Rio's White Way Ad Lead From Broadway
A miniature copy of the Great White Way rises in Rio de Janeiro with four adjacent skyscrapers housing new theaters for moving pictures. Electric sign ads highlight American film stars, while the tallest building is by the leading film importer. After shows Brazilians visit an American ice cream parlor and diners enjoy pancakes and waffles as light refreshments.
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Associated Press
Rio DE Janeiro
Broadway
Conversion as turning to God at Church of Christ services
Evangelist Wake outlines conversion as a turning to God and a change of heart grounded in scripture. He cites Lydia’s conversion in Acts 16 and stresses concrete Bible examples, with upcoming talks on Procrastination and the Home Over There. Baptismal service planned. all welcome.
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Church of Christ
Evangelist Wake
Christ Jesus
Lydia
Bible School
Christian Endeavor
F. L. Largent
América
Debate On Adoption Of The Short Ballot In Virginia
University of Virginia division of extension prepares a bulletin with materials for the statewide high and preparatory school debate on the short ballot. The topic: Resolved that the short ballot should be adopted as proposed by Governor Byrd. The bulletin, to be mailed to leagues and high schools, includes articles by Tucker Gooch Maphis and full quotes of Byrd’s proposal to promote public interest in Virginia political issues.
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University
Division of Extension
University of Virginia
Busd
Virginia High School Literary and Athletic League
Virginia
University Extension Division
Robert H. Tucker
American Political Science Review
National Municipal Review
Robert K. Gooch
Charles G. Maphis
Byrd
General Assembly
League
Walter C. Chapman
Advertising Credit For Raising U. S. Wage Scale
Washington October 28 President Coolidge says advertising has taken a commanding hand in bringing up the United States wage scale and shaping public opinion on it. He notes advertisers amplify the impact of wage policy across industries and regions.
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U. S
Washington
Coolidge
Apples for the Poor of Winchester Urge Generous Donations
Ira S. Capper appeals Winchester residents to donate windfallen apples for the poor. He asks helpers to load crates into wagons or trucks and deliver to Hepiend Avenue Uniontown or other needy locations. He urges full baskets or barrels and promises the Lord will bless the effort.
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Philadelphia
Winchester
Hepiend Avenue
Uniontown
Gore Gleanings Revival Attendees At Ebenezer
Gore Virginia October revival services are led by Rev. Quinzell from Martinsburg with many locals attending. Mr and Mrs E L Hook of Winchester visit friends. Mrs J W Parish sprained ankle and is improving under Dr H I Pifer care. Bryan Kerns and family are mentioned in the village notes.
Personal notices from a Valley newspaper page
Washington DC spent Wednesday with his father N. F. Kerns. Mr Carson Garvin of Lynchburg visiting his brother M Gar miss Mary Bell Sawyer left. Born to Mr and Mrs Homer Hahn a little daughter. Mrs T A Scrivener and son Gar ner visiting Mrs J W Parish. Mr William McKee and family from Winchester visited. Eva Wingfield spent Saturday night with relatives in Winchester. Mrs N B Shingleton of Kempton visiting her parents. Mr and Mrs Robert Brill welcome a daughter born October 12. Sunday visitors at J W Parish included Mr and Mrs A D Davis and Marguerite conatani, Mrs N F Kerns, Mrs Lee Sirbaugh, Mrs Melin Adams and children, Myre Parish and Mrs Thomas Sawyer. Mollie Amick of Luke Md spent weekend with R L Johnson. Edith Adams visiting her mother in Winchester.
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Washington, D. C
N. F. Kerns
Carson Garvin
Lynchburg
Mary Bell Sawyer
Washington
Homer Hahn
T. A. Scrivener
Garner
Dale Baker
Catherine
J. W. Parish
William McKee
Winchester
George Bageant
Eva Wingfield
N. B. Shingleton
Kempton
W. Va
Robert Brill
A. D. Davis
Marguerite Conatani
Lee Sirbaugh
Melin Adams
Charles
Virginia
Myreee Parish
Thomas Sawyer
Mollie Amick
Luke, Md
R. L. Johnson
Edith Adams
B. F. Liggett
Bloodshed Feared In Birger Shelton Gang War
In southern Illinois, Birger and Shelton gangs fought for liquor control with 15 Sheltonites firing on a roadhouse near Williamson and Wes City, burning the Birger-occupied site. Authorities ordered Sheltonites to leave Franklin county others fled toward Williamson. Charles Birger vowed to continue the offensive as fear spread through Williamson Franklin and Saline counties.
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Birger- Shelton
Associated Press
Marion
Ill
Birger
Shelton
Southern Illinois
Wilamsson
Franklin
Saline
Here
Dorris
R. C. Martin
Franklin County
Wes City
Williamson
Charles Birger
Louis A. French
Gunfire and fire hit Shelton Birger feud roadhouse area
The Shelton gang and Birger faction battle near Benton erupts with machine gun fire and arson. Witness Mrs French describes about 300 shots, a burning building, and nearby outbuildings perforated by bullets. Illinois National Guard troops monitor the area as elections approach.
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Shelton Brothers
Benton
French
Prpigrer
Birger
Shady Rest
Here
Shelton
West City
Franklin County
Illinois National Guard
Ex Senator Jackson Is Slightly Better
Salisbury MD October 29 Former United States Senator William P Jackson had a fairly restful night physicians said his condition appeared slightly improved. Family members supplied the update while stressing no confirmation of the earlier report of a stroke of paralysis.
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Associated Press
Salisbury
United States
William P. Jackson
Yankees Hire Arthur Fletcher as Coach
The New York Yankees announced today that Arthur Fletcher, former manager of the Philadelphia National club, has been signed as a coach.
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Associated Press
New York
Arthur Fletcher
Philadelphia National Baseball Club
New York Yankees
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the Beck Bakery
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American Association of Advertising Agencies
Lydia E. ‘Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Editor
The
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Ira S.capper
Gore
Rose
Frederick County
Harrisonburg
MT. Hebron Cemetery
Sister Brothers, Inc
North Main Street
Sister Bros., Inc
Harrisonburg, Va
Jackson
Clark
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