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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1934

Page

4

Classified Advertising Rates and Policy Details

Advertising rates include 2 cents per word with heading, name and address. Minimum charge 25 cents. Cash must accompany copy. Orials priced at 1.50 for four mem stanzas of four lines. Cards of Thanks 75 cents. Display advertising must be in the office by 10 A M day of publication. Transient rate 42 cents per inch. National representatives Devine Tenney Corp with offices in New York Chicago Detroit Pittsburgh Des Moines and Atlanta.

Devine - Tenney Corp New York Chicago Detroit Pittsburgh Des Moines Atlanta

Copyright notice limits on AP news reprints

The Associated Press states exclusive rights to use and republish its news dispatches and local news published in this paper. The notice details credit rules and reprint restrictions for other outlets.

Associated Press i5 Ted Credi

Byrd Robertson for Senate and House on Nov 6 1934

Election notice lists Harry F Byrd for U S Senate and A Willis Robertson for U S House. Includes a biblical proverb about silence and no fuel when there is no tale bearer.

Senate Harry F. Byrd House of Representatives A. Willis Robertson

A Disgrace to Winchester Berryville Road Condition Criticized

Residents along the Berryville road complain of a long abandoned project that left a half finished, unsafe, and unsightly roadway. The letter urges city authorities to complete repairs promptly to remove an eyesore and danger to travelers entering Winchester.

Berryville Winchester

Rockefeller Foundation gives $9.89 million to global philanthropy

The 1933 annual report shows appropriations of $9,890,806 for worldwide philanthropic projects, with ledger assets at $19,668,308 and total investments of $187,215,840. Rockefeller Junior continues his father’s mission, funding Williamsburg restoration and Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains parks.

Rockefeller Foundation Rockefeler

All Saints Day and Notable Questions

November first is All Saints Day, a qth century establishment honoring lesser saints and martyrs without individual feasts. Shakespeare authored the line about brevity being the soul of wit, and the Saar Basin gains economic importance from its rich coal deposits.

Saar

Juvenile Bravado Mirrors Desperado Models

A youth in a store speaks gangland slang and resists police with bravado. He taunts officers claiming toughness and denies squealing, then breaks down when his mother is brought in. The episode is cited as a grim indictment of the materials shaping youth today.

Toughy

Field Marshal Von Kluck Dies at 88 in Berlin

The Berlin doctor reported the death of Field Marshal Alexander von Kluck at age 88. He commanded the German right flank during the 1914 invasion of Belgium and France, leading to the Marne retreat and a decisive Allied victory. His name endures as the figure associated with the defeat at the Marne.

Alexander von Kluck Berlin von Kluck Germany Belgium France Marne Moltke

Peery speaks in Harrisonburg as campaign trial winds up

George Campbell Peery tours Harrisonburg praising Democratic progress while Republicans pledge a large Colonial Theatre rally. Nearby, Mrs. Fannie Tavgenner dies in Clarke County at 86. Retirement ends for postal workers B H Potts and M C Copenhaver. Judges and clerks for the election are named. A Wall Street stampede ends in profit taking. D A R delegates return from Alexandria. M L Parsons barn at Toms Brook burns. A tornado hits Little Rock causing structural damage.

George Campbell Peery Harrisonburg Colonial Theatre Fannie E. Tavgenner Clarke County B. H. Potts M. C. Copenhaver Postal Service Wall Street Winchester Alexandria M. L. Parsons Toms Brook Little Rock Ark

Tough Kid Arrested With Burglar Kit in New York

A 9 year old boy in New York faces arrest after being found with a burglar’s kit. Authorities allege involvement in a break in as part of a troubling case mixing humor and appalling details.

New York

Conservatives Win in English Election Victory

John W. Davis accuses tariffs of hurting the masses. The San Carlo Grand Opera Company begins a Winchester two day stand aided by a special train. Republican leaders claim Maryland for Coolidge. Frances Hodgson Burnett renowned author dies. An audit of the Dairy and Food Division is ordered in Richmond.

John W. Davis San Carlo Grand Opera Company Winchester Maryland Coolidge Frances Hodgson Burnett Dairy Richmond

Frederick County Fatalities and Fire Accident Highlight Century-Old Brief

Twenty five years ago Robert Ritter of southeastern Frederick county died. Mrs Sidney Dix was badly burned when hot grease spilled. James R Tharp died at Memorial Hospital. Lieut Humphries and Lieut Foulois landed at Washington with a dead motor.

Robert Ritter Frederick County Sidney Dix James R. Tharp Memorial Hospital Lieut. Humphries Lieut Foulois Washington

Embers of a War Era as Greenleaf Plans Watchful Interrogation

In a Washington embassy ball environment, Joel Carter witnesses tense exchanges as U S Black Chamber head Greenleaf prepares to test a suspect. Guests include Count Thorland the Scandinavian ambassador and M Talleyrand the French ambassador while Captain Duval dazzles with grace amidst looming danger.

Joel Carter Nathaniel Greenleaf U. S Black Chamber Secret Service Thorland Greenleaf Bill Martin J-87 Joel Jake Captain Duval Duval jOne Count Thorland M. Talleyrand

Rainfall Totals and Averages From Winchester Lab Records

Report shows 24 hour rainfall ending 8 a m at 10 inches. November rainfall 7.10 inches. Year to date 28.96 inches. 21 year average monthly totals from Winchester Research Laboratory total 34.71 inches. Monthly figures include January 2.41 February 1.97 March 2.82 April 2.21 May 3.94 June 3.65 July 3.41 August 3.29 September 2.34 October 3.00 November 2.33 December 2.34.

Winchester Research Laboratory

Doom of Mississippi Packets Steamboating in Civil War Era

The passage notes how Civil War disruption hurt Mississippi packets and river commerce. It explains a postwar recovery followed by railroad competition that replaced river traffic and made packet boats a thing of the past. It highlights shift from hand propelled boats to steamers and rails changing regional trade.

Mississippi

How to Get Rid of Gray Hair Your Years Younger

A home solution promises to restore natural youthful hair color in under thirty minutes. Rap-I-Dot hair colorer offers eighteen shades and reportedly won’t wash out or fade or affect perms. Available at Boyd Drug Store on Main and Water today.

Greenleaf Joel Marcel Boyd Drug Store Main and Water Streets

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