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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1923
Page
4
The Staunton Leader notes a recent blessed rain that falls after weeks of heat. Observers say it saves corn and pastures, easing drought despite lingering concerns about broader harvests and economic effects.
The Justice Trust Company surveys wheat markets in Chicago Kansas and Nebraska noting price disparities and tariff effects. It calls for production and demand adjustments and suggests structural relief measures to stabilize American wheat amid shifting global demand and land use trends.
A comic verse by Walt Mason about a prized dog named Doc Woz valued at ten thousand bones. Mrs Beeswax-Jones laments how the dog occupies her time and the children roam the streets instead of staying tucked in, highlighting social humor of the era.
A narrator describes caring for a hound with fleas and health risks. He oversees its feeding and exercise, supervises its bath, and endures the maid’s mishaps. After tending the dog, he is too exhausted to manage six children and their mischiefs.
Richmond July 31 In its June review of business and agricultural conditions the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond says mid-summer trade is usually dull and June shows the normal Mackening run trade. It notes few changes in conditions among member banks a slight rise in loans borrowings and investments and higher demand deposits. Business failures were fewer though liabilities were larger.
In Mexico City on July 31 reports say Villa's widows and children press claims to his estate. Five wives and many children seek shares, joined by his brother Hipolite and sister Mariana. Some claim Villa, their father, had kidnapped their mothers and never returned. The 7,000,000 pesos rumored to be buried near Parral fuels the dispute.
Legionaires manager Sandy Baker announced a 3 30 PM charity game at the ball park tomorrow against the Winchester league club. Battery: Goldberg pitcher and Frazier catcher. Infielders Mullaney Baker McKee Legg Bair Taylor Marshall, with Breckenridge Dunn Schneidenhan as utilities.
Farmers report good conditions across Virginia orchards with recent rains easing drought. Dr Fromme notes Virginia upper Valley nearly free of apple scab while sun belt faces heavy infection. growers urged to apply spray No 8 to prevent losses as seasonal pest pressure remains high.
A long missive from The Star discusses a criticism signed W B Cornwell, suggesting possible alternate identities like Wild Bill Cornwell. The writer mocks misattributions to Roger Babson and the Washington Post, questions railroad funding claims, and urges readers to evaluate agitators and capitalists while hinting at regional places Winchester and Hayfield and referencing Dabney Co Harrison.
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