Winchester Evening Star Classifieds Rates and Policies
The Winchester Evening Star lists advertising rates and rules including classifieds at 2 cents per word with minimum 26 cents, cash with copy. Display ads with borders due by 9 PM prior day. transient rate 45 cents per inch. National reps and AP membership noted.
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Evening Star Publishing Co
Winchester
Tenney,Woodward and Conklin, Inc
New York
Detroit
Kansas
Francisco
Chicago
Boston
Atlanta
Angeles
Subscription Rates by Mail by Carrier May 1910
The notice lists subscription prices for the paper by mail and by carrier with advance payments. Rates include six months at 1.76 and three months at 0, plus monthly and weekly options. The page is dated Monday May 6, 1910.
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Etrones
Mentis Scieence
Draw Courage for Faith Verse Excerpt
A religious quotation from Isaiah 35 4 urges a fearful heart to be strong and faith in God. It reinforces that God will come with vengeance and salvation to those who trust in him.
Thyssen’s Fall Teaches Hard Lesson On Dictatorship
Last August Fritz Thyssen once led German industry with steel and oil assets and strong Nazi ties. He fled to France after his holdings were seized and now faces a harsh reckoning as Life magazine publishes his letters to Hitler and Goering. The column argues Thyssen’s support helped Hitler rise but a dictatorship cannot rescue wealth or liberty.
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Hitler
Goering
Herr Thyssen
Price of War Warns Canadians On War Time Spending
The Bank of Canada urges citizens not to expect salary or dividend increases during the war. Income should be returned to the government or for war loans. National Revenue notes that labor spent on guns means sacrificing peace time production. War demands priority spending and citizens must cut living standards accordingly.
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Bank of Canada
Minister of National Revenue
Canada
Virginia Attorney General Staples Sees Supreme Court Wins
Since Abraham P. Staples became Virginia attorney general, six Supreme Court cases have favored Virginia. The latest ruling upheld 1938 act allowing Virginia agents to receive half commissions on out of state insurance contracts. Other wins include Shenandoah National Park land transfer, foreign corporate entrance fees, taxing accounts receivable, milk price controls, and taxing Mrs Ryan’s trust income.
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Richmoud Times-Dispatch
Abraham P. Staples
Virginia
United States Supreme Court
Staples
Supreme Court
Life, Title
Ocean Marine
Shenandoah National Park
Robert Vin
Atlantic Refining Company
Attorney General's Office
Imperial Coal Sales Company
Highland Farms Dairy, Inc
State Milk Commission
Virginia Supreme Court
Washington
Thomas Fortune Ryan
New York
Guaranty Trust Company of
New York State
Ryan
Daylight Saving Spreads Across States and Cities
Fredericksburg readers note daylight saving time expands to New York City and fifteen states. Travelers adjust to railroad time and fewer misses occur. farmers face earlier milk delivery but tolerate the shift as longer days arrive. The practice, once odd, becomes routine as clocks advance.
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Fredericksburg
Free Lance Star
New York City
New York State
Winchester council approves 7 foot safety setback ordinance
George Jones presents a National Council safety award to Winchester officials where he serves as representative. G. C. Ritter Jr is elected worthy president of the local Eagles Aerie. The council passes an ordinance requiring owners of tall storefronts to stand at least seven feet from the pavement on business streets.
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George Jones
Council
Winchester
National Council
G. C. Ritter, Jr
Aerie of Eagles
Senate passes bonus bill for A E F soldiers five years ago
The Senate approves immediate cash payment for the A E F bonus. Local authorities share finger printing equipment expenses with Francis Funk in charge. Winchester post office moves to temporary quarters in the Bell Garage on Kent street, enlarging the local building.
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Senate
Board of Supervisors
City Council
Francis Funk
Winchester Post Office
Bell
Kent Street
May Queen chosen at Harrisonburg Teachers College
Ten years ago Miss Harriet Pearson of this city was chosen May Queen at Harrisonburg Teachers College. Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell starred in High Society Blues drawing large crowds to a local theatre. Descendants of Godfrey Miller held a reunion at the George Washington Hotel.
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Harriet Pearson
Harrisonburg ‘Teachers’ College
Janet Gaynor
Charles Farrell
Godfrey Miller
George Washington Hotel
Italy on verge of war as Berlin celebrates victory
Twenty five years ago reports claim Italy nears declaration of war on Austria while Berlin cheers a German victory on the Eastern front and Allied forts fight Turks. Miss Elsie G Bridges of Washington marries Mr Charles Bursey in a county ceremony. Mr Frank Taylor suffers a painful accident at his marble works on East Water Street.
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Italy
Austria
Berlin
Elsie G. Bridges
Washington
Charles Bursey
Frank Taylor
East Water Street
Board of Trade Urges City Cleanup
Forty years ago the newly formed Board of Trade adopts a resolution urging property owners to paint and clean up the city. The docket lists six divorce cases in city and county courts. Louise Redmond Julia Jenkins Lela Baker and Fanny Gray lead the Star Times popularity contest.
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Board of Trade
Louise Redmond
Julia Jenkins
Lela Baker
Fanny Gray
Star-Times
Seven quiz questions to test reader knowledge
The page presents seven quiz items including ribs count on humans and which president had cancer surgery on a yacht, asks about the fourth dimension and the most famous Italian volcano, confirms the Sun is a star, notes two presidential nominees defeated in Electoral College after winning popular vote, asks when summer begins, names Hitler's chosen successor, Mata Hari, and defines pro tempore.
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United States
Long Island Sound
Nagne
Hitler
Mata Hari
Common Filing Record Urges Precise Language Use
A notice emphasizes using precise wording in reports and statements. It warns against saying a person has located in a city and advises saying settled instead. The guidance aims to standardize terminology in public records and communications.
Ulcers Heal In Hours Through New Gastroscopy
Dr Logan Clendening explains that acute stomach ulcers can heal within hours as modern flexible gastroscope techniques allow direct observation. He notes Munich physician Schindler’s development of a bendable, lens-filled tube that reduced patient discomfort compared with the old rigid instrument.
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Munich
Schindler
Making Liver Diet More Palatable
An article reviews uses of liver in treating anemia and skin conditions, notes all animal livers are similarly effective, and offers palatable recipes including Chicken Liver Soup, Liver and Corn Creole, and Mock Terrapin. It also mentions Dr. Clendening's seven pamphlets available for 14 cents each.
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Wereey T
Clendening
Logan Clendening
Plea for Non-Combatants Drives War Relief Gifts
25 000 American women have made 2 000 000 garments and surgical dressings for Poland Hungary Rumania Lithuania Latvia France England Finland and Norway. Red Cross has $1 000 000 set aside plus $800 000 in voluntary contributions with funds likely to be requested for a larger relief drive. The organization has handled 23 000 inquiries about missing relatives and Americans in war affected nations.
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Poland
Hungary
Rumania
Lithuania
Latvia
France
England
Finland
Norway
Red Cross
Evis
Animal footprints puzzle by R J ScotI
A caller presents a footprint riddle describing small padded feet with widely spaced toes like a cat but with claws like a dog. The hind foot steps in the fore foot tracks, leaving a furry impression across mud or snow.
The Oaks Embraces A Pair In Merrifield Plot
Shy archaeologist student Remy Tucker and six young women work to revive The Oaks mansion as plans unfold for Bill Bailey and Gayle Dixon to assist Jeremy Tucker in winning Gayle within a year. Mr. Merrifield promises a $10,000 bonus to the couple if the match succeeds. The pair set breakfast and housing arrangements at The Oaks as Weems guides them into the mansion.
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Remy Tucker
Ill Bailey
Merrifield Mansion
Sterday
Mr. Merrifield
Gayle
Bill
Jeremy
Benjamin W .Errifield
Bill Bailey
Bul
Dixon
Weems
Merryfield
Christopher
Tempe
Tempe Hyde
Mr. Bailey
Temperyde
Graham
Jeremy Tucker
Ike
Merrified
Mr. Weems
America
Ufe
Merrifield
She Oaks
Gayle Dixon
Mr. Jey
Virginia Queens Should Be Homegrown, Says Reader
A letter to the editor praises Virginia's beauty and asks that the Miss Shenandoah Queen be chosen from Virginians rather than outsiders. The writer, Mrs. Daniel Kavanaugh, expresses pride in local women and hopes for more Virginia queens in future contests.
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the Star
Lsten
Harrisonburg
Answers to Questions from the Winchester Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin provides concise factual Q and A on population figures for Washington, outboard motors, the United States Travel Bureau, Olympic stadium capacity, Yosemite Park size, criminal designation limits, De Vinne the printer, birth control centers, number of dimes per mile, and the source of Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men.
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Frederic J. Haskin
Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau
Washington, D. C
Washington, D.C
Washington
United States Travel Bureau
Department of the Interior
United States
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