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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1931
Page
4
Brief clerkly notice from a Virginia town describes postal service details and second class mail status. The fragment references the Evening Star and local post office handling. It highlights classification and community information services.
A fragmented odds and ends note shows pricing for subscriptions with terms one year six months and three months in advance and mentions national advertising representatives Devine Tenney Corporation New York Des Moines Chicago in a partial line with stray dashes and incomplete phrases
A note states the Associated Press holds exclusive rights to publish all AP dispatches and local news in the Consolidated Morning News Menu Weekly News Fo Weekly Times Weekly rror editions and related materials.
A devotional excerpt presents Jesus reassuring words about belief and the Father’s house, followed by a prayer thanking God for creation and human faculties. The text emphasizes trust in Thee and divine preparation.
Danville editor Joseph Daniels argues against a proposed six cent gasoline tax in North Carolina. He notes the gas tax has risen since 1921 and warns it would burden motorists amid high existing taxes while comparing to Virginia’s road financing and highlighting straightening obsolete curved highways and current revenue strains.
The Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch notes that boxing boards rarely sway public view with rulings. Public opinion dictates who earns recognition as heavyweight champion, often favoring Schmeling, with possible bouts among Sharkey, Stribling, Carnera, and others under consideration.
Public opinion on the Schmeling versus Sharkey bout crowned Schmeling champion despite the boxing commission ruling. Opinions focus on whether a deserved title is decided by public chatter or official verdict, with calls for a definitive title fight to settle the matter.
Richmond editor argues national pride in academic education is lacking and that colleges prize social life over study. The piece notes few leaders emerge from current collegiate culture and urges genuine intellectual pride to shape future graduates.
An advertisement touts Thoxine as a safe, fast remedy for coughs and sore throats in children. It claims relief within 15 minutes without harmful drugs, offered in 85c 60c and $1.00 bottles at Baker's Drug Store with a money back guarantee.
A Democratic candidate announces intent to seek the party nomination for Commonwealth's Attorney in Frederick County. The primary election is set for Tuesday August 4 to succeed T Russell Cather who will not seek re election.
Notice that Bun Cutter Tire Company of Winchester Virginia keeps a warehouse stock of truck tires and tubes at the corner of Braddock and Germain streets with title held by The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company of Akron Ohio. Dated December 30 1930. By R E Bun Cutter Partner.
The annual meeting of the bank's stockholders to elect directors and conduct other business will be held at the banking house in Winchester Virginia on Tuesday January 13 1931 between 11 o'clock and after noon.
Reynolds store news from Va to Winchester and nearby towns recounts visits and greetings among families. Names include Dorsey, Peace day, Shenk, Crosen, Yost, Dick, Cartlett, Flowers, and Chamberlain with several visits shared across Winchester Cross Junction Capon Bridge Martinsburg and Gainesboro. Three heavyweight pugilists reportedly earned over a million each per sports writer.
Listing of sales dates and items from Gore Clear brook Front Road Woods Mill and Middle town. Includes Nelson Ritter H. A. and W. D. Henington with stock implements and household items.
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