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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1937

Page

5

Japanese Move Against China Escalates Near Shanghai

Japanese third fleet presses actions in Chinese waters after Shanghai clashes as Chinese air defenses vow to attack ships. Six Chinese civilian sailors die when bombs hit foreign yachts near Shanghai. fears mount of an imminent Hainan Island seizure as Japanese warships circle south China.

Shi Ipping Shanghai Chinese Foreign Ministry China Minghong Whangpoo River Hongkong South China Hainan Wangchowan Hainan Island Liuchow Peninsula Hainan Straits Gulf of Tongking Peking Paoshan

Wetter Water Miraculous Wetting Agent Baffles Scientists

Rochester report on Wetter water a new synthetic alcohol made from waste gas or oil wells. It massively increases water wetting by altering molecular size causing instant saturation of dust and better spread of insect sprays. Main industrial uses include bleaching Mercerizing dyeing and leather and paper processing.

Associated Press Rochester N. Y American Society B. G. Wilkes Mellon Institute of Industrial Research Pittsburgh J. N. Wickert Carbide and Carbons Chemical Corporation South Charleston West Virginia Wilkes

Unseen Assault Threaded With Ladders and Bombs

A daring assault unfolds as eight men climb walls under rifle fire and grenades. They carry 48 bombs, risk death, and rely on stealth to bypass heavy Japanese machine gun fire.

Advertise luxury to boost sales with expert help

Luxury goods attract buyers who seek small improvements over neighbors. Silk lined coats, beautiful washing machines, refined silverware, imported shoes, and richer coffee command higher prices. Increase demand with Meyer Both Advertising Service ideas, offered free to advertisers at Winchester Evening Star.

Meyer

BABS RETURNS, MUCH THINNER AFTER HONEYMOON

Barbara Hutton and Count Haugwitz von Reventlow return to New York after two years abroad. The Woolworth heiress looks much thinner in a close-up photographed by Central Press, ending a lengthy honeymoon.

New York Barbara Hutton Woolworth Count Haugwitz von Reventlow

Barbara Bell Fashion Patterns for busy housewives

Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1891 B offers sizes 14 through 48 with busts 32 to 48 inches for a practical housecoat or apron frock. Describes collar, slashed sleeves, patch pockets, and fabric yardage for size 16. Also promotes Barbara Bell Fall and Winter Pattern Book with additional designs for children and mature customers. Direct orders: send fifteen cents for the booklet and a sample dress in a box.

Barbara Bell

DAILY CROSS WORD PUZZLE ACROSS

The puzzle lists across and down clues with numbered entries like 21 to 38 across and 1 to 37 down. It includes hints such as form of non verb to be, female fowl, beat it, behold, and many others, indicating a standard American style crossword grid.

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