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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1936

Page

9

Cash corn soars to 11 year high with drought aid moves

Cash corn hits an 11 year peak as July prices surge and government purchases of cattle begin, signaling broader drought relief efforts. No. 1 white corn reaches 1.32 per bushel amid reports Kansas farmers receive higher corn prices than wheat. Government purchases of 4793 cattle at Chicago and other markets underway to ease seed grain needs for 1937.

Chicago Aus Kansas Fargo N. C St. Paul Omaha Sioux City Iowa F. B. Wilcox Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation North Central North Dakota H. L. Walster State Agricultural College The Weather Bureau

Training in Diesel Engineering Refrigeration or Air Conditioning

Male applicants offered thorough technical and shop work training in diesel engineering refrigeration or air conditioning. A few men will be selected in this area by a large organization. Write at once Box MS care Star.

This Flattering Frock Pattern Ad

This advertisement promotes Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1934 B a versatile shirtwaist frock in various fabrics with a unified yoke sleeve design. It lists sizes 14 to 42, fabric needs for size 16, and invites readers to order the Summer Barbara Bell Pattern Book, promising future fashion previews.

Barbara Bell

Green Manure Use Recognized For Class II Grants

County agent I Fred Stine notes eight crops qualify as green manure under the Agricultural Conservation Program in the East Central Region for Class II soil-building payments. Rates vary by crop and period, with a top limit soil-building allowance of up to 60 dollars based on 1936 acres and practices on the farm.

East Central Agricultural Conservation Program Fred Stine

Labor Leaders Face Insurrection Trial in Washington

In Washington on August 3 the trial of the industrial union faction within the American Federation of Labor began. William Green, AFL president, voiced limited hope for peace as John L. Lewis and 11 other union chiefs, who push one big union per industry, were absent as the federation's executive council opened charges of insurrection and rebellion filed by John P. Frey of the Metal Trades Department.

Washington Industrial Union Fact American Federation of Labor William Green John L. Lewis United Mine Workers John P. Frey Metal Trades Department

Colorful Motif In Simple Stitchery Pattern 5570

Fall decor preview offers a bedspread transfer pattern in pattern 5570. It features lilac clusters with lazy daisy and French knots on a shaded effect plus bolster and corner motifs for matching linens. Send 10 cents to Winchester Evening Star Household Arts Dept. for the pattern details.

Winchester Evening Star Household Arts Dept W. 14Th Street New York N. Y

Unclear text on union dispute and council actions

Green, spokesman for the faction arguing skilled workers belong to their craft union, said the failure to appear dimmed hopes for peace. Observers noted Hutcheson and Wharton favored immediate suspension of the Lewis group while the council questioned the plan for an hour but made no decision.

Green Ists Lewis Group

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