Classified Advertising Rates and Policy Notice
Winchester Virginia Evening Star Publishing Co alerts readers to advertising rates and policies. It lists classified words at 2 cents each with a 25 cent minimum and requires cash with copy. Display ads with borders must be in by 9 PM the prior day and run 45 cents per inch. National advertising reps are Tenney Woodward Conklin Inc. and AP shares local news.
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Tenney- Woodward and Conklin, Inc
New York
Detroit
Kansas City
San Francisco
Chicago
Boston
Atlanta
Los Angeles
Associated Press
Lew Ayres Rigured As Husband of Ginger
The quiz item asks who Lew Ayres was married to before he wed Ginger.
Subscription rates by mail and carrier in 1940 newspaper
The page lists subscription prices by mail and by carrier for various durations. Rates include one year in advance at 8.80 dollars, six months, three months, and one month options. The text is from a Wednesday April 24, 1940 issue with garbled spacing in places.
God and the Individual Thought in Scripture
A biblical reflection exhorts weighing a lost sheep parable from Matthew 18 22, pondering the duty of seeking what is astray. The text frames spiritual devotion as personal responsibility and care.
Romania Facing Food Shortages Amid War Strain
The piece argues Romania cannot spare wheat for Germany as its own stocks shrink and winter crops fall short. It notes two million acres less planted, poor weather, and wartime disruption of European agriculture. It warns food imports will dominate Europe and predicts hunger for nations unable to secure them.
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Rumania
Hitler
Germany
Europe
Romania
Banks and life insurers hold large government security shares
Banks and life insurance firms hold substantial assets in government securities. As of June 30, 1939 federally insured banks had 31.3 percent of their 59.43 billion dollars in government obligations. Life companies show 26 percent of 26.8 billion dollars in U S bonds, state and municipal bonds, and Canadian bonds. Debt totals for state local and federal governments rose from 1931 to 1939, with state local debt about nine years of growth and federal debt climbing from 27.65 to 39.89 billion.
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U. S
Legal Reserve Life Insurance Companies
Uncertain Narvik Battle Details Leave Public Guessing
The article disputes wartime candor about losses as Britain and Germany withhold full Narvik harbor results. It cites German reports claiming a furious fight with seven destroyers destroyed by Berlin yet no confirmation from officials. A wounded officer says the last grenade and torpedo were fired. The outcome remains unclear.
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Norway
Narvik
Berlin
Sinking of Destroyers Discussed by Admiralty
Wartime reports note uncertainty over how many destroyers were sunk, with Germans silent and British evidence supporting the loss. Allied evasions may recur if wartime needs demand it.
Reprinted Editorials on Cromwell Senate Bid in New Jersey
The piece critiques James H. R. Cromwell as a Democratic candidate for U S Senate in New Jersey. It cites his diplomatic past, backing from Mayor Hague and the national administration, and questions his qualifications and bellicose views. It notes lack of Republican opposition and doubts about his November prospects.
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James H. R. Cromwell
Canada
United States
New Jersey
Cromwell
Frank Hague
Baloney
George Jessel
W. Warren Barbour
United States Senate
Damp versus dry cold in home cooling misperception
The National Warm Air Heating and Air Conditioning Association notes that high humidity makes low temperatures feel less harsh, while dry cold feels more uncomfortable. Scientific American says people can enjoy greater comfort and health with modern air conditioning that manages indoor humidity.
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National
Scientific American
Burr Harrison declares candidacy for State Senate seat
Burr Harrison files formal notice announcing his run in the Democratic Primary for the State Senate from the 25th District. R. M. Wakeman of Middletown High School wins first prize for an essay in Northern Virginia. Miss Mary Katherine Baker is chosen May Queen at Shenandoah College in Dayton, Virginia.
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Burr Harrison
State Senate
R. M. Wakeman
Middletown High School
Northern
Virginia
Mary Katherine Baker
Shenandoah College
Dayton, Va
Reelys Honored On 40th Wedding Anniversary
Five years ago Mr and Mrs James T Reely were honored on their 40th wedding anniversary at their Middletown area home Duke Douglas an instructor at a local airport solos Robert Greer a S V A student after five hours of lessons Russell Fetts secures baseball stand concession at Park for 166 dollars H Clay Manuel obtains a dance hall for 50 dollars
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James T. Reely
Middletown
Duke Douglas
Robert Greer
Russell Fetts
H. Clay Manuel
City and county almshouse rate raised to 35 per person
Ten years ago the Board of Supervisors approved raising the almshouse monthly rate from 25 to 35 per person for city and county residents. A six mile feature parade marked the festival with Suzanne Pollard named Queen Shenandoah, while hundreds of school children braved wet weather on opening day. H Elmer Griffin a prominent local businessman and Lions Club president died after a long illness.
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Board of Supervisors
Suzanne Pollard
Shenandoah
H. Elmer Griffin
Lions Club
Blaze Threatens Homes Beside Blue Ridge Near Berry's Ferry
Twenty five years ago John Lindsey and his father join neighbors to defend homes as a forest fire races along wooded slopes on the western Blue Ridge near Berry's Ferry. A separate suit awards L Rosenberger $100 against the city for lawn damage caused by sewage overflow into Abrams Creek.
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John Lindsey
Blue Ridge
Berry's Ferry
L. Rosenberger
Shaiba
Helgoland
Enumerators Named for 1900 Census in Old Kent Street Area
Forty years ago Harry Trenary James Cather William Wagener and Lewis Miller are named as enumerators for 1900 census. Miss Margaret Trenholm is the last member of congregants to become married in old Kent Street Presbyterian Church. Bridegroom is Robert Woolley, church to be sold since congregation has combined with Loudoun Street church.
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Harry Trenary
James Cather
William Wagener
Lewis Miller
Margaret Trenholm
Conggaitors
Old Kent Street Presbyterian Church
Robert Wooley
Loudoun Street Church
Cure of Diabetes Possible But Rare
Diabetes can be controlled with no symptoms and occasional cures exist. A girl who began with high insulin needs later required none, showing remission as pancreatic cells regain function. A 65 year old man improved after gall bladder surgery, now eating freely with no insulin and no diabetes signs. Recovery may come as pancreatic cells regenerate with insulin support and better treatment.
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Elliot Joslin
Modern Treatment of Epilepsy
The modern treatment of functional epilepsy relies on depressant drugs a high fat ketogenic diet and fluid restriction. Diet and fluid control treat most cases while drugs such as bromides and barbiturates depress the irritable motor cortex. A Harvard Epilepsy Commission study reports a new compound that is not sedative improving clarity and alertness and showing convulsion reduction in trials including a patient with one attack in a year.
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Harvard Epilepsy Commission
Vitamin B salad and boiled dressing recipe
A recipe lists vitamin B salad ingredients including lettuce peas beans hard boiled eggs almonds walnuts and boiled dressing. Dressing combines eggs sugar dry mustard salt pepper paprika corn starch milk vinegar and butter whipped to a fluffy consistency yields one pint.
Dr Glendening Publishes Seven Pamphlets On Health
Glendening offers seven pamphlets at 10 cents each. Requests must include 10 cents per pamphlet and a self-addressed stamped envelope with three cents postage to Dr Logan Clendening in care of the publication office. Titles cover diet indigestion digestion infant care diabetes feminine hygiene and hair and skin care.
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Hulcur
Glendening
Logan Clendening
Per
Witness Relates Night of Markham Death at Rio Vista Club
Bootlegger Calla testifies at trial describing delivering liquor to the Rio Vista club and the garden scene. He recounts spotting a body near the lily pond and a man in moonlight before aiding in disposing of a rival in a warehouse.
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Rio Vista
Alfred Markham
Calla
McGuire
Mr. St. Clair
Jerry
Tony
Alfred
Montcalm
Markham
William Strickland
Walter Logan bill sails through House amid broad support
The House approved the Walter-Logan measure to curb regulatory power, with two thirds voting yes and a broad coalition of Republicans and Democrats backing it. The Senate previously passed a similar bill, and lawyers groups endorse uniform administrative procedure to ensure fair treatment for citizens.
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David Lawrence
House of Representatives
Walter-Logan
House
Senate
Walter
Pennsylvania
Logan
Kentucky
House Judiciary Committee
Capitol Hill
American Bar Association
Lawyers of America
Answers to questions by Frederic J. Haskin in the Winchester Evening Star
A reader can obtain brief factual answers by writing Frederic J. Haskin at the Information Bureau Washington D C enclosing three cents. The page covers questions on infantile paralysis origins merry-go-round speeds Pepys pronunciation costume use in films Lincoln place names hat-wearing in Congress Quetelet father of statistics indoor versus outdoor running Franklin magazine plans and tobacco road history with concise answers.
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Winchester Evening Star
Michael Underwood
London
National Bureau of Standards
Fortune Telling Booklet Promises Various Divination Ways
A vintage prospectus advertises a booklet titled Fortune Telling showing how to read fortunes by stars, hand lines, dreams, cards, tea leaves, coffee grounds, and omens. It claims fun for parties and includes a coupon offer for Frederick J. Haskin of Washington DC. Ten cents payment requested with name and address fields.
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England
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Ghent
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