Farmers Should Organize Small Local Groups for Relief
John Winston Meade argues for localized farmer organizations rather than broad federal controls like the McNary Haugan bill. He contends relief requires lower input costs, criticizes interstate rail wage policies, and notes California’s state-specific growers’ networks as a successful model. Winchester Virginia August 8 1927.
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California
Petaloma
Cal
New York
Republican Party
Interstate Commerce Mission
Grimes Golden Apple Saved From Growth Enemies
Martinsburg West Virginia August 9 The Grimes Golden apple variety a favorite in this region will be saved from growth enemies Dr N J Gidings plant pathologist at West Virginia University reports extended experiments and research show a preservation method On its own roots to avoid collar blight and extend tree life He grafts a small tree buried deep with the union under ground and uses upper roots that form beneath the soil to propagate the species eliminating lower root blight
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Grimes
N. J. Gidings
West Virginia University
Gidings
Giddings
The Triple Bar Tea House Opens at Shenandoah River
Misses Anna F Hédrick and Nancy Hanna of the Bureau of Standards Washington have opened The Triple Bar Tea House at Shenandoah river Hayfield Virginia. The limestone one story structure is the second oldest building in the area built after Greenway Court. Zell Baker of Romney W Va and Gladys Emett of Hanging Rock W Va vacation with Mr and Mrs Vernon Baker before Romney High School graduation.
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Hayfield
Anna F. Hédrick
Nancy Hanna
Bureau of Standards
Washington
Shenandoa River
Greenway Court
Zell Baker
Romney
W. Va
Gladys Emett
Hanging Rock
Vernon Baker
Romney High School
Miss Gladys Ramey Flee from Illness Returns to Duties
Miss Gladys Ramey an organist and teacher who had been confined at home for several weeks with appendicitis or an attack returns to her duties. The report notes her illness and swift recovery enabling her to resume work.
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Gladys Ramey
Miss Ramey
Many Clowns To Frolic At Firemen's Circus Next Week
The Bob Morton Circus brings a two day engagement August 12 and 13 with Happy Hank Sylow headlining a cast of famed clowns and impersonators. A matinee Friday and two Saturday shows support the local firemen's benefit fund.
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Bob Morton
Hank Sylow
Morton
Sylow
Mickey Blue
Tom Walters
Charles Nelson
Scotland
Merry Son
Allie Johnson
Firemen’s
Firemen’s Benefit Fund
Virginia Apple Grading and Packing Law Published
The article notes the Virginia apple grading and packing law, effective August 1, is printed in full in The Packer along with the General Assembly act on promulgating rules by the agriculture commissioner. The Packer, a leading fruit and vegetable trade publication, will publicize the law to help Virginia growers obtain better prices.
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New York Packer
General Assembly
Commissioner of Agriculture
Packer
Packer issue highlights apple producing states and Virginia prices
The current Packer edition spans 108 pages focusing on commercial apple production across various states and a large outlook on Virginia prices. Mention is made of Mr. S. S. Cline from Hagerstown staying at Hotel Jack after a visit.
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Packer
S. S. Cline
Hagerstown, Ma
Hotel
Jack
Porter House Elks Name Athletic Director At Meeting
Major 8 Porter House life member was selected athletic director to represent the Elks on the local Athletic League Governing Body. Pursell Plank serves as field manager and captain as the group plans a basketball team and a Basket Ball gue. Mrs. William H. Ridings of Stephens City Va is ill at home.
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Elks Lodge
Tks
Pursell Plank Ae
Lester Arnold
William H. Ridings
Stephens City, Va
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