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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1931
Page
4
The Evening Star announces publication details for a Winchester Virginia post office item. It notes a daily schedule with second class printing and offices in Winchester.
The university awards William T. Reed a special degree for decades of service to Virginia. As chair of the state government reorganization commission he pushed practical, centralized governance and a sound financial plan. The Star and World News praise his businesslike methods and enduring impact on the state.
The article describes early June celebrations with cap pistols and explosives causing danger on streets and streetcars. It notes violations of local bans as fireworks are bootlegged into communities, extending the holiday festivities beyond July 4.
Accidents remain frequent and danger lingers beyond a single day. Prevention is urged as better than regret and resolution. Prompt action by parents and police is advised to keep this year’s fireworks within safe and legal bounds.
American League notes Washington beat Cleveland nine to four while rain postponed other games. Today’s games list Cleveland at Washington Chicago at New York St Louis at Philadelphia Detroit at Boston and a nationwide slate. In the National League Boston defeated St Louis thirteen four and Chicago beat Philadelphia two to zero. Pittsburgh toppled New York five one while Cincinnati routed Brooklyn ten three.
Charley Root limited the Phillies to four hits as the Cubs won the opener 3 to 0 in Chicago on June 11, pulling into a tie for second in the league. Reds defeated the Robins 10 to 3 in Cincinnati behind Eppa Rixey and heavy hitting by Joe Stripp and Tony Cuccinello.
A series of notices from Frederick County and surrounding areas announce candidates for state senate House of Delegates Sheriff Commonwealth's Attorney and local offices. Names include T Russell Cather Jos S Denny Boyd R Richards Luther Pannett B C Oates H B Shall I Brumback Jacob H Beaver William Erle Edwards Floyd M Brill Isaia h Rob See N Whitacre and S M Chiles with August 4 1931 Democratic Primary deadlines and pledges to serve and reduce costs.
An old remedy named ROLD tablets allegedly acts fast on stubborn piles by restoring affected parts and reducing blood congestion in the lower bowel. Internal medicine is claimed essential, with salves and cutting deemed ineffective. Baker's Drug Store promotes ROLD with a money back guarantee. An unrelated note mentions a Greensboro man fined over a faulty glass eye.
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