Hansbrough forms Smith Independent League to aid farm vote
Henry Clay Hansbrough former RNC member and ex U S senator from North Dakota announced a Smith Independent League to back Governor Smith in western agricultural states. The group aims for national scope with headquarters in Minneapolis and action centered on Montana North and South Dakota and Minnesota.
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Washington
Henry Clay Hansbrough
Republican National Committee
United States
North Dakota
Smith Independent League
West
Baltimore Sun
Hansbrough
Smith
Montana
North
South Dakota
Minnesota
Senate
Melvin D. Hildreth
Wilson Independent League of
Smith League
Charles Hanson Towne
New York
Middle West
League
Hoover
Congress
Virginia Banner State Of South In Prosperity
A report notes a $209,000,000 loss impacting prosperity in the southern states, with emphasis on Virginia’s role and broader regional economic challenges.
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Virginia
Virginia Leads South in Income Gain as Florida Slumps
Washington July 22 Virginia shows strong income growth while Florida continues a sharp decline in taxable incomes. Treasury data indicate Virginia’s 1927 earnings rose about 12 million over 1926 and 25.3 million over 1925, with North Carolina the only other state posting a gain. Other Southern states report decreases ranging from 1.3 to 22 million in taxable income.
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William Joseph Showalter
Washington
Virginia
South
Florida
Old Dominion
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Kentucky
Maryland
District of Columbia
West Virginia
Louisiana
Evening Star Ad Offers Special July Rate
An in advance subscription offer appears with a $51.00 yearly rate and mentions a carrier discount. The snippet is part of a larger Evening Star page promotion.
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Carner
Evening Star
Mayonnaise Impulse Ends With Davis Home Made
When ordering mayo specify Davis Home Made brand the flavor is irresistible at your grocer.
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Davis
Monthly prizes awarded for best flower gardens in city
The Women's Civic League announced winners for the past month. Mrs. Robert Fleet of 329 East Kern Street won first place for the best flower garden, Mrs. John Cochran of 307 South Braddock Street second, and Mrs. Frank Plank third for the nearest yard. The awards, for greatest garden and yard improvements, reflect strong community beautification efforts improving homes citywide.
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Women’s Civic League
Robert Fleet
East Kern Street
John Cochran
South Braddock Street
Frank Plank
Star Declines Role in Frederick County Road Allocation
A Star communication clarifies that The Star and Governor Byrd take no part in the new road allotment. The newspaper only publishes news about the matter while the State High Commission decides which roads to select.
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Star
W. H. Branner
Kernstown
Frederick County
Byrd
State High Commission
Four youths jailed for Berwyn theatre slaying
Four defendants all under 21 pleaded guilty and received life sentences for the Berwyn theatre killing of Pearl Eggleston, 17, a movie usher, during a hold up three months earlier. Named defendants are John Tulacz Albert Mas Stanley Thomas and Stanley Durmoj.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Pearl Eggleston
Berwyn
John Tulacz
Albert Mas
Stanley Thomas
Stanley Durmoj
Doctor Unshaken After Questioning About Wife's Death
Dr H H Hoffman a prominent Ashley physician remained firm on his story after hours of police questioning. He said a man and a woman attacked him in the hall of their home around 3 AM and clubbed his wife to death. The body was found on the bedroom floor with a crushed head. neighbors reported a struggle and a flashing light. Hoffman was arrested pending investigation.
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Associated Press
Wilkes Barre
peHce
H. H. Hoffman
Ashley
Hoffman
Pittsburgh
Trains Collision Injures Dozen In Chicago Street Crash
A pair of Illinois Central passenger trains collided at Van Buren station in Chicago injuring about a dozen seriously and leaving twenty more shaken. Passengers were moved to hospitals as officials investigated blame. injuries were confined to local riders.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Illinois Central Railroad
van Buren Street
Firemen To Give Annual Yard Party
The South End Hose Company hosts a three night yard party on July 26 27 and 28 in front of its hall on West Monmouth Street Winchester. The Winchester Concert Band and John Andersons Harmony Boys appear as musical attractions with solicitors collecting donations for a good cause.
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South End Hose Company
West Monmouth Street
Winchester
John Anderson
Harmony Boys
East Boscawen Citizen Fractures Arm After Truck Fall
Frank Plank, a well known East Boscawen street resident, was badly injured last week when he fell from a truck he was driving. He suffered a severe fracture and is now at his home but improving.
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Frank Plank
East Boscawen Street
Plank
Special July Rate for Subscriptions
Advertisement announces reduced subscription rates now in effect offering $3.00 per year by mail in advance and $4.00 per year by carrier in advance if paid on or before July 31.
Virginia changes marking rules for packed apples
The Virginia Department of Agriculture issues amended rules governing grading packing and inspection of apples with a focus on container markings. Inspections will occur to enforce the law and meetings are planned in commercial apple counties to explain requirements with the Horticultural Department Extension Division and Markets Division staff.
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Department of Agriculture of
Virginia
J. H. Meek
Department of Agriculture of Virginia
Horticultural Department and Extension Division
State Agricultural College
Division of Markets
State Department of Agriculture
Meek
Woodstock
County Court House
Winchester
Berryville
Front Royal
Charlottesville
Staunton
Harrisonburg
Lexington
Leesburg
Roanoke
Warrenton
Luray
Culpeper
Fairfax
Human Ant Eater Eats Ants Near Shenandoah Cabin
A witness recounts a quirky episode at Richard Gray’s Shenandoah River cabin in Tiltheimer Mills where a boy named Earl eats ants. The scene involved three local kids and a rabbit, with Earl declaring ants taste like sweet pickles and a demonstration promised for a future Saturday night.
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Richard Gray
Shenandoah River
Tiltheimer Mills
Earl
Court House
Wayne Capper Nearly Bleeds To Death In Shenandoah River
Wayne Capper of East Boscawen street cut his leg severely while swimming at Castleman's Ferry and nearly bled to death. Officer John Gordon pulled him from the Shenandoah River and rushed him to Memorial Hospital where the wound was treated and tetanus shot given.
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Wayne Capper
East Boscawen Street
Font
Castleman's Ferry
John Gordon
Capper
Memorial Hospital
Violent Storm Strikes Winchester Causing Tree Damage
A damaging wind and rain storm hit Winchester late yesterday, uprooting trees and breaking shutters and wires. Ten trees were reported down in various yards and cemeteries, with damage to porches and interiors as residents were away seeking relief from heat.
Winchester Men Hurt In Smash Of Packard Car
Paul Poston and Hugh Rudolph of Winchester were injured early this morning when their Packard sedan flipped three times and landed in a potato patch on the Hedgesville road near Martinsburg. They were treated for minor injuries at King's Daughters Hospital. Poston was later jailed without stated charges.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Paul Poston
Hugh Rudolph
Winchester
Hedgesville Road
King’s Daughters’ Hospital
Rudolph
Hedgesville
Poston
Aulick Gibbens
Italia Survivors Leave For Narvik Norway
The Italia legation reports the base ship Citta di Malina has left King's Bay Spitsbergen for Narvik with Italia survivors. General Nobile and other rescued members are expected to travel by rail through Sweden on a special Italian coach.
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Associated Prese
Oslo
Norway
Italia Legation
King’s Bay
Spitsbergen
Narvik
General Nobile
Italia
Sweden
Mexico in Mourning for Carranza Death and Obregon Assassination
Captain Emilio Carranza return brings double mourning to Mexico City as flags fly at half mast and thousands of schoolchildren shower flowers on the funeral cortege. A funeral train accompanies the flyer’s body from Valbuena field to the capital amid rain and solemn ceremonies.
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Associated Press
Mexigo
City
Emilio Carranza
Obregon
Valbuena
Mexico City
Flag Change After Battle in Shantung Province
In Shantung July 23 the Sun banner of the Chinese Nationalists was replaced by the North China flag. The Nationalist commander sought refuge on a British vessel to Shanghai as troops were disarmed after severe fighting since midnight between Nationalists and five thousand soldiers once under Chang Teung Shang. A stray bullet wounded an American sailor as foreign warships and patrols landed.
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Chefco
Shantung
China
North China
Shanghai
Chang Teung Shang
Lions and Elks Open Second Series at Handley Stadium
The Lions and Elks start the second inter-club baseball series tomorrow at Handley Stadium at 4 PM. Both teams boast strong lineups and have played high grade baseball, with hopes for good fan support to honor clean sports in Winchester and witness a close game.
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Lions’ and Elks
Handley Stadium
Winchester
Baker Family Set For Third Reunion At Belle Grove
The third annual Baker family reunion will be at the Belle Grove House near Middletown Virginia on Thursday August 9. Robert H. Baker of Middletown heads the committee with Mrs Minnie Strickler and Miss Ruth Bucher as officers. The arrangements group includes Carl Baker Philip Robinson Clayton Painter Walter Funk Esther Funk and Willie Strickler. This Baker branch resides mainly in Frederick Shenandoah Clarke and Warren counties.
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Baker
Belle Grove House
Middletown
Robert H. Baker
This County
Minnie Strickler
New Market
Ruth Bucher
Carl Baker
Fishers Hill
Philip Robinson
Strasburg
Clayton Painter
Edinburg
Walter Funk
Esther Funk
Opequon
Willie Strickler
Frederick
Shenandoah
Clarke
Warren Counties
Winchester Gun Club Practice Scores Highlight Local Talent
Several members of the Winchester Gun Club posted strong scores in a midweek practice shoot at the reservoir park. Top marks included C BR Stickley 48 50 and A Seabright 47 50, with FW Pingley 47, W A Anderson 45, O Pitcock 41, R T Jones 38, and H Kerns 34 out of 50. The club reminds the public of weekly shoots every Wednesday at 5 PM.
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Winchester Gun Club
Reservoir Park
C. BR. Stickley
A. Seabright
FW. Pingley
W. A. Anderson
O. Pitcock
R. T. Jones
Vacation Call 28 and Let Us Do Your Heavy Work
Winchester Steam Laundry advertises a service with a call to action to handle heavy chores during vacations. The brief notice emphasizes ease and ongoing vacation enjoyment through professional laundry care.
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Winchester Steam Laundry
Pay Now Save Discount Special July Rate
An advertising notice promotes a limited July rate with a save discount. The message emphasizes immediate payment to secure the reduced pricing. Information about exact prices or duration beyond July is not provided in readable text.
Marion Orndoff Leading Citizen Dies Suddenly
J Marion Orndoff prominent Chester Frederick and Clarke counties business leader dies at 705 South Stewart Street after a one day illness of angina pectoris He was a long time clothing merchant in Winchester involved in several civic church and fraternal groups including Kiwanis Elks Royal Arcanum and the Winchester Chamber of Commerce Funeral services set for tomorrow at 430 PM from his Stewart Street home with burial in Mount Kehron Cemetery He was 51 years old and survived by his widow four sisters and three brothers
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J. Marion Orndoff
South Stewart Street
Orndoff
Loudoun Street
B. B. Gree
Mr. Orn
Ondoff
Chester
Frederick
Clarke Counties
City
Lower
Shenandoah Valley
Frederick County
New York
Charles Broadway
William H. B
Mr. C
Southern Methodist Church
Braddock Street
Episcopal Church
South
Sun School
Kiwanis Club
Winchester Lodge
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Royal Arcanum
Charley Rouss ‘Fire Company
Winchester Chamber of
C Merce
Winchester Merchants Retail Credit Association
Virginia Loan and Thrift Corporation
Mary Walter
Dorsey Walter
Lee Orndoff
Archie Orndoff
Morgan A. Orndoff
Beltsville
Belle Hodgson
Ella
Yda Orndoff
A. L. Noeenberger
Murray D. Mitchell
M. FE
Mount Kehron
Orndorff
Winchester Golf Club
Apple Growers Look to England for Early Varieties
Prospects for consignments of early apple varieties to England look favorable. Shipments will depart from Winchester Cold Storage and move in carload and less-than-carload lots under refrigeration. Communication routes include write, wire, or telephone to Sprint & Petley Inc in Winchester Virginia.
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England
Winchester
Winschester
Sprint & Petley, Inc
Direct Co-operative Fruit Con Ltd
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