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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1931
Page
6
A sudden resignation of the city's engineer stunned City Hall as Mayor Jackson faced a possible turnover. Reports say a misunderstanding between the engineer and mayor led to the move, with officials uncertain about acceptance and a four year term in question.
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Baltimore magistrate Frank J. Bauer ordered fines of one dollar for 269 of 516 people arrested in a raid on the Lithuanian Hall during a smoker. Five detainees faced additional charges, while the rest were charged with disorderly conduct for a film shown.
The text notes critics prefer to speak after decisions are made while comparing architects plans, suggesting a future house might lack a cellar attic or garden space.
Secretary Hyde announced the Rural Department is investigating the possible legalization of beer and its impact on farmers. He said requests for information have come to his office but none from the White House and no direct submission to President Hoover. The inquiry aims to gauge how many farmers might grow hops barley and related ingredients if beer becomes legal.
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The piece muses on a seven year cycle of vacations for everyone to combat heat and busy life. It notes gum popularity without advertising and mentions a music festival in Chicago with a 2,200 strong brass band.
On July 8 1775 George Washington took command of the American army while stationed near Cambridge Massachusetts under an elm tree as the Continental Army reorganized for the siege of Boston.
An advertisement touts leaf tobacco purity with modern drying ovens and high temperature treatment. It states shredded tobacco is cleaned and purified before cigarette production and notes only the consumer touches the product. It highlights clean factories with air changes every four and a half minutes as a purity safeguard.
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