Evening Star publication note and consolidation
The Evening Star of Winchester Virginia is published daily except Sunday by The Evening Star Publishing Co. It notes consolidation with Morning News The Weekly News The Weekly Times and The Weekly Mirror with pricing details listed as 1 3.50 1.76 minus ninety 30.
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Evening Star Publishing Co
Winchester
Virginia
Morning News
The
Weekly News
Weekly Times
Weekly Mirror
Bible Thought and Prayer Daily Selections
If parents have their children memorize the daily Bible selections it will prove a priceless heritage in later years. The Way of Peace suggests a soft answer turns away wrath while grievous words stir up anger. Prayer blesses peace makers for they shall be called children of God.
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God
Endowment Gift Praised For University of Virginia
The Washington Post lauds a trust fund exceeding 5 million dollars to the University of Virginia. The money funds fellowships and scholarships, with half for general educational use. The Post credits the donor and Virginia’s institution with strengthening the nation’s educational fabric.
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University of Virginia
Washington Post
Charlottesville
American College
Virginia
Public tastes flip from love to twists in stories and film
Richmond readers debate what the public wants as tastes shift from kisses to plot twists. A bishop and commentators discuss Victorian love stories, magazine editors craving twists, and a culture shifting away from romance toward unexpected outcomes in narratives.
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Richmond Times-Dispatch
George White
Cahon Hannay
Mells
Somerset
Gland
New York World
Gary Cooper
cia@ star
Virginia 4
Bishop
Derry
McNab Names His Man in Nomination Speech
John L. McNab departed from ten in his nominating speech when he revealed the feat of his candidate in the first sentence. He spoke with humanitarian desire to act soon as possible, noting the suspense in such moments.
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New York Times
John L. McNab
Ten
Mr. Hoover
McNab’s Balanced Nomination Oratory For McAdoo Or Rogers
McNab backed William G McAdoo or Will Rogers from California and crafted a restrained grand style. He avoided flamboyance and invoked American manhood and womenhood, regional diversity, and New England, delivering elevated oratory without sensational nature imagery.
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California
America
United States
New England
Highway Warning Signs Aim To Aid Drivers Nationwide
Twenty states erect standardized highway warning signs from the Bureau of Public Roads. Signs rely on shape to convey caution even when lettering is unreadable, but clutter and ad clutter on Maryland roadsides may dull driver alerts and reduce health warnings.
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United States Bureau of Public Roads
Maryland
Exercise for all girls urged by federation in Texas
The General Federation of Women's Clubs meeting in San Antonio called for exercise for all girls, not just outstanding performers. The rule aims to ensure healthful outdoor games for every student, applying to all schools and colleges for both girls and boys.
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General Federation of Women’s Clubs
San Antonio
Texas
Keezell Urges Farmers to Vote For Amendments
Harrisonburg Virginia June 18 Delegates rally farmers to back the segregation amendment Proposal No 2 urging turnout for the vote tomorrow Kezell warns failure could bring reimposition of state and local taxes and higher city assessments aimed at bond issues plus an expanded Central Tax Commission urging citizens to keep funds local for schools roads and public needs to honor the Byrd program of economy and efficiency.
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Harrisonburg
Deal
George B. Keezell
Central Tax Commission
Rockingham
Richmond
Virginia
Byrd
General Assembly
House of Delegates
State Senate
Longest Day of the Year and Summer Start
The almanac states Wednesday June 20 will have 15 hours 6 minutes of daylight and Thursday June 21 marks the start of summer. It notes the shortest day is December 21 with 9 hours 13 minutes of daylight.
McCoy's Tablets Promise Quick Weight Gain Guarantee
A dated advertisement touts McCoy's Tablets as a rapid solution for underweight individuals. It claims Miss Alberta Rogers gained 15 pounds in six weeks and offers an ironclad guarantee: if a purchaser does not gain at least 5 pounds after four 60 cent boxes or two one dollar boxes, the druggist will refund the price. It directs readers to Baker's Drug Store for McCoy's Tablets.
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McCoy
Alberta Rogers
Baker's Drug Store
America
Virginia Constitutional Amendments Explained for June 19 Vote
A seven member commission drafted a revised Virginia constitution to modernize government. Proposals 1 through 5 cover road bonds, state education control, tax reforms, and a short ballot for three state executives, aiming to simplify and strengthen state government.
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Virginia
Market Report: Local Wholesale and Retail Prices Listed
The Star presents daily market figures with local wholesale prices for Wheat, Corn, Bran, Mixed Feed, Middling, hay, butter, wool, and more. Local retail ranges include flour per barrel 9.50 to 10.00 and flour per 12 pounds around 0.40 to 0.65, with middling feed at 2.60 and similar items in a dense price table.
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Wii Vesesese Cbe
Kesacdo Devesewces
Kote
Cracked Corner Creamery Butter Seized in Egg Case
A local butter and egg operation faced enforcement actions after investigators uncovered irregularities at the Cracked Corner Creamery. Officials reported seized butter products and egg supplies amid ongoing checks of dairy and poultry handling practices.
Baltimore Wholesal d Market Summary
Market notes show July wheat at 1.46 per bushel and corn near 1.18 per bushel. Quotations and item descriptions are corrected from the previous day and reflect domestic wholesale trade.
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Baltimore
Winchester Boy Rescues Two but Conceals Identity
An account from May 30 describes Harry J. Greene rescuing two drowning boys at Willow Grove near Philadelphia. He swam to pull them free after a fierce struggle, refused to reveal his name, and left with friends. Greene, son of Harry Raynor Greene, is a Philadelphia resident and former Shenandoah Valley Academy graduate.
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Harry J. Greene
Greene
Willow Grove
Philadelphia
Mr. Greene
Harry Raynor Greene
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Marshall Baker
Winchester
Navy
State College
Capudine advertised as fast relief for nervous headaches
An advertisement extols Capudine as a quick and safe relief for nervous headaches, soothing nerves rather than drugging them. It emphasizes a liquid form for faster action, claims no opiates, and lists 30 and 60 cent sizes available at drugstores.
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Capudine
Baltimore man killed as train collision occurs at Harpers Ferry
Leon Gray, 40, of Baltimore, a Balti more and Ohio Railroad worker, was struck on a bridge at Harpers Ferry while flagging a west bound train. He fell into the river after clinging to a crossbeam and died. Gray had 15 years with the railroad.
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Leon Gray
Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio
Harpers Ferry
Gray
Silver Tea on Mrs Barton’s lawn Tuesday evening
A Silver Tea will be held on Mrs Robi T Barton’s lawn Tuesday June 19 from 4 to 6 p m Public is invited The notice promotes Potts Confectionery next to the depot for lunches fountain drinks confections ice cream and soft drinks Everything sanitary modern and up to date Patronize home-town friends H Russell Putts proprietor 789 118 E Piccadilly
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H. Russell
E. Piccadilly
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Castile
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N. Loudoun St
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