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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1915
Page
6
Captain Scott reports sighting a large German fleet in the North Sea consisting of ships from battleships to torpedo boats. After paper examination his vessel was allowed to proceed to port. The exact date of the sighting and location were announced in the report.
The article notes larger autumn sowings of winter wheat in the United States Britain India and Canada totaling about 18.5 million acres and discusses European acreage reductions needed to offset gains. It cites meat prices for March 15 with 6.46 dollars per 100 pounds for weighed meat animals and compares to prior years.
A Washington Sunday Star article by a staff correspondent details how Paris life on the boulevards has altered under wartime conditions. The piece surveys changes in daily routines, public spaces, and social patterns shaping the city’s atmosphere today.
A short ad style note argues that prevention is better than cure and that three fold cards bind patrons to the optician. It emphasizes glasses lenses and prices and suggests steady repeat business from satisfied customers.
Paramount Travel Pictures for employees touts a worldwide filming effort by Paramount and a paid promotional push in The Evening Post. A new weekly travel picture series debuts with Palm Beach views from an airplane starting May 18 after a May 4 advance reel shown with Charley Chaplin The Champion.
The Four Musical Cates with Frank B. Cates and Walter H. Cates present a challenge program of solos and harmony at the Empire Friday and Saturday. They parade in their car through principal streets and offer a free open air concert in front of Ryan and Orndorff at 7 30 each evening.
Ford Motor Company to distribute profits to buyers after achieving sales goals. If 300000 cars are sold by August 1 next year, each customer would receive $50, totaling about $1,625,000 for the program.
The sixth annual Southern Commercial Congress ends in Muskogee Oklahoma with talks by Senator Fletcher and University of Arkansas president Futbold urging modern agricultural science. They stress rural education, wider extension service, and a land commissions clearinghouse to connect land with home seekers.
Miss Mary Elliott spent weekend with aunt Mrs M B Elliott in Gainesboro. Miss Georgia Darlington visiting friends in Winchester. Misses Mary and Jennie DeHaven spent Tuesday in Winchester shopping. Mr P H Whitacre attending court in Winchester. Mrs Ed Brown and two children with sister Mrs Worrest Bryant. Showers have helped gardens grow. Mr Charles Brown returned to Ohio after months visiting relatives here.
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