Classified rates and publication details for Winchester Evening Star
The Winchester Evening Star outlines daily publication excluding Sundays, classified rates at 2 cents per word with minimum 25 cents, memorials and cards of thanks 10 cents per line, display ads 45 cents per inch with border, and payment terms including cash with copy. Rates for subscriptions show several advance options and national ad representation is Tenney Woodward and Company in major cities.
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Tenney- Woodward and Company, Inc
New York
Detroit
Kansas City
San Francisco
Chicago
Boston
Atlanta
Los Angeles
God Creation Reveals Wisdom Psalm 19 Verse
A religious reflection cites Psalm 19 1 declaring the heavens declare the glory of God and the firmament shows his handiwork. This concise verse-style note emphasizes creation as evidence of divine wisdom.
World War Statistics Today Highlights War Costs and Losses
A historical summary lists Allied and Central Powers figures from World War I. Nations include United States, United Kingdom, France, Russia, Germany, Austria Hungary, Turkey, Bulgaria, and others with engaged counts, dead and wounded, and total costs. Data show total Allied and Central Powers figures: about 65 million engaged, 8.5 million dead, 21 million wounded, cost around 188 billion dollars.
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America
United States
Taly
British Empire
France
Russia
Central Powers
Germany
Austria - Hungary
Turkey
Bulgaria
NLRB argues against immediate Wagner Act amendment
The National Labor Relations Board says it is not persuaded the Wagner Act needs amendment now. Senator Wagener has approved some amendments but the board notes no easements are expected from the agency that administers the law, citing lack of compelling reasons.
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National Labor Relations Board
Wagener
Britain and Russia in the looming European diplomacy
The piece argues that Britain must balance alliances with Russia and Germany, noting Russia would act only for its own advantage. It questions Soviet co-operation against Japan in exchange for British pledges on Poland, and considers Britain’s national interests and unlikely war over Eastern European states.
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Russia
David Lloyd George
Germany
Italy
Britain
Soviet Union
Poland
Chamberlain
Europe
Hitler
British
Yugoslavia
Rumania
United States
Marshal Foch's Prophecy on Danzig and Poland Corridor
A 1930s analysis discusses the Danzig issue as a flashpoint. It notes a potential German seizure of Danzig could trigger invasion of Poland and a Baltic corridor granting access to East Prussia. The piece cites historical views by Bismarck Marx and Marshal Foch and touches on Poland's claim to Danzig and German frontier disputes.
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Mediterranean
Europe
Free City of
Danzig
Reich
Poland
Germany
East Prussia
Roosevelt
Hitler
Bismarck
Rhine
Marx
Marshal Poch
Borah
Sudetenland
Radio in War Wired for Sound in England
In Britain the Postmaster General forecasts broadcasting via telephone wires to deliver government news and entertainment. Wired radio would resist enemy jamming and keep official messages accessible during war while wireless could be disrupted.
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England
Anti Superstition Society Aims Thirteen Counts
Kansas City Star reports Nathaniel Leverone of the Anti-Superstition Society of Chicago leads efforts to indict superstition on thirteen counts. The piece mocks superstition while noting confidence in overcoming luck charms and warnings to knock on wood.
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Nathaniel Leverone
Anti-Superstition Society of
Chicago
Anti-Superstition Society
Answers to Questions by Frederic J. Haskin
A compiled Q and A column answers common inquiries. Topics include Oraibi as early Arizona settlement, Catholic reading lists, American residents in Europe, multiple postal savings, largest hailstone record, Spanish American War pensions, American Hobby Show sponsors, Washington tourism, George Washington wealth, mourning band width, Georgia Building at the World’s Fair, Washington visitor stats, Vernon and Irene Castle film, duck stamp sales, Nemours Foundation, Stradivari wood, and Detroit meaning.
Household Helps booklet for homemaker chores and repairs
Spring cleaning tips cover inside and outside touchups from whitewash to refinishing furniture to room papering. The booklet HOUSEHOLD HELPS offers formulas, recipes, and practical value for one hundred and one tasks. Send ten cents postpaid to Information Bureau Washington DC with name address and payment.
Winchester faces WPA job cuts without new projects
Over 100 WPA workers in Winchester risk unemployment unless the city council locates another project for this labor. World War veterans from five states plan to place units in this year’s festival parade. John Pickerall is elected president of the Frederick County Junior Farmers Club.
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WPA
Winchester
Lebrun Profile Highlights a Country Roots President
The article outlines Albert Lebrun's ascent from Lorraine farming roots to the French Presidency. It notes his education at Polytechnique and Mines, key posts in 1910s and 1930s, including Minister of Colonies and Minister of Blockade, and his later leadership roles as President of the Senate and Republic. It describes his political independence and restrained yet active influence within constitutional limits.
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Caillaux
Agadir
Clemenceous
Lebrun
Clemenceau
Alsace
M. Marin
Poincare
Hig
Senate
M. Lebrun
The
Republic
Gringoire
France
Marshal Petain
M. Chiappe
Paris
M. Herriot
M. Doumergue
Poupou
Pere de Famille
Army
Navy
Former Jack hotel manager M L Ducharme dies in Hartford
Five years ago M L Ducharme former manager of the Jack hotel here dies in Hartford Conn. Government surprised by low bids from firms seeking U S mail contracts with some bids as low as 19 cents a mile.
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M. L. Ducharme
Hartford
Conn
U. S
Queen Shenandoah XI crowned at state festival
Miss Mary Jo Mathews of Mannington West Virginia is crowned Queen Shenandoah XI by Governor Conley. Middletown High School wins $50 first prize in the school children parade with Stephens City second. Capt John P Hayley hosts as guest an Englishman John Sloan of Liverpool.
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Mary Jo Mathews
Mannington
W. Va
Gov. Conley
Middletown High School
Stephens City
John P. Hayley
John Sloan
Liverpool
Marines land in Vera Cruz and seize city
The Associated Press reports U S Marines have landed at Vera Cruz and captured the city. Berryville Chief of Police Charles Feltner was shot during a robbery arrest and has slim chances of recovery. Ran T McGuire leaves estate to nephews William P. McGuire and William McGuire Payne.
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Associated Press
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Charles Feltner
Berryville
Ran. T. McGuire
William P. McGuire
William McGuire Payne
Forty Years Ago In The Star Files
A note marks a missing issue date with Forty Years Ago referenced and indicates no Star edition for that day. The entry records a historical snapshot from the paper’s archive.
Convicted Father’s Death Tests Convict Daughter in City
Lona Ackerman, daughter of a death row inmate, returns from a funeral to a world of cameras and scandal. She seeks work, faces a boarding house mistress’s rebuke, and heads to Western Realties to rejoin Jim Claridge as the scandal follows her into the city. The chapter ends with Lana confronting her future at Mr. Sanders’ office.
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State Penitentiary
Lona Ackerman
Energer
Jim Claridge
Lona
Jim
Lana
Sona
Bridgewater
Finis
Mrs. Peterman
Boardhouse
Barney
Mr. Sanders
German worker fined for loafing to quit job
A skilled factory worker in Germany admitted he shirked on the job to be fired, receiving a 300 mark fine. The court ruled loafing harms national honor and four year plan, noting no easy exit from employment.
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Clifton Forge Daily
Germany
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