Ocean rate on barreled fruit reduced for UK shipments
Effective August 23 the rate on apples in barrels to ports in the United Kingdom from New York is cut to 1.15 dollars per barrel for ordinary storage and 1.65 dollars per barrel for refrigerator storage. The figures are supplied by Madison S. Pearson fruit broker of 24 Stone Street New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Star Today
Madison S. Pearson
No. 24
Stone Street
New York City
Valley League schedule notes and postponement
In the Valley League the listed matchups include Harrisonburg Woodstock Front Royal Mt. Jackson New Market Winchester Boyce Strasburg and Mt. Jackson at Winchester with games set for Friday and Saturday. A postponed game is noted from August 22 due to a drawn game.
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Harrisonburg
Woodstock Front Royal Mt. Jackson
New Market
Winchester
Boyce
Strasburg
School Book Prices Rise Sharply for Next Session
Public school textbooks will cost parents 20 to 100 percent more this fall and winter, with the typical increase around 50 to 60 percent. Publishers say previous losses during wartime price protections justify higher contract prices set by the State Board of Education. The new contract, dated July 1, ends a wartime extension of prewar terms.
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State Board of Education
Virginia
Stephens City Defends Speed Limit Policy and Hospitality
A Stephens City letter to The Star rejects claims of a speed trap insisting there is a 15 mph limit and a 20 mph threshold for traffic enforcement only to protect residents and children. The writer defends mayoral leadership and asks travelers to enjoy local inns and dining while urging lawfulness and adherence to the fourth commandment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Stephens City
Dew Drop Inn
Althou
L. A. Adams
Rheumatism Cure Guarantee Promises Pain Relief
An advertisement touts Allenrhu as a sure cure for rheumatism promising relief within twenty four hours. It claims a full pint bottle is guaranteed by druggists to stop agony, reduce swollen joints, and refund money if unsatisfied. James H. Allen of Rochester is cited as inventor offering guarantees through Boyd Drug Co.
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Allenrho
James H. Allen
Rochester
N. Y
Allenrhu
Boyd Drug Co
Carver & McVicar Advertise Pottery and Decor
Local shop Carver and McVicar at 180 South Market Street promotes fine art pottery baskets and porch rugs with a focus on home décor offerings.
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Carver & McVicar
S. Market St
Virginia Cattle Fetch Record Prices in Local Sale
A load of 21 fancy yearling steers from Virginia sold for 11.25 per hundredweight in a city sale by J Shamberg and Son. Dry fed at Oakhill Farm Aldie Va, overseen by F C Littleton with Dr C C Lowe as farm manager. Littleton said local prices surpassed Chicago on the sale day.
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City. N
Virginia
J. Shamberg and Son
Chicago
Oakhill Farm
Aldie
F. C. Littleton
C. C. Lowe
South
Aberdeen-Angus Associa
Littleston
Jersey City
Stencils and ink items offered at bargain prices
An ad from J. E. Affleck promotes stencils rubber stamps ink and pads and fountain brushes for apple barrel marking with prices cut this year. The note includes a barrel head stamp and contact details.
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J. E. Affleck
Brad
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Skillcraft Clothes Shop
Skill Craft Clothes Shop
N. Main St
Hotel Evans
Hamburger’s
Jessie Hillyard
E. Water Street
Gore
Vennornsaas
Moer
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta
Valley League
Woodstock
Stras
Burg
Mt. Jackson
Front Royal
Mount Jackson
Namnsook
Jersey
H. K. Green & Bro
Moling & Seal
Battie
Huntsberry’s
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