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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1934
Page
4
Consolidated notice lists subscription pricing and advance rates for multiple papers. It outlines memorials space costs, cards of thanks, and classified charges. Display ads require 10 A.M. cutoffs with 42 cents per inch transient rate and contract rates available. National reps Divine Tenney Corp in major cities.
Psalm 37 verse 18 is cited about the righteous receiving an enduring inheritance, highlighting divine steadfastness. The wording reflects historic biblical phrasing and a focus on lasting reward for integrity.
Two kidnapping cases recently ended with the victims safe and ransom unpaid. Little June Robles of Tucson was found after over two weeks in a dungeon. The Gettle kidnapping in California ended with the perpetrators sentenced to life. A Justice Department agent cited a case where a wife refused ransom, suggesting many kidnappings are bluffs. The agency urges prompt reports and warns against publicity to aid efforts.
A one way narrow bridge at a sharp grade near Riverton on Crooked Run has caused crashes, including two cars colliding last Sunday. Resident urge the highway department to replace the antiquated structure at once, finances permitting.
Obituary note on William H. Woodin former United States Treasury secretary who recently died. The report mentions his career in public service and a reference to his modest remuneration in a railroad equipment context.
The United States motto E Pluribus Unum means Many in One and was adopted by Congress June 20, 1782. John Montague fourth Earl of Sandwich is credited with the sandwich. About 10 percent of the US population, roughly 12 million people, are color.
The passage notes that many youths seek any job to learn, even if dirty, preferring a $5 a day role with growth over a $2 a day with instruction. It cites successful men who began at the bottom, trusting there is a ladder to climb, regardless of white or soiled collar.
The piece argues that people demand high prices for what they sell and low prices for what they buy, want big public spending with low taxes, and broad foreign markets with import limits. It warns that pursuing self interest harms others and disputes coexistence of opposing aims.
Motorists should keep gasoline and car park ready to start engines. The generator charges the battery from which sparks are drawn. charging rate varies with season. Inspect generator and electrical system. check water in the battery, clean terminals, and hydrometer reading. ensure tight wires for smooth operation and efficient performance.
An advertisement claims Kruschen Balls taken in hot water every morning for four weeks will boost energy, promote daily long walks, reduce fat, improve sleep, and extend life by cutting fat safely. It promises a four week supply at a low cost and urges readers to try the product.
Present and past rainfall measured to 8 a m. May to date 1 66 inches year to date 8 81 inches. Average precip on 21 year Winchester Laboratory records 34 71 inches. Monthly averages: January 2 41 February 1 97 March 2 82 April 3 01 May 3 94 June 3 65 July 3 41 August 3 29 September 2 34 October 3 00 November 2 38 December 2 34
Public auction at 11 o clock A M Tuesday May 29 1934 on Rudolph farm in Frederick County Virginia of a Marquette automobile subject to lien an International McCormick tractor nine milk cows seven young cattle one bull seven red shoats and one orchard sprayer cash terms B P Harrison trustee Sac Duval auctioneers 5 15 6t
A 15 cent offer promotes Noxzema Skin Cream as a fast acting beauty solution. The ad claims 15 days to better skin with fewer blemishes and smaller pores, presenting Noxzema as medicated and greaseless. It notes a coupon to reduce a 25 cent jar to 15 cents at drugstores.
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