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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1934
Page
4
Classified section lists subscription prices for Mall Newspaper by duration and payment method with carrier options and memorials rates. It notes 2 cents per word for classifieds, minimum cash with order, and transient rates by inch, plus contract rates and national reps in New York and other cities.
A cryptic transcription blends a verse from Deuteronomy with archaic phrasing about God as Rock and judge. The line asserts divine perfection and without iniquity, framing God as a just, flawless creator.
The fragment notes that about a third of apples ceased export and mentions a demand of more than a dollar from relatives of kidnapped victims. It also identifies Ignace Paderewski as a premier of Poland after World War I.
Rail travel, once an endurance test, now embraces entertainment. Air cooled Pullmans, speed and comfort rise as trains gain miniature night clubs in Florida routes with hostesses and music. Hostess service, radio, and in-dining car dancing may spread to all cars, challenging the drummers and millionaires.
The Valley faces higher gasoline prices than eastern and western Virginia. A Fredericksburg rate of 15.5 cents per gallon contrasts with 19.4 cents in the Valley, despite identical fuel grade. The piece urges Governor Peery to investigate and urge fair pricing across Virginia.
A naval professor claims rainfall will rise for two years then flood worldwide, tied to an 11 year sun spot cycle. He cites historic figures Caesar and Alexander the Great and notes recent local floods as samples, urging control of sun spots to avert devastation.
A brief note describes the luxury of new railroad accommodations after years of outdated travel. The item highlights improved cars, seating, and passenger comfort as the feature focus.
State Senator T Russell Cather endorses a special session of the General Assembly. Mrs D W Ritenouris named regent of Fort Loundour pter Daughters of the American Revolution. Three companies submit bids for diesel engine power plant system to the City Council here.
Five years ago Handley track team defeated Harrisonburg and Charlottesville to win a tri school meet. Staunton Military Academy planned a camp at the site on May 25. The Great Council of the Improved Order of Red Men and the Great Council of Pocahontas of Virginia held a joint meeting in the area. Berryville broke ground May 17 for the colored Industrial School with ceremonies. Martha Stowers, executive secretary of the Winchester Frederick County Red Cross chapter, delivered relief work at Woodville in Rappahannock County.
Rivers at Harpers Ferry rise to the highest since 1889 with the Potomac at Chain Bridge 31 feet above normal. Frost damage hits the Wenatchee apple belt while road rights of way cost $1000 per mile. James River climbs 21 feet with damage estimated at $2,000,000.
A trio who stole $10 from a gypsy tent in Norristown Pennsylvania were sent to the pen. William W. Bishop aged sixty three transported his wife and four children by push cart toward Wilmington Delaware passing through this city weeks earlier. Post office contracts for the Piccadilly Braddock street site will be let soon per postmaster Kern. Capon Bridges West Virginia sees dangerous mountain fires endangering homes. Helen Taylor Holliday of this city graduates Johns Hopkins Hospital May 20 and earns a postgraduate scholarship.
A fragmented ad promotes Feen a mint constipation relief candy. It touts fast action without delay and claims to flood the system with a laxative ingredient. Prices are listed as 15¢ and 25¢.
The essay argues against waiting for silver agitation to fade, warning that gold hoarding and world demand will keep pressure. It analyzes 1873 to 1900s trends, the roles of McKinley Bryan Roosevelt Cleveland, and the need for a cautious but proactive silver policy with a permissive presidential mandate and a possible mandatory declaration. It concludes with a biblical aside on keeping faith and courage.
The 21 year rainfall data show average monthly totals in inches: January 2.41, February 1.97, March 2.82, April 3.21, May 3.04, June 3.65, July 3.41, August 3.29, September 2.34, October 3.00, November 2.33, December 2.34.
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