Impact of Chain Stores on Community Life
Gloucester columnist Roger W. Babson argues that chain stores act as a distribution invention like modern machinery. Chains boost efficiency, lower consumer costs, and reallocate spending across manufacturers, wages, taxes, rents, and advertising, while independent retailers adapt or decline. He notes mixed criticism and endorses level growth beyond peak expansion.
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Gloucester
Mass
Anter
America
Ain
United States
Bank Pays Tribute To Mr. Carter
The Potomac Joint Stock Land Bank of Alexandria records the death of Shirley Carter on August 8, 1937. A director since its organization, Carter is honored for his civic service, investment banking, and public boards in Virginia. R Gray Williams elected to succeed him as director.
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Potomac Joint Stock Land Bank of Alexandria
Shirley Carter
Carter
Virginia
General Hospital Board
Donald S. Nace
Paul Muni Leads Premiere For Life of Emile Zola
Outstanding Paul Muni and his wife attend the Hollywood premiere of Life of Emile Zola. Critics hail his performance as the best of his career in this latest picture from Central Press.
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Paul Muni
Hollywood
Emile Zola
Central Press
Local Tennis Upset at Forest Hills Delights Crowd
Dorothy May Bundy daughter of a former champion defeats defending titleholder Alice Marble in the national tennis play at Forest Hills Long Island. In the men's division Baron Gottfried von Cramm defeats Bryan Grant of Atlanta.
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Forest Hills
L. I
Dorothy May Bundy
Alice Marble
Piney
Baron Gottfried von Cramm
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Ships hunt for submarines after Mediterranean attacks
Great Britain France and Russia patrol for submarines to avoid revealing their identities. They deny Franco involvement while Italy rejects any link. A photo shows the Spanish ship Armuru beached on Tenedos after torpedoing amid widespread attacks, mainly targeting Russian vessels.
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Great Britain
France
Russia
Francisco Franco
Italy
Armuru
Tenedos Island
Dardanelles
Mediterranean
Children's Endowment Fund Active Report From Junior Auxiliary
Mrs. Pinckney Arthur reports the Winchester Memorial Hospital Junior Auxiliary continues to fund the Children’s Endowment Fund with free doctor services and costs limited to hospitalization and materials. Totals for 1933-34 through 1937 include tonsils 15 30 45, dental 32, toxoid 69 95 48 212 for white children and 13 39 17 69 for colored children, totaling 82 134 65 281, plus annual $150 contributions. plan for another diphtheria clinic and ongoing wait list for tonsil and adenoid removals.
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Children's Endowment Fund
Winchester Memorial Hospital Junior Auxiliary
Charity plea to fund care for more children
A plea asking readers to donate any amount to support the work of caring for more children. The message emphasizes gratitude and asks for contributions to expand the charity's reach and services.
Missouri Laws Shuffle Over Found Bill Case
Jennwein found a $20 bill in a tavern and bought drinks for all. George Birkenmaier later claimed the bill, leading to a court ruling requiring Jennwein to return the $20 plus another $20 under Missouri law and to pay court costs.
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St. Louis
George Birkenmaier
Jennwein
Missouri
Evening Star Promises Prompt Delivery in Winchester
If you fail to receive your Evening Star in Winchester the prompt delivery service by Postal Telegraph offers no charge for this service and ensures replacement.
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Winchester
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