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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1947
Page
4
Former President Hoover on a radio program credits fishing with granting privacy amid heavy demands. He cites early examples with Cleveland and Roosevelt and argues fishing offers solitude, health, and humility, echoing Izaak Walton’s view that fishing equalizes men and steadies the mind.
The piece argues that the infantry remains the backbone of any fighting force despite air power and nuclear age. It notes shortages due to troops in constabulary duty overseas and volunteers preferring other branches, while praising the infantry’s specialized, transferable skills and prestige.
A French visitor in New York remarks that skyscrapers impress less than the abundance and opulence of American automobiles. He implies car wealth signals modern prosperity amid urban scale.
A visiting French observer contrasts France to the United States noting American abundance and European scarcity. He praises Virginia’s hospitality and landscape while remarking on fashion, cuisine, and cultural differences, comparing Norfolk and Williamsburg to French sites and expressing hope for mutual understanding.
The United Fruit Co advertises bananas at 5 1 2 cents per pound seaboard at Southern ports. It notes the price is below pre price control levels and questions retailer margins. It argues middlemen profits are high but says it cannot fix resale prices while urging consumer awareness.
Gov Donnelly of Missouri attended a district civic club dinner where a candle toppled water onto his plate and coffee spilled on his sleeve. The toastmaster forgot the couple’s names but Donnelly praised the event as enjoyable and sincere.
In 1946 the American Legion chose Gibson White and James Brumback to represent the city and county at Boy's State. Also noted: 4 306 bushels of wheat sold to government in the grain buying program and the annual tri breca sale raising 12950 dollars. North Frederick 4 H Club wins high team honors.
The piece likens true religion to falling in love and describes how God’s touch brings joy and liberty. It cites St Francis of Assisi John Wesley Dwight L Moody and others as examples of heart warming spiritual awakenings and declares God is love and to know Him is to love something greater than the universe.
Seven quiz items asking about a mine workers fine refunds, breed identifications, capital cities, wage rises, a Pulitzer winner who died, Truman veto, Stratford author birthday, Rubinstein draft fine, inflation price cuts campaign in Massachusetts, and succession terms for Princess Elizabeth.
An old advertisement claims excess urine acidity causes backache and that Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root cures by flushing acids and increasing urine flow. It touts a free trial and full sized bottle from Kilmer Co. Inc. and Lake Conn.
A vintage health claim promoting SSS Tonic and 658 Tonic as remedies for non organic stomach disturbances. It asserts gastric juice flow can be increased to prevent fermentation and improve appetite, sleep, strength, and vigor with these tonics.
Rainfall data covers 24 hours ending 7 a m on May 21 and year to date total 3 84 inches. Average annual rainfall over 34 years is 36 30 inches. Monthly averages for 1913 to 1946 are listed from January to December with values ranging from 1.97 to 3.86 inches. Statistics courtesy of the Winchester Research Laboratory.
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