Reverend Elder Sees Russia and Persia Through Missionary Eyes
A letter from Rev. Mr. Elder details impressions from Russia and Persia during recent visits. He describes Moscow as poor and cramped, Baku rail journeys, and bread lines, then contrasts Persian hospitality, church work, and a rising Kermanshah boulevard, bridges, and new city life reshaping the region. He notes Christian leaders like Ibrahim Roshan and Mohammed Ali, and reports on local religious debates among Moslems.
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Mr. Elder
Russia
Persia
Elder
Pers
Manhattan
America
Berlin
Atrast
Moscow
Grand Hotel
Baku
Rieck
Othae
Hallowe'en
Mohammed Ali
Kermanshah
Senneh
Kalroe
Ibrahim Roshan
Christ
Packard
Taki Bustan
Karasu
Bagde
Teheran
Favors Giving U S Magistrates More Authority
United States commissioners should be empowered to try minor bootlegging violations, stated Roscoe Pound before the House judiciary committee. He cited rising crime and crowded federal courts as reasons, noting that casual trials erode court dignity and public respect for the law. The committee weighs Representative Christophersons proposal to extend such powers to commissioners.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Roscoe Pound
National Law Enforcement Commission
House Judiciary Committee
Pound
Christopherson
South Dakota
Interview Cites Einstein on Understanding His Theory
An interview quotes Professor Einstein saying there are not ten people in the world who understand his theory. The Florida Times-Union reports the remark as a pointed defense of his work.
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Einstein
Florida Times-Union
Dog Ad Leaded to Lost Pet Reunion Across Counties
A Winchester dog owner advertised his lost dog in The Star six weeks earlier. A woman in Front Royal Va found a dog matching the description, brought it to Winchester, and the owner recognized it as his long lost pet. Advertising proved its value in reuniting owner and dog.
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Mallory
Winchester
Star
Warren County
Front Royal
Mr. Mallory
Capon Springs Water Gains National Reach
Ulysses S. Anderson known as the mayor of Capon Springs West Virginia visited Winchester on business and touted growing demand for Capon Springs medicinal water. Six carloads were shipped last month with Philadelphia Cincinnati and Kansas City as centers. The water is one of three mineral waters endorsed by the USDA for medicinal virtues after bottling. The Capon Springs Water Company plans large scale ginger ale production soon.
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Ulysses S. Anderson
Meyor
Capon Springs
W. Va
Winchester
Anderson
Capon
United States
Canada
Winchester and Western Railroad
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Kansas City
United States Department of Agriculture
The Inferiority Complex Compared to Wealth
A provocative quote notes that the inferiority complex resembles wealth and would be a blessing if the right people possessed it. This editor's remark appears under a Publishers Syndicate attribution.
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Publishers Syndicate
Portsmouth Man Found Dead In a Steamer Stateroom
A Portsmouth Virginia man, Fred Richardson, was found dead in his steamer State of Maryland state room on the eve of sailing to Norfolk. Ticket agent Charles Smyrk knocked and unlocked the cabin to find him fully clothed in bed. authorities say death appeared from natural causes.
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Pee Associated Press
Fred . Richardson
Portsmouth
State of Maryland
Norfolk
Charles Smyrk
Richardson
Geographic Medal for Admiral Byrd
Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd received the Geographic Society of Chicago gold medal for his Antarctic discoveries and his South Pole flight. George B. Utley, society president, announced the award today.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Richard EB. Byrd
The
Geographic Society of Chicago
Antarctic
South Pole
George B. Utley
Society
Cross Roads Local Social News Notes
Cross Roads Virginia reports Nimrod Albaugh and granddaughter Beatrice Albaugh ill for several days while Mrs. Albaugh remains quite ill. W W McKee suffers a severe cold. W N McKee couple visited in Winchester Saturday evening. W V Carpenter and family and A Carpenter families were guests of H E Hiett’s on Sunday. J B White visited Albaughs Sunday afternoon. W W Hicks and family visited Guy Shoemaker Sunday.
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Cross Roads
Nimrod Albaugh
Beatrice Albaugh
Albaugh
W. W. McKee
Rick N. McKee
Winchester
W. V.carpenter
Alonzo Carpenter
H. EB. Hiett
J. B. White
W. W. Hicks
Guy Shoemaker
Huge Profit on Resale of Electric Power Charged
Maryland East Coast Utilities faces a Somerset county probe after filings claim 300 percent profit on power sold eastward. The complaint says the company buys power from Somerset Electric Co at 5 cents per kWh and resells at 20 cents, with minimal physical property beyond twelve miles of lines and bill collection costs.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Maryland
OGG Promoted as Fast Cure for Colds and Fevers
An advertisement extols OGG as a speedy remedy for colds grippe flu dengue bilious fever and malaria claiming rapid relief and broad curative claims across multiple illnesses. It markets the medicine to a wide audience seeking quick health restoration.
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Northern Virginia Power CO
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Detroit Free Press
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