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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1928
Page
4
The Evening Star, a Winchester publication, states post office classification and outlines subscription rates for mail and carrier delivery, noting consolidation with Morning News and weekly papers and claiming Associated Press news rights.
A short devotional urging parents to have children memorize daily Bible selections as a priceless heritage. It cites Psalm 139:3-4 and prays for guidance, asking the Lord to direct their path and know their words.
The article cites Guy Morrison Walker of national standing praising the South’s land values, undeveloped natural resources, and taxes substantially lower than in the North. He highlights climate benefits, longer winter daylight and cooler summers, cheaper fuel and power, and notes a likely future industrial shift southward with cost advantages and abundant labor. Virginia is noted as set for rapid profit from these developments.
Washington Post recounts a century ago John Walker a Stockton on Tees chemist sought a substitute for flint and steel to light damp paper. He pursued a better method claiming tangible progress despite early failures and lengthy trials.
The article describes Walker creating percussion powder by mixing chlorate of potash and antimony sulfide and selling it in his shop. He attached a lump to a match to light it instantly. It notes global match production and consumption, with figures from the New York Times and estimates of yearly use in England and worldwide.
Exhorts readers to release past misfortunes and negative thoughts that hinder growth. Encourages mastering forgiveness and choosing uplifting mental company to breathe hope and courage, improving personal life and community. Emphasizes that thought shapes character and outcomes.
Readers ponder how swift justice could curb notorious crimes as sensational villains like Ruth Snyder and Judd Gray were part of public discussion. The piece questions delays and public fascination with dramatic crime narratives.
The Harmon awards honor Negro achievements with James Weldon Johnson winning a literature prize and Robert Nathaniel Dett winning a music prize. Dett is noted as a composer whose work transcends race and as Hampton Institute's music director, earning respect within the Negro leadership for his contributions to his people.
The Star publishes a daily market snapshot with wholesale prices for local items. Readouts include feeds like cracked corn and scratch, hay, various poultry and butter products, and retail flour, middlings, and butter prices with ranges and unit notes.
The notice records price corrections from the prior day on multiple commodities including corn cattle and poultry. It notes market adjustments at closing with figures and times, listing items like young chickens and various grain prices in Baltimore.
The Albany death chamber marked the conclusion of the Ruth Snyder and Judd Gray case. They were executed for the first degree murder of Snyder's husband after a lengthy legal process, with supporters and critics arguing about capital punishment and public sympathy.
Local visitors and residents are listed with names including Howard Brewer Ed win Snapp Godfrey Bly and Glenna White. The notes cover family visits from Bartonsville Kernstown and Mount Williams plus mentions of Mrs Marie Flegal and others in Hagerstown. The column closes with a travel remark about Pennsylvanian towns and an odd zoological note on swallowtail butterflies as polecats of the insect world.
Donald Symington president of the Baltimore Trust Company announced the board authorized a thirty-one story building on a site bounded by Baltimore Light and Redwood streets. Waldo Newcomer chairs the board. Construction will avoid banking operations at 25 East Baltimore street and may end at South street. The project aims to symbolize confidence in Baltimore and will be the city’s tallest building.
A vintage ad touts Moone's Emerald Oil as a quick cure for terrible eczema and skin eruptions, claiming antiseptic powers and healing for boils ulcers and open sores. It recommends nightly and morning use with Moone's Bandage for vein issues and notes Baker's Drug Store supplies the product.
Special January rate on subscriptions in effect. Pay now to save. $4.00 per year by carrier in advance and $3.00 per year by mail in advance. Combination offer Star and Progressive Farmer by mail in advance $3.05 and carrier in advance $4.05. (ip-tf) HB W Evening Stan.
Cross Roads notes report Rev George A Stoudemayer of Wardensville West Virginia will preach at Fairview Church on Sunday January 15 at 3 pm. Several local families are noted for recent visits and guests in the area including the McKee Carpenters Amicks and Doran. The hibiscus was made Hawaii’s official flower by joint legislative resolution.
Public sale to satisfy execution for rent in my hands will be held for cash in front of the County Court House Winchester Va Saturday January 21 1928 at 11 am. The personal property of Thomas Hargrave includes one Hudson Truck dressers Davenport chiffonier stands tables chairs and other household furniture.
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