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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1938
Page
7
The board fixes September 20 1938 at 8 pm for the annual stockholders meeting at the Town Hall Front Royal Virginia. Stock holders must attend or be represented by proxy to elect directors for the ensuing year and address any other lawful business.
In 1830 the United States had only 23 miles of railroad across the entire country.
The Virginia Chamber of Commerce reports the 1938 Fair Labor Standards Act will burden Virginia less than the South due to higher state wages. It outlines phased minimums from $0.30 to $0.40 per hour, 40 hour weeks, and possible industry committee adjustments, with administrative discretion and regional considerations.
An advertisement promotes FAVORITE HYMNS a durable 151 hymn booklet with words and music. It lists classics like Abide with Me Nearer My God to Thee and Rock of Ages and notes it is fully indexed and postpaid for twenty cents with coupon. The ad also hints at a separate Q and A about blue ribbon juries in New York.
New York August fashion reports a rise in elegant Edwardian and Louis XIV inspired looks. Designers show metals on silk and trims of lace and brocade, with milliners featuring Persian toques and triangle ornaments. Accessories include chatelaines in silver and gold, while men embrace subtle color in suits and jeweled lapel accents.
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