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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1931
Page
4
The Evening Star lists subscription options with prices for different terms. Rates shown include one year in advance 3.50 for Mall and 4.50 for other editions, six months 1.75 and 2.25, three months 0.90 and 1.20, and one month 0.30. Advertising representatives and AP affiliation noted.
A devotional piece emphasizes generous giving and divine reciprocity. It cites Luke 6 38 and prays for a bountiful spirit in all human relationships.
The Richmond Times Dispatch argues the Library of Congress should collect private letters and diaries from less known but intelligent Americans. It notes public figures self censor when print is near and private correspondence could reveal true temper of the times, proposing a mechanism to gather such valuable sources.
The Newport News Daily Press recalls Anna Pavlova as the incomparable dancer whose rhythmic movements inspired awe. Her fragile frame and boundless artistry inspired memories among spectators, marking the end of an era in ballet.
The passage views the dance as a universal symbol of life’s order and harmony. It contrasts Pavlova’s refined artistry with humanity’s imperfections and suggests meaning emerges at moments of death when life’s panorama narrows to purpose.
Dr. Weston Hurst of the Lister Institute in London announces the discovery of an infantile paralysis serum. The method involved injecting the virus into a horse and using its blood to inoculate humans, described as an epoch making development.
The article discusses serum developed from a horse that formed the basis of early experiments. Monkeys show high susceptibility to infantile paralysis before serum use and demonstrate protection after treatment. Humans are inferred to gain similar immunity, with the horse praised as highly valuable to preventive medicine's progress.
Mrs Clyde B Levi is confined to her home near Boyce with grippe. Miss Jane Jolliffe daughter of T P Jolliffe and student at William and Mary College Williams burg has left the infirmary after several days confinement. Mr Winter Royston mathematics professor at Washington and Lee University Lexington spent the weekend at his home. Rev W B Waters evangelist
Rockville Maryland preacher wraps up evangeli stic services at Boyce Methodist Church South. He now leads similar meetings at White Post Mission Lodge with a monthly song service and social hour at the high school auditorium drawing a large attendance. Meeting dates set for the second Monday each month inviting public participation. O H Gaunt senior member of O H Gaunt and Brother is reported improved after weeks of illness.
Paul Whiteman returns to radio on Tuesday January 27 at 8 pm EST with a half hour of popular melodies. The Allied Quality Paint Group sponsors the Blue network broadcast and additional stations. Whiteman and his band, touring, will head to Chicago with a full repertoire of unique arrangements and ties.
A collage of quotes references White man tuning to classic melodies, Allied Paints sold by Snapp's Foundry in New York, police hunt for six escaped lunatics, and a remark on long skirts masking rayon gems, reflecting era journalism tone.
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