County To Send Farm Princess To State Fair
Washington county plans to select a Farm Princess at the 25th annual Farmers' Picnic in Hagerstown City Park on Saturday August 30. The winner goes to Timonium for the Maryland State fair with potential Queen duties if chosen. Event features include Dr H C Byrd keynote, morning program by Rohrersville Band, a dairy calf feeding demo, and diversions led by Leona Sprecher with community singing and games.
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Hagerstown
Maryland
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South Pavilion
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Ice Mint Treat for Burning Feet Relief
A nostalgic ad promises cooling relief for burning calloused feet with Ice Mint. It urges rubbing Ice Mint over hard heels to soften them and restore comfort, claiming soothing, whitening effects and encouraging readers to ask their druggist for Ice Mint.
President Roosevelt Paid For a Suggestion by Red Cross
Washington August 27 President Roosevelt sent to the Red Cross a 5.94 check for a day’s work as an apprentice copy reader. He had just suggested a newspaper headline at a press conference: President quotes Lincoln and draws parallel. The New York Mirror paid him the amount less social security tax.
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Roosevelt
Red Cross
Lincoln
New York Mirror
Mistletoe described as a parasitic evergreen shrub
A concise description noting mistletoe as a parasitic evergreen shrub that hangs from various trees. The text identifies mistletoe's growth habit and its association with host trees.
She Knew All the Answers ends today at Henry's Theater
The sensational comedy features Joan Bennett and Franchot Tone with a strong supporting cast led by John Hubbard Eve Arden and William Tracy. A light farce about a Wall Street broker guarding a millionaire playboy as a chorus girl wins approval through mistaken walking papers and elopement schemes. Final show today with news reel and cartoon.
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Joan Bennett
Franchot Tone
John Hubbard
Eve Arden
William Tracy
Thurston Hall
Grady Sutton
Franchoi
Wall Street
Henry's
John Wubbard
Realty Sold At Public Outcry On 48 Acre Smith Farm
The Smith farm of 48 acres on Old Forge road was sold at public auction in front of the Court House yesterday afternoon by Auctioneer Fred M. White for 3025 to William Barnes. He also sold the Smith property near Smithsburg for 505 to W. W. Smith. Hartle farm of 113 acres on Ringgold Leitersburg road brought 3250 to Earl Barkdoll, auctioned by R. W. Eigenbrode. A seven acre tract near Rohrersville sold for 400, a 10 acre mountain tract for 15, and an 8 room brick in Rohrersville for 900. a West Franklin Street double brick was withdrawn.
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Old Forge
Court House
Fred M. White
William Barnes
Smithsburg
W. W. Smith
R. W. Eigenbrode
Hartle
Ringgold-Leitersburg
Earl Barkdoll
J. C. Snyder
Rohrersville
Franklin Street
Here Comes the Navy at Colonial Theatre Tomorrow
Pat O'Brien and James Cagney star in Here Comes the Navy showing for one day at the Colonial Theatre. The wartime comedy features fast banter and nautical hijinks from the pair as cinema fans rush to see the screening.
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Pat O’brien
the Navy
Colonial Theatre
Possible strike call at DuPont plant over election
Charleston West Virginia August 27 a 1300 man DuPont plant near Belle faced a 100 member CIO committee deadline for an immediate collective bargaining election.
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W. Va
duPont
Belle
CIO
Arrival of U S Troops Swells Puerto Rico Nightlife
Arrival of thousands of U S troops in Puerto Rico has quadrupled the number of night clubs, restaurants, and refreshment stands, reshaping local entertainment and economy as servicemen seek leisure and social venues in the island's towns and resorts.
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U. S
Puerto Rico
Horse Show To Attract Crowd
The Horse Show sponsored by Hagerstown Lodge of Elks promises to be a top September social and sporting event. Visitors from Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, West Virginia and Maryland have reserved stables and hotels. Saddle and harness horses will be shown, including gaited types, with a likely champion high jumping horse. Young riders compete in classes for girls and boys. Three shows are planned for September 6 in the afternoon and evening, and September 7 in the afternoon. General admission covers ringside bleachers. special parking tickets are sold. Preston Howard of Linden Hall Farm chairs a large committee with prior experience in staging shows.
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Virginia
Pennsylvania
Delaware
West Virginia
Maryland
Preston Howard
Linden Hall Farm
Death Penalties Decreed In Vichy
In Vichy France authorities impose death penalties for railway sabotage with civilian guards to be executed if attacked. A special summary court for Communists and Anarchists begins hearings tomorrow, created four days ago. The regime also authorizes Aryan administrators for Jewish-owned establishments.
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Vichy
France
Paris
Javier Vallat
Editor Agar Pushes US Entry Into War
Herbert Agar editor of the Louisville Courier Journal and Fight for Freedom Committee member told a rival aboard the American Clipper that his England trip strengthened his view that the United States must enter the European war.
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New York
Herbert Agar
Louisville
Courier-Journal
Fight For Freedom Committee
England
United States
Defense Savings Bonds Reach 25,000 Distribution Points
The program now offers Defense Savings Bonds through over 16,000 post offices and 9,000 banks nationwide, expanding access across the United States.
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Defense Savings
United States
Naval collision aboard Norluna claims two reservists
A three man board of inquiry in Baltimore investigated a crash off Puerto Rico on August 13 between the American freighter Norluna and a patrol boat. Seaman first class Dorsey Osborn and fireman second class Francis C. McKenna were killed. Third mate Kelly F. O'Neal testified the patrol boat cut across the freighter's bow as the vessel spelling its name with a blinker.
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Baltimore Naval
Puerto Rico
J. Frank Staley
Department of Justice
W. J. Keester
Norfolk Coast Guard District
Paul H. Tyler
Bureau of Marine Inspection and Navigation
Dorsey Osborn
Seaman
Francis C. McKenna
Kelly. F. O'Neal
Wilmington
Del
Youth Killed by Rifle Discharge in Westminster
Two boys questioned after 12 year old Russell Barnes was shot through the head and killed. Carroll County Medical Examiner Dr. James Marsh said the fatal bullet came from a calibre rifle fired to see him jump. Deputies said the youths are detained in Carroll County Jail with a fuller statement to follow.
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Westminister
Russell Barnes
Carroll County
James Marsh
Classified Ads Speak To Results In Silent Sales
Classified ads act as silent salesmen delivering concise prompts to readers. They showcase products prices and services with direct language designed to prompt quick responses and purchases.
New Conoco Nth motor oil claims a synthetic Thialkene inhibitor
Conoco announces an Nth motor oil featuring a Conoco originated synthetic Thialkene inhibitor patented under U.S. 2,218,132. The inhibitor is designed to protect engine parts by reducing oxidation and deposit formation during operation.
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Conocoth Oil
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Continental Oil Co
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