Answers to Questions from Frederic J. Haskin
A compilation of Q and A from the Winchester Evening Star bureau. Topics cover news agency origins, honeydew causes, Mohammed’s wife Ayeshah, Davy and Edison incandescent light, cigarette use, Santa Claus population, June and marriage, small currency savings, hummingbird eggs, torpedo costs, and Washington taxicabs with driver counts.
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Frederic J. Haskin
Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau
Washington, D. C
A Diplomatic Dream By A Saloon Aged Father
Reprinted editorial humor describes George Spelvin mentoring his son Dummy on becoming a diplomat. The plan centers on marrying a wealthy queen and funding a national committee, with a knack for saloon life, divorces, and public appearances to secure a government posting.
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George Spelvin
Dummy Spelvin
George
Dummy
National Committee
New York
Palm Beach
Seven quiz questions from The Daily Quiz page
The page lists seven trivia prompts covering geography chemistry sports government law and measurements. Questions ask Corfu's country, the chemical symbol Pb for lead specifics on Harold Grange coaching, Japan's Foreign Minister, visibility of electricity, Oklahoma capital before 1911, pronunciation of fistula, holographic will, last state admitted, and feet in a chain.
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Corfu
Harold
Red) Grange
Japan
Oklahoma
Apple Prices Fall Again Compared With Last Year
Apple movement across the country in December rose nearly 20 percent while storage on December 2 was 1 percent above five year average. January 1 storage shows fewer actual barreled apples than a year ago, with a drop of over three million boxes but up one and a half million baskets, totaling about a 1.5 million bushel decrease. Shippers say the export lull may keep the next six months marketed crop near last year’s domestic total, yet current prices remain well below last year.
Delegate Moore Proposes Premarital Syphilis Tests
Delegate Moore introduced a House bill to require premarital tests for syphilis and notify both fiancés if infected. Free examinations would be available at public clinics or health offices for those unable to pay. The Medical Society of Virginia backs the measure as a public education step and a curb on a leading cause of death.
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E. Blackburn Moore
House of Delegates
Moore
Medical Society of Virginia
Virginia
Thomas A. Parram
The 1940 Census Shows Nation’s Growth and Needs
The 1940 census under way will provide a comprehensive view of industry, population, employment, birth rates, and health. It links present data to future understanding and guides policy by detailing economic and social changes across the nation.
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United States
County officials seek re election in county primary
H L McCann treasurer and Lee Whitacre commissioner of revenue announce plans to run again in the county primary. Miss Mary Hill Andrews of Danville Virginia is engaged to marry Mr Charles Norman Athey of this city.
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H. L. McCann
Lee Whitacre
Mary Hill-Andrews
Danville
Charles Norman Athey
Handwriting Experts Link Hauptman to Lindbergh Notes
In a murder and kidnapping trial, handwriting experts testified that all Lindbergh ransom notes were penned by Bruno Hauptman. President Roosevelt outlines a broad Social Security program to legislative leaders including unemployment insurance old age benefits and public health aid. Amelia Earhart Putnam launches solo flight from Hawaii toward the Pacific coast.
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Lindbergh
Bruno Hauptman
Roosevelt
Amelia Earhart Putnam
Hawaii
Pacific Coast
State leaders discuss linking historic sites into park system
Frederick County treasury swells with 2800 dollars from dog taxes. Postal Telegraph announces plans to open an office here next week.
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Frederick County
Postal Telegraph
Local talent John Cartmell to perform in city shows
John Cartmell born near this city is a star performer in Al Field Minstrel Shows, touted as nation’s best, to appear here soon. Also noted: the German cruiser Bremen strikes a mine and is badly damaged in the North Sea. Italy and Turkey have not declared war amid diplomatic crisis. William Carroll Alexander, formerly of this city, becomes a partner at Levy and Company neckware firm in Philadelphia.
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John Cartmell
Bremen
North Sea
Italy
Turkey
William Carroll Alexander
Levy and Company
Neckware
Philadelphia
Boer War causes debated by Arthur Worthington letter
Forty years ago Arthur Worthington writes to his brother from Johannesburg listing what he believes to be the real causes of the Boer War. A crew of 25 men begin work on the foundation of the new M. J. Grove Lime Co. plant to be located near Stephens City.
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Arthur Worthington
Albert S. Worthington
Johannesburg
South Africa
M. J. Grove Lime Co
Stephens City
Starkey Named Manager of New Gas Plant at Front Royal
E C Goss vice president of Consumers Utilities Co. announced the appointment of Wm Starkey as manager of the new Front Royal gas plant. George DeGrange of Martinsburg succeeds Starkey as local sales manager and started in Winchester Monday.
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E. C. Goss
Consumers Utilities Co
Wm. Starkey
Front Royal
Starkey
George DeGrange
Martinsburg
Goss
the Natural Gas Inc
Maryland
Board of Trade
de Grange
Martinsburg Gas Co
Winchester
Stewart Remains in Local Jail Awaiting Action
Harry Stewart, who received a 35 year sentence for the killing of Samuel Carter in Frederick County, remains in the local jail. He is not expected to be moved to Richmond until the final disposition of an indictment accusing him of killing his mother in law, Mrs. Annie Racey Miller. Commonwealth's Attorney W Erle Edwards said no action will occur before the February court term.
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Harry Stewart
Samuel Carter
Frederick County
Tony
Stewart
Richmond
Annie Racey Miller
Commonwealth
W. Erle Edwards
Paradise Is Here drama at the Silver Door gains star power
At the Silver Door Romany, Bax and Cholly attend a studio party where Terry O’Rourke performs. Bax discusses his radio scripts and Romany agrees to visit the agency to learn the business while Cholly frets about money and the mood swings of fame.
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Terry
Romany
Indiana U
Baxter Tree
Cholly
Macushla
Baxter
Bax
Haile
Indiana
Gorgeous
Tree
Mom
Hollywood
Byrd-Cromwell
Paradise
Mark McDermott
Indiana University
Terry O’rourke
Terry O'Rourke
Charlotte
Contian
Glands That Mold The Adolescent
Dr. Clendening explains adolescent endocrine changes focusing on the thyroid pituitary and reproductive glands. He notes accelerated growth at ages 10 to 15, thyroid enlargement in goiter communities, and the mismatch between physical growth and mental and emotional development. He emphasizes parental and teacher roles in guiding youths through these changes.
Phrase tweak guides clearer narration in historic usage
A note emphasizes correcting a common error in reported speech. It contrasts incorrect phrasing I don't doubt but what he saw me with the proper form I don't doubt that he saw me. The guidance underscores precision in quotation and attribution.
Coffee components and effects on health debated
Question and answer discuss coffee’s harmful elements and impact on a sixty year old woman. Coffee raises heart rate and kidney and brain blood flow, can cause sleeplessness and increased urination, does not raise blood pressure in general, may cause nervousness if overused, and may be beneficial for the heart when not excessive.
300 Games No Longer A Novelty
Wilkes Barre Pa January 12 There is no novelty left in 3 games for bowler John Skiptonas He rolled 12 straight strikes in a practice game this week for his eleventh perfect game
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Wilkes-Barre
John Skiptonas
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Paris
Havas
London
Brussels
Mohammed
Ayeshah
Humphrey Davy
Thomas A. Edison
Santa Claus
Juno
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Nie Q
F. D
By Westbrook Pegler
Maw
State Department
State Chairman
Europe
Mr. Spelvin
Palm
Scott
R.J. Scott
Amat Was
Allah
Hardaia
Algeria
Tiburon Island
Gulf OF
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Ake
King Features Syndicate, Inc
US Patent Office
Apple
Gas Co
Onal
Ree
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Logan Clendening
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