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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1927
Page
2
Over the last decade game law violations have declined across the United States due to education by sportsmen publications and stricter enforcement by game and fish officials. Scarcity of game and higher costs deter illegal hunting, while the judiciary aids punishment. violators are branded unmanly and dishonest by public opinion.
An editorial condemns game law breaches as cowardly acts, misrepresentation, and thievery. It argues law abiding sportsmen must act openly, while law breakers hide and lie, urging readers in Frederick County to heed the editorial from American Field. Penalties noted include fines and up to thirty days in jail as the squirrel season runs September 15 to October 15 with licenses sold at county and city clerks.
A public auction will offer a bearing apple orchard of about 13 560 trees on 1114% acres of timber land near Paw Paw West Virginia and Keifer Maryland. Sale on August 18 1927 at 2 PM at Romney West Virginia courthouse. Separate bids for orchard and timber lands with one third cash and two deferred payments, title retained as security.
Three Shenandoah Valley towns Staunton Lexington and New Market will carry the legend In the Shenandoah Valley on their 1928 automobile tags. Shenandoah Valley Inc headquarters urges all towns to use the mark to advertise the region to outsiders and visitors.
Atlanta August 4 Hollins Randolph president of the Stone Mountain Memorial Association testifies before a Senate sub committee denying extravagance or wasteful handling of affairs. He cites a large board of directors and an executive committee of prominent citizens who oversee the association and follow established instructions.
In Hagerstown Maryland on August 6 fruit growers in Washington county mostly refused offers of two dollars per bushel for their entire peach crops though a few accepted. Transparent apples the earliest variety sold up to three dollars per bushel a record. Lancelot Jacques Sr of Smithsburg picked about two thousand bushels from large orchards. Hancock orchards suffered a severe hail storm Monday bruising all fruit and reducing sale prospects.
About 15 000 cigar makers walk out in Tampa protesting Massachusetts death sentence clemency denial. They form factory committees to draft a manifesto and call for a general strike. Workers head to the Labor Temple to plan further steps as the meeting continues.
The brochure from University of Virginia led by President Edwin A Alderman outlines faculties across multiple colleges and schools. It highlights free tuition for Virginians and minimal expenses with loan funds available for both men and women, inviting applications to the registrar.
A Ford roadster and a Chevrolet coupe are listed in a Willeys Knight tolling exhibit dated 7-26-1f. The item catalog highlights classic cars and associated tolling memorabilia for display.
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