Hog Cholera Outbreak Reported in Berkeley County
In Martinsburg West Virginia August 23 hog cholera has caused farmer losses with over 100 pigs lost so far. The epidemic began near Shepherdstown and spread through Hedg esville Berkeley county with Jefferson county affected too. Veterinarians vaccinate herds and sick animals at a cost from 40 cents to 1 50 per pig. Serum treatment may prevent septicemia pneumonia in dogs and improve recovery chances.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Berkeley
Comte
Shepherdstown
Hedgesville
Berkeley County
Jefferson
Watermelon party cools top officials in Washington
Washington officials and foreign diplomats relaxed at secretary Roper's annual watermelon party on a sunny Sunday. About two hundred attendees shared melons from the South Carolina farm of Roper’s son-in-law, signaling a casual Capitol afternoon.
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Washington
Roper
South Carolina
Bridge Company Dissolves After Flood Loss
Harpers Ferry and Potomac Bridge Company dissolves after stockholders meeting on July 22 with over 60 percent voting to disband. The firm operated the Potomac river highway bridge at Harpers Ferry, washed away in the March 16, 1936 flood.
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Charles Town
W. Va
Harpers Ferry and Potomac Bridge Company
William 8
O’brien
Bridge Company
Harpers Ferry
Republicans Plan Illinois state convention trip and broadcast
Republican leaders will move from Indiana to Peoria Illinois for a state convention scheduled August 31. A portion of the corn field conference at Capehart Farms Indiana will be broadcast Saturday at 4 p m eastern standard time over NBC. The principal speaker will be Rep James Wadsworth of New York.
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Washington
Indiana
Peoria
Ill
Party National Committee
Capehart Farms
Ind
James Wadsworth
New York
Average hospital stay in 1937 general wards
In 1937, the average length of stay in general hospitals was 12.6 days.
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W.M. A
Public Auction Sale of Three Winchester Lots 1938
By decree of the Winchester Corporation Court the trustee will offer three Winchester lots at public auction on September 3, 1938 at 11:00 A M in front of the County Courthouse. The sale includes parcels on Braddock Street and Piccadilly Street with a lease to E F Smith and post-sale possession in 30 days. Terms: one third cash, balance in two equal yearly installments at 6 percent interest, secured by deed of trust and insurance. Auctioneers Dunn and Mavell.
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Corporation Court
Winchester
Virginia
H. K. Benham
V. James N. Moling
North Braddock Street
North Avenue
Martinsburg and Winchester
West Braddock Street
H. W. Butler
Braddock Street
Rebert Smith
East Piccadilly Street
Kent Street
Piccadilly Street
E. F. Smith
Chancery
Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down
A 1938 puzzle page presents across and down clues with enumeration for entries such as 1-A female solicitor 11-Flat vessels 24-tying articles and 28-List Vishnu. The puzzle lists many homely word clues including zodiac and archaic terms, with a final note citing an answer to the previous puzzle. Copyright notice appears for King Features Syndicate.
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Vishnu
Dale Carnegie How to Win Friends and Influence People
Dale Carnegie presents practical guidance on building rapport and influencing others. The book emphasizes listening, empathy, and sincere interest to improve personal and professional relationships.
Father Shapes Youth Baseball Stars Ahead of Time
A farmer father built a diamond for local youngsters and coached them with the same vigor he gave his son Bob Feller. His methods fostered health, skill, sportsmanship, and lifelong popularity leading to Bob becoming a sensational American League pitcher. The piece urges fathers to guide boys with physical development, joy in work, fair play, and persistent effort. It also reflects on Kant and a radio debate about alimony for wives, inviting reader responses.
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Robert Feller
Bob
Mr. Feller
Young Bob
Rainfall Totals and Averages from Local Weather Study
Present and past rainfall show none in the 24 hours ending 8 am today. August to date 1.88 inches, year to date 18.47 inches. Average monthly rainfall for 1913 37 period lists for January through November with values from 2.59 to 3.77 inches. The 25 year average annual rainfall is 35.36 inches.
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England
Paul Springer Appointed Acting Roanoke DMV Manager
Sergt. Paul F. Springer of the state police was appointed by Col. Marion Battle as acting manager of the Roanoke branch of the Division of Motor Vehicles, effective immediately. He succeeds John W. Williams Jr. who died suddenly at his home. Williams had led the Roanoke office since its founding about eight years ago.
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Roanoke
Paul F. Springer
State Police
Col
Marion 8. Battle
Division of
Motor Vehicles
John W. Williams, Jr
Williams
Wedding Invitations From Star Job Print
Star Job Print announces wedding invitations available for order with custom designs and timely delivery. Packages include guest addressing options and assorted card stocks to suit any wedding theme.
Delegate Says Austrian People Are Not Conquered
Dr Franz Otto lone Austrian delegate to the Second World Youth Congress said Austria remains separate and the pope youth are not conquered by National Socialism. He noted Austria’s annexation by Germany does not satisfy the needs of youth and the congress recognizes Austria as a separate entity.
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Poughkefpsie
N. Y
Franz Otto
Germany
Dr. Otto
Austria
Committee Investigating WPA Fund Drive and Tax Link
Chairman Sheppard says the Senate Campaign Expenditures committee will reveal reports that the Workers Alliance asked WPA workers for political contributions. The New York based alliance seeks a 50 000 fund to back pro expansion and higher WPA wages. He notes that under section 208 of the criminal code a senatorial candidate must not receive money or valuables from someone paid by the federal treasury.
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Washington
Sheppard
D-Tex
Senate Campaign Expenditures Committee
Workers Alliance
WPA
Alliance
New York
Treasury
Will Rogers and the Chicago burglary telegram
Will Rogers recounts a small Indiana town sheriff who captured a burglar. As townsfolk rush to the trial, a Chicago police chief telegrams demanding the suspect, prompting the sheriff to question why Chicago needs another thief.
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Indiana
Chief of Police of
Chicago
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