Display Advertising Rates and Subscriptions Listed
An early 20th century newspaper snippet outlines display ad requirements with 9 P M deadlines, non transient rate of 45 cents, and rates on application. It lists Associated Press rights and specifies multiple city offices Boyd Inc locations. Subscription prices are provided for mail and carrier delivery including yearly, six month, and three month terms.
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Associated Press
Boyd, Inc
New York
Richmond
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Rochester
Atante
San Francisco
Mali
Eae
Have Faith Wait for the Morning Quote
A dated 1941 devotional line cites a biblical verse from Solomon urging hope as shadows fade at daybreak. The text reads Have faith wait for the morning until the day break and the shadows flee away.
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Solomon
Roosevelt Address Highlights Defense Struggles and Aid Plans
The address argues for leasing war materiel to Britain Greece and China and warns that U S defense progress lags. It notes Britain’s survival hinges on American aid and cites scarce modern fighting planes and delayed armament programs as jeopardizing national welfare. It emphasizes Arsenal of Democracy role and warns of global stakes.
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Gallup
United States
Roosevelt
England
Britain
France
Belgium
Holland
United States Army
Navy
Marines
Defense
Knudseh
Army
Great Britain
Strong Words on War Aide and Arsenal Shortage
The speaker denounces Mussolini and warns that radio or talk will not defend Britain. They argue America must supply material aid, noting that democracy’s arsenal is nearly bare and urging action beyond words to confront totalitarian threats.
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Great Britain
Britain
Mussolini
England
America
Mother Hubbard
Reprinted Editorials on Hopson Conviction and Utility Regulation
The New York Times editorial notes Howard C. Hopson founders of the Associated Gas and Electric System were found guilty in federal court of robbing shareholders of about 20 million dollars. It argues malpractices by utility magnates must be detected and punished and urges ongoing vigilant government regulation of the industry despite occasional burdens on honest executives.
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The
New York Times
Howard C. Hopson
Associated Gas and Electric System
Hopson
State Government Reorganization Commission Established
Governor Price names three members to complete the 1940 General Assembly created commission to study the reorganization plan. The panel will review changes such as dissolving the Division of Motor Vehicles, merging conservation agencies, and reforming welfare agencies, with a Sept. 1 report deadline and broader study remit.
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Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch
Price
General Assembly
State Chamber of Commerce
Morrissett
Robert H. Tucker
Washington and Lee University
Byrd
Junius Fishburn
Roanoke
House of Delegates
Senate
Tax Department
Ledger- Dispatch
Middletown Council Eyes Town Limits Expansion
Mayor Fred Larrick says the Middletown council will discuss enlarging town limits at the next meeting. In Stephens City residents, attention centers on a north end lot where drilling has started for a well to supply the town with water.
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Middletown
Fred Larrick
Stephens City
Fugitive Max Krol Said Hurt in Maryland Auto Crash
Rumors place Max Krol an outlaw wanted for extortion in Maryland after an automobile collision. The Old Dominion hunt clubs report a sharp decline in available foxes following the severe 1930 drought.
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Max Krol
Maryland
Old Dominion
Athletic Association elects officers for twenty five years ago
Twenty five years ago R. T. Barton Jr George Fansler J H Seal and Marshall Baker were elected officers of the Athletic Association. Senators voiced concerns that President Wilsons national preparedness program faces slim chances without modification. European reports suggest Sweden may side with Germany due to fear of Russia, an Allied power.
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R. T. Barton, Jr
George Fansler
J. H. Seal
Marshall Baker
The
Athletic Association
Wilson
Sweden
Germany
Europe
Russia
Dragged to death as runaway buggy throws Mrs Perry McCool
In Paw Paw West Virginia a runaway buggy toppled Mrs Perry McCool killing her. Capt John Glaize a prominent local resident, long ill, is reported sinking with little hope of recovery by doctors.
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Perry McCool
Paw Paw
W. Va
John Glaize
Understanding Colds and Virus Transmission In Daily Life
A medical explainer notes that colds are caused by a filterable virus and spread easily person to person. It describes incubation of about 24 to 36 hours, a contagious early stage, and transmission within buildings beyond visible spray.
Epidemic Respiratory Illness Sweeps Village
A severe respiratory outbreak spreads through a village after a sled journey. Within 24 hours nearly everyone succumbs to upper respiratory infections. A cold lasts four to five days but can lead to secondary infections, with preventive measures advised.
Answers to Questions From the Winchester Information Bureau
A series of Q and A items provide facts from the Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau. The questions cover unemployment figures, dew point in aviation, George Washington’s foreign trips, the first luxury liner, color blindness origin, Mary Walker’s dress age, maestro wind, Pocahontas burial, dogs turning spits, currency redemption after burning, Jenny Lind’s last stage appearance, first concrete house in the US, and the 1936 destruction of the Ohio vessel on the Mississippi River with a $10,000 value.
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Mississippi River
Missiasion
Prestonville
Kentucky
Uncle Sam's Almanac advertised in Winchester Evening Star
The ad promotes Uncle Sam's Almanac a compact source of facts on game laws elections health travel holidays and more. Readers are urged to mail ten cents for a copy and to send name and address to the Information Bureau Washington DC.
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Clendening
Logan Clendening
Uncle Sam
Star Quiz Answers on Page 2
The page lists seven quiz questions from a newspaper feature asking for the completion of a quote six amendments and offices. Questions cover U S constitutional amendments, a World War era general, Hawaiian discovery, Fed chairmanship, Chamber of Commerce location, Mars moons, CIO origins, classical quotations, and a woman physician signing as R N.
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United States
Wee
Federal Reserve System
Chamber of Commerce of the
Mars
Congress of Industrial Organizations
Greece
Rome
R. N
Correct Pronunciation of Laboratory
The guide states the word laboratory is pronounced lab-uh-ruh-tor ee with the second syllable clearly stressed. It notes that pronouncing it lab-rah-tor-ee is incorrect and clarifies the intended phonetic rhythm for readers.
Murder Moves at Purple Beeches Chapter Nineteen
Jabez summons Irene Rand who accuses the narrator of bribery and threatens his stay at Purple Beeches. The confrontation reveals tensions over a book about the Essex family and possible engagement rumors, leaving the narrator wary and sleepless as trouble simmers.
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Jabez
Irene Rand
Essex
Miss Althes
Purple Beeches
Kaye
Miss Rand
Mr. Essex
Althea
Cary
Britain at War Charge Is War Too Puritanical
London World Review editor denounces war puritanism in remarks on bottle parties and glamor in a wartime society. Criticism emphasizes inadequate telephone service during alerts and the absurdity of refusing urgent calls citing divine service as essential.
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The
London World Review
John Anderson
G. Gordon
Poling
God
Readers Complain of Ongoing Delays
Residents report persistent delays affecting services and daily routines. Officials pledge reviews and timeline updates as they seek to identify causes and implement remedies for improved reliability.
NEAT PROTECTION
It is exceedingly easy to become demoralized in shelter habits and attention to one s appearance makes bombs seem much less final.
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Winchester Evening Star
E - Hl
Ees
Winchester
the Co
Evening Star Publishing _Publishing
Mr. Roosevelt
Congress
Hitler
J. P. Morgan
International Finance
U. S
June Bean
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Logan Clendening, M. D
J.M. B
Frederic J. Haskin
Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau
Washington, D. C
O. A
George Washington
Washington
Barbados
Jon Dalton
Mary Walker
Adriatic Sea
Italy
Pocahontas
St. George’s Gravesend
Treasury
Jenny Lind
Dusseldorf
Ruth
O— Q
Joe Goodrich
Wisconsin
Milton House
Milton
Frederick J. Haskin
Omic As
Scott's
ZELL _ EATON
Oklahoma City
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Asoyz
R.j.scott
Miss Althea
Cary Essex
Baltimore Sun
London Times
Neat Protection
Manchester Guardian
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