Apple crop shows slight decline in USDA August report
The August 1 1935 USDA crop report indicates a total apple production of 169 403 000 bushels with July forecast at 170 232 000, and a commercial crop of about 98 905 000 bushels. Weather across regions, rains, hail and heat affected orchards, especially east of the Mississippi, with many areas needing rain by August 1.
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United States
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York
Jersey
Michigan
Wisconsin
Michinesota
Towa
Delaware
Mexico
Arizona
California
U. S
New Toledo Founded in 1521 by Diego de Colón
The text states that New Toledo was established in 1521 by Diego de Colón, son of Columbus, in what is described as the capital of the state of Sucre in Venezuela.
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Oumana
State of
Sucre
Venezuela
Diego
New Toledo
Senator Glass Does Not Know His Opponent
Washington August 20 Randolph Leigh of Fairfax Virginia announced he would oppose Senator Carter Glass for renomination by the Democrats next year Glass replied I do not know Mr Leigh He said the decision reflected a belief that Roosevelt must win Virginia and that Glass should be defeated in the primaries to help carry the state for the president
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Randolph Leigh
Fairfax
Carter Glass
Virginia
Leigh
Neces
America
Roosevelt
Glass
Ex Hangman Faces Death After Child Killings and Arson
Vienna reports Alois Fuerst a former village burgomaster and government hangman stands accused of raping a girl then murdering two five year old children including his daughter. He allegedly set fire to a barn to cover the crimes and obtain fire insurance. His wife was arrested. He reportedly said he would rather be shot than hang.
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Vienna
Alois Fuerst
Fuerst
Footprints Are Murder Clues In Norfolk Case
Norfolk police regard two blurred footprints in clay on Long Ridge road as clues in the murder of John Tashjian a 40 year old jeweler from Elizabeth City. The case centers on a fatal shooting and investigators pursue the trail as they seek suspects.
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Norfolk County
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Cétoner L. C. Fe
John Tashjian
Jeweler of
Elizabeth City
Four Rescued After Cabin Cruiser Crashes Near Sparrows Point
Four residents of St. Helena near Sparrows Point were forced to swim 50 feet through choppy water when their 26-foot cabin cruiser crashed on rocks off Fort Howard. The craft drifted onto the rocks after motor trouble.
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St. Helena
Sparrows Point
Fort Howard
Hopi Indians Gather Snakes For Rain Rites
Hopi runners have scoured Hopiland for snakes to be used in an ancient rain prayer. Hundreds of reptiles including rattlers will be captured, washed, and sprinkled with sacred meat to serve as messengers to the underworld gods. On the final dance day, the snakes will be released to seek rain.
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Afiz
Hopiland
Woolfe Acquitted In DUI Trial After Lengthy Hearings
Guy Woolfe aged before Judge A. J. Taverner was acquitted late yesterday afternoon on a charge of operating a car while under the influence. The case was hotly contested with numerous witnesses summoned on both sides.
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Guy Woolfé
A. J. Taverner
State and WPA Drafting Rural Road Program
State and WPA drafting a statewide farm to market road program to employ relief workers. The plan would use WPA funds exclusively with no state highway funds, focusing on feeder roads to connect isolated farms to main trunk highways. Commissioner Shirley says 90 percent relief workers could be drawn overall, enabling grade crossing elimination work.
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Henry G. Shirley
Petérsburg
Washington
Highway Department
Shirley
Virginia-Bred Horses Winning On Famed Track
Virginia breeders and trainers post gains on a famed track as Matt Brady leads Williams Jr. and the burg Stable. The piece highlights Golden Lyte and Wha He dam rising juveniles, notes deductions for racing losses on income tax, and cites Virginia producers like Marian Du Pont Sommervillé and A. B. Hancock among others in the broader breeding scene.
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Imont Plantations
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Harry Stringer
Washington, D. C
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William du Pont, Jr
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H. C. McGehee
J. B. Belk
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Breeding Activities Split Between Ellerslie Stud and Calbortie Farm
Activities are divided between the Ellerslie Stud at Charlottesville and Calbortie Farm in Kentucky, indicating a two-site program for stud engagements and breeding operations.
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Charlottesville
Calbortie Farm
Kentucky
Stars Forment and Others Shine in Turbulent Baseball Doubleheader
Yesterday's games featured Stars Forment belting his 23rd home run aided by a run from one teammate in the A's doubleheader split after Whitehead fared poorly in the opener. Hal Trosky homered with the bases loaded for the Indians against the Senators. Dick Bartell singled for the Giants driving in a run as Bill Herman, Curles, and Chicago produced all runs in a Phillies contest. George Selkirk had five hits with two doubles, four RBIs and three runs in the Yankees versus Tigers game.
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Curles
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Dizzy Dear reinstated by Cardinals amid fines and refusal drama
A retrospective guide notes Dizzy Dear returned to the Cardinals after suspension and a $486 fine tied to his exhibition game refusal and torn forms. Other items recap Clydé Martak’s National AAU marathon win and various archaic sports mentions from years past.
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Dizzy Dear
Cardinals
Clydé Martak
A. A. U. Marathon
Gus Moféland
Wéstém Amnéteur Géti
Balance organ development in ear at birth
The inner ear’s balance organ is the first body part to mature and is as large at birth as it will ever be. This suggests early stability of vestibular function and steady equilibrium from birth onward.
Giants Increase Lead Over Cardinals In Exhibition Win
The Giants beat the Cincinnati Reds 4 3 in ten innings as Dick Bartell delivered the decisive hit with the bases loaded. The Cubs edged the Phillies 2 1 as Joe Bowman held the Phillies to two hits through seven innings.
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Lewiston
Boston Res
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Ee Fu
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Phillies
Dick Bartell
Bartell
Ott
Bakerman
Thhree
Joe Bowman
Mickey Haslin
O’dea
Augie Galan
Sylvester
Indians Rout Senators as Trosky Clears Bases
Hal Trosky hit a bases loaded homer in the eighth, boosting Cleveland to an 11-5 win over Washington while Bob Feller and Joe Brown paced the attack with strong early innings. George Selkirk and the Tigers rallied earlier but fell short.
Huntington Police Chief Implements Scarlet Sticker Scheme
Huntington Indiana chief Ray C. Forst reports scarlet stickers placed on violator windshields reduced traffic violations by about 60 percent. Motorists may remove the sticker for one dollar. if not removed it stays on the car for 80 days.
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Tag Huntington
Ind
Ray C. Forst
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