Penney Company Manager Relocates To New York Apartments
Mr and Mrs Hunt and their daughter Joan moved into the Glaize Apartments on West Cork Street as the new manager of the J.C. Penney Company store. Hunt previously served as assistant manager at the Penney’s Eugene Oregon large store and was noted for his leadership ability in Oregon. The family expressed satisfaction with Winchester surroundings.
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Jele Hunt
Joan
Zogo
Eugene
Oregon
J.C. Penney Company
Glaize Apartments
West Cork Street
Hunt
Penney Company
Winchester
Arid
Defense challenges "Friendly Judge" tale in Leopold Loeb case
In Chicago on May 26 the Leopold Loeb defense argued that the state's testimony implying a plea of guilty before a "friendly judge" was fabricated. Clarence Darrow pressed that the police notes did not record such a remark, and he accused the story of being a courtroom fabrication aimed at intimidating the court. The Saturday session was otherwise routine.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Nathan Leopold, Jr
Clarence 8Rrow
Leopold
Richard Loeb
Eneracaror
Robert Franks
Gortland
Policean
Darrow
Wathan
Bodies Of Ten Miners Die In Mine Blast Recovered
July 26 report says ten miners were killed and recovered from the Gates mines of the H. Rick Coke Company after a blast. Seventy five miners were at work, sixty five escaped. Coroner S A Baltz planned an inquest with state mine inspectors aiding the investigation.
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Gates
H. ‘Rick Coke Company
S. A. Baltz
Miss Helen Wright Transferred After Critical Illness
Miss Helen Wright daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred P Wright of Frederick County was critically ill with uremic poisoning at the West Virginia State Sanatorium Terra Alta and moved to Memorial Hospital in this city. A nurse Hilda OLeary accompanied her transfer aboard the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to Martinsburg where the hospital ambulance met her.
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Helen Wright
End
Alfred P. Firight
Frederick County
West Virginia
Terra Alta
W. Va
Wright
Hilda O'Leary
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Martinsburg
Memorial Hospital
Carbon Black Used in Talk Machine Records
Fragmentary note describes carbon black derived from natural sources used in manufacturing a talk machine. The text references RAS and jiaz- machine records with unclear context.
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Jiaz- Machine Records
Spring Attention to Bee Colonies
Advice for early spring beekeeping covers colony renewal cleaning bottom boards and packing ants, supplying pollen substitutes, and provisioning water near the apiary to support brood and honey flow. Emphasizes queen health, hive readiness, and minimal resting losses to maximize honey yield.
Direct Sunlight Essential for Chicks Health Says UW Expert
University of Wisconsin poultry chief J G Halpin warns that direct sunshine prevents leg weakness in chicks. He notes basement confinement and cloudy weather raise disaster risk, urges green foods cod liver oil and egg yolk substitutes when sun is scarce.
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J. G. Halpin
Poultry Department
University of Wisconsin
Halpin
Government Whitewash Formula Instruction
The article describes a whitewash recipe using lime, salt, glue, rice paste and Spanish whiting. Steps include slaking lime, straining, dissolving glue, boiling rice paste, and combining all with water before boiling, covering, and letting stand. When needed, reheat and apply hot.
Busy Little Birds Aid Gardens by Reducing Insects
Birds are drawn to well placed houses for wrens blue birds martins and nuthatches and will help reduce injurious insects in windbreaks orchards and lawns. Planting fruiting shrubs like Juneberry black haw sheepberry and cherry in thickets boosts habitat value for several species while improving the surroundings.
La Follette Leftists Blacklist Virginia Congressmen
A report claims Judge Harrison of Winchester and three Virginia congressmen were blacklisted by the La Follette movement. Washington sources and the La Follette bureau offered no confirmation, and Virginians in Washington downplayed the issue. The district has no primary next month and the La Follette group aims to show support for their choices.
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Winchester
Washington
Bland
Deal
Drewry
Virginia
Arkansas
Tennessee
Ohio
Kansas
Missouri
Kentuck
la Follette
Harrison
Judge Harrison
Washington Post
R. M.‘ ‘Lynn
Lynn
People’s Legislative Bureau
Wheat hits $1.50 a bushel in Winnipeg market
Chicago followed Winnipeg as wheat rose above $1.50 a bushel, the first North American market to reach that level, with prices climbing as much as 6 1/2 cents in Chicago to set new season highs.
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Winnipeg
Chicago
Labor Board to Bring Contempt Case in Court
The United States Railroad Labor Board will pursue contempt proceedings in U S District Court against railroad brotherhood representatives who refused to testify in the enginemen wage dispute with western railroads. Meanwhile the hearing on the dispute will continue.
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Chicago
United States Railroad Labor Board
United States District Court
Western Railroads
Trapshooters to Attend Hagerstown Match from Winchester Club
Four members of the Winchester Gun Club scored well during Thursday practice with R. T. Jones 95 of 100, Mr. Kerns 58 of 75, J. D. Willey 70 of 75, and Arthur Seabright 47 of 50. Local shooters plan to attend a match in Hagerstown Maryland next Thursday and the club will hold a Wednesday 5 PM practice for interested participants.
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Winchester Gun Club
R. T. Jones
Mr. Kerns
J. D. Willey
Arthur Seabright
Hagerstown Md
Illness of Mrs. J. H. Shirkey in Martinsburg
Mrs. J. H. Shirkey of Martinsburg West Virginia was ill of uremic poisoning at the home of her son in law and daughter on Braddock street. Her condition did not improve this afternoon and a number of relatives have been advised the illness may be serious.
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J. H. Shirkey
Martinsburg
W. Va
William L. Ramey
Uth Braddock Street
Iran to. Last. 130 Ye r If the output of iron
The article discusses iron output and wartime estimates, noting a potential 290 year exhaustion timeline for supply. It mentions Nile River water levels dropping to the lowest in modern times, signaling curtailment of irrigation for vital crops.
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Iran
Annem
Hiss
Physician Splits Seasickness From Stomach Debate
A physician claims seasickness is not caused by the stomach though the condition clearly involves the stomach. The remark contrasts medical views with the familiar link between nausea and stomach.
Reparse of a Play Scene Fragment and Audience Remarks
Dialog fragments describe stage time and audience questions about seating and performance. It notes occupations, a painter's colic reference, and casual banter between characters with lines about costumes and manners.
Ritenour Returns From Pacific Coast Trip
N. W. Ritenour district agent for the Mutual Life Insurance Co of New York has returned from several weeks trip to the Pacific coast. He attended the company's annual convention for agents who sold more than 250000 in life insurance in the last year. He was the only Washington division agent to qualify for a membership club and serves as chairman of the Democratic executive committee.
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W. Ritenour
Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York
Pacific Coast
Ritenour
Washington
Afghan Flag Design Described with Mosque and Star
A description outlines the Afghan flag featuring a central mosque between two triangular pennants, a five pointed star, and a surrounding circle and hexagon, all in white on a black background.
Forest Service probes origin of new growth on burned area
The United States Forest Service has launched an investigation to determine the source of fresh growth on a recently burned area, seeking to identify whether regeneration stems from surviving trees, underground bulbs, or wind-dispersed seeds.
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Unitted States Forest Service
College IT President Office Fragment
Fragmentary OCR notes show a reference to a college IT president’s office and an incomplete mention of a member. No clear event or context is readable in this excerpt.
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Offtce
The
Shoestring the country's reat as with a man whose rh wae fastened
Fragmentary OCR text mentioning Shoestring and a man with a fastened vest, implying a thrift or poverty scene. No clear event, date, or names to anchor a full news item.
Fever Infant Deaths in New York State Rise In Fifty Years
Infant mortality soared to 158 per 1000 births in New York state, up from 75 per 1000 last year. The figures reflect long term trends in child health and disease impact across the state.
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New York State
Composed Music at Six At Six Years Old Mozart
A fragment notes that a six year old Mozart composed unaided without an instrument and understood the effects of sound through his notes.
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Mozart. Com
Odd Ground Probe Experiment in 1862 Legislature
A note recalls a 1862 legislative appropriation for an experiment drilling four deep holes to explore what lies beneath the ground. The item hints at an unusual early science or surveying project funded by state authorities.
Overlooked Warnings and Union Membership Rise in Britain
The note emphasizes chasing joys over money and love, then cites a sharp rise in railway workers union membership after a major strike. It states the National Union of Railwaymen grew from 457,836 to 886,115 members following the event.
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Great Britain
National Union of Railwaymen
Device Packs Cored A Machine Invention
A new device is described for packing currants at ports to improve export handling. The invention aims to streamline packing for shipments primarily sent to foreign markets.
Fragmentary note from Weekly Melégraph hints at a missed call
A jagged line from a Weekly Melégraph entry shows Mrs. Blank visiting and a message about intending to call but repeatedly delaying the contact, suggesting ongoing communication friction in a domestic setting.
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Mrs. Blank
James
Training program for rescue workers and miners
A historic notice outlines an annual program by the government to train rescue workers and coal miners, detailing stages in safety and readiness. It emphasizes nationwide participation and structured drills to improve emergency response.
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Arig
Halloa and Husnazna Chat Amid Quiet Market Pace
The Star notes a lively exchange as a shopper asks about offers for her husband while a companion fusses about rushing. The dialogue evokes a bustling market scene with neighborly banter and brisk bargaining.
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Husnazna
Halloa
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