Classified Advertising Rates and Policies in Winchester
The Winchester Evening Star lists advertising rates as 2 cents per word with a 25 cent minimum, 4 lines per ad. Display ads with borders must reach the office by 10 A M on publication day, with transient rates at 42 cents per inch and contract rates on request. National reps include Tenney Woodward & Company in multiple cities.
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Vote the Democratic Ticket in 1932 election
Franklin D. Roosevelt for President and John N. Garner for Vice President lead the Democratic ticket. Carter Glass runs for U S Senate with A Willis Robertson seeking the House of Representatives.
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United States
John N. Garner
A. Willis Robertson
House of Representatives
Turn From Wickedness Offers Path to Life
The verse urges a change from evil toward lawful deeds and right living, promising renewal and life for those who repent. It presents a moral injunction from Ezekiel 33 9, framed as a divine call to renounce wrongdoing and seek righteousness.
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Re Elect Roosevelt Campaign Endorsement Essay
The piece argues voters should weigh the November election carefully, praising Roosevelt’s recovery efforts and criticizing the prior Republican era. It endorses Roosevelt for re election, supports Democratic gains, and urges locals to uphold Democratic principles while acknowledging some administration missteps.
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Debated Surplus Tax Sparks Senate Attacks and Doubts
Senators Robinson and Clark defend or attack Landon on the corporate surplus tax. They argue the plan would shift tax burden, reduce federal revenue, and hinder growth. Clark counters that claimed private industry outlays were mostly bookkeeping and non cash losses. The piece scrutinizes revenue estimates and fiscal effects.
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Pay As You Go road plan urged by Travelers Protective Association
The Danville Register reports the Travelers Protective Association calls for a new approach to highway funding. In a letter to the Press they condemn the current Pay-As-You-Go program as stagnant and propose changing the mode of operation to move forward.
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Traveler’s Protective Association
TPA
Will Rogers Humorous Cow Ranch Anecdote
A Montana cow rancher named Pat jokes that cows cry due to poor feed affecting milk quality. The dairy manager responds that crying is fine but cows should not hold their heads over the milk buckets while lamenting the milk.
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Trivia and history quiz answers from a historic newspaper
A reader quiz covers topics from royalty hunting legends to etymology and geography. It includes questions and concise answers on King George VI, trivia origins, lithosphere, Sunday School attendance, Boris Karloff, crusted port, tree planting, apportionment variation, climate and crime, CCC enrollment, Hambletonian 10, Evangeline Adams, Empress portrait, early U.S. dairying schools, Killarney population, Soviet airplane production, and Crazy Horse.
Road debt vs pay-as-you-go policy in Virginia
The author argues against debt for highways, praising Virginia’s Pay-As-You-Go approach. A bond plan at 2.5 percent is criticized for future taxes from gasoline fees, while current repairs were funded without debt. Caution is urged about long-term taxation and borrowing to expand roads.
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TPA
Virginia
Frances Beverley elected president of Legion Auxiliary
One year ago Miss Frances Beverley was elected president of the American Legion Auxiliary. A Montgomery Indiana grade crossing crash killed the Rev George Earle Owen's mother, brother-in-law, and nephew. Arthur White's Chilton mansion in Middleburg burned in a palace fire.
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American Legion Auxiliary
George Earle Owen
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Arthur White
Middleburg
Miller Woman Dies in Culpeper After Long Residency
Five years ago Mrs. J. Miller Long, age 73, longtime resident, died in Culpeper. Mrs. J. M. Oakes of this city is named beneficiary in the will of De Gregory of New York.
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Culpeper
J. M. Oakes
de Gregory
New York
Ten Years Ago Mussolini Bomb Misses Target
Report notes a bomb aimed at Mussolini failed to strike him. Albert L. Pingley, 55, dies in county. The Service Swimming Club schedules its winter plans. The State Golf Association holds a tournament at Belle Haven Country Club in Alexandria.
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Albert L. Pingley
Service Swimming Club
Belle Haven Country Club
Alexandria
Tale of Two Cities plays at the Auditorium
Dickens classic staged at the Auditorium as part of a twenty five year memory event. John W. Hunter publisher of the Washington Herald visits D B Conrad here. Mrs Anne W Snyder dies in Harrisonburg. White Hall post office discontinued. Historic Event Sept 11 1850 Jenny Lind first concert at Castle Garden.
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Anne W. Snyder
Harrisonburg
White Hall
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Castle Garden
Labor split in A F L and United Mine Workers
Charles P. Stewart analyzes the rift between horizontal unionism led by William Green and vertical unionism led by John L. Lewis. He frames the divide as a clash of philosophies: craft unionism versus mass, and concerns over the status of highly skilled workers versus all labor. He cites I W W criticism of labor aristocracy.
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You’re Telling Me Cardinal Wit from a Central Press Column
A William Rit humor column satirizes politics and democracy. It lampoons campus campaigning and presidential idealism while poking fun at European bravado and public taxation jokes. The piece ends with quips about beauty, fame, and a rolling stone’s perks.
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William Rit
Central Press
Breck Carter presses Gay at studio in Detroit club intrigue
Gay confronts Breck over his rough behavior and infidelity as he tries to woo her while juggling Peggy Pennell. He apologizes and vows to restrain himself, proposing cautious dates and a private future, amid pressure from Mark Vance and the Pennell circle.
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