Shade Trees Threatened With Extinction in Winchester
The Winchester Park Commission hires Davey Tree Expert Company of Kent, Ohio to prune and preserve city sidewalk trees within limited funds. Davey sent a letter to publish, noting a general survey finds two main facts about the street trees: current trees exist with few exceptions, are at risk, and need care.
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Winchester
Davey Tree Expert Company
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Davey Company
Winchester Faces Tree Crisis and Urgent Planting Plan
A damaged report warns Winchester will become a treeless town without immediate replacement. Past pruning left softwood trees rotted and hollow, creating hazards pedestrians face from falling limbs. Proposes pruning to save few trees and planting oaks maples plane trees and sycamores with proper spacing and long term park development.
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Winchester
Steck
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Davey Tree Expert Co Offers Shade Tree Care Advice
The Davey men will be glad to answer questions and give advice to any property owners relative to the care of shade trees whether on the sidewalk or within property lines. Yours, very truly, The Davey Tree Expert Company.
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Davey
Davey Tree Expert Company
Subscribers Urged to Mail Donations for Apple Blossom Festival
Winchester residents and neighbors pledged to the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival are urged to mail checks promptly to cover ongoing expenses. Treasurer Clifford D. Grim asks contributors to fulfill promises and invites others to donate quickly to help pay bills and support the festival.
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Winchester
Shenandoah
Clifford D. Grim
South Africa raises duty on nails glass and leather
A New Orleans Times-Picayune headline notes South Africa increases tariffs on nails and glass, with a quip about pedestrian impact over leather duties. The comment frames a mixed view from motorists and pedestrians on the policy.
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South Africa
New Orleans Times-Picayune
How Thin Men and Women Gain In Weight
An advertisement for McCoy's Tablets claims they build strength and gain weight quickly. The ad promises a guaranteed 6 pound weight increase after 4 sixty cent boxes or 2 one dollar boxes if not satisfied, with a money back offer through druggists. The product is marketed nationwide in North America.
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North America
McCoy
Baker’s Drug Store
America
Oklahoma prisoner alleged confession in burglary trial
Elwin F. Allen serving a forgery sentence in the Oklahoma penitentiary reportedly confessed during his burglary trial at Reno Oklahoma that he killed Rev. Edward F. Hall and Mrs. Eleanor Mills near New Brunswick New Jersey. Authorities do not credit the statement.
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Elwin F. Allen
Oklahoma
Ez] Reno
Okla
Edward F. Hall
Eleanor Mills
New Brunswick
N. J
Concrete bridge bid notice for Opequon Creek at Clevenger's Ford
The Frederick and Clarke Counties boards solicit sealed bids for a reinforced concrete low water bridge on the old Charles Town road at Clevenger's Ford with bids due May 7 1928. Plans are in Winchester and Berryville. Bidder must accompany proposal with 500 dollars, and the successful bidder must furnish a 50 percent contract bond. The right to accept or reject bids is reserved.
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Board of Supervisors
Frederick and
Clarke Counties
Opequon Creek
Charles Town Road
Clevenger’s Ford
Winchester
Berryville
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