This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1933
Page
5
Miss Von Hillern responds to a cake naming contest entry praising Gold Medal kitchen-tested flour. The letter from Minnesota authorizes praise, offers to mention her remarks on radio, and includes handwritten recipe enclosures and warm wishes for continued prize success.
Hammack Brothers in Middletown Virginia began rebuilding their fire-damaged garage plan to reuse the old foundation walls and floors. The blaze destroyed the structure two weeks ago with tools and several cars damaged. Loss valued at 10000 dollars with no insurance.
New York October 13 Creation of a private liquor sales corporation as a modification of the Rockefeller survey plan is outlined. It would end direct retail sales by the authority and set up agencies for on premises consumption with a small board including authority members. Profits beyond five percent would go to the alcohol control authority. The report notes this may suit those seeking rigid control without government liquor involvement.
A reader describes relief from lifelong constipation after four months using Att Bran. Laboratory notes cite bulk to stimulate intestines and vitamin B to tone the tract, with a soft mass that clears wastes. Brand promotes fewer medicines and suggests consulting a doctor if needed.
In Washington on October 13, William Green declares the AFL remains masters of its own movement. The convention votes a Germany boycott, urges faster public works, criticizes NRA officials, and affirms full support for the Recovery Administration while rejecting its mistakes. The right to strike is defended as fundamental, with a pledge to run AFL affairs independently. A Pathfinder note explains using a watch as a sun compass.
The Virginia Republican reprints Pickwick old bias, sparking clash with rival Eat onswill Gazette editor Mr. Pott. Pott condemns The Independent with sharp, old fashioned editorial quips, noting it drags a wretched career. L. M. G.
Adlerika washes out poisons that cause gas nervousness and bad sleep. One dose gives relief at once. Baker's Drug Store in Stephens City by Steete and Brother, druggists. Adv.
Workmen and heavy equipment from Echow Brothers of Staunton began widening 9 miles of highway through Stephens City at the southern end. About 40 men will be employed for 60 days on the project under a special to The Star.
WARRENTON Virginia October 16 Homer M Lake won first and second prizes at the Baltimore Fat Cattle Show. He brought two carloads of cattle which sold for 7.20 per hundred. John F Walker of Marshall won first and second prizes in feeder cattle and the grand championship for a load of feeders.
Gasoline prices in Roanoke were reduced by 2 12 cents with regular at 19 cents and high test at 21 cents. In Bristol the price stood at 23 cents for regular and 25 cents for high test.
In Fredericks County Circuit Court, Effie Hawkins and Martha Rinker sue Arthur Hottel and wife over a fire on the 674 acre Middletown-area property. The court ordered the $376 fire insurance sum paid to the two mortgagees and the real estate sold under court rules.
Reports indicate extensive vegetation damage as larvae travel to new districts via air currents. Tests show the larva can be airborne and detected over 1,000 feet, with dispersal observed miles from origin.
Judge Philip Williams reviewed expense accounts for C. Lee Barr Donald L Weems and J W Newcome and paid special grand jurymen. The court advised 17 year old William G Pingley Jr. via his mother Lucy Marshall as guardian after she posted a $100 bond. Mrs Marshall was named as beneficiary of a life insurance policy replacing William G Neley Sr as beneficiary.
Virginia moves to white numerals on a black background for next year 1934 automobile tags The state name and year will appear at the top of the license instead of the bottom Tags go on sale March 15 1934 across the state.
Public auction in Winchester Virginia offers 411 acres part of the old Taylor Furnace farm in Frederick County. Property lies near Mt Williams, includes limestone grazing land a house barn out buildings undeveloped cave and timber land. Terms require one third cash with balance in two annual installments secured by deed of trust and insurance. Auctioneers Dunn and Duvall listing Sept 29 to Oct 16 1938.
In front of the County courthouse in Winchester Virginia at noon on Saturday Oct 21 1933 there will be sold to the highest bidder 40 shares Victor Products Corp Class A common 10 shares Victor Products Corp Class B common bonds and notes from Roy R Boyce Philip R Fowle Charles R Hoover J G Sealock and others secured by deeds of trust on land or real estate. Includes $500 bond of Charleston Interurban Railroad 5000 in Baltimore Tube and Durant Motors stock plus First National Bank of Baltimore and Virginia Apple Storage Co bonds. Terms cash. Dunn and Duvall auctioneers.
Judge Frank S. Tavenner of Woodstock shows improving condition after facial poisoning from a razor cut. Doctors report recovery progressing and say he may resume practice within a few days.
An advertisement extols Creomulsion with creosote as a rapid, safe cough and cold cure. It claims doctors long used creosote for bronchitis and asserts Creomulsion quickly stops lingering coughs and colds with six additional medical ingredients. The druggist offers a money back guarantee if relief is not felt.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.