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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1926
Page
4
The Evening Star published daily except Sunday at Winchester Virginia lists subscription prices in advance for different term lengths. Rates include yearly payments of 3 60 and 4 60 for various durations with six month and three month options. Also references to Morning News Weekly News and Weekly Mirror.
The notice credits the Associated Press as the exclusive source of AP dispatches and all local news unless otherwise credited to another provider. It reserves republication rights for the paper.
Henry L. Mencken argues that American crime stems from a maverick impulse in youths who balk at civics and city refinement. The piece asserts frontier pioneers were hardy and not aligned with criminal types, noting headlines focus on bold criminals while many crimes reflect cowardice and degeneration.
The Baden-Baden en route to New York from the Canary Islands reports mid crossing after twelve days with half the distance covered and eight tons of oil saved. The rotor ship proves capable of ocean navigation on motors with low fuel use, though time savings versus speed require further testing. The new design promises potential revolution in shipbuilding if fuel efficiency outweighs slower progress.
Edward P Costigan of the Tariff Commission told the Senate committee that the flexible tariff provision aimed to let the President only reduce rates not raise them. He noted only two small cuts have occurred while several large increases were made, calling the term elastic more accurate than flexible as it implies stretching rather than contraction.
Fragmentary Roanoke Times item references the Ohio State Journal praising a verdict in an opera-related case. The garbled snippet mentions wits and a case away from affirmation, but lacks clear names, dates, or concrete facts to establish a full event.
The piece argues juries are forging a firmer stance by delivering prompt convictions and resisting quibbles. It links this to rising crime, the underworld’s fear, and urges public backing of officers and courts to strengthen the law and restore justice.
An illustrated portrait traces Rufus Daniel Isaacs, born to a London Jewish merchant, who escaped to sea then joined the stock exchange. He turned to law and soared to prominence in Parliament and the Asquith ministry, becoming viceroy of India and receiving a Windsor Castle marquisate.
Hery Batt who has run a grocery and general merchandise store at 452 North Loudoun street has sold his stock and rented the store and apartment above to Mrs Ada V Parlett. The sale is said to be due to his other interests requiring his time and attention.
An advertising note touts a new French Process MELLO-GLO Cream for whitening and beautifying skin. It claims rapid improvement after the first application and promises smoother brighter younger complexions from this product by People's Drag Co.
The Robt. Y. Conrad Post American Legion has placed several neatly lettered wooden markers marking historic sites in Winchester. The markers, temporary by design, will later be replaced with permanent bronze tablets and have attracted significant attention.
The U S bureau finds caring for one baby is a full time job for a mother at 5 hours 41 minutes daily and a part time job for the rest of the day. A mother notes she can cut care to six hours a day with modern labor saving aids. If fathers worked similar hours they would strike.
Walt Mason mocks charitable appeals in a verse about the Home for One-eyed Chimney-Sweeps. A narrator recounts giving to various charities while facing relentless requests for ever more funds, warning that persistence can sour generosity.
Mack Noonan appeals Winchester and Frederick county car owners to loan their vehicles with drivers for May 4 and 5. The program aims to showcase Apple Growers of Frederick County orchards to visiting guests, stressing the value of good car participation. Owners should contact Mr. Noonan at his Amherst Street garage.
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