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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1936
Page
4
A campaign ballot snippet urges voting the Democratic ticket with John N. Garner for Vice President and A Willis Robertson for House of Representatives, listing prices or values tied to the vote.
A brief religious line citing scripture about spirit giving life and flesh profiting nothing. The passage emphasizes that Jesus’ words bring life through spiritual meaning rather than physical value.
The piece notes Mr. Hitler's growing control of continental influence, Berlin diplomacy, and hints at a possible four power economic accord among Britain France Germany and Italy. It discusses Locarno treaty talks, British Ethiopian war sentiments, and the aim to isolate Russia.
Report from London notes Miss Bette Davis described as a slave, provoking widespread regret among her American admirers who admire her talent and fear for her life prospects. The remark reflects public concern over how media and industry label actors.
Charles Vance Millar left half a million dollars to the Toronto mother bearing the most children in ten years after his death. A decade of births including twins and quads has sparked public outcry as the so called mother marathon nears its close next Saturday. Some claim the publicity is disgraceful while others note the odd human interest in the race for the prize.
Norfolk Ledger Dispatch mocks a patent for a pedestrian front bumper device. When a speeding car approaches, a seat deploys, brakes engage, and the car stops. The piece notes the cheerful tone of the invention and jokingly suggests further improvements.
A stranger wandering Minneapolis says he is lost and tells a fellow with whiskers about his misadventure. The tale reflects Will Rogers style humor and local city setting.
A puzzled man asks about macaroni and a stranger explains the factory makes long hollow pasta. An elderly man with whiskers chases after, guessing it is a noodle factory and notes he’s unsure of its location.
A casual observer notes a man resting his head on soft upholstery while seeking a quick shave, reflecting how inventive comforts mark progress despite obstacles and human interference.
Health officials in Honolulu face greater challenges with Clipper flights as rapid ocean travel reduces transit times. Authorities warn germs may ride planes and call for constant health surveillance, inspections, fumigation, and passenger screening to prevent disease entering the United States from Pacific regions.
A large packing shed on Dr. P. W. Boyd’s farm caught fire as apples were used to smother the blaze. Relief aid in Frederick county was cut off to ensure labor for the apple industry. Mrs. Henry H. Little of Norfolk speaks at Spotswood Garden Club. M. L. Walton Sr. longtime Woodstock bar dean dies after guiding Sunday School for 63 years. Fall scenery draws thousands to the mountains.
Five years ago President Hoover appoints a board to investigate charges raised by the Navy League. The frigate Constitution is assigned to winter in the Potomac river. The Virginia Woolen Mill adopts an eight hour day, reducing a prior ten hour schedule. Dr Archibald C Randolph publicizes the November Piedmont Club meeting schedule. Needy and unfortunate persons seek aid from welfare agencies.
Ten years ago City Manager Dettra presented his annual report to the city council. Events include a flower show by Winchester and Clarke County Garden Clubs on November 5 at the hotel, and a major earthquake in Constantinople with five thousand dead. The council passes a Sunday soda sale ordinance over the mayoral veto.
Questions and answers cover fire safety donts match usage and a wide range of trivia topics. It lists guidance from the National Board of Fire Underwriters about matches and details on places people and events including Yom Kippur Hogarth and Byrons burial and Atlantic mineral wealth.
Washington opinions on adding an eleventh cabinet department spark debate about consolidation versus expansion. Senate committee leaders push for simplification while some members warn against overreach. The minority may exist, but campaign momentum favors broader government.
Central Press humor column surveys political twists and media chatter with quips on Mrs Ernest Simpson school control threats from fascists and Reds and the odd logic of weather dates and cigaret statistics in a light edged review of current affairs.
Alix Carey charms Bill Warner and John Sayre during a business dinner at Robert's as she pitches a Kleermann driven campaign. Sayre endorses the idea, Warner approves the plan, and they consider a later meeting at the Waldorf as Warner rushes away.
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