Classifieds and rates details from city newspaper
The notice outlines 2 cents per word for classified listings with a 25 cent minimum, cash required with copy, and 45 cents per inch for display ads with a city border and 9 PM deadline the day before publication. National reps are Tenney Woodward and Conklin Inc with multiple major cities listed. Subscription rates vary by term and method, with monthly and yearly options for mail and carrier delivery.
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Ity
Tenney- Woodward and Conklin, Inc
New York
Detroit Kansas City
San Francisco
Chicago
Boston
Atlanta
Los Angeles
Courage and Faith Verse From September 1939 Issue
A brief religious section item notes a biblical verse Gen 18 14 urging courage and faith. It references a Friday date in September 1939 and echoes a spiritual message.
Roosevelt Address Emphasizes Peace and Diplomacy
The President’s message to Congress is praised for its calm tone and peace appeal. It argues for repeal of the embargo with safeguards and criticizes inconsistent wartime trade rules. The editorial backs keeping American ships out of war zones as vital to peace and supports Hull’s plan with Roosevelt’s stance.
Kiss Taboos Mark A Doctor’s Early Fame And Fear
The piece recalls Dr. Al lan Roy Dafoe once hailed as an ideal old fashioned physician after a Callander Ontario birth accident. It notes his push for banning relatives from kissing babies to prevent disease. It acknowledges the doctor’s pro childquarantine stance and his celebrated quintuplets amid family controversy.
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Callander
Ontario
Allan Roy Dafoe
Dafoe
Dr. Dafoe
Cotton Reinforced Road Could Open Texas Cotton Market
Reprinted editorial notes Dallas County tests a cotton reinforced road using six foot textile strips laid like carpet with asphalt and gravel. If successful it could lengthen road life three to four times and boost demand for surplus cotton, leveraging a $10 000 prize for new uses consuming 100 000 bales.
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Tobacco Road
Dallas County
Texas
Missippi
North Carolina
United States
Freedom of Speech in Debate by Walter Lippmann
In The Atlantic Monthly Lippmann argues freedom of speech thrives when diverse views are represented and debated, as in Congress or Parliament. He notes that speakers must be prepared to answer challenging questions and defend their ideas under scrutiny.
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Walter Lippmann
Atlantic Monthly
American Congress
Great Britain
George Jessel
Dover
Gladstone
Privy Council
Daily Quiz Answers Requested on Page 2
The questions cover U S sites and history including Carlsbad Caverns location Ireland flag colors Lief Ericson Newfoundland Patmos Declaration of Independence Apostles betrayal Queen with many children and British Ambassador to the United States.
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Carlsbad Caverns
Eire
Irish Free State
Lief Ericson
Newfoundland
Isle of
Patmos
Jesus
U. S
Use an Apostrophe to Denote Omission in Contractions
Guide on using apostrophes to mark omitted letters in contractions. Explains common forms like can't won't didn't and phrases such as o'clock and 'tis. Provides usage tips for formal and informal writing contexts.
Rotary Club hears Lloyd B. Wilson on telephony history
Historical note recalls Lloyd B. Wilson, head of C and P Telephone, as guest speaker at the Rotary Club. The item also mentions discussions between Hitler and Chamberlain on Czechoslovakia redraws after a pledge not to fight for rights, and a Stephens City bond election on October 3 to issue 16500 for a water system.
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Lloyd B. Wilson
C.& P. Telephone
Rotary Club
Hauptman Held on Extortion Charge Amid Lindbergh Case
Federal agents capture Bruno Hauptman tied to Lindbergh kidnap funds and detain him on extortion charges. Meanwhile a massive tidal wave and typhoon devastate central and western Japan with over 1,000 killed and more than 5,000 injured. Local ordinance sets up walk and dance marathons and traveling car exhibitions at a $1,000 weekly fee.
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Bruno Hauptman
Lindbergh
Japan
Death comes to B. F. Lineburg at his Albin home
Ten years ago B. F. Lineburg died at his home near Albin Virginia. Carl L. Campbell appointed to lead activities at Winchester Golf Club. State WCTU conference underway at the University of Virginia Charlottesville with no local attendees.
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B. F. Lineburg
Albin
Carl L. Campbell
Winchester Golf Club
University of Virginia
Charlottesville
Battle fronts and local notices mix in Winchester report
Twenty five years ago the Aisne front remains active while Paris claims no change. Russians on the eastern front lack equipment. German subs threaten British and French shipping. Hunter Carper, noted local blind musician, dies after paralysis. J. M. Bright seeks news of a stolen two horse team in West Virginia. Large vote polled in Winchester and Frederick County in a state prohibition election, claim 20,000 majority.
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Aisne River
Paris
Hunter Carper
J. M. Bright
West Virginia
Winchester
Frederick County
Otis Clap Weds Nancy Allen Mesmer in Hartford Home
Roger Otis Clap of Hartford marries Miss Nancy Allen Mesmer at the home of Edward M. Barr on North Braddock Street. Hansbrough and Carter take residence on the first floor of their new Main Street office building. The 13th Winchester fair opens to a small crowd because of rain with Rouss coming tomorrow.
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Roger Otis Clap
Hartford
Lorena Hamilton Encounters Phantom Ranch Cowboys at Station
Lorena Hamilton arrives in Arizona to visit her uncle and meets Shot Rogers, a Phantom ranch cowboy, at the railroad station. Jerry Dale, a college bred newcomer to Phantom ranch, has corresponded with Lorena. Yesterday Lorena escaped from Exicans and hid near the riverbank as hoofbeats approach.
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Lorena Hamilton
Arizona
Shot Rogers
Phantom Ranch
Jerry Dale
Lorena
Rescue on Phantom Ranch trail ends Lorena's ordeal
Lorena Hamilton survives a cold night after the Phantom Ranch trail scare as coyotes and fatigue haunt her. Rescue arrives at dawn when Jerry Dale finds her, carries her to safety, and vows to bring word to Uncle George Brazee and the others.
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Lorena
George Brazee
Lorena Hamilton
Jerry
Blanco
Mr. Brazee
George
Sally
Jerry Dale
Answers To Questions By Frederic J. Haskin
Reader quiz style piece compiling questions and answers on topics from color theory and lead soldier collections to historical figures and coal discovery. Includes notes on Elizabeth Bathori, Sir George Jessel, Vest’s dog tribute, and Jefferson Davis on Cabin John Bridge.
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Frederic J. Haskin
George G. Vest
Missouri
Vest
Jefferson Davis
Cabin John Bridge
Maryland
Theodore Roosevelt
Common Household Pests booklet offered for ten cents
A Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau notice advertises a 32 page booklet COMMON HOUSEHOLD PESTS. It lists pests such as ants flies mosquitoes moths beetles termites fleas centipedes silverfish crickets wasps rats and mice and invites readers to mail ten cents postpaid with their name address and city state.
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Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
Hollywood War Talk and Tinseltown Tidbits
Jimmy Fidler reviews Hollywood reactions to the Polish invasion and Sovietism, criticizing radical fans while noting anecdotes about Annabella, Martha Raye, Hedy Lamarr, Joan Fontaine, Jane Withers, Jeanette MacDonald, and others. Studio moves and industry chatter touch on ousting double billing and War-era production quirks.
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Annabella
Martha Raye
Community Chest
Hedy Lamarr
Jean Harlow
Toto
Pooch
Olivia de Havilland
Joan Fontaine
Hollywood
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Associated Press
Congress
Cation
Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Mr. Hull
Houston Post
Scott
R J. Scott
LA Reverte
Spain
North America
Maine
New Brunswick
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Central Press Association
Sky Oren Arnold
Rena
Chapter
Lorena Seard
Miss Hamilton
Mr. Dale
Stetson
Washington, D
Monsieur Jean Bretonnier
Strasbourg
France
Monsieur Gustave de Ridden
H.E.C. A
Elizabeth Bathori
Stephen Bathori
Poland
G. H
Theophrastus
Greece
Italy
England
Durham
Belgium
Henry the Third
London
Illinois River
Illinois
Hennepin
Tschaikowsky
Washington
Jimmy Fidler
Russia
Jane Withers
Josephine Rainey
Withers
Jane
Mrs. With
Miss Rainey
Miss Withers
Jeanette MacDonald
William Powell
Edward Ellis
Arthur Lake
Mickey Rooney
Cuff
Norman Talmadge
Herbert Marshall
Uncle Harry
Joe Schildkraut
Isaac Rosenfeld
Elbert Schoenfeld
Austria
Twentieth Century-Fox
Maxie Rosenbloom
al Green
Maxie
the McNaught Syndicate, Inc
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