Drought Reaches Eight Months With Severe Regional Rainfall Deficits
The Weather Bureau reports the drought as the climax of eight dry months since December with the eastern half of the nation and the Ohio and Mississippi valleys most affected. July was the driest month on record in several states, and the drought extended east of the Rockies, with Maryland Virginia West Virginia Kentucky Ohio Indiana Illinois Missouri Arkansas and Mississippi among the hardest hit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Department of Agriculture
Ohio
Missis
Ward
Mississippi Valley
Middle Atlantic
Virginias
Maryland
mid-Mississippi
Atlantic States
West Virginia
Georgia
Tennessee
Texas
Oklahoma
Plains States
Atlantic
M Ppi
Missouri Valley
Rocky Mountains
Virginia
Kentucky
Indiana
Illinois
Missouri
Arkansas
Louisana
Mississippi
Radio Program Schedule for Thursday August 14
The page lists a dense August 14 radio schedule with stations WLW Cincinnati WIZ Atlanta WJR Detroit WJJZ New Jersey WBT Charlotte and others. Programs include concerts variety shows music news markets and theater features with times mostly in the afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WEAF
New York
NBC Chain
A. Abe & David
WTAU
WGY
WCSH
WCAB
WJAR
WWJ
WGR
Hudson
WSYR
Hour
Rudy Vallce
Weel
WTAG
WFI
WRC
WCAD
WFJC
WSJAX
WIOD
WSB
WSAI
WRVA
WSM
CKGW
WTAM
WGN
WPTF
WJAX
KYW
WEE
WEVA
Hotence Orchestra
Abe
David
WSAL
WSB Nee
Orchestra
WFL
WWCKG
Wackin
WABC
CBS Chain
WEAN
WNAC
WCAU
WCAO
Wiad Webel
WHK
WXYZ
WABN
Jude
Melody Musketeers
WLBEW
WKBW
WTAR
WDB
WBRC
WDOD
WBJ
WAD
WADC
WKRC
WSPD
Tras
WLBZ
WHP
WJAS
Gras
WHEC
WAIU
WKEN
AR BJ
WLAC
WBT
WPG Co
WMAL
Wjas L
KBW
WERC
Wspd RC
Forum—Also
WFAN
Wmal S
WLBW
WAJU
WKBN
WTAK
WDBJ
WPG
Observer
Rhythm Ramblers
WFBL
WWNC
Lombardo’s Orch
Tremaine’s
Orch
Ann Leaf
Organ
WJZ
Floyd Gibbons
Headline Hunter
Amos
Andy
WBZ
WHAM
KDKA
WCKY
WFLA
Jesters
Phil Cook
WSM Wiod
WAP
WLW
B. Piso
Satial
Wiaga
WKC
A. Rolfe
WIR
WBAL
WJR
B. A. Rolfe
Cincinnati
Dream Shop
Detroit
Cecil
Sally J
Peuthers
Ed McConnell
Ingers
Wjjzusie
Agomar
Atlanta
Wiz
Gaty
Pat
Brad
Charlotte
Water deficiency relief data across twelve states
In Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri and two months in Tennessee, Arkansas, Texas and Oklahoma the abnormality of rainfall shortages is shown by a calculation. The actual deficit exceeds 300000.
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Kentucky
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Missouri
Tennessee
Arkansas
Texas
Oklahoma
Mail carrier held up on lonely road in county
Mrs. Clara Whitacre, a mail carrier, was held at pistol point by a man described as a negro on a lone road in the western part of the county but she escaped. She carried mail sacks overhead while wading a stream of water. Hundred years of Methodism at White Hall to be celebrated. Clay Manuel of Winchester elected president of Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Association. Campaign opened for funds for wading pools at Rouss Park, $4,500 requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Whitacre
Pistol Point
White Hall
Clay Manuel
Winchester
Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen's Association
Rouss Park
Twenty-Eight Pagebrook Yearlings Sell High at Saratoga
Five years ago on August 14 1925 twenty eight Pagebrook farm yearlings sold at Saratoga N Y brought nearly 100000 and Clarke county agri totals reached 209100. McMillan Byrd party pursuing north pole forges ahead despite icebergs. Rev C A Freed of this city and Rev Dr Smith of Buffalo addressed Rotary. Dr Lew Allen won many prizes at Berryville Horse Show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pagebrook
Saratoga
N. Y
Clarke County
McMillan-Byrd Party
North Pole
C. A. Freed
Smith
Buffalo
Rotary Club
Lew Allen
Berryville
By laws adopted at Chamber meeting and local news
Fifteen years ago on August 14 1915 the Chamber of Commerce adopted by laws with W R Lucas president and George Sonne born Jr secretary. Russia scored a setback in its eastern campaign. Captain George W Kurtz returned after weeks in New York and New Jersey reporting good health. Lawrence Ersey and Miss Zetta M Smith wed by Rev W H Sampsell. Wheat quoted at 1 08 and corn at 4 40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
W. R. Lucas
George Sonneborn, Jr
Russia
George W. Kurtz
New York
New Jersey
Lawrence F.rsey
Zetta M. Smith
W. H. Sampsell
Sunday Schools County Picnic Highlights And Contests
Sunday Schools of the county held their annual picnic with outdoor sports and variety events. The program featured a kindergarten contest, age contest with prizes for oldest and youngest, various school races, nail driving, and a banner race with a three-time winner rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Rhodes
Middletown
P. E. Lineburg
Stephens City
Jacob Henry Orndorff
John Edgar Lemley
Fred Lemley
Kernstown
Cedar Cliff
H. E. Massie
C. B. Stickley
Vaucluse
Rev. Spyder Alleman
Virginia Apple Crop Suffers in Drought Conditions
Virginia's commercial apple crop has deteriorated rapidly due to extended drought and high temperatures. Estimates from early August show substantial reductions across regions, with defoliation and sun scald reported, while irrigation prospects and market outlook suggest a cautious season ahead.
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United States
Drought Relief Talks Focus On Bank Support
Gov. Pollard convenes a White House conference as bankers report $5 million in needs due to drought. Bristow urges federal loaning through credit banks while a moratorium on Federal Land Bank payments is proposed to aid farmers. Governors from 12 states prepare to attend and discuss relief measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Bristow
Insurance and Banking
Shenandoah Valley
Piedmont
Tidewater
Bristow
Dr. Pollard
Mr. Bristow
Federal Intermediate Credit Bank
E. R. Coombs
Virginia
Washington
Hoover
White House
New York City
LaGuardia
Agriculture Department
Hyde
New York
Frem D. Sampson
Senator Robinson
Kentucky
Harvey Parnell
Arkansas
Harvey T. Harrison
Little Rock
T. Roy Fields
University of Arkansas
Henry Ss. Caulfield
Missouri
Louis L. Emerson
Ilinois
Harry S. Leslie
Indiana
Myers Y. Cooper
Ohio
William G. Connelly
West Virginia
John G. Pollard
Johnne Erickson
Montana
Clyde Mid
Kansas
John Hammill
Iowa
Arthur J. Weaver
Nebraska
Drought Ravages Maryland and Virginia Crops Amid Aid Plans
The Weather Bureau reports drought intensification across the Midwest and worsening conditions in Virginia and Maryland. Virginia faces heat and drought damage to apples, tobacco, and cotton, with limited improvements from scarce rains, while Maryland cites near universal impact on crops, pastures, and dairy stock with estimates of huge losses. relief may come as moisture-laden air moves north from the Gulf.
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Washington
Middle West
Weather and Crop Bulletin
J. C. Kincer
Agricultural Division of Weather Bureau
Atlantic States
North Carolina
Virginia
West Virginia
Hyde
Albemarle
Alleghany
Amelia
Amherst
Appomattox
Arlington
Augusta
Bath
Bedford
Bland
Botetourt
Buchanan
Buckingham
Campbell
Caroline
Carroll
Charles City
Clarke
Craig
Culpeper
Cumberland
Dickinson
Essex
Fairfax
Fauquier
Floyd
Fluvanna
Franklin
Frederick
Giles
Gloucester
Goochland
Grayson
Greene
Hanover
Henrico
Henry
Highland
King and Queen
King George
King William
Lancaster
Loudoun
Louisa
Madison
Mathews
Middlesex
Montgomery
Nelson
New Kent
Orange
Page Patrick
Pittsylvania
Powhatan
Prince Edward
Prince George
Prince William
Pulaski
Rappahannock
Richmond
Roanoke
Rockbridge
Rockingham
Shenandoah
Calvert County
Frederick County
Symons
Raymond A. Pearson
Maryland
Dr. Pearson
R. Hanson Weightman
Gulf of Mexico
trans-Mississippi
Weather Bureau
Wife Seeks Sub Trin Under Arctic Ice
Susanne Bennett Lady Wilkins plans to accompany explorer husband Sir Hubert Wilkins on a submarine voyage under Arctic ice next year. She says her prior submarine experience plus cooking skills make her a valuable crew member and she is eager for the adventure despite his cautious stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Wilkins
Associated Press
New York
Susanne Bennett
Sir Hubert Wilins
Explorer
Antarctic
Europe
Sir Hubert
Sir Hubert Wilkins
Arctic
Federal aid road program to aid drought areas
Officials consider using federal aid roads to provide jobs for farmers in drought regions while noting that $200,000,000 in federal aid projects are already under construction. Much aid remains unclaimed in drought states with approved projects not yet started that could be accelerated.
Market Report from The Star Local Markets
Daily market update lists wholesale prices for flour butter fat and livestock including local flour 5.25 to 5.75, corn meal 2.20, cracked corn 2.49, shelled corn 2.35, butter fat standard, leghorn chickens 12, hens heavy and light, ducks, calves 0.05 to 0.07, sheep 1.01, cows 0.02 to 0.05, and local retail flour 6.25 to 6.75.
Dinnerroom Feed Prices and Hogs Market Listing
Miscellaneous prices for Bran Middlings Mixed feed Cracked corn Dairy feed and Cotton seed Meal. Hogs listed with feed components and dairy products including Creamery butter Eggs. The fragment shows price points like 1.90 and 3.60 with percentages and values but lacks complete context.
Baltimore Wholesale Prices and Poultry Figures
The record lists wholesale price data including wheat and various livestock entries. Entries mention hens Leghorns young chickens calves sheep spring lambs hogs and related market figures though many words are garbled.
Radox Footbath Promises Pain Free Feet
An ad extols Radox Footbath softening corns and calluses after nightly soaks for several days. It claims oxygen loosens roots so corns lift out, and encourages buying at Baker's Drug Store or other drug stores to restore strength and joy in walking and dancing.
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Baker’s Drug Store
Don
Adv
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WEAP
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Martin
Stu
WJIZ
Ig Gonrree
Wrva Pate
Weaf & Wiz
Wisconsin
New England
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Pacific Northwest
John A. Hicks
Federal-State Crop Reporting Board
Hicks
Cumberland-Shenandoah
North Valley
South Valley
North Piedmont
Patrick
Southwest
Market Report
The
Star
Baltimore Wholesale
Delco-Light Chas. W. Fulk Sales and Service
Kearneysville
W. Va
Shepherdstown
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