Evening Star Advance and Advertising Representatives
The Evening Star notes its advance year and months, lists national advertising representatives Devine Tenney Corporation with New York Des Moines Chicago, and states rights to republish all news dispatches and local news. It mentions consolidation with Morning News Item Weekly News Weekly Times and Weekly Mirror.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devine-Tenney Corporation
New York
Des Moines
Chicago
Morning News
Weekly News
Weekly Times
The
Weekly Mirror
Christ versus Christ in Ra The 108 End of Enmity
A fragmented religious header speaks of Christ and enmity with a biblical proverb about a man pleasing the Lord bringing peace to enemies. The text is garbled but centers on religious conflict and divine harmony.
Railroads seek 15 percent freight rate increase
Newport News Daily Press notes railroads demand 400 million dollars more annual revenue to meet obligations while defending wage levels. They blame competition from bus and truck, but the public would bear higher freight costs amid job losses and wage cuts. The move prompts reflection by the administration Congress and the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Newport News Daily Press
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Hoover
Inter-Commission
Public recreation growth in the United States and Canada
In 1930 about 1000 communities spent public funds on directed recreation. The National Recreation Association with White House backing notes growth since the movement began, with 38.5 million dollars spent mainly from public taxes. Parks, pools, golf, tennis, and indoor centers are included as directed recreation, seen by some as prudent public investment for healthier, happier citizens.
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United States
Canada
National Recreation Association
White House
Democracy and power clash in Musson interview
A Richmond News Leader piece quotes Musson in an interview by Jacques de Morisllac and questions the relation between religion and politics. The excerpt debates who holds power and what democracy means, noting centuries of political change and the tension between the state and the common man.
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Richmond News-Leader
Mr. Mussoin
Jacques de Marsillac
Davia
Louis
Mussolini's claim and public reaction in political rhetoric
The passage notes the persistence of men’s readiness to accept dictators, praising Mussolini’s bold self attribution while remarking on the muted public backlash to his phrasing. It contrasts expected outrage with the surprisingly calm reception to his declaration.
Sister's Advice Sparks Middletown Lady's Recovery
Mrs. George Funk of Route 1 Middletown Va. credits Natex from Peoples Service Drug Store for relief from nervousness sleeplessness digestive issues and heart palpitations. She says the remedy improved appetite stamina back pain and overall well being after prior ailments including bilious spells and irritability. The message promotes Natex as a non substitute priced like other patent medicines.
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Natex
George Funk
Middletown
Peoples Service
Peoples Service Drug Store
Public sale notice in Winchester Virginia on June 27 1931
A distress warrant and several executions lead to a public auction at 416 Highland Avenue Winchester VA beginning at 10 am. Personal property to be sold includes an Airline Radio Model Ae 11, Victrola, wicker furniture, tables, chairs, bed, linoleum, lamp, dishes, glassware, and more. Cash terms. Deputy Sheriff A J Wigginton and Sergeant C Lee Barr announce.
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A. W Russell
Edgar Cline
Highland Avenue
Winchester
Virginia
A. J. Wigginton
Frederick County
C. Lee Barr
Apple Growers Benefit From Interstate Rate Cut
The Interstate Commerce Commission reduced apple freight rates by about 35 percent of the present first class rate for routes east of the Mississippi, effective July 1. Virginia and West Virginia Horticultural societies pressed the case after a long fight, with Virginia growers expected to save thousands and see broader distribution, especially to the Midwest. The Virginia crop this year is projected to be about two and a half times 1930 levels after drought-impacted yields.
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Virginia
West Virginia
Interstate Commerce Commission
Virginia State Horticultural Society
Shenandoah Valley
William S. Campfield
Staunton
Theirginia State Horticultural Society
Middle Western
Southern Freight Association
Finsecur
Virginias
Commission
Mississippi River
Middlewest
U.S
Winchester
New York
Pittebursh
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Newark
Detroit
Louisville
Indianapoli
Milwaukee
Democratic primaries fill Frederick County ballots
A flood of 1931 political notices announces candidacies for multiple Frederick County and surrounding positions in Virginia. Names include T Russell Cather Jos B Denny Boyd Richards Luther Pannettt H B Shull Jacob H Beaver Floyd M Brill B P Harrison Isaiah C Roe See N Whitacre and others seeking sheriff supervisor treasurer commissioner of revenue commonwealths attorney and more ahead of the August 4 Democratic primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Virginia
Luther Pannett
H. B. Kline
Shawnee
Frederick Co
Shanee
Jacob H. Beaver
Commonwealth
Floyd M. Brill
B. P. Harrison
Commission of Revenue
Freedrick County
Fred. Co
Three Girls Lost at Capitol Theater This Week
Warner Brothers release features Loretta Young John Wayne in a tale of three women seeking romance. Capitel Theatres showing the entertainment piece amid upcoming productions and bookings. Night Nurse by Barbara Stanwyck also completed per Warner Brothers reports.
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Warner Brothers Pictures, Inc
Capitol
Colonial Theatres
Loretta Young
John Wayne
Capitol Theatre
Joyce Compton
Joan Marsh
Miss Young
Lew Cody
Sidney Lanfield
Fox Film Corporation
Robert D. Andrews
Barbara Stanwyck
Warner Brothers
West Coast Studios
Dora Macy
William Well
Actor Ben Lyon Stars Opposite Stanwyck in Lead Role
The cast includes Ben Lyon in the leading masculine part with Barbara Stanwyck. Others named are Joan Blondell Blanche Frederici Charles Winniger Robert Gleckler Edward Nugent Clark Gable Vera Lewis Charlotte Merriam Betty May Walter McGrail Marcia Mae Jones and Marilyn Harris.
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Ben Lyon
Miss Stanwyck
Joan Blondell
Blanche Frederici
Charles Winniger
Robert Gleckler
Edward Nugent
Clark Gable
Vera Lewis
Charlotte, Merriam
Betty May
Walter McGrail
Marcia Mae Jones
Marilyn Harris
Local Editorials Sense Economic Woes and Shifting Cheer
Thomaston Georgia and Fredericksburg editorials reflect sour economic mood. They note manufacturers contemplating growth but warn about corporate optimism, while business booster Charlie Schwab halts praise.
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Charlie Schwab
Big Business
Fredericksburg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Evening Star
Mussolini
Toledo
W. S. Campfield
State Horticultural Society
Virginia Society
W. Va
Aimee McPherson
Mother
New Yorker
Roanoke World News
Valle
Majestic
PNLES
State Senate
T. Russell Cather
House of Delegates
Frederick
Clarke Counties
Opeek
Jos
Denny
Boyd R. Richards
Vasily
Nuasally
E. C. Oates
Mountain Falls
H. B. Shull
Opequon
Ce. Co. Brumback
Board of Supervisors of
W. H. Branner
Back Creek
Chas. M. Rosenberger
WM. Erle Edwards
Isaiah C. Roe
Holmes E. McAboy
Robert 8. Smith
H. J. Mowrey Jeweler al
Joan Crawford
Irwin Drug Co
Niagara Falls
Inc
Pennsylvania Railroad
Brooks
Brooks’ Pharmacy
Rexall
Ucco
Snapp Foundry
Cameron St
Winchester, Va
Thomaston
Tyree
Philip M. Magnesia
Coty’s
Peegens
Baker’s Drug Store
John S. Miller & CO. Hardware
KNU
Winchester Steam Laundry
Mehester Printers & Stationers, Inc
Northern Virginia Power CO
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