Martinsburg May Lose Two Large Plants
Berkeley Woolen Company will liquidate its Martinsburg operations due to unsettled social and economic conditions. A board letter cites inability to operate under current conditions after twenty years of stable business, signaling a first step toward liquidation. Interwoven also comments on community conditions as part of the broader crisis.
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Berkeley
Citizens’ ‘Committee
H. B. McCormac
Berkeley Woolen Company
Martinsburg
Milwaukee
Chattanooga
Tenn
West Virginia
Davenports
Martinsburg Hosiery Boss Sees Shutdown as Possible
Interwoven Mills chief warns the firm may close Martinsburg operations amid a nationwide hosiery strike. He notes most small plants avoided strikes, cites mounting payroll costs, potential asset sale, and a diminished future for Martinsburg as factories face labor unrest and weak demand. He urges rapid decision within a week.
Understanding wine dryness and New Mexico marriage consent
The article explains that dry wine is not sweet and has lower sugar content, clarifying that dry means not sweet but not sour. It also notes a New Mexico rule that a woman must obtain a man's consent before marriage.
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New Mexico
Revolutionary Locomotive Aims to Beat Diesels on B and O
Baltimore and Ohio prepared to test a streamlined steam locomotive named Lady Baltimore to rival the Burlington Zephyr and Union Pacific diesels. Officials cite secrecy until tests prove success, with preliminary results positive and more details due next week. Cars for the three car unit are being built in Philadelphia, while federal funds back a Diesel rival under construction by General Motors. The Zephyr averaged 17 mph on the Denver to Chicago run, with a top speed of 112.5 mph.
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Baltimore
the Sun
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Union Pacific
Burlington
Philadelphia
Lady Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio
General Motor Corporation
Denver
Chicago
Speed Records Marked Incomplete Report
A fragment notes speeds exceeding 110 miles per hour but official figures cap at 65 miles per hour per mile. The incomplete text hints at a reported speed event with disputed or unverified data. Further details are unavailable in the readable portion.
Iceberg Tip Surfaces One-Eighth Above Water Says Scientist
European scientist notes that only about one-eighth of an iceberg is visible above the surface. The remark adds to studies on the icebergs and implies significant portions remain submerged. The text also briefly mentions research into left handedness indicated by hair-parting on the right side.
Public Sale of County Home in Armourdale Development
Warranted by deed of trust dated April 3 1934 A C Rudolph and wife the property in Frederick Virginia listed as Lots 35 and 36 near Kernstown to be sold at public auction November 17 1934 at 11 am in front of the County Court House Winchester VA The sale requires one third cash with the balance due in two equal yearly installments secured by a deed of trust and a policy of insurance The auctioneers are Dunn and Duvall Trustee W E Edwards is the Trustee.
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A. C. Rudolph
Frederick County
Virginia
Winchester
Armourdale
Kernstown
A. C. Rudolpf
Frank H. Taylor
W. E. Edwards
Dunn & Duvall
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Lee M. Lamp
Goodyear
Buncutter the Co
Dare
Monito
Harrisburg
Chambersburg
Hagerstown
Berkeley Springs
Hossiery
Lynchburg
Frederick
NRA
Southern Mills
Eile
Belllr
McGinnis
Central Press Association
By Wally Bishop
Stix
Coats
Wenderi
Hamburger’s Specialty Shop
N. Main Street
M. B. Clowe
Hi Ho
Chinatown
Wilston
N. C
Cape Fear
City
Atlantic
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