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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1932
Page
4
The Evening Star details publication and postal status for Ester Virginia with associated press affiliation. It lists subscription rates by mail and by carrier, including annual, semiannual, quarterly, and monthly options. It notes national ad reps Frost Landis and Kohn located in major U.S. cities.
The article lists the Democratic presidential ticket for November 8 1932 with F D Roosevelt for president and John N Garner for vice president. It also names Virginia electors including S C Byala News Fr fein Rich Petersburg CT Ge Martinsville and others Aood rum Roanoke A W Robertson Lexington H W Smith Alexandria J W Flannagan Jr Bristol.
A Biblical excerpt notes Jesus teaching in synagogues across Galilee and preaching the gospel of the kingdom while healing all kinds of sickness and disease among the people. The passage emphasizes his regional ministry and compassionate acts.
The Roanoke Times laments Republican candidates touring Virginia with loud campaigns attacking Governor Pollard and former Governor Byrd. The paper praises Byrd and Pollard while arguing the candidates gain nothing. It urges candidates to address issues and respect voters ahead of November 8 elections.
Britain's step to end the Ottawa agreement with Soviet Russia draws little surprise as the accord has not proven an unmixed blessing. Local reaction notes economic impact and shifting alliances in the world trade scene.
The British government warns that Empire ties were fraying before the Ottawa conference. Canada faced pressure from the United States on reciprocity, while the Ottawa agreement aimed to curb Hawley Smoot tariffs and protect Britain and Canada from U.S. trade disruption. Britain argues it gains by ending many U.S. trade links with Canada and spiking American protectionism.
The piece argues that old fashioned scrubbing, golf, and household chores offer health benefits but resist modern chic trends. It contrasts Miss Zelma O Neale’s view with contemporary fitness, noting obesity as a problem and suggesting excuses for buying fashionable items. It references all ages and both sexes in a call for simpler calisthenics.
One year ago Jack Sharkey said he would seek a match with former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey. The State Highway Department spent over 19 million dollars on Virginia roads last year. Unemployed residents appeal to Salvation Army officers for aid as police warn locals about soliciting tourist lodging on the streets.
The local Red Cross office remains busy from morning till night assisting the unfortunate. New state apple grading regulations are reported to yield excellent results. Hallowe en festivities begin in Winchester. Judge Philip Williams contributes an article on Frederick County Justices' Court. Shenandoah Valley Academy football loses 14-0 to Augusta Military Academy.
Assets of the Farmers and Merchants National Bank stand at 2 060 000. The United States pledges aid to Italy in its war effort against Austria and Germany. Secretary of the Treasury and Mrs. McAdoo visited Winchester yesterday. A further Liberty Loan is planned for early 1918.
The church schedules regular Sunday School at 10 a m and Rally Day at 11 a m with an prepared program. Membership has grown to 75 as Henry Cline leads a dedicated superintendent and workers. All are invited to worship at 11 a m and attend Sunday School at 10 a m.
The report lists precipitation in the past 24 hours ending 8 a.m. at 0.65 inches and October to date at 6.01 inches. Year to date rainfall is 31.47 inches with monthly normals for January through December based on 19 years of data from Winchester Research Laboratory.
Jim and Bill pursue a startling development after Ilsham disappears and a cottage raid suggests enemies have struck. Webber finds a sealed envelope for Scotland Yard and Jim speeds to London with Webber, while a hidden underground door at Beggar's Court remains a looming puzzle.
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