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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1929
Page
8
A promotional ad promises rapid fat loss and boosted energy using Kruschen Salts. It claims an 85 cent four week supply will reduce fat, improve health, and increase motivation, urging readers to weigh before and after and compare to expensive programs.
Sixteen ensigns and midshipmen from the Naval Academy may compete for Rhodes scholarships in their home states. It is the first time naval men are permitted to seek this honor.
An advertisement touts MELLO-GLO a new French process face powder from Baker's Drug Store. It claims shine suppression long wear smooth spread and pure fine composition. The note ends with a quip about early aviation trends.
R A J Walling presents Parson’s abrupt visit to Woodcot where Tom faces imminent arrest as an accessory in a convict’s escape. The parson hints at the abbey stash stolen from Fotherbury library, arousing questions about Woodcut, Marling, and a hidden safe. Tom learns his mother burned Cousin John’s clothing bearing prison insignia, prompting further peril.
Somerfield discovers a mysterious black bag containing a prison coat and a priceless jewelry hoard tied to a stolen book. They plan to burn the bag while guarding the loot, then spot Laxton’s man and stage a bluff to protect Veronica as police close in.
Mrs Barbara Diebolt Sr 62 heiress of Diebolt billiard fortunes was shot and killed at her Euclid Village home by gardener Michael D Tirro who had been fired He walked to the village police station after the killing and admitted shooting the elderly woman He had been employed at the Irr Low two weeks ago
Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Highways in Richmond invites sealed bids for Route 36 Project S167HF from 0.526 mile east to 0.376 mile west of Shenandoah River in Clarke County. Work includes 31,842 cubic yards excavation and 4,856 cubic yards base stone. bid due 10 A.M. Sept 17, 1929. bidders meet Sept 12 at the Bridge site. Plans available for $5, $2.50 refundable. bid guaranty $1,000. right to reject all bids reserved.
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