Winchester papers consolidate regional publications
The Evening Star Publishing Co. of Winchester Virginia notes daily publication excluding Sunday and consolidation with Morning News Item The Weekly News The Weekly Times and The Weekly Mirror. The Associated Press retains exclusive rights to re publish its dispatches and local news credited or not.
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Evening Star Publishing Co
Winchester
Morning News
The
Weekly News
Weekly Times
Weekly Mirror
Associated Press
Subscription Rates and Advertising Contacts
The notice lists subscription prices by mail and by carrier for various terms with amounts in dollars and cents. It also names national advertising representatives Frost Landis and Kohn in New York, Atlanta, Chicago, and Detroit.
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Frost Landis and Kohn
New York
Atlanta
Chicago
Detroit
Psalm Verses Mention Faith and Provision
Fragmentary religious text cites Psalm 119 and Psalm 34 with phrases about God guiding paths and provision. It includes references to seeking the Lord and not wanting good things, framed in devotional tone.
The Torture in 1932 Florida Chain Gang Case
A Norfolk Virginian Pilot editorial denounces Florida chain gang practices as medieval, condemning courts for permitting torture devices like lash and stocks. It argues reform is overdue and cites the deaths of Martin Tabert and Arthur Maillefort to urge abolishing such punishments.
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Florida
Pepee
Maillefert
Martin Tabert
Arthur Maillefort
Twenty Etchings Newport News Daily Press Review
A collection of twenty etchings by American artists portrays Washington's life through diverse interpretations. John Taylor Arms selected the invited artists, ensuring a high standard. The set links Washington themes with American art and aims for accessibility amid modest incomes.
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Newport
Washington
Measuring the Fine Things of an Age
The passage argues that valued but little understood achievements may be society’s greatest, and laments that fine works may not become part of daily life, hindering posterity from fully recognizing an era’s accomplishments.
Borah's eloquent silence sparks campaign reflection
The Petersburg Progress Index notes Senator Borah’s past jab at Hoover as a taxpayer comment and questions his current stance. It suggests Borah may not campaign for Hoover in the 1928 race, labeling this silence as more telling than his prior speeches.
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Petersburg
Hoover
Borah
Senate
Israel
Idaho
Senator Borah
Foreign buying by Americans resumes on a big scale
A New York business writer notes foreign purchases of securities by American investors have resumed in large volume. He cites brokerage firms with foreign ties as unable to explain the movement except by the theory that they appear sound from afar. The piece questions the logic given the postwar loss in overseas investments. It urges home bond bargains as now advised by New York financiers.
Driver with punctured tire killed in dark road collision
A driver repairing a punctured tire and a second man arguing about a tail light were struck and killed by a third motorist who said he did not see any lights. The account urges better road lighting.
President Hoover on a new joke quote from Twain
The piece cites Hoover saying the country needs a new joke, and attributes a Twain remark about there never having been more than 12 jokes and now they’re worn out.
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Hoover
Mark Twain
Rama internal medicine promises relief from rheumatism
An old advertisement touts RAMA as a new internal medicine that cleanses liver kidneys and blood to expel poisons causing rheumatism. It claims quick pain relief first day and lasting ease from stiffness lameness and swelling, with Baker's Drug Store offering a $1 bottle and a refund if not effective.
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Rama
Baker’s Drug Store
Beggar's Court Secrecy and a Narrow Escape
Frank Severn is kidnapped at Beggar's Court amid plans to seize the Czarina Rubies. Jim Wynter and lawyer Bill Grayson pursue clues in the grounds and chapel ruins, suspecting Martin and Sant while Martell looms as a powerful enemy. A midnight car ride reveals Ilsham’s hidden mobility and Frome’s suspicious grin as Wynter and Grayson vow to press on.
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Frank Severn
Beggar's Court
Severn
Jim Wynter
Bill Grayson
Martin
Sant
Ilsham
Dr. Martell
Grayson
Katharine Faring
London
San
Beggar’s Court
Jim
Bill
Frome
Sam
Night
Martell
Martel
Mr. Holmes
Sherlock
Cross Keys
John Ilsham
Mr. Ilsham
Isham
Sing Sing
Beggars Court
Monksilver
Rainfall Totals and Monthly Averages From Local Lab
The report shows a 24 hour precipitation close to zero ending at 8 am. October to date 2.40 inches. Year to date 27.86 inches. Normal monthly totals drawn from 19 years of Winchester Research Laboratory records. January 2.36, February 1.95, March 2.70, April 3.17, May 3.58, June 3.39, July 3.50, August 3.54, September 2.20, October 2.87, November 2.14, December 2.39 inches.
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Winchester Research Laboratory
Local Wholesale Market Prices And Dairy Goods Report
Market report lists mixed feed shelled corn and screenings with prices at 1.05 to 1.30 per unit. Butter, eggs, calves, hogs, and poultry values shown with regional wholesale notes from Baltimore and local districts.
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Ssaee Wien
Cseveeves County
Pee Ease
Sik Oeek
Seveees
Baltimore
Wheaties
666 SALVE for HEAD COLDS MOST SPEEDY REMEDIES KNOWN
An old remedy advertisement touts 666 Salve as a fast cure for head colds and Neuralgia headaches. It claims dramatic relief within minutes and lists malaria as a distant timeline. The copy uses bold claims and period advertising language.
Notice of SSC Hearing on Blue Ridge transfer 762-A
The State Corporation Commission will hold a hearing in Richmond on October 14 1932 at 10 o clock A M regarding Blue Ridge Transportation Company s application to transfer certificate 762 A to Oscar T Gladhill authorizing interstate passenger motor vehicle service between Winchester Virginia and Frederick Maryland via Berryville Virginia.
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State Corporation Commission
Blue Ridge Transportation Company
Oscar T. Gladhill
Richmond
Oscar T Gladhill
Winchester
Frederick
Berryville
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Norfolk
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R. J. Scott
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Los Angeles
Vanitys Sake
Sland
Sumatra
Westminster
Milly
Katharine
Garton Row
Wanian
Market Report
Greyhound Lines
Greyhound
Philadelphi
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Winston la Roanoke
Jacksonville
Charleston
UNI
Braddock and
Piccadilly Sts
Corning
Rage
Chimpanzebe
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Ality
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North Main Street
Hable’s Palace Theatre
Winchester Furniture CO
South Main Street
Winchester, Va
Reardon’s
Pure Food
Hone Enti
Frigidaire
Northern Virginia Power CO
Grubb
E. Piccadilly
Brooks
Brooks’ Pharmacy
Rexall
C. K. Howell
N. Braddock St
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Chesapeake Sea
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