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Answers to Questions by Frederic J. Haskin
A column of fact answers covering topics from Mexican politics and Nobel winners to giraffe transport, Swiss vote on fascist amendments, watermelon blossom development, and Roosevelt era education. Includes details on the Eleanor Roosevelt Industrial School and Reykjavik hot springs use.
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Symbolism Helps the Imagination Theme Psalm Verse
A reflective note for readers on how symbolism fuels imagination quotes Psalms 57 1 and invites contemplation under spiritual imagery.
Roosevelt mixed signals fuel business uncertainty
The piece critiques President Roosevelt for changing positions on anti trust enforcement production levels and budgets. It argues this inconsistency breeds lack of confidence and harms business expansion, citing a parable about unclear instructions to a plant manager.
War Waifs and the Spanish Civil War Refugees
The author describes the humanitarian impact of the Spanish Civil War on children. It is estimated that over 900000 have become homeless refugees, a plight deemed particularly dire for the nation’s youngest victims regardless of the eventual outcome.
Menu for $100 dinner mocks Jackson Day feast
The piece satirizes Democratic fundraisers at Jackson Day dinners in Washington. It imagines a ceremonial menu listing items like Post office jobs on half shell and Braised political support a la farley, implying the costliness of party fundraising and loyalty.
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Eight Hour Measure Faces Division Among Women
Richmond News Leader argues that recent splits among women supporters threaten passage of an eight hour bill for women in factories. It contends the proposal is not discriminatory, supports working mothers, and upholds social prudence against excessive hours.
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Noe's Woes Highlighted by Time in Norfolk Tale
The Very Rev. Israel Harding Noe faces noted difficulties as Time magazine discusses his woes in a feature, drawing attention to the Norfolk clergyman's career and public life.
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Norfolk
Virginian-Pilot
Israel Harding Noe
Noe's Fasting Trial Ends With Hospital Dilemma
Dr Noe, suspended from the deanery of St. Marys Episcopal Cathedral in Memphis for immorality and fasting vows, is moved to a hospital for forced nourishment as a spiritual dispute over medical needs and Biblical interpretation disrupts church life. The incident highlights clashes between religious doctrine and medical realities in Anglican practice.
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Gus Gaineys Car Ends His Peaceful White Elephant
Gus Gainey a property owning Negro of near Dunn bought a car in 1920 and parked it after five gallons of gas. He died leaving the auto immobilized for 17 years. The tale carries a quiet pride that the car never harmed anyone nor caused accidents, a value he may have considered worth eight hundred dollars.
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Winchester Chamber selects E R Branch as president
E R Branch is selected president of the Winchester Chamber of Commerce to succeed S C Brooks. Bell is reelected secretary. Lieut J B Zimmerman and Private H L Neid are killed in an army bomber crash near Front Royal, five others injured. Mr and Mrs Nacy Dorsey welcome a daughter born yesterday in Memorial Hospital.
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Winchester Chamber of Commerce
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Front Royal
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Memorial Hospital
Lehman to consider extradition of Max Crol
Governor Lehman will weigh a case demanding Max Crol’s extradition from New York for extortion. A separate obituary notes the death of Mrs. Philomena Siler Laren of Winchester, recognized for singing. In Handley and John Kerr Schools, over 1,500 of 1,916 children inspected show dental defects. Police raid Charlie Renners and seize a quart of illegal whiskey.
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Max Crol
New York
Philomena Siler Laren
Winchester
Handley and
John Kerr
Funk, Plank, Cline
Barf
Charlie Renners
Chair factory expected to open soon, says manager
H. H. Jennings, manager, states the local chair factory will soon be in full swing. A Virginia breeding association notes a steady decline in the number of horses statewide. General Earl Douglas Haig dies suddenly in England. Earl Crowser sends out 8 invitations for a St. Valentine’s Day dance at the George Washington Hotel.
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Virginia Breeding Association
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England
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Maurertown man offers self to slavery after adversity
Twenty five years ago Charles McClanahan of Maurertown Virginia offers to sell himself into slavery after a life of hardship. Clarke county notable C G Meade dies after a long illness. Hospital fund reaches ten thousand with a four hundred dollar shortfall. Four youths are spanked by parents in police court for recent misdeeds.
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Charles McClanahan
Maurertown
C. G. Meade
Clarke County
Fire at Dover residence prompts Miller Supply alarm
Forty years ago Miller Supply notified the nearby Union engine house of a fire at the Dover residence on West Piccadilly after the alarm was phoned in. Taylor Knight, son of William Knight, accidentally shoots himself in the knee with a pistol. Preliminary work begins on a three story brick building on Main street for the Heller Department Store. William Hawkins secures a four year renewal of his mail haul contract from the post office to the B and O station.
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Union Engine
Dover
West Piccadilly
Taylor Knight
William Knight
Main Street
Heller Department
William Hawkins
Post Office
Navy expansion looms as Roosevelt backs large defense program
Washington reports reveal an $800 million naval buildup dubbed The Roosevelt Navy. The plan adds 47 combat ships, 22 auxiliaries, 1,000 airplanes and 20,000 more personnel, with the President guiding final scope after input from Admiral Leahy and Edison.
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King Features Syndicate, Inc
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Navy
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White House
Jerry and Mimi Are Married at Mrs Merrick’s Home
The narrator and Mimi wed in a simple ceremony in Mrs Merrick’s house with a clergyman witness and a bridal breakfast. He revels in their secure future but contends with a looming question about money and the ranch. Mimi expresses deep devotion and asks if beauty alone would have drawn his love. The couple departs toward the mountains, awaiting a new life in the West.
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Denver
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Mrs A M Locke Injured In Cellar Fall At Home
Mrs A M Locke of Glaize Avenue fell down the cellar stair at her home yesterday. She was taken to Memorial Hospital, treated for a twisted ankle and a severe cut above the left eye, and later returned home with improving condition.
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A. M. Locke
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