Advertising and subscription list from Winchester Evening Star 1940
The page outlines advertising rates for classified and display ads with 2 cents per word, 25 cent minimum, 45 cents per inch for transient ads, and national reps. Subscription rates are listed: one year in advance 3.60, 4.60, six months 1.76, three months 1.28, one month 0.30, plus 10% mail surcharge. Saturday, March 9, 1940 edition.
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Tenney- Woodward and Conklin, Inc
New York
Detroit
Kansas City
San Francisco
Chicago
Boston
Atlanta
Los Angeles
Associated Press
Unity Through Imitation Sermon Verse Quoted
A religious excerpt cites Ephesians 4 13 urging believers to reach unity in faith and knowledge of the Son of God aiming for maturity in Christ's likeness. The verse emphasizes fellowship and spiritual growth as the collective goal.
New Uses For Farm Products
Farmers face surpluses and look to chemical labs and grocers for solutions. Research since World War I has unlocked industrial uses for crops, from fuel and plastics to paints and cotton fibers. The 1939 cotton surplus threatens growers while labs advance, yielding gains in starch from sweet potatoes and cotton-based materials for roads, insulation, tires, and parachute cords.
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The
Sur
United States
South
Reprinted Editorials on VMI Endowment Campaign Plans
Roanoke World News outlines a national endowment drive by VMI to raise 1 million dollars for academic strengthening during the institute's centennial. The fund supports faculty retirement, graduate study grants, department library upgrades, the Preston Library, and a permanent lecture fund. The VMI Foundation, a non profit independent group, will manage gifts and bequests for the institute.
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Roanoke World News
V. M. I. Tion, Inc
United States
V. M. I. Foundation
Preston
Craw
The
Alumni Association
Out of state students key to Virginia colleges balance
Virginia schools enroll 11,596 out-of-state students from 25,366 total. The Virginia State Chamber of Commerce warns against hasty tuition hikes, noting $10 million of annual spending plus local economic impact and goodwill. Loss of enrollment could harm contracts and state prestige.
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Virginia
Lemming
Virginia State Chamber of Commerce
General Assembly
State Chamber
United States Brazil Credit Accord Face Value Report
The United States and Brazil announce an agreement on credit extension to Brazil. A proposed immediate disbursement of 50 million dollars is noted. A second plan suggests a merger of rival labor unions CIO and AFL. Miss Ollie Cline celebrates a birthday hosted by Mrs. Emmett Dettra and Mrs. S T Cline.
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U. S
Brazil
Joan
A. F.L
Ollie Cline
Emmett Dettra
S. T. Cline
Johnson says NRA bill will need few revisions
Hugh S. Johnson asserts the N R A bill requires few changes while Mrs and Mr Gurtis Bly, married months earlier, are honored with a surprise shower in their home.
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Hugh S. Johnson
Gurtis Bly
Billboard Bill Dismissed From House Calendar
The Billboard bill to restrict highway advertising is dismissed from the House of Delegates calendar. The Golden Bridge trt club holds a joint meet with the Blue Ridge Hunt Club of Millwood.
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House of Delegates
Golden Bridge
N. Y
Blue Ridge Hunt Club
Millwood
Allied fleet bombards forts near Constantinople in WWI era
Twenty five years ago the Allied fleet bombarded forts along the Dardanelles advancing toward Constantinople, with several ships put out of commission by return fire. Over 200 delegates attended the Virginia Woodmen of the World convention hosted by Hickory Camp as experts battled hoof and mouth disease.
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Dardanneles
Constantinople
Virginia Woodmen
Woman found alive in straw rick near Berryville farm
A woman is found alive in a straw rick on Jack Smith's Berryville area farm and reports she lived there three weeks nearly unable to move. Holmes Dixon discovers a Union soldier skeleton along a fence row at Hackwood. R T Barton named temporary chairman to form a local Business Men's group.
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Jack Smith
Berryville
Holmes Dixon
Seven quiz questions from The Daily Quiz page 2
A list of trivia questions covering cabinet changes under Roosevelt, first Chief Justice, linseed source, state capital without steam rail, gold ownership estimates, a palindromic legal document, a U S president owning an Ohio newspaper, the largest gland, date of spring, and a six letter word with multiple meanings.
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United States
Supreme Court
Ohio
Recognizing Signs of Mastoid Disease From Dr Clendening
Dr. Clendening explains mastoid disease links to middle ear infection. Swelling behind the ear, head pains, and fever signal involvement, with ear discharge indicating possible pus trapped in the middle ear.
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Logan Clendening
M. D
Ear surgeon stresses urgent mastoiditis treatment
The doctor warns that danger lies not just in pus but in infection spreading to brain or meninges. He urges evacuating pus early, even if parents resist, to prevent mastoid abscess from spreading and risking precious time.
Killer Speaks in Rio Vista Club Murder Case
Richard Strickland, a suspect in the death of young jeweler Alfred Markham, speaks about the party at the Rio Vista Club clubhouse. The case centers on allegations surrounding the social gathering and the fatal confrontation.
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Buth Strickland
Alfred Markham
Rio Vista Club
Portrait of a Murder Night at Laurel Street Club
Coroner questions William Strickland about a lost knife linked to Alfred's killing during a party. Officers question staff as the hearse arrives and tension rises while Muriel Benson collapses and the scene shifts to identify Tony Pappini and his helper.
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Silver
Laurel Street
Mr. Strickland
Captain McDonald
Alfred
Muriel Benson
Jerry
St. Clair
Tony
Tony Pappini
Offiger
Is there any way to dissolve a goiter without surgery
A quoted remark from M. E. C. asks whether a goiter can be dissolved without an operation. The text presents a concise inquiry into non surgical treatment options for enlargements of the thyroid gland.
Lenten Diet Plan for Sunday Repeats Wednesday Menu
Breakfast includes two prunes and toast with butter plus coffee with cream and sugar. Lunch features a chicken croquette with bread or toast, fruit salad, and black coffee or tea with lemon.
Gaiters Removal Requires Surgery Despite Minimal Harm
Gaiters cannot be removed by medicine or rubbing. Surgery is the only method, but many cases cause no harm and can be left alone for years. Absorption level varies and must be evaluated by a physician.
Symptoms and causes of Brights disease and fungal nails
Brights disease often has no early symptoms with hardening of arteries. early signs may include frequent urination and nocturnal urgency, plus headaches and skin crawling sensations. A urine exam by a physician is essential for diagnosis. Fingernail fungi cause brittle nails. treatment is difficult as fungi embed deeply, sometimes requiring X rays to aid removal or Whitfield’s ointment trials.
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Bright
A.M. E
Whitfield
Inside Job at Tony's Ends in Suspicions of Alibi
In a tense room, witnesses describe a fatal stabbing of Mr Markham. Officers weigh alibis and question guests while the coroner suggests the killer could be an angry amateur boxer with a knife, as the scene unfolds and investigators pursue fresh leads.
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Tony
Agatha
Mr. Markham
Mr. al
Mr. Silver
McDonald
Formation of the Society of the Cincinnati
The Society was formed by George Washington and his officers on May 10, 1783, at the Hudson river cantonment in New York to honor comradeship and to memorialize turning from war to peace, like Cincinnatus. The group included American and French officers seeking remembrance of their service.
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Society of the Cincinnati
George Washington
Hudson River
New York
Cincinnatus
Chicago Day Observed at World’s Columbus Exposition
October 9 was proclaimed Chicago Day at the World's Columbian Exposition with ceremonies honoring the city. Officials highlighted Chicago’s participation and planned exhibits and festivities for visitors.
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Chicago
Spelling Tip on Plural Words in River Names
The note explains common error patterns with river features, clarifying when to use plural forms for falls and woods. It emphasizes correct phrases like a fall and a wood and cautions against incorrect constructions.
Answers to Questions From Frederic J. Haskin Bureau
A reader asks factual questions answered by Haskin and staff covering chinchilla coats energy from radium tuning no plays and more. It lists examples with concise responses and credits authors and sources.
Booklet on Astronomy Promises Insight and Detail
A published booklet on astronomy offers an authoritative survey in question and answer form with illustrations and an index. Priced at ten cents postpaid, it invites enthusiasts to mail ten cents to the Information Bureau in Washington D C with name address and city state for a copy.
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