Classified advertising rates and subscriptions listed
The Winchester Evening Star runs rate card details for classifieds and memorials, and lists subscription prices by mail and carrier. It notes deadlines for display ads and mentions Associated Press affiliation and newspaper offices in multiple cities.
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Conand Company, Inc
New York
Detroit
San Francisco
Chicago
Boston
Atlan
Associated Press
Spiritual Gravity Verse Appears in May 6 1939 Issue
The page features a religious quotation from Jeremiah 31 3 and a note dated Saturday May 6 1939. The line speaks of divine love and enduring kindness as part of the spiritual content in the issue.
Virginia Tax Plan Cuts in Counties and Cities
Ten years ago on May 1 1929 The Richmond News Leader reported that the new Virginia tax plan reduced direct taxes by 1412592 77 across 81 counties and 6 cities This measure saved taxpayers a substantial sum but drew reactions from government and Mr Eccles.
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Virginia
Eccles
Price
Fredericksburg
Nazi News Punishment Under Dictatorship Warned
The German Justice notes penalties for repeating foreign radio reports injurious to the Reich up to two years in prison, higher if published. Listeners who believe truth but fail to obtain denial face negligence charges. Prosecution for listening circles for treason if two or more hear broadcasts.
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Germany
German Justice
Reich
Moscow
Newborn Faces Heavy Burden From National Debt
The piece argues a newborn carries $432.65 in debt, about $90.59 for a 21 year old, and nearly two years of interest. It claims today’s baby starts life with a government debt disadvantage and predicts the new generation will bear the heaviest cost of borrow-spend policy. It frames debt as a drag on the unborn’s future income.
Smelt Queen Leads Women Into Angling Age
A photo page features a Michigan woman wearing hip boots while striking with a fish on her finger, crowned Smelt Queen as attitudes shift in fishing culture. A Miami tournament drew 300000 entrants over 99 days with 62 winners. nine were women, including the grand prize winner, a blond manicurist, signaling changing roles.
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Michigan
Miami
Centralization of Teacher Salaries Stirs Virginia Debate
Newport News Daily Press warns against Virginia taking over teacher salaries citing North Carolina's ills. It argues centralized funding harms strong districts, lowers standards, and shifts local taxes to a state pool, risking uniform averages and reduced local control.
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North Carolina
South
Price
State of
Virginia
Good Display Sells Fruit
The article notes housewives increasingly skip shopping lists and buy directly at markets. Stores’ eye catching displays drive purchases, especially in fruit, where appearance signals quality and attracts buyers.
Charles Curry seeks new trial in historic murder case
Veteran attorney Charles Curry who defended George Pingley on murder and lust charges will pursue a new trial on a writ of error. Hollis warns of a city wide drive if car owners fail to obtain city auto tags by the May 1 deadline.
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Charles Curry
George Pingley
Hollis
Widow Elizabeth Grant Dies in City Home on Loudoun Street
Elizabeth P. Grant of an old county family died at her Loudoun Street residence. While welfare workers assisted a young widow in relief at city hall, a healthy baby boy was born to Grant, marking a sudden twist in local events.
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Elizabeth P. Grant
Loudoun Street
City Hall
Senate votes test administration amid farm relief bill
Leaders say the strength of the administration will be tested as the Senate weighs a farm relief program. Miss Phyllis Langhorne, niece of Lady Astor, returns to Virginia after visiting the notable relative. Loring Nesmith marks his 33rd birthday with a party at his White Hall area home.
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Hoover
Senate
Phyllis Langhorne
Lady Astor
Virginia
Loring Nésmith
White Hall
Jack Hotel to boast large floor space in valley
Twenty five years ago the handsome new Jack Hotel would offer 87 by 45 feet of floor space making it one of the valley’s largest hostelries. Mr and Mrs Robert Y Conrad returned to Baltimore after a honeymoon in Europe.
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New Jack
Valley
Robert Y. Conrad
Baltimore
Europe
Wire progress links towns by telephone
Fort y years ago only a few miles of wire remain to connect Winchester and Martinsburg with Hagerstown Maryland by telephone. Old Sis Friendship Volunteer’s steam engine is taken out for an exercise by engineer Tom Spillman. Cable line between this country and Cuba cut during the Spanish War is finally repaired in full.
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Winchester
Martinsburg
Hagerstown
Friendship
Tom Spillman
Cuba
Detective Card Sparks Fear of Jim’s Fate on River Bridge
Lena fears a detective seeks Jim Rankin after Dinah reports a Western Detective Agency card. She hurries to the bridge to warn him, witnesses Jim rescue a clinging man but loses his own balance and falls into the river below.
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Jack Price
Lona
Lena
Jim
Main Street
Morris Garden
Dinah
Lana
Rankin
Bennett
Chicago
Western Detective Agency
Morriss
Answers To Questions By FREDERIC J. HASKIN
A collection of trivia Q and A covering gambling history pledge of allegiance job age limits Civilian Conservation Corps capitals newborn vision Illinois highest point decibels and related facts. It cites sources and dates while giving concise answers to each query.
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Frederic J. Haskin
Read Your Paper With a World Map
An ad promotes a five color 18 by 28 inch world atlas map offering geographic political divisions and data on trade agrarian resources and religious statistics. It costs ten cents plus a dime for handling and includes a coupon to The Information Bureau Washington DC.
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Winchester Evening Star
Hitler
Europe
Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau
Frederick J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
Doctors Oppose Sickness Insurance Weighs on Care
The American Medical Association argues compulsory sickness insurance would lower care quality. It cites overworked doctors, mass treatment, and neglected serious cases, warning of mechanized medicine and reduced postgraduate effort.
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Chicago
United States
Bureau of Medical Economics
The
American Medical Association
Bureau
Germany
Great Britain
Congress
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