How a President Can Be Elected Without a National Majority
A historical explanation shows how the Electoral College can elect a President despite a national popular vote defeat. Hayes won in 1876 with fewer votes than Tilden, and Cleveland lost in 1888 despite more votes than Harrison. Each state chooses electors equal to its Senators and Representatives, and electors are chosen by party ballots.
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Tilden
Cleveland
Harrison
United States
Canadian Officials Report On Municipal Finances During War
Canadian cities show relief cost reductions and fewer relief rolls as war impacts cut funding. Municipal personnel changes prompt pay questions for staff in military service while delaying public building projects. Residential building speeds up due to defense needs and European refugee influx.
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Canada
Brantford
Ont
Ottawa
Verdun
Que
Glace Bay
N. S
Europe
Traffic Dangers In Autumn Season Warns Citizens
The article warns that autumn brings peak accident rates due to dim morning and evening light, wet slippery pavements, and low visibility. It urges heightened caution for pedestrians and drivers, noting no need for lights in some rush hours and emphasizing the single rule: keep eyes open and mind on safe walking and driving.
Growing Up With Vitamins by Logan Clendening
The article surveys vitamins in plant and animal foods, noting plants synthesize vitamins from air and sun while humans rely on foods. It explains Vitamin B affects plant roots, hints at soil vitamin fertilization, and warns excess has downsides. An editor note promotes seven pamphlets by Dr. Clendening priced at 10 cents each.
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Clendening
Logan Clendening
Reprinted Editorials on Carter Glass and Third Terms
The Roanoke World News argues for continuing to support Democratic candidates while opposing third terms. It notes Carter Glass’s stance, the Chicago convention choice of Roosevelt, and three options facing Democrats. The paper endorses staying in the Democratic Party and protesting actions it views as misaligned with party principles and sound government.
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United States
Carter Glass
Chicago
Roosevelt
Glass
Cordell Hull
World News
Republican Party
Willkie Democrats
Democratic Party
the World News
Miss Minnie Preston to direct church education and secretary role
Miss Minnie Preston arrives to lead religious education at the Presbyterian church and to serve as church secretary. Senator M. M. Logan of Kentucky dies in Washington from a heart attack. Henry Ford predicts world disarmament will follow the current European upheaval.
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Minnie Preston
Presbyterian Church
M. M. Logan
D-Ky
Washington
Henry Ford
Cubs Win First Game of 1935 World Series
Five years ago the Chicago Cubs won the opening game of the 1935 World Series against the Detroit Tigers. Mussolini announces war on Ethiopia as a solemn hour in history. Harold L. Scheuer becomes commander of the Lloyd Williams American Legion post in Berryville.
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Chicago Cubs
Detroit Tigers
Mussolini
Italy
Ethiopia
Harold L. Scheuer
Lloyd Williams American Legion
Berryville
Bowley improving slowly after auto crash injuries
Ten years ago Raymond L. Bowley continues to grow worse from injuries received in an auto crash yesterday. Miss Suzanne Pollard daughter of the governor is engaged to marry Herbert L. Boatwright. H. B. McCormac accepts invitation to head campaign for funds by the local Red Cross chapter.
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Raymond L. Bowley
Suzanne Pollard
Herbert L. Boatwright
H. B. McCormac
Red Cross
Jolliffes Host Party in Clearbrook 25 Years Ago
Twenty five years past Mr and Mrs John T Jolliffe hosted a social gathering at their Clearbrook home. The Western front remains intense as over two million soldiers fight with heavy hand to hand combat and German forces counter attack to regain ground. Coach Bentley and Captain Koiner lead 8 V A team to Alexandria for the season opener against E H S.
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John T. Jolliffe
Clearbrook
Bentley
Capt. Koiner
V. A
Alexandria
Gold Leaf cigarettes praised as best brand in Star ads
Forty years ago The Star highlights Gold Leaf cigarettes as the best on the market. Harry Kern is named chairman of the committee for the Reuss banquet arrangements. E H Rendall is held up and robbed on the highway near Bartonville.
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Star
Harry Kern
E. H. Rendall
Bartonville
Answers From The Information Bureau Of The Winchester Star
A reader questions facts on Bible word counts flag etiquette weather water condensation postal size and other topics. Answers identify Bible occurrences Welland Canal weathering sponges feed efficiency Lincoln descendants and more with brief explanations.
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Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
Hidden Ally in a Web of Guile and Blackmail
Gun plans to warn Coral of the imminent 25th coup while Otto and Trent pressure him with a 25 000 pound payoff. Coral reveals she is No 23 in X s network and claims to be on Gun s side, prompting tension about trust and a daring escape plan.
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Otto
Hazeldeane
Tommy Hazeldeane
Tommy
Trent
Sambo
Coral
America
New York
Mr. Gunston
Commander Hazeldeane
Cotton
Mr. Cotton
Prescott
Pullinger
Watson
Citizens protest pigeon shooting near Winchester and White Post
L. L. Toms of Hagerstown Md warns shooters to stop harming racing and homing pigeons around Winchester and White Post. He cites losses worth up to $50 per bird, rail and express company payments, and wartime roles, urging respect for owner caused losses and legal restrictions.
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the Star
Winchester
White Post
United States
Railway Express Agency
Express
United States Government Signal Corps
Fort Monmouth
N. J
Virginia
L. L. Toms
Bellevue Avenue
Hagerstown
The Star Quiz Answers Preview on Page Two
Seven trivia clues ask about medical quackery ghee El Capitan US Vice President salary Canada vs US area substitute for another assassin Jackson London street where papers reside naturalization for aliens meditation phrasing linked to a ruminant animal
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el Capitan
United States
Dominion of Canada
Continental
Andrew Jackson
London
England
Phrase Guidance for Speech to Avoid Mispronunciation
The notice requests avoiding the phrase The hous is way off over the hill and instead using the concise away off. It emphasizes clear pronunciation and simplified language for better understanding.
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