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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1929

Page

6

Modern Love at Capitol Theatre Promises Laughs

Universal talking picture Modern Love starring Jean Hersholt Charley Chase and Kathryn Crawford opens at the Capitol Theatre tomorrow. An unusual cast and witty songs accompany a story of a fifty fifty marriage plan by two love struck youths, offering humor and charm according to critics.

Universal Talking Picture Capitol Theatre Jean Hersholt Charley Chase Kathryn Crawford Chase

Higher Price for Wheat Hinted by Federal Expert

Martinsburg West Virginia July 19 An agricultural economist Dr. predicts a two dollar raise in wheat prices as a distinct possibility. The statement reflects federal analysis on market trends and potential policy impacts.

Martinsburg W. Va

Wheat prices expected to rise amid shrinking world crops

USDA economist C Stine warned that a 1928 world crop shortfall, including a large carryover drop, will push soft red winter wheat to about 1.35 to 1.40 dollars per bushel, with a chance of near 2 dollars if Argentine plantings shrink, and advised holding wheat.

C. Stine United States Department of Agriculture Dr. Stine

Bogus $5 and $10 Federal Reserve Bills Circulated

Local banks warn the public about counterfeit five and ten dollar Federal Reserve notes in circulation. Officials urge checking for security features and report suspected fakes to authorities.

Federal Reserve

Distress warrant sale in L. W. Smith vs Edward Rogers

Public auction to satisfy rent distress at 418 N Kent Street on July 20 1929 at 10 A M. Sale includes two barber chairs a theater mirror chairs and other barber shop fixtures. Cash terms. Lee Barr auctioneer.

L. W. Smith Edward Rogers N. Kent Street Cash. Co Lee Barr

Radio Schedule Fragments From Various Stations

Readable fragments list 6:00 to 11:15 PM programs at stations including WABC WOR WJZ WAPI and WEAF. Mentions orchestras, ensembles, studio programs, hours of dancing and hours of news and sports. Includes Pittsburgh Birmingham Charlotte Louisville Nashville Richmond and other markets.

WWJ WCAE Joe Kayser WEAF WTAG WCSH WTAM WTIC WJAR Dark Town Wanderers WGR Cavaliers Sascha Fidelman WEEI WLIT WRC WEE WGY WSAI Bethe WSM WRBZ WRU KDKA WLW WSR KYW WHAS WSB WBT Mildred Hunt & Orch WBZ WBAL Lanin Orch Jones Ernie Hare WHAM WHAL Billis WJAX WRVA Wapi Wiod WJR Lew White WIOD WLWL New York WOR Newark Fontain V.we Chain Key Station WPG Atlantic City Jean Wiener Wbal Baltimore WJZ Wbal Symphonic Ensemble WCAU Philadelphia the Mystic WABC Follies Pittsburgh WAPI Birmingham University of Air Charlotte WIJZ Louisville Amos Nashville Richmond Byrd Amos-Andy

Washington police seize forged notes prompt merchant warning

Federal Reserve notes have been recovered by Washington police prompting a general warning to merchants and others to watch for counterfeits and report suspicious bills to authorities.

Eral Reserve Washington

Counterfeit $5 and $10 Bills Alert Issued by Washington Police

Washington police warn merchants to watch for counterfeit Federal Reserve Notes. The alert, broadcast via Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, describes a $5 note from New York and a $10 note from Boston with indistinct plate numbers and signatures of Frank White and A W Mellon. A similar $5 bill was passed at Washington Terminal on June 25 1929 with specific serial-like markings. detectives seek Inspector Shelby for information.

Federal Reserve Federal Reserve Bank of New York City Frank White Treas U. S A. W. Mellon Secretary of Treasury Abraham Lincoln Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Mass A. W Mellon Treasury Andrew Jackson Shelby Washington Terminal

Powerful Interests Drive President Into Dictatorship

In a July 18 report from New York the Associated Press notes Calvin Coolidge may be moved toward dictatorship as fanatical minority groups with strong intimidation power push Congress toward controlling the President. The piece cites an upcoming American Magazine August issue.

Associated Press New York Calvin Coolidge American Magazine United States

Political parties lose strength as presidents take charge

The former Presidentites say Congressmen evade stances on party platform issues. They claim the President bears full responsibility, weakening party power and eroding public confidence as Presidential authority grows.

Sone Aas

Indigo's Decline Tied to Worm Attack and Rural Shifts

Indigo, once Louisiana's main crop, faded to minor status in the 18th century after a destructive worm. The piece notes rural farmers' continued work even as they retire to town, per Dr. Carle C. Zimmerman.

Louisiana Dr. Carle C. Zimmerman

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