Classified Rates and Policies From Local Newspaper
Rates for subscriptions and ads shown, including weekly and monthly options. Classified words priced at two cents each with minimums, memorials and cards priced separately, display ads due by 10 AM, with national reps listed in New York Chicago Detroit Pittsburgh Des Moines and Atlanta.
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Divine, Tenney Corp
New York
Chicago
Detroit
Pittsburgh
Des Moines
Atlanta
For All All For Christ Ancient Verse Fragment
Fragmentary scripture verse referencing Proverbs 3 6 about trusting in the Lord to direct paths, with garbled capitalization and stray punctuation. The readable portion urges acknowledging God in all ways to straighten paths.
Strong new penalties target drunken drivers nationwide
An Associated Press dispatch notes harsher penalties in many states as beer and liquor return post prohibition. New laws and tougher enforcement are urged, with first offenders facing fines from 100 to 1000 dollars, jail from one to six months, or both, and possible license revocation for a year. Second offenders face similar fines and a one month to one year jail term. States including Pennsylvania, Wyoming, Utah, Minnesota, Illinois, Ohio, California, Kansas, and Oregon have tightened laws. The piece argues stern enforcement and public support are essential as drunken driving rises with automotive use after repeal.
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Associated Press
Pennsylvania
Wyoming
Utah
Minnesota
Illinois
Ohio
California
Kansas
Oregon
May Day for Children Health Day Proclamation urged
President Roosevelt used Child Health Day to urge unity among official and voluntary agencies and individuals in promoting child welfare. Congress established May Day as a national observance in 1928 to focus public support on improving health programs for children and the nation's future.
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Roosevelt
Congress
United States
Roanoke World News Reports Veterans Address
An appeal to politics drew a veteran speakers lineup in Roanoke last night. The exchange avoided arguing as the audience accepted the perspectives presented.
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Roanoke World News
Roanoke
Army of Occupation name after Armistice query
School Days quiz asks what term described the army that occupied Germany after the Armistice ending World War I in 1918 and until peace settled conditions. It also asks about best writing paper being made from linen rags and which Great Lake lies entirely within the United States, answer Lake Michigan.
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Army of Occupation
Rmany
Great Lakes
United States
Lake Michigan
Lincoln comment sparks debate on veterans and partisanship
The piece notes that visiting speakers at a veterans event spoke disparagingly of the Virginia delegation. It identifies Van Zandt and Butler as Pennsylvania Republicans and says their remarks mix partisan politics with veteran group policy, urging readers to discern motives beyond veteran aims.
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Lincoln
Virginia
Congress
Mander van Zandt
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Pennsylvania
Butsler
Republlican
Naval Affairs Committee
House
County Sees High School Tuition Charges Declared
Mrs. Ethel Reinert of Cross Junction says Frank A. Elms forced her to go to Hagerstown Maryland to seek a marriage license. The National City Bank of New York chairman pleads not guilty to 1929 income tax evasion. Endless Caverns plans to entertain Festival queen and party. Thirty one princesses named.
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Ethel
Reinert
Cross Junction
Frank
A. Elms
Hagerstown
National City Bank of New
Apple Blossom Festival Plans Highlight City Pageant
Mrs. Woodrow Wi will guest Mrs. Bar poseee at the festival. Mrs. Pauline Pratt Oakie of Marshall and Houston L. Gaddis of Detroit wed. Over 500 to take part in the Handley grounds pageant. Major W. D. Tipton will fly over the city on day two as radio plans broadcast.
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Woodrow Wi
Robert.t. Barposeee
Pauline Pratt Oakie
Marshall
Houston L. Gaddis
Detroit
Handley Grounds
W. D. Tipton
Deaths and injuries linked to city residents and rail incident
Henry D. Grim, 42, formerly of this city, dies in Alexandria after a fall. Postmaster Harry S. Williams is struck by a train at Capon Road, fracturing his leg. he dies at Memorial Hospital. Frederick County budget set for Shenandoah Valley, Inc., at 4500 dollars. The Winchester cemetery meeting at Cedar Cliff Presbyterian Church at Vaucluse.
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Henry D. Grim
Alexandria
Harry S. Williams
Capon Road
Memorial Hospital
Frederick County
Shenandoah Valley, Inc
Winchester Ibytery
Cedar Cliff Presbyterian Church
Vaucluse
Local Weddings Highlight Hagerstown Area nuptials
Twenty five years ago Charles V Larrick of Hagers town Md wed Bertha McLaughlin, daughter of Middletown residents James I and Mrs Larrick. Catherine Baker and Harry Ridings of Fishers Hill also married. Ollie Rudolph and Oswell Ritter of Star Tannery tied the knot. Berryville begins real estate boom with new streets opening. Rev E A Slagle of Market Street M E Church is warmly welcomed on his arrival.
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Charles V. Larrick
Hagerstown
James I. Larrick
Middletown
Bertha McLaughlin
Catherine Baker
Harry Ridings
Fishers Hill
Ollie Rudolph
Oswell Ritter
Star Tannery
Berryville
E. A. Slagle
Market Street
M. E. Church
Senate Tax Bill Prompts Budget Reform Debate
The Senate moved a tax bill amid disputes over balancing the budget and funding relief. Critics say it shifts deficits to taxation, undermining executive budget control and risking inflationary or deflationary effects, with broader implications for national income and debt reduction.
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Senate
Congress
Hoover
Prdogram
Igna
The Seasons and the Air Revealed
A reflective piece contrasts seasonal cycles with nature’s beauty and decay. It then shifts to a science note explaining the first investigation of air composition, stating the atmosphere is primarily nitrogen with one-fifth oxygen, noting oxygen supports life and combustion while nitrogen moderates flames and supports organic life.
Unclear Message on Leadership and National Discord 1934
A fragmented note from 1934 New York cites lack of leadership and national discord as a storm dispersing unity. Mentions “Races Inc.” and a sense of disintegration amid turmoil. No specific events or individuals clearly identifiable.
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New York
Rainfall totals and monthly averages from Winchester records
Precipitation in the past 24 hours ends at 8 a.m. is 0.40 inches. April to date 1.40 inches year to date 6.41 inches. Average monthly rainfall from 21 years of Winchester Laboratory records shows January 2.1, February 1.97, March 2.82, April 2.21, May 3.04, June 3.65, July 9.41, August 3.29, September 2.34, October 3.00, November 2.33, December 2.34 inches.
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Winchester Research Laboratory
Community Notes From Albin Va April 18 1930
Mrs. Lloyd Reynolds is bed confined and slowly improving. Rev and Mrs G M Morrow of Kernstown visited Monday. Mr and Mrs W A Buncutter drove to Martinsburg and were joined home by his niece as guest. Mrs Louise Solenberger visited neighbors Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Cora Cochran remains in Winchester hospital. Jack Ashton of Winchester visits cousin Miss Susan Howard for days. Miss Howard hosts Martinsburg visitors last week. Mrs A J Tavener returns from Washington DC after a pleasant visit.
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Albin
Lloyd Reynolds
G. M. Morrow
Kernstown
W. A. Buncutter
Martinsburg
W. Va
Buncutter
Louise Solenberger
Cora Cochran
Winchester Hospital
Jack Ashton
Winchester
Susan Howard
Miss Howard
A. J. Tavener
Washington, D. C
Public sale of new tenement dwellings in Winchester
Public auction to sell a property at 12 noon on Saturday April 28 1934 in Winchester Virginia fronting Cameron and James Streets. The sale includes two new double tenement houses Nos 1001 1004 2 and 25 27 James Street with good condition modern dwellings. Terms require one third cash day of sale and balance in one and two years with two promissory bonds 6 percent interest and a deed of trust on the property.
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Wm. L. Zirkle
Corporation Clerk’s
Winchester
County Court House
Cameron Or
Market Street
James Street
Jas P. Ardon
Law
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DEA
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World Brothers Circus
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