The Disappearing Landed Gentry Across Europe
The piece notes a broad shift in Europe as landed proprietors lose wealth tied to large estates. High taxes, maintenance costs, and expropriation push redistribution to small farmers, with Spain pursuing state led land reform via the National Colonization Institute. Some owners sell parcels as rents dip and hunting estates drain revenue. The trend persists until governments compel redistribution.
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Madrid
Europe
England
London
Britain
Spain
Cortes
National Colonization Institute
Institute
Count de la Puebla del Maestre
Badajoz
Franco
The Star Promises Complete Local and World Coverage
The Star pledges comprehensive reporting on local, national, and world events to keep readers informed with timely updates and in depth coverage across all sections.
Marty Servo Favored To Cop Welterweight Crown Tonight
New York February 1 Freddie the Red Cochrane meets Marty Servo at Madison Square Garden in the welterweight title defense amid war era changes. Servo as a 5 to 13 favorite faces a champion long linked to a lineage tracing back to 1924, with the bout expected to end after 10 PM.
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Marty Servo
New York
Freddie the Red Cochrane
Madison Square Garden
Freddie
Freddie the Red
Jacobs Beach
Fritzie Zivic
Navy
Lake
New Jersey
Zivic
Mickey Walker
Gene Tunney
49Th Street
Schenectady
N. Y
Marty
Wanted Home and Farm near Berryville Virginia
Myron B. Bickers seeks a brand new automobile on lease in exchange for a house or large apartment in the city with possession by April 1. Also willing to buy a fairly good farm near Berryville Virginia. Also advertises a five bedroom house for rent near Winchester Virginia with modern improvements and lease option.
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Berryville
Myron B. Bickers
Winchester
P. O
Colored boys for dishwashers and cleaners wanted
Job notice seeks colored boys for dishwasher and cleaner positions at the Washington Hotel. Good wages and meals offered. Apply to W. E. Touchstone, assistant manager, at the George Washington Hotel. Dated 1 28 11.
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W. E. Touchstone
George Washington Hotel
Parker 51 fountain pen lost found
Lost Parker 51 fountain pen found. Name W Knight Bixby on barrel. Finder call 5301 and receive reward.
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Parker
Foundrain
W. Knight Bixby
Most Courageous Athlete of 1945
Meryl Frost, a Dartmouth football star and WWII bomber crash survivor, was named Most Courageous Athlete of 1945 by the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association. He, scarred and maimed, thanked his late wife as he recalled 18 months of hospital care and multiple operations after an Italy crash.
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Philadelphia
Meryl Frost
Philadelphia Sports Writers Association
Dartmouth College
Pauline McKenzie
Beverly
Mass
Frost
Italy
Dartmouth
Cincinnati In Player Market
New York February 1 Cincinnati may be the most active trading club in a February market as talks accelerate. Analysts expect multiple player moves involving the Reds with several teams in discussions.
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Cincinnati
New York
Feb Sales Directory listing multiple farm auctions
February sale notices list auctions across Virginia with dates from February 6 to March 13. Farms in Middletown Bailey Jefferson and Clarke counties offer livestock, machinery, feed, household goods, and complete dispersals including Holstein herd and purebred hogs. Organizers include Williams Shirley Robinson Rog ers and Shipe with locations in Berryville and Berryville area.
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S. Orndorff
Middletown
Pine Farm
Vic Williams
B. D. Shirley
Charlestown Road
Bailey Farm
Robinson Farm
Captain Henry Hout
Jno
A. Payne
J. P. Rogers
Middle Road
Winchester
C. L. Williams
W. W. Henry
George Corder
Bayard
W. H. Shipe
Tom McDonald
Clarke County
E. L. Peters
Berryville
Cardinals, Reds eye midseason outfield swap talks
The mid-winter player mart draws attention to catching staff and infielders as teams seek outfield talent and a third baseman. Reds General Manager Warren Giles, in town for meetings, hints at pursuing Buster Adams, Ron Northey, or Jim Russell, while signaling changes within two weeks. Sam Breadon may delay moves until after spring training.
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Player Mart
Ray Mueller
al Lakeman
Ray Lammano
St. Louis Cardinals
Sam Breadon
Warren Giles
Reds
Sche
Buster Adams
Ron Northey
Phillies
Jim Russell
Pittsburgh
Red Birds
Giles
Eddie Miller
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Capitol
Oseumbace
H. C. Sheetz & Son Ae Ears Gray & Ee
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MacKenzie
Roy P. Duvall
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Geo. W. Kurtz
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Bath
Mr. Jeffcoat
Baylass Dept. Store
Hable’s Real Estate
Emale
Union News Company
Greyhound Bus Terminal
Golden Glow Coffee Shop
Braddock St
Paul
Middleburg
Gibstone
West Gerrard
Peoples Drug Store
Care Star
Checkerboard Arte Ear
Apple Pie Ridge
City
George Hursley
Rt 2
South Loudoun
Call Berryville
Bakertown
E. H. Warner
Parker’s Hardware
Call
J. Stephens City
New Hampshire
Winchester Seed Co
Armstrong Co
Piccadilly
William Taylor
Dix Hollow Rd
Barr’s
Martinsburg Pike
Mgr
Shenandoah
Martinsburg
W. Va
W. A. Baker
S. Washington St
Earl Shéble
Hamburg
Robert Andre
Desirable Farm
State Road
Hamburg Inn
Cameron Rein
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Oates
Hansbrough & Carter
J. W. Arthur
Rouss Ave
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