Winchester Evening Star price snippet
A terse OCR fragment shows prices listed as 4.50, 2.25, 1.20 for items or services in the Winchester Evening Star. No further context or details are provided.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1936
Page
4
A terse OCR fragment shows prices listed as 4.50, 2.25, 1.20 for items or services in the Winchester Evening Star. No further context or details are provided.
The message urges voters to back Carter Glass for U S Senate and A Willis Robertson for the House of Representatives. It presents a straightforward party ticket endorsement without additional details or context.
A short reflection quotes Hebrews 10 24 urging readers to consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works through mutual encouragement and action.
The piece describes fascism as a state bound by unity under a dictator, opposing communism. It cites Vilfredo Pareto’s influence, explains fascism’s subordination of the individual, and warns Americans to guard against fascist and communist ideas gaining traction in the United States.
Seven years ago supporters claimed Lieutenant-Governor Price led in a distant 1928 primary, with the Richmond News Leader recalling such gossip. The piece suggests that early chatter about future honors circulated well before the actual contest.
The text lists leaders such as Lieutenant Governor Junius West, Senator Buchanan, President J A C Chandler of William and Mary, and Berkeley D Adams. Pollard was hopeful Chandler would run, announcing candidacy in March 1929. In August 1929 Pollard drew 104000 votes against opponents Mapp and Page with 33000 total.
The Richmond News Leader discusses the intrigue of diaries especially Miss Astor’s, noting how journals reveal private confessions. It argues diaries vary in trustworthiness and visibility, some staying hidden while others surface in public or court.
The St Louis Post Dispatch notes police questioned Mark Wollner in the Helen Clevenger murder case in Asheville. Joe Urey, a black bellboy, was arrested on suspicion and released for lack of evidence. The piece questions how many Joe Ureys have been lynched for crimes they did not commit while real killers go free.
Arch Hollenbeck reports from West Plains Missouri on widespread unfavorable rumors across Southern states. Chairman Farley expresses grave concern in a tearful plea asking if the rumors are true about Dixie.
Richmond column quotes Dorothy Dix on unannounced guests and roach powder as a sharp critique of surprise visits. The piece notes times have changed and questions whether advance notice is still required to entertain, contrasting old Virginia hospitality with impulsive travelers.
A short Will Rogers humorous sketch teases rural life with playful lines about domestic chores and character quirks. The piece captures Rogers’s light tone and social wink as it sketches everyday scenes.
A wife laments failing to pick a cook from a national convention. her husband recounts visiting the Coxe ment Agency cooks convention and returning empty handed, claiming none were suitable for their needs.
The article notes universal hospitality in the region despite Miss Dix’s criticisms and asks not to repeal gracious custom for invited guests. It announces Mr. Benson as principal speaker at Camp Tomahawk dedication services for Martinsburg Boy Scouts on Sunday afternoon, urging modesty and steady progress.
One year after Wiley Post and Will Rogers perished in a crash near Point Barrow Alaska the era marks major regional events. John Rodman Jr transfers to Cumberland Maryland to oversee Potomac Edison operations. Holt Hottle ex mayor of Middletown dies. Engineers challenge the viability of two power firms operating locally and oppose a proposed municipal plant. Col Charles Lindbergh offers aid to Mrs Will Rogers.
Twenty five years ago heat bulged tracks on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad near Hancock Maryland risking a collision. Henry Neville Stephenson of Hagerstown Maryland drove the car that injured a pedestrian. Nelson Henry, 78, died near Rosenberger. Fires burned over 100 graves at Orrick cemetery. Mamie Barr of Winchester married Frederick S. Hunt of Martinsburg West Virginia.
The entry notes two historic milestones: on August 15, 1856 the first message was sent over the Atlantic cable, and on August 17, 1896 gold was discovered in the Klondike. These dates mark a pivotal era of global communication and exploration.
A householder advises saving leftover laundry starch in a glass jar in the refrigerator. Using the preserved starch later in the week extends a package's life and reduces waste.
A long Q A column lists inquiries about taxes from horse racing in states, lightning effects on statues, Columbia University summer enrollment, and TWX meaning. It covers Texas Ranger appointments, WPA theatre attendance, riveted joint strength, Columbus mainland status, pump intake design, and other factual answers with concise details from various agencies.
Washington faces a potential European flare up as Spain erupts into civil war. The piece argues that a U S neutrality law would be tested by arms supplies and moral suasion regardless of intent, with intercontinental risks if Washington intervenes in Spain or related theaters.
A collection of pithy quips and satire on politics, fame, flattery, health, and modern life. The column notes how voters waste votes, value liberty and health, and jokes about advertising millionaires, age, taste, and travel. It surveys enduring human foibles with light humor and social commentary.
Beatrice confronts Joan over a divorce proposal as Joan admits love for Win while protecting his happiness. Beatrice recognizes sacrifice and decides to pursue true love, offering Joan a chance at a new life. Julian reveals Joan loves him and proposes marriage, ending with their vow to unite.
A vignette collection notes various odd crimes and incidents including a Bible theft in Charlotte, a child rescue on the Scioto River in Columbus, a humorist in Temple, Texas, and a sidewalk theft in St. Paul. It also recalls a pension fight in Chicago and a sensational narcotics case ending at the Temple of Heaven.
A Peiping man described as a local drug dealer was forced to witness a large pile of octed flames consuming his goods. Authorities report the episode as a punitive act linked to illicit trafficking.
In Hvar Yugoslavia a peasant corporation ships 20,000 pounds of rosemary and medicinal plants to the United States. The remaining 180,000 pounds has previously gone to Germany.
Denied by Leon Trotzky in Oslo he rejected any involvement in an alleged counter revolutionary plot directed against Soviet Russia and charged in Moscow.
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