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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1928

Page

8

Republicans Meet Today In Harrisonburg To Name Congress Candidate

In Harrisonburg Virginia August 8 1920 the Republican convention convenes at 1 30 p m to name a Seventh District candidate J A Garber Rockingham County treasurer has not yet decided whether to accept the nomination urging voices from Capt John Paul and Charles A Hammer push for his entry Garber undecided plans to confer with allies before final choice remains open.

Harrisonburg Congress J. A. Garber Rockingham Assembly Hall John W. Morrison Luray Capt John Paul Republican State Executive Committee Charles A. Hammer Garber Capt. Paul Hammer Pointblank

Kohinoor Diamond’s Etymology and Weight Details

The Kohinoor, Persian for mountain of light, is described as weighing 793 carats originally and 106 116 carats in its present crown jewel weight. The piece is listed among Britain’s crown jewels.

Great Britain

Peach crop badly hurt in Berkeley County West Virginia

About 10 000 bushels of the 50 000 bushel Berkeley County peach crop were ruined and trees damaged by an unknown spray problem. Five orchardists using the same spray were affected, foliage burned and peaches stopped growing, with about 20 percent countywide loss. Names withheld pending investigation.

Berkeley County W. Va

Market Report Local Wholesale Prices and Notes

The Star lists daily corrected market figures with local wholesale prices for flour corn meal bran mixed feed middling and hay, plus young chickens and leghorns. Prices include per bale and per ton figures with varied ranges and a caution about potential errors.

Star

Baltimore Wholesale Markets Corrected at Open

Baltimore wholesale reports show corrections to market figures as of the opening session. Trade teams note revised prices and adjusted volumes impacting early morning pricing indications.

Baltimore

Summer Weather Strains Nerves, Capucline Relief Ad

Long hot days and nights strain nerves causing headaches sleepless nights and fatigue. The recommended cure is capucline two teaspoonfuls in water for quick soothing relief. Liquid form acts almost instantly. Available at drug stores in 30c and 60c sizes.

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