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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1933
Page
4
A newspaper notes that The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to publish its credited news and all local items within the paper. The policy underscores AP’s control over republishing and local coverage.
A short verse from Psalm 71 expresses refuge and strength in God a fortress for the troubled. The translation emphasizes continual reliance on the divine shelter and protection.
Republicans and some Democrats in the House push for higher tariffs citing depreciated currencies and fears of floods of cheap goods. The Hill bill aims to tax imports from nations with currency depreciation to offset losses, while critics note the Hawley Smoot act has raised duties as prices fell. The Tariff Commission found little difference in imports from gold standard and non-gold standard countries, suggesting little impact from currency shifts.
The excerpt argues morale is the key to national resilience and future progress. It calls for individual effort to sustain standards, courage, and understanding to drive collective action. It notes a shift as people unite and begin to work together against demoralization and economic strain.
A narrator jokes about a hunter shooting two tame lions and the idea of critics regretting if the lions had resisted. The sheriff would intervene with deputies, and the piece mocks private armament while urging the Nimrod to stick to shooting pigs or cows.
One year ago the Virginia House of Delegates rejected a bill to reduce salaries of state employees. The item notes other 1920s era issues and a forthcoming talk by Rear Admiral Byrd.
The report lists present and past rainfall totals with year to date figures and a 20 year average. It provides monthly average inches for January through December with specific values for some months and notes irregular punctuation in the figures.
The passage criticizes a St. Louis hunter who killed circus lions and contrasts his actions with the idea of hunting Americans at home. It implies a debate over big game hunting in Africa versus hunting Americans, framed as a satirical prompt.
The policy ties tax assessments to increasing property values, raising burden when markets rise while avoiding elections or changes when values fall. Authorities implement assessments based on market growth, not voter referendums.
Araminta Williams pursues a stage career in New York after promising to marry Barney Tyson fades. She confesses to Leontine her choice and a crush on Jamney Breckenridge, while tensions rise at Bay Cottage as Helen’s wedding and Uncle Thaddeus’s financial worries unsettle the family.
Fifteen years ago readers were urged to substitute wheat to aid Europeans while fearing a coal oil famine at home. Reports say German planes bombed Red Cross hospitals in France. Winchester lacks a needed health center as the Woman's Civic League appeals. Austria continues peace negotiations with the Allies.
Extreme cold grips Winchester as local notices mention Savage's Old Mountain Rye Whiskey in Grippin advertisements. Charley Rouss Fire Company leases the Palace Theatre on North Main Street while Cardinal Gibbons in Baltimore condemns shunning motherhood. Henry Baetjer and Company promotes a large line of New broadhead dress goods.
Action loving screen fans see Bob Steele face the world in The Fighting Champ at the Palace for tonight only with shorts including Mickey House and Hurricane Express. Opening Monday MGM's new smash Fast Life stars Win Haines Madge Evans Conrad Nagel and Cliff Edwards.
Warner Bros. cap title Second Hand Wife screens at Capitol Theatre today. Based on Kathleen Norris story of love and divorce, Sally Eilers and Ralph Bellamy lead in a large audience local premiere.
Readers report on farm business for road stone near the Grimes Gleanings area and social visits. Names include Mr Dawson and Dexter farms two miles north, Mr and Mrs George D of Chicago residents, Mrs Speed formerly Miss Golda Gardner, Mrs Velona Gardner, Mrs William Miller, Miss Newcomb, Ellis Randall, Nathan Lewis, E Dean Shirley and Eva, G A Miller, H W Hensel and brother at Kenilworth, William B Groves of Martinsburg, and Harry K Thaw estate work.
A sequence of sale notices across Clarke and Jefferson counties detailing stock and implements with farms near Berryville Millwood Crums Church and Welltown plus household furniture in Winchester. Dates range Feb 2 to Mar 1 with buyers including Oliver Harris Densell Keckley T M and W R Thompson Ben Locke Mrs Hardy Grim George Sowers W F Ramey Lewis Glover admr George Yeakley Mrs Luther Pannett C B Jenkins R Maddison and I W Athey.
The piece argues that Smoot and Crisp shaped a tax on electricity that shifted costs to consumers, not companies. It notes congressional fights and later political fates, and cites Senator Norris acknowledging public support for more power regulation during Roosevelt's era.
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