Erle Edwards Floyd M Brill B P Harrison Lee N Whitacre and S M Chiles with August 4 1931 Democratic primary deadlines and county wide support appeals.
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