The Evening Star Publisher Harry Flood Byrd Retires
The Evening Star notes publisher Harry Flood Byrd has retired from the Winchester Virginia operation. The paper continues daily publication except Sundays, under the Evening Star Publishing Co. in Winchester Virginia, consolidated with the Morning News Item and several weekly titles.
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Evening Star Publishing Co
Winchester
Virginia
Weekly News
The
Weekly Times
Weekly Mirror
Subscription rates by mall for various advance terms
The notice lists subscription prices: one year 3.50 or 4.60 in advance, six months 1.75 or 2.26, three months 0.90 or 1.20, and one month 0.20. It notes Associated Press rights for republication of dispatches and local news.
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Associated Press
Prayer Excerpt Reflects Faith and Divine Support
An early 20th century style prayer invokes God as ruler in heaven and source of strength. The speaker quotes 2 Chronicles 20 6 and affirms that their heart rests in the Lord who helps and shields them, expressing great rejoicing.
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God
North Carolina's 43 percent bonds for highways raise state debt
North Carolina issued 10 million dollars in 43 percent bonds for roads and schools and another 10 million was offered but rejected at 4 percent. The bonds run 1980 to 1951 and are backed by state obligations. State debt including bonds nears 150 million with interest costs around 6.375 million annually, demanding a tax hike.
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North Carolina
North, Carolina
Wade H. Harris
The
Charlotte Observer
Harris
The Far Too Common Cold in England and America
Analysis of Leonard Hill's lecture at Gresham College on preventing colds and the limits of inoculation. He argues the bacillus variety name Leeton complicates vaccines, urges body fortification, and notes that cure relies on time and nature while prevention remains best. The piece reflects shared frustration with the disease and minimal practical relief.
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New York Times
England
Leonard Hill
Gresham College
Leeton
Professor Hill
Another Roosevelt Hunting Trip Noted in Arizona
Petersburg Progress Index reports Archie Roosevelt hunts in the mountains of southern Arizona and New Mexico for cougars while Theodore and Kermit earlier hunted in Turkestan. The piece notes the publicity value of Roosevelts big game trips and calls for more important news space.
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Arizona
New Mexico
Far
Roosevelts
Signboards Detract From Virginia Scenery Along Route
Southwest Virginia pride prompts signboards or bullets along routes to inform tourists with accurate data. Officials acknowledge the structures will obscure some beauty but aim to minimize visual impact while providing useful information.
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Virginia
Troubles of a Queen Marie in Romania and Abroad
Covington Virginian notes Queen Marie of Romania inspires American admiration for her beauty and stoicism. Her U S visit faced petty quarrels and route misunderstandings, while back home she battles illness of the king, political factions, and a troubled son affecting Romania's crown. Americans root for her overseas contest.
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Covington Virginian
Queen Marie
Romania
Bucharest
United States
Europe
Public sale at Mrs C Netta Rogers estate near Clearbrook Virginia
Auction notice for a public sale by administrator of John D. Rogers listing horses cows hogs farming implements tools harness gas engine wood Saw 100 shocks of corn fodder rack of hay and other items. Sale set for December 14 at 10 am near Clearbrook Virginia with J L and J W Jolliffe as managers.
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C. Netta Rogers
John D. Rogers
Clearbrook
J. W. Jolliffe
The Christian Opportunity in Christmas Seals
The Charlottesville Progress urges support for the Christmas seals to fund the fight against tuberculosis. It stresses the duty to help and the impact of increased sales, framing the seals as bullets against the common enemy.
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Charlottesville
WE CLEAN Clothes at 8 S Braddock Street
Brief classified notice lists cleaning services for clothes small rugs gloves furs parasols and footwear with swift pressing glue and a contact phone 856 8 at 8 S Braddock St dated 12 8 41.
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S. Braddock St
Corn for sale from shocks and assorted types
Michigan man offers his pet porcupine as a gift to anyone who will take it away after it becomes overly friendly with strangers. Hi Ho the sage of Chinatown warns against laughing at danger when faced with it.
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Berryville
Millwood
Michigan
Hi Ho
Chinatown
Personal speed and judgment in work ethics note
Haste and rashness impede business while nimbleness speeds work toward success. The piece contrasts personal speed estimates with external appraisal, noting the gap between self judgment and others' evaluation.
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Haven
Southwest Virginia to Advertise via 527 Mile Signboards
Richmond Times Dispatch notes Southwest Virginia plans to place modern signboards along the 527 mile Cumberland Gap to Maryland highway. The boards aim to attract visitors, promote industrial potential, and include a highway sketch and map for travelers through the region.
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Richmond Times-Dispatch
Southwest Virginia
Cumberland Gap
Maryland Line
Winchester
Southwest Virginia, Incorporated
Southwest
What Happen the Croesus Boys Hit New York With Their Bank Rolls
Advertisements and promotional blurbs describe sensational features in a Sun World Magazine section. A teaser notes caricatures by Santoya and weekly articles by famous writers.
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New, York
Santoya
Sunday World
World Magazi
Road courtesy: drivers complain about being blocked by hogs
A local reader vents frustration about crowded highways and road hog behavior. The note recalls a near-ditch incident on the valley pike and urges courteous driving as a community standard in Winchester.
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Valley Pike
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Amy Cort
West Virginia Line
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Richmond
Roosevelt
Christian
A. T. Elsea
Vvas
Santa
Baker’s Drug Store
Funk & Son
Cep
Persever Kinown
Dr AW. , Inc
JI New Sas
Buffalo, N.Y
Rexal P Drug Store
Vyume
Brooks’ Pharmacy
Xmas
H. J. Mowrey “Square Deal Jeweler
Griffin Paint and Sign CO
Phine
Novelty School
Oxfords
Leader
Irwin Drug CO
N. Braddock St
Phon
Betsy Ross
Hayler
America
Boyd's
Drugs of Quality
North Main Street
Toledo Blade
F. R. Crane, Jeweler
Hamilton and
Elgin
F. R. Crane
Jeweler
South Main Street
Winchester, VA
Hart Schaffner
Marx Camels
Frank Gearing
East Piccadilly Street
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