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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1938
Page
9
Agricultural quotes from Wisconsin and Chicago markets show varied prices for potatoes onions and apples. Cattle calves hogs lambs and poultry reflect steady to weak trends with specific bids and top figures noted by U S Department of Agriculture and local exchanges.
Market listings show daily corrected figures for short patent brann and related bag sizes with per bag and per barrel pricing. The text includes multiple weight categories such as 12, 24, and 48 pound bags and a few unclear entries, reflecting typographical issues in the archival page.
Sinking feelings and low spirits are addressed with a tonic promising increased energy and resistance. The ad targets women, claiming millions rely on Pinkham's Compound to lift mood and encourage sharing it with friends and family.
New York September 16 investors awaited Europe’s fate weighing war and peace. Trading slowed with 800000 shares, the smallest since Germany and Britain negotiations post Hitlers Nürnberg speech. Commodities favored for war moved contrary to stocks while wheat rebounded and bonds wobbled with equities. Selected close quotes include Am Can 95 5 8 and Chrysler 67 1 2 among others.
Chicago market reports higher wheat prices with late retreat from top quotations. Canadian export purchases to Europe boosted sentiment, with about 1,250,000 bushels bought from Canada and unspecified U S sales also noted. Closing grain prices show Sept and Dec futures.
The Justice Department asked postal officials to probe whether Salisbury Maryland postmaster Maude R Toulson illegally aided in Maryland political campaigning. An ongoing postal investigation could lead to dismissal or criminal penalties if she is found guilty.
Martial law spreads across 16 Sudeten towns as Henlein flees and clashes kill 29 and wound 75. Troops patrol cities while demonstrations, shootings, and arson flare near the border. thousands seek refuge in Prague and Germany amid a breakdown in peace talks.
New York September 16 City Councilman Michael J Quill international president of the CIOs Transport Workers Union led 50 members to the federal building steps as a congressional committee heard testimony accusing him of being a Communist He denounced witnesses as liars and stool pigeons while acknowledging the charge was raised by John J Murphy a transport worker before the Dies House sub committee investigating un American activities He is vice chair of the American Labor Party and backed for council by the party.
A reliable informant said Hungary issued a sharp protest to Czechoslovakia over what it termed mobilization along the common border. The report notes Budapest’s stance amid regional tensions.
Market notes from Chicago and Baltimore dated Sept 16 show wheat No 3 hard at 68% No 4 65 and oats No 1 29. Corn No 2 yellow ranges 65 to 68 and rye values around 42.1. Baltimore reports No 2 red winter wheat at 64 3. Corn No 2 yellow 65.15-68.44. Winchester lists wheat 3c bushel and corn 63c with year ago comparisons.
Winchester Martinsburg and nearby points report mild rain and steady demand. Prices are cited for barrels and bushel baskets including varieties like Stayman, Jonathan, Grimes, and Delicious with U S No 1 grades and minimums, plus regional notes from Western and Central New York.
Five Baltimore men were held for York, Pennsylvania authorities on conspiracy and assault with intent to kill in the razor slashing of Alice Watson, formerly of Baltimore, in a York house. Names listed: Frank Diséta, 21. Frederick Julian. Benjamin Shapiro, alias Miller, 32. Dominick Cristallo. George Griso, 34.
The Minute Men outlined a declaration of principles with demands on government rent, taxation, and repeal of delegating laws. They support social security pay as you go and want amendments to the Wagner Act for employer and employee equality. Attendees ranged from 400 to 700 delegates, with Pennsylvania supplying about 45 percent.
A special grand jury will be summoned for duty in Frederick Circuit Court on Monday October 3. The panel will consider the slaying of Ralph Cline well, a convict fatally assaulted by two fellow inmates last month near Winchester along Route 7. James E. Jewell and Robie Beavers are charged with the premeditated murder while Jack Orndorff faces liquor law charges.
Clarke County Board of Supervisors approved a $12 124 53 public welfare budget for the year with funding from county state and federal sources. Elizabeth Russell heads Public Welfare with Richard D. Smith Clifton Price and Dr C O Dearmont to administer the funds.
Sarah Palfrey Fabyan advances to the semi finals at Forest Hills New York by defeating Jadwiga Jedrzejowska of Poland 6 1 6 4 at the West Side Tennis Club. A rain shower made the courts slippery and Jedrzejowska played the last set in stocking feet.
Berlin circles report Hitler pressed Chamberlain for a quick settlement on the Sudeten issue with Britain and France possibly backing a German protectorate. Henlein’s fate and Czech resistance loom large as authorities warn against plebiscite and military action was briefly considered.
ELIZABETH New Jersey September 16 denied band denounced gagging of free speech after a hostile crowd jammed Eintracht hall forcing cancellation of a planned meeting. Police estimated about 1000 opponents inside and 2000 more blocking entrances as Band leaders met with Police Chief Frank Brennan to plan a new rally.
Wilmington Delaware September 16 college athletic officials report a strike of University of Delaware football players after loss of financial assistance. Gerald P Doherty Jr athletic manager says several players left the squad saying they would not receive scholarships this season.
Residents express mixed views on funding a water system with bonds. Frank Massie and others favor fire protection but oppose bonded debt while noting most homes rely on wells and cisterns. Streets and tax delinquency cited as priorities, with a likely close vote on any water proposal.
The text discusses Article 16 options and how members might apply or refrain from sanctions to aid a covenant breach victim. It notes neutral states’ swift caution on war involvement and a perception that Britain would oppose, then effectively align with neutral powers over punitive league measures.
The piece notes Georgia and South Carolina lack a viable Republican base, with white supremacy barely shaping primaries. It cites Joe Tolbert of Nine ty Six, South Carolina, and reports concerns over federal relief funds and Roosevelt policy. The text questions whether Democratic conservatives will unite to oppose administration aims in the Senate.
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