Winchester Evening Star publication note
The text shows a newspaper masthead indicating daily publication except Sundays by The Evening Star Pub Co of Winchester Virginia with distribution in multiple cities and a note about postal registration. It preserves the era’s regional newspaper structure and advertising representation details.
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Aftel
Winchester
A& 9
Cealgsepeanenicemmas di Recsiaia
Evening Star Pubag Co
Virnia
Associated Press News Rights Notice
The Associated Press grants exclusive rights to re publish its news dispatches and local news published in this paper. Reposting without permission is prohibited and requires proper credit to the AP.
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Associated Press
Living Bread Sermon Echoes John 6 51 Message
A church sermon reflects on Jesus declaring himself the living bread from heaven. The speaker links the bread of life to eternal life for believers and emphasizes sacrifice for the world. The passage centers on faith, nourishment, and spiritual sustenance.
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John
A Global Warning Against Dictatorship in 1930s Italy
The piece argues that Mussolini in Italy and other regimes show how one man’s power can drive nations to war. It cites Mussolini’s suppression of opposition and control of media as dangers, contrasting with representative government and quote from Daniel Webster about popular safety.
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Germany
Italy
Mussolini
Japan
Russia
Daniel Webster
Proposed constitutional amendment debate in Southwest Virginia
The article discusses a proposed constitutional amendment to expand Congress and Executive powers beyond Supreme Court limits. Walter Lippmann questions the feasibility of drafting such language and preserving states rights while centralizing federal authority.
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Southwest Virginia
Congress
Supreme Court
NRA
Walter Lippman
Lippman
Itor
Ashington
Preserve the Constitution as the guardian of liberty
The writer urges upholding constitutional guarantees protecting individual initiative and press freedom against politicians who seek sweeping authority. It recalls the 150 year legacy of the Constitution enabling growth, human rights, and high living standards, warning against emasculating its framework.
Origin of Sirloin in Dispute Across Histories
The New York Times explores claims about how the term sirloin arose from a tale of James I tapping a joint of beef with a sword and dubbing it Sir Loin. Oxford English Dictionary notes a French origin surloigne and questions the legendary kingly origin.
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New York Times
James I
New York
Lancashire
Oxford
Bishop Fuller
Henry VIII
Dean Swift
Charles II
Hal
Charles
James
Henry
Loin
Name as Tool in Nebraska Political Plot
A Nebraska grocer named George W. Norris received five years for perjury in a scheme to mislead voters by using his name to resemble a senator. The mastermind behind the plan served six months, while Norris bears the heavier sentence for taking the oath and lying.
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Baltimore Evening Sun
Nebraska
George W. Norris
Grocer
Norris
Superannuated at Forty Five and Its Social Cost
The piece argues that industries increasingly refuse workers over 45 as labor demand rises, creating 25 years of idle time for middle aged employees. It warns of social burden from continued public support or charity while unemployment or pensions lag, urging reconsideration of age-based dismissal practices.
HEALTH IN HAWAII EXPLAINS LOWER DEATH RATE
The Territory of Hawaii touts its health status noting a death rate of 8.3 per 1000 population, lower than the continental U S and most states. It hints at the meaning of T H as truly healthful.
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Hawaii
T. H
Continental
United States
Islands
Health gains in Hawaii reflect education and climate
The year ended 1935 shows Hawaii with 443 fewer deaths than the previous year while population rose. The territorial board of health attributes the low mortality rate to health education and hygiene, with climate and living conditions also noted. This health improvement serves as a good example for the region.
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Hawaii
Territorial Board of Health
Protest Over Outdoor Advertising From Local Groups
The billboard committee of one and Clarke Garden Club voices a protest against unregulated outdoor advertising. State Senator T. Russell Cather speaks at the annual Father and Son banquet for F. F. W. chapters in Stephens City Middletown high schools. Jacob H. Bowman dies at 84 at Lebanon Church. Col E. W. Jordan to manage a new veterans hospital in Roanoke. Snow is predicted.
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On One
Clarke Garden Club
T. Russell Cather
F. F W
Stephens City
Middletown
Jacob H. Bowman
Lebanon Church
Col
E. W. Jordan
Veterans’ Hospital
Roanoke
Miller Named to Manage Park Theatre at Front Royal
John L. Miller is appointed to manage the Park Theatre in Front Royal. The report notes theater operations and local arts scene activity as the appointment takes effect.
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John L. Miller
Park Theatre
Front Royal
George W. Kremer
Company I
Danville
Spain
Plans for drive to secure land for Shenandoahoo Park
A meeting of Rotary clubs discusses a vigorous drive to secure land for Shenandoahoo Park. R. mu. Glass is the speaker at the session. Governor Pinchot faces a coal miners strike in Pennsylvania. The Winchester Gas company plans a study of home heating issues. The cornerstone of the First Brethren Church in Harris Addition will be laid this Sunday.
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Shenandoahoo Park
R. Mu. Glass
Rotary Clubs
Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Winchester Gas Company
First Brethren Church
Harris Addition
Ransom rumors denied in Caleb Milne disappearance case
Philadelphia reports said the Milne family planned to pay ransom for Caleb Milne fourth’s return but grandfather Caleb Milne Jr. denied any such arrangements or word from the kidnapper since the disappearance last Saturday in New York. Federal agents questioned a mailman while relatives and officials kept details guarded.
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Philadelphia
Caleb Milne
Caleb Milne, Jr
Caleb
New York
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Frederic
Milne Home
Warren Milne
Milne
Srcciesice
Tax collections show an increase in December receipts
The Treasury reported a 31 percent rise in tax receipts for the first half of December compared to 1934. Total collections were 216,425,761 dollars versus 164,917,072 dollars last year, with 64 districts showing Nevada, South Carolina, and Hawaii posting declines in deposited taxes.
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Washington
Morgenthau
Nevada
South Carolina
Hawaii
Treasury
FLASHES OF LIFE
A collage of brief meets and odd anecdotes from various towns. Rep Gerald Jones proposes limiting town meetings to selected representatives in Amherst to curb attendance. Other items note holiday toys causing injuries, a farmer who rarely leaves home, a farm wife’s visiting habit, a pup trainer using alarms to soothe puppies, and two gunmen described as not bad looking by a bank clerk with a Christmas postcard note.
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Bostoi
Amherst
Gerald Jones
Vanity Universal
Des Moines
Euclid Avenue State Bank
Cecelia Galantine
Cloud
Minn
Bart
Bill
Policeman Saves Pedestrian From Oncoming Ambulance
In Los Angeles a traffic officer named Joe Lundrigan sprang into action when a distracted woman stepped into the path of an ambulance. He tackled her to safety and prevented injuries, then spoke to witnesses about the incident.
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Los Angeles
Joe Lundrigan
Thief Opens Christmas Gifts Early in Lincoln Home
In Lincoln Nebraska a thief entered the E M Snapp residence and opened five packages marked do not open till Christmas. He stole toys valued at five dollars before escaping, despite the labels.
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Lincoln
E. M. Snapp
Christmas tree cutting rules loosened in Black Hills
Officials ruled that you may cut your own Christmas tree in the Black Hills National Forest but only if you choose a tree at least 200 feet into the stand and away from the edges of wooded tracts to avoid missing it.
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Sweet Home
Elizabeth City
N. J
W. M. Cofield
Black Hills National Forest
Naval experts say Japan's China expansion cannot be stopped
Central Press stringer Charles P. Stewart reports that naval authorities believe Japan can push through northern China via the Sea of Japan. They argue mined narrow passages would let Japan secure landings and keep a sea line of communication open, resisting U S and British forces.
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Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Washington, D. C
Japan
China
Mikado's
United States
Britain
Nagasaki
Sea of Japan
Uncle Sam
John Bull
Ocean
Shanghai
Possible Allied Landing in Shanghai and Far East Air War
The article weighs a hypothetical Allied landing in Shanghai to push into China and notes the logistical edge Japan would hold from established bases. It also mentions aviation as a potential weapon and discusses strategic advantages for both sides in the broader Asia conflict.
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Shanghai
Uncle Sam
John Bull
China
Farmers Bet Better Off As Income and Power Rise
Fresh figures through November 1 show farm income from marketing for the first ten months of 1935 at 5.099 billion dollars, up 58 percent from 1934. Purchasing power rose 9.6 percent as prices for goods bought by farmers fell. net income up 6.9 percent. Government benefits in October fell to 58 million from 104 million year ago.
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New York
Leonard P. Ayres
Cleveland Trust Company
Roosevelt
United States
Alexander Hamilton Institute
Institute
Monthly rainfall data from Winchester Laboratory records
December to date rainfall is 1.39 inches and year to date 34.73 inches. The 22 year average is 34.61 inches. Monthly averages: January 2.35, February 1.04, March 2.81, April 3.16, May 3.88, June 3.60, July 3.39, August 3.35, September 2.43, October 2.90, November 2.51, December 2.30.
Investor Fights Tax Horsepower Over Stock Losses
A financial columnist describes a man who bought 100,000 shares at 40 and now sees them at 80. Selling would trigger a $2.8 million tax, leaving only $1.2 million in profit, prompting the owner to resist taxes despite paper gains.
Lincoln successor and classic myths in quick quiz
A historical quiz entry asks who followed Lincoln as U S president Andrew Johnson. It also asks about the tale of Enoch Arden where a shipwrecked sailor returns to find his wife remarried and dies of a broken heart. A satyr is defined as a forest divinity half man half goat.
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Abraham Lincoln
U. S
Aus
Andrew Johnson
Enoch Arden
Ogata Korin and the Korin school of Japanese lacquer
The famed Ogata Korin born around 1655 and active until 1716 is noted as Japan's greatest lacquer artist. He developed the Korin school shaping an idealistic distinctly Japanese decorative style with works preserved in private collections.
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Ogata Korin
Japan
Korin
Murder Upstairs 44 Aboard Penny House Clues
Alice Penny owner of a boarding house faces a murder when Andrew Darien is found stabbed in his bed with a missing carving knife. Lucy Upham and Janet Bell become linked suspects as Lieutenant Larrabee leads an inside job investigation while boarders await answers. The narration follows tensions among Miss Cambridge Martin Hemingway and Delia as clues surface overnight.
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Alice Penny
Lucy Upham
Alice
Andrew Darien
Darien
Kirk Larrabee
Mr. Darien
Mrs. Starmont
Lucy
Mr. Talbot
Delia
Janet
Miss Cambridge
Mrs. Penny
Grace
Mr. Hemingway
Mr. Withers
Higmere
Aelia
Mrs. Stormont
Walbot
Martin Hemingway
New England
Mr. Darlen
Mrs. Upham
Robert Talbot
Lacey
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