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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1924

Page

5

Davis and Smith Plan Later Conference Meeting

John W. Davis and Governor Smith met in New York for the first time since the Democratic convention. Spellacy, Davis eastern campaign manager, joined the luncheon and announced a conference with Smith had been arranged for later in the day as Davis traveled from Locust Valley to continue talks with his advisers.

Associated Press New York John W. Davis Smith Thomas J. Spellacy Mr. Davis Davis Locust Valley

La Follette Deliberates On Opening Speaking Tour

Senator La Follette and advisers remain undecided on when to begin active campaigning. Indications say little will be done for at least a month and focus will be on routine organization. Some favor Labor Day speeches in industrial centers, others push for a mid September launch with broad campaign travel for La Follette and running mate Wheeler.

Associated Press Washington Senator la Follette la Follette Senator Wheeler Montana

What Is Appendicitis and How Modern Surgery Arose

In this 1920s style overview, writers trace appendicitis from ancient Egypt to modern surgery. It notes misnamed past illnesses, Pasteur and Lister advances, and the shift from danger to routine removal of an inflamed appendix to prevent rupture and death.

CQN Fortukes Humorist Ruffer Pasteur Joseph Lister Western Newspaper Union

Recent Transfers of County Realty Records

County clerk records list conveyances including Shenandoah Valley National Bank special commissioner sale to Herman Hable for 155 acres in Back Creek district known as Bowling Green tract for 320. M E Daugherty et al to Eleanor D Pingley for 22 acres in Stonewall district for 10. Myrtle Halil Cooper et al to Minnie Hall Harbaugh for 38 34 acres near Fremont Church for 10. Farmers & Merchants National Bank special commissioner to Letcher Larrick for four acres east of Winchester for 630. Larrick et ux to Newton H Burkhart for four acres east of Winchester for 750. M M Lynch special commissioner to Fred M Fugitt et ux for 162 acres on Berryville pike for 1000. T C Adams et ux to Lela M Hook for house and lot in Back Creek district for 10. Rights of way to Northern Virginia Power Company and land in Shawnee district from multiple grantees including John C Gold James Gardner James S Campbell and others.

Shenandoah Velley National Bank Herman H. Hable Back Creek Bowling Green M. E. Daugherty Eleanor D. Pingley Stonewall Myrtle Halil Cooper Minnie Hall Harbaugh Fremont Church Farmers & Merchants National Bank Letcher Larrick Winchester Larrick Newton H. Burkhart M. M. Lynch Fred M. Fugitt Berryville Pike T. C. Adams Lela M. Hook Northern Virginia Power Company Shawnee John C. Gold James Gardner James S. Campbell P. Carbaugh J. W. Bennington Jacob H. Beaver N. W. Shenck George B. Forney Ray Robin

Anglo Russian Agreement Said to Have Been Reached

London reports that an Anglo Russian conference concluded an important economic and political agreement. It is believed the Soviet government will pay Britain 28 million pounds of the Russian debt, with the total debt unofficially estimated at 160 million pounds.

Associated Press London Great Britain

Italian Wanted on Murder Charge Barricaded Near New Orleans

Italian fugitive Gues Seppi Bernaglio is charged with murdering 15 year old Mildred Sum erin. He barricaded himself in a Narco house in St Charles parish, 30 miles up the Mississippi from New Orleans, as police from New Orleans and St Charles parish closed in.

New Orleans Guesseppi Bernaglio Mildred Sumerin St. Charles Parish Mississippi River New Orlans Pol

George Havenner Held for Court in Horse Theft Case

George Havenner was held for the grand jury by Justice Worsley after a police court hearing on a charge of stealing a horse and harness valued at $100 from Howard Perry. Havenner, wounded in a shoulder from a prior capture, remained jailed awaiting the next grand jury. He previously served time for stealing Dr Adams’ automobile.

George Havenner Corporation Court Police Court Justice Worsley Howard Perry Havemner Perry Havenner Adams Chiropractor

Swine Tuberculosis Blamed on Poultry

USDA finds poultry a major source of tuberculosis infection in swine in some localities. Disease in fowls affects birds over two years old, with weight loss and emaciation. examination shows internal organ spots. To control, dispose of infected flocks and disinfect, burning or burying dead birds instead of feeding to hogs.

United States Department of Agriculture

Only High Quality Eggs Bring Top Prices

Unwashed eggs fetch better prices than washed ones. Dirty eggs may reduce overall value. Department of Agriculture notes unusually large quantities of washed eggs this spring. Keep hen houses clean and collect eggs daily to ensure clean, premium quality eggs.

Department of Agriculture

Qualities of a Standard Bronze Turkey Habitat and Color

Description outlines the ideal bronze turkey's color and feather patterns. It notes a rich hue resembling burnished gold, black bands on rear feathers, five primary feathers dark with white or gray penciling, black wing bows with bronze luster, tail feathers with light brown bands and black edges, and young birds with dark legs darkening to dusky or pinkish-purple with age.

Turkey

Skim Milk Feeding Value for Pigs and Young Animals

Skim milk has feeding value equal to about 1014 pounds of corn and 7 percent pounds of tankage per 100 pounds. It also provides natural, fully digestible nourishment with vitamins essential for growth and health in young animals such as eight pigs.

Frank B. Robinson Elected President of Hotel Corporation

The Jefferson Hotel Corporation, which bought the Jefferson Hotel in Charles Town West Virginia, names Frank B. Robinson as president and lists F L Jordan H P Langdon and others as directors. L S Linson becomes vice president John W Irwin treasurer G K Wysong secretary Robert L Grant named manager to oversee remodeling and operation of the hotel.

Jefferson Hotel Corporation Jefferson Hotel Charles Town W. Va Frank B. Robinson L. 8. Linson John W. Irwin G. K. Wysong F. L. Jordan Rolfe E. Gerhardt H. P. Whitmore P. C. Dunaway Thomas R. Moore Melvin T. Strider Robert L. Grant Dr. H. P. Langdon Hyman Viener E. B. Reed H. N. Bradley L. S. Linson Robert Grant Winchester

Farm Notes on Home Life and Field Tips

Farm notes advise flowers to brighten homes and poultry not to be crowded. Emphasizes community involvement, egg gathering twice weekly and market trips at least twice weekly. Recommends good seed, timber on unused land, and rest for native grass pastures to prevent overpasturing. Provides pest spray guidance using arsenate of lead for Colorado potato beetle and cabbage worms.

Colorado

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