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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1931
Page
4
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A fragmentary text reflects themes of Christian devotion and scriptural quotation. It references love for God, divine support, and the idea that believers are more than conquerors through Christ, citing Romans and emphasizing faith over tribulation.
An opinion piece argues Argentine restrictions on US apple shipments threaten Ben Davis exports, while criticizing Hawley Smoot tariffs and U.S. import rules. It cites a Boston exporter noting peso exchange rates curb Argentine purchases and recounts tariff and inspection hurdles on eggs and turkeys and efforts to enforce fruit fly controls.
The piece argues Argentine shippers face difficulties selling to the United States. It suggests apply common sense and a live and let live tariff policy by officials, and notes that change in administration and Congress may be needed for relief.
Richmond News Leader notes fashion books show summer gowns noticeably shorter than spring while arguing long skirts aided tuberculosis spread. The piece urges skirts stay short and suggests knee breeches for men as more sanitary, invoking knickerbocker heritage.
Danville Virginia readers learn Henry Ford, the era’s wealthiest American, envisions an “early American collection” he is rebuilding around a recreated village. He documents antiques, inns, and stage coaches while mechanizing civilization, sparking debate over hero or villain as he guards his estate and relics from public view.
John Barrymore and Marian Marsh star in Svengali at the Capitol Theatre. The engagement ends today after a large opening night as Barrymore’s gripping portrayal of the sinister music master is praised for bringing the character to grim life.
The text states agriculture is the oldest known occupation, dating to prehistoric times. It notes early humans selected preferred plants for food and cites ancient monuments in Egypt showing farming activities from at least 8000 B C.
Archaeologists estimate hunting folk without farms or animals lived about 15 000 to 16 000 years ago. They left cave wall drawings of animals they hunted and ate, showing skill comparable to modern drawing.
Current movie world notes preview new Brothers Pictures productions and theater bookings at the Capitol and Colonial Theatres. A director’s touch on The Finger Points is highlighted as a rising attention-getter amid dated newspaper headlines and mismatched story photos.
The daily ceremony showcasing the royal guard occurs at Buckingham Palace when the sovereign is present. The event starts at 10:30 a.m. and features music from one of the guard bands, celebrated for the brilliant uniforms of the troops.
By distress warrant I will sell at the Court House in Winchester on June 3, 1931 at 10 a m the items listed including chairs tables desks bookcases an adding machine a typewriter dictionaries maps signs and books. Cash terms. Lee Barr Sergeant City of Winchester Va.
Notices state several banks will close Saturday May 30 for the Memorial Day holiday. Maturing AU paper can be paid Monday June 1, at the following bank. Each bank lists its cashier and confirms the holiday closing and adjusted payment day.
Patrolman Jim Stanton reports Admiral Byrd intervened on Boston Common at 1:30 am to prevent a fight after sailors teased a man and his date. Stanton noted Byrd's presence and concern for keeping the navy from “taking a licking.”
The Bristol News Bulletin hints that the kings will vanish in the future, suggesting an eventual decline or replacement in the cards.
A dense collection of 1931 Frederick County Virginia political notices announces candidates forState Senate and House of Delegates in the 26th district and various county offices. Names include T Russell Cather Jol 8 Denny Boyd R Richards Uther Pannet t C Oates H E Shull I Brumback Jacob H Beaver Chiles Lee N Whitacre Holmes E McAroy with posts for Sheriff Commonwealth's Attorney Commissioner of Revenue Treasurer and more in August 4 primary contests.
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