Night Firefight Rages as Shanghai Battles Continue
In the four month old war a severe engagement between Chinese batteries and Japanese warships shakes the Shanghai waterfront. The American cruiser Augusta endures near the foreign fleet while shells rain on the area. Japan vows to clear skies with allied naval aid and presses toward Shihchiachwang along key rail junctions.
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Pootung
Augusta
Shanghai
North China
Shihkiachwang
Peiping- Hankow
Taiyuanfu
Change in Neutrality Law Sparks Debate Among Allies
Japanese conflict expands as critics warn new trade restrictions could harm China and aid Japan. Senator Thomas signals possible changes while Roosevelt argues for enforcing treaties to prevent aggressors from destabilizing innocent nations. Congress faces pressure from supporters and opponents of isolation.
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China
Japan
Congress
Thomas
Utah
America
United States
Roosevelt
Chicago
Object Lesson in Far East Aggression Cited
Wang argued that Roosevelt's declaration should be broadly approved as nations must confront the danger of international anarchy rather than rely on neutrality. He cited Japan's 1931 invasion of Manchuria as a warning that mere resolutions fail against a powerful military caste.
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Wang
Roosevelt
Japan
Manchuria
China
Tyler
Bishop Moore
Korea
Far East
Christian Missionary Movement
John Hay
T. B. Soong
Harvard
America
Sun Yat Sen
H. H. Kung
Kiang Shai Chek
Shanghai
Virginia
Cramm
Asia Urges Nations to Defend International Moral Principles
A statement urges the nations to take positive measures to defend international morality that forms the basis of civilized society, emphasizing shared ethical standards and global responsibility.
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Asia
Bishops Crusade Leaders Report Progress and Boundaries
The Baltimore conference raised 20124.48 for missions with Winchester Braddock Street leading at 1719 and Charles Town second at 1146. Dr Tyler urged unity with other Methodism branches and discussed boundary issues along the Potomac, urging the Moorefield district stay within the Baltimore line.
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Braddock Street
Winchester
Charles Town
Mount Vernon Place Church
Washington
Tyler
Franklin M. Parker
Emory University
School of Theology
Baltimore
H. H. Sherman
Front Royal
Moorefield
Want River
Potomac River
United Church
Harpers Ferry
W. Va
Virginia
West Virginia
Sherman
Mouton
Hughes
Methodist Episcopal Church
General Conference
Giants Rally as Lezzeri Drives In Pair in Tight Contested Game
In a tense match at the park, Lazzeri singles to center to drive in Selkirk and send Hoag home as the Giants push ahead. Danning and Dimaggio contribute key hits for the Yankees, with multiple runs and errors shaping the late innings. The game features late-inning pitching changes and defensive miscues, ending with a narrow margin and momentum swings for both clubs.
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Ping
Lazzeri
Lezzeri
Selkirk
Hoag
Pearson
Schumacher
Crosetti
Giants
Melton
Danning
Rolfe
Gehrig
McCarthy
Dimaggio
Chiozza
Ciozza
Yankees Dimaggio
Ripple
Lou
Dickey
Ott
Yankees
Dimaggro Dimaggio
Sepsis
Tech
Moore
Bartell
Whitehead
Joe
Fihad
Lazzers
Yankee
Wally Berger
Berger
Ballone
Dan
Gehtrig
Don Brennan
Giants Bartell
McMain
Art Fletcher
Johnny Murphy
Murphy Danning
Markets Report From Baltimore and Chicago Livestock Prices
Baltimore and Chicago markets show mixed but mostly steady pricing for cattle calves hogs and sheep. Slaughter steers midpoints 8.50 12.25 with top over 12, hogs 170 220 pounds at 11.50 11.80, sheep lambs firm around 11.00 17.00, calves 6.00 11.00, and cows 5.50 7.00. Philadelphia poultry and eggs steady with white Leghorn hen prices around 17 27 cents per pound and broilers around 26 cents.
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Baltimore
Baltimore Livestock
Dept
Chicago
U. & Dept. Agri
Philadelphia
Phidelphia
Virginia chapter achievements under Mr Wall leadership
The article praises Mr Wall for guiding Virginia chapters under his supervision. It notes his long tenure as instructor at Stephens City and Middle town High Schools and highlights the chapters’ growing prominence in the Northern Triangle Federation and the state through projects like the Future Farmer Fair showcasing high quality farm products.
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Wall
Stephens City
Middletown High Schools
Fiddler Champions and Pig Contest Mark Berryville Parade
Grand Parade continued with Sam Boyd of Alabama named champion fiddler for his daring bow work while Roy Holiday earned second with melodies. A greased pig contest produced a frightened first pig caught by Douglas Collins, and a second pig evaded pursuers until Thomas Washington secured it. A reception for Miss Harris and her court followed at Mrs. John B. Neill’s home with about 75 Clarke county residents attending and Baroness Zedenco Devorzak presiding at the tea table.
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Page One
Charlie
Billie Levi
Sam Boyd
Alabama
Roy Holiday
Douglas Collis
Thos. Washington
Audley Farm
Miss Harris
John B. Neill
Berryville
J. Edward Thoma
Charles E. McIntosh
Bunker Hill M E Church announces Sunday services
Bunker Hill M E Church in Bunker Hill West Virginia lists Sunday October 10 services. White Hall offers Sunday School at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m while Little Mountain holds Sunday School at 2 p m and preaching at 3 p m Pastor Howard M Amoss leads the services with standard weekly schedule.
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Bunker Hill
W. VA
Howard M. Amoss
White Hall
Little Mountain
Quotations Va Livestock Market extends sales weekly on N Kent St
The Va Livestock Market on N Kent Street reports Tuesday sales with fair to good cattle receipts. Steers range 6.25 to 9.25 for feeder and fat cattle. heifers 5.00 to 7.90. fat cows 5.00 to 6.50. bulls 5.00 to 7.80. veal calves 7.00 to 11.30. hogs 9.75 to 11.40. lambs 9.60. fat sheep 3.00 and up. market trends show overall weaker prices from prior sale.
Wheat and grain prices ease on rains boost
Chicago market slides as Argentine wheat prospects improve and American rains weigh on winter grain. Closing values show declines across wheat, corn, oats, soybeans and related futures, with cash grain mixed by quality and delivery month.
Stock Market Report Shows Quiet Recovery Amid Mixed Forces
New York stock activity remained subdued with modest advances, later pared by profit-taking. Cotton futures dipped after a government crop forecast, while bonds and commodities were uneven and traders awaited Washington’s stance on international affairs and potential armament trends. Selected stock notes include Am Can 96 1/8 and U S Steel 70 1/2 as the market shows cautious optimism for a near term rebound.
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New York
Steela
Washington
Japan
America
League of Nations
Dun & Bradstreet
Am. Can
Am. Radiator
Am. Smelters
Am. Tel
Tel
Anaconda
Baltimore and Ohio
Beth. Steel
Chrysler
Consol. Edison
Corn Products
Gen. Electric
Gen. Motors
Goodyear
Int. Harvester
Johns Manville
Kennecott
Montgomery Ward
Penn. Railroad
South, Railway
Stand. Oil of N. J
Texas Corp
Union Pacific
Apple Market Prices in Winchester Martinsburg and Nearby
Demand slow in Winchester Virginia Martinsburg and surrounding areas with markets showing little change. Car lots after FOB terms include Stayman apples U S No 1 3 inch minimum at 2 40 per car plus smaller lots 2 1 4 inch minimum at 2 40. Yorks U S No 1 2 3 4 inch minimum at 2 25. Bushel baskets Stayman U S No 1 2 3 4 inch minimum 85 cents per car and 2 1 2 inches minimum at 75 cents.
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Winchester
Martinsburg
Staymans U
Ganos
U. S
Yorks
Community Adult Recreation Program Details
The WPA Recreation Department offers an no charge Adult Community program at the Community Center under Myrtle E. Chrismore. Play leaders include Rose Grim Orion Hopkins K Grace Tinsman Ada Oppie Mable Riley Lucille Webber Sid ney Garrish and Myrtle Chrismore guiding needle work games music reading dramatics dancing and the grand march.
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WPA Recreation Department
Myrtle E. Chrismore
Rose Grim
Orion L. Hopkins
K. Grace Tinsman
Ada T. Oppie
Mable Riley
Lucille Webber
Baltimore Grain Prices and Wheat Market Quotes
In Baltimore on October 8 top wheat prices show No 2 red winter at 1.02 dollars per bushel with Oct 1.02 noted. Winchester Grain Market lists Wheat at 95 cents per bushel and Corn at 1.05 dollars per bushel. All prices assume deliveries at mill.
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Baltimore Grain
Baltimore
Winchester Grain Market
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