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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1931
Page
4
The Evening Star entered at the Winchester Virginia post office as a second class periodical publication under the Evening Star Publishing Company of Winchester Virginia.
The passage states that the Associated Press holds exclusive reprint rights for dispatches and local news published in this paper. It also notes consolidation with Morning News Item, The Weekly News, The Weekly Times, and The Weekly Mirror.
The text lists subscription prices for print delivery: one year 3.50 six months 1.75 three months 90 one month 30. Carrier rates: one year 4.50 six months 2.25 three months 1.20 one month 40. It also mentions weekly insert entertainment and national advertising representatives Devine Tenney Corp. of New York Des Moines Chicago.
A biblical excerpt cites Galatians 5 22 23 listing love joy peace long suffering gentleness goodness faith meekness and temperance noting against such there is no law for moral guidance.
The article highlights the South as a major buying power with 47,000 wholesale and 436,700 retail establishments posting a gross $26.9 billion in 1929 and manufacturing output over $11.7 billion. It notes vast spending on materials, transport, public utilities, highway development, and education, with mines and farms contributing billions in wealth, urging protection and development of this domestic market.
Richmond News Leader recalls Hoke Smith’s career and the fading Cleveland cabinet as the Senate of 1911 loses its era. The piece names Elihu Root and other long‑gone figures, noting how few survivors mark a once vivid national stage.
In a terse political note LaFollette Lodge and Borah are cited. Borah is the only one still in Congress while Root remains outside, leaving Borah as the sole veteran among the trio.
A French scholar urges fellow Frenchmen to curb adjectives and praise sparingly. He blames advertising writers for bombarding readers with language and notes critics and reviewers in other countries follow the trend. The piece welcomes a campaign for simpler speech and hopes for success.
A Boston Herald report notes counterfeiters have trouble selling fake $20 notes as many people can spot the fakes. The article suggests widespread awareness of real bill features aids detection.
LURAY Va Dec 1 Mrs Blanche Deavers went on trial here yesterday for the murder of her husband Charles Deavers near their home one mile east of Se Page county. November A number of witnesses including children of the dead man testified Deavers had threatened the life of his wife on numerous occasions and only a few minutes previous to the fatal shooting had dragged her through a small stream and threatened to kill her.
Mrs. Deavers said she fired a shotgun to save her life when her husband advanced. She pleaded self defense claiming fear for her life. About 40 to 50 witnesses were examined. Defense counsel is J. Lynn Lucas of Luray. Commonwealth's Attorney S. Lynn Walton prosecutes.
The Boston Herald comments on reform discourse using a metaphor about an elastic cord that would snap back into a pocket after paying the bill, quipping on accountability and practical limits.
Lois Corbin loves Bruce Durand nephew of Chicago magnate Charles Durand. Arlene schemes for social advancement at the Edgemere and Cotton clubs while Bruce seeks Lois, planning a dinner and dance as jealousy flares. Chapter 20 ends with a Friday country club date set.
Worthwhile Books advertises Jungle Ways by Seabrook as engrossing travel writing. The author promises an inner urge to reveal intricate rituals of little known races in four parts. He describes his journey as a wandering circus in the jungle with hammock chair travel and naked porters shouting and singing.
An old Baker's Drug Store advertisement touts Pepso-Ginger for immediate indigestion relief. It claims rapid stomach stimulation, acid neutralization, and gas absorption with a two minute money back guarantee if relief is not achieved.
An expatriate of France, Pere Yakouba, once intended for the priesthood, becomes a noted authority on Arab literature and African dialect. The author recalls Ya kouba jugglers and their astonishing sword acts and a meeting in Timbuctoo.
The text notes Seabrook's limited explorations in the Dark Continent and argues the book benefits from more extensive wandering. It also asserts Grandi proved to be a fascist, contrasting American quickness with his governing stance.
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