Smith praised by Glass and Byrd as honest capable leader
Virginia leaders Senator Carter Glass and Governor Harry Byrd publicly back Alfred E. Smith for the Democratic presidential nomination after his acceptance speech. They defend his record as New York governor, defend fair play, and oppose repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment while urging united support.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Virginia
United States
Carter Glass
Harry Flood Byrd
Alfred E. Smith
Gov. Smith
Smith
New York
Glass
Gov. Byrd
Senator Glass
Democratic Party
Democratic Party of
People of Virginia
Knights of Columbus
Hoover
Root
Elihu Root
Charles Evans Hughes
United States Supreme Court
Rotary meeting discusses future food control and world trade
Colonel Brantz Roszel presided as president and announced a new Rotary international service committee with H. B. McCormac as chairman. W. W. Longfield of Newcastle praised Rotary and international goodwill while Charles P. McVicar warned that in six to seven years a few men may control the nation’s food supply amid expanding grocery chains.
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Brantz Roszel
Rotary
Roszel
Committee of International Service
H. B. McCormac
W. W. Longfield
Newcastle on-Tyne
England
Stars and Stripes
United States
League of Nations
Charles P. McVicar
R. McViccar
Dr. van Deusen
Reuben Herr
Aubrey Weaver
Front Royal
W. C. Huddle
Toms Brook
Jackson
Chicago
Wakefield
Hitchens
New York
Hugh Clark
Winchester
G. R. Cooper
G. R. Cooper-Harden, Apple Importers
Liverpool
Exhibitors urged to hurry entries at Shenandoah Valley fair
The Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society grounds on North Loudoun street prepare for the annual Winchester fair starting Tuesday through Friday. Entries include livestock from Cochranton Pa and race horses, with stalls available and a larger apple show in prospect led by local organizers. Senator Gore will speak at the grandstand while bids for wrecking the old Baptist Church on East Cork Street are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society
North Loudoun Street
James N. Moling
J. C. Dickson and Son
Cochranton
W. R. Legge
Sam Hurst
C. M. Hurst
J. P. Hayley
Frank Bailey
Raymond Fishpan
Trowers
R. G. Philips
International Apple Shippers’ Association
Reed
Lancaster
Buck Lucas
Hott Gibson
Chicago
Tex Austin
London
Court Avenue
Chamber of Commerce
Fair Grounds
Monady
Senator Gore
Oklahoma
Old Baptist
East Cork St
Stewart Bell
Bidg. Com
Winchester Showroom for Rent and Laundry Ad
Winchester steam laundry promotes time and labor savings by calling a phone number. An advertisement notes one of the finest automobile showrooms in Winchester for rent. It lists Herman H. Hable as a contact or owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Steam Laundry
Winchester
Herman H. Hable
Card of Thanks from the Marple Children
The children of Mrs. Mary V. Marple thank friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during her illness and death. They also thank for the flowers and use of cars.
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Mary V. Marple
For Sale 20 Shares National Fruit Product Preferred Stock
For sale 20 shares of National Fruit Product Company 7 percent preferred stock. Offer from Shenandoah Valley National Bank Trust Department.
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National Fruit Product Company
Shenandoah Valley National Bank, Trust Department
Apple Growers urged to avoid price panic in Virginia
Virginia apple producers are urged to avoid panic selling as buyers seek lower prices. J. H. Meek of the state agriculture department cautions against hasty decisions and notes buyers push for uniform pricing by variety and grade. Reports indicate a crop size around average with good quality in Virginia, while New York's Baldwins look to have light production.
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Virginia
J. H. Meek
Division of Markets
State Department of Agriculture
Ben Davis
Bonum
Delicious
Gano
Grimes Golden
Jonathan
King David
New York State
New York
Clarke County Horse Show May Be Disbanded
The Clarke Courier reports a board proposal to disband the Clarke County Horse and Colt Show Association at the next meeting. If approved the Berryville Horse Show would end due to lack of cooperation cited as the reason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke Courier
Clarke County Horse and Colt Show Association
Berryville
William Amick Dies in Weston West Virginia Romney
News reached James Amick that his brother William Amick died in West Virginia after years of ill health. He is survived by children in Romney New York City and Luke Maryland and by siblings in Winchester Luke and Romney. Services will be held at a Romney Baptist Church time to be announced.
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James Amick
William Amick
West Virginia
Amick
Daisy
Raad Amick
New York City
Kenneth McFarland
Alice Amick
Eugene Amick
Romney
W. Va
Lucy Amick
Luke
John Jacob Amick
Douglas Amick
Weston
Anne Pugh
Mollie Amick
Wincheter
Alma
Retta Amick
Wanted King David and Jonathan apples buyers note
Wanted King David and Jonathan apples full color and mature. Cash buyers call Glaze & Hurst 840. Also for sale Victrola with 86 records cheap to quick buyer 448 North Braddock street. For rent three or five room four apartment modern conveniences write W. O. R. Star office. An old note about iron color and a quote from Boston Transcript.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King David and
Jonathan
Glaize & Hurst
North Braddock Street
Flyers Reportedly Down On Island Near Newfoundland
Amateur radio operators report a message from the missing Greater Rockford plane saying it is on a small island 50 miles off Newfoundland and that food is running low. Experts doubt authenticity but multiple listeners heard the transmission and note the pilots’ call sign.
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Associated Press
New York
Errick Palmer, Jr
Brooklyn
Greater Rockford
Palmer
Newfoundland
Chicago
Rockford
Khah
Rockford-to-Sweden
Bert Hassell
Parker Cramer
Toledo
R. J. Harris
Harris
Joseph Williams
Don Mix
Ill
Hassell
Cramer
Williams
Baltimore
L. C. Herndon
United States
Rockford Flyers
Seven Stowaways Die During Ship Fumigation Off Baltimore
On August 24 the steamer Steel Inventor arriving from Brazil fumigated at quarantine, killing seven stowaways and injuring nine others with hydrogen cyanide fumes. Ship officers and officials said no one was known to be aboard the hold when fumigation started. a faint cry led divers to a hatch where a survivor reported fifteen more below. Rescue efforts mobilized by police and fire boats.
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Baltimore
Steel Inventor
Brazil
Public sale livestock at Boyce Virginia stockyards
A public sale of livestock to be held Tuesday morning at Boyce Virginia stockyards led by Frank H. Sprint. The catalog lists 40 head of Holstein Jersey and Guernsey cows and heifers, 5 young steers bulls, 120 stock ewes, 3 bucks, and a 3 year old pony. Terms: cash, rain or shine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyce
Iick
Holste Jersey
Guernsey
Frank.h. Sprint
Playground Picnic For Winchester Children At Opequon Lake Park
The Winchester Playgrounds Association organized a picnic for 95 children at Opequon Lake Park despite threatening weather. Richard B. Jolliffe set up canoes swings and rides while John I Brown directed activities with Miss Lillian Jackson Miss Mary Quick and Otis Sargent assisting.
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Winchester Playgrounds Association
Opequon Lake Park
Richard 8. Jolliffe
John I Brown
Lillian Jackson
Mary Quick
Otis Sargent
Republicans and Democrats Granted Equal Speakers at Winchester Fair
Winchester fair officials announced at the fairgrounds that both Democrats and Republicans may invite speakers during the upcoming fair. General manager W R Legge said Republicans were invited via Judge Walter R Talbot and Democrats via T Russell Cather. Former Senator Thomas P Gore is slated to speak on August 30, with parties to choose their own dates or share a date. The fair society remains nonpartisan in offering the platform.
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Winchester Fair Grounds
W. R. Legge
Legge
Walter R. Talbot
T. Rusell Cather
Democratic Campaign Committee
Thomas P. Gore
Oklahoma
Fair Grounds
Fair Society
Apple Picker Goes To Jail In Place Of Harvest
Luther Nichols of Rappahannock county Virginia came to Winchester to pick apples in Frederick county. He arrived drunk and told Justice Weems he did not understand his actions. A $12 fine was imposed and he was jailed for thirty days delaying the harvest.
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Luther Nichols
Rappahannock County
Winchester
Frederick County
Justice Weems
Nichols
Spielman's Grain Quotations Today
The grain quotations of W R Spielman and Co. for today list Wheat September 1.09 percent December 1.15 May 1.22 percent Oats September 0.37 December 40% Rye September 0.96 December 0.96 percent Baltimore spot wheat No 2 gar licy 1.23
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Spielman and Co
Socla
Baltimore
Plan to Acquire Shenandoah Park Nearing Completion
The plan to acquire 927 006 acres for Shenandoah National Park is nearly finished with purchases expected to begin within thirty days. Land is valued at under $3 per acre, much is inaccessible, and residents mostly small orchardists or workers expect benefits from roads, wardens, and construction jobs as park development proceeds.
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Shenandoah National Park
BE. C. Fippen
State Commission On Conservation and Development
Maclybe
Partk
Small. A . S. Oe
Jarman Gap
Greenwood
Dooms
Afton
Front Royal
City Council to Name Appointive Officers at September Meeting
At the September 4 meeting the City Council will reorganize by selecting a president and vice president and electing all appointive city officials including police, city solicitor, city manager, and the janitor at city hall. Applicants may file with the clerk or any council member. Three new councilmen will attend: Dr. L. M. Allen, Percy Miller, and W. A. Sale.
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City Hall
L. M. Allen
Percy Miller
W. A. Sale
George Washington Garage Car Service Ad
WASHING Greasing. Day and night service. No additional cost for night service. Cars called for and delivered. GEORGE WASHINGTON GARAGE 21-1p-51 Phone 60. N. Main &t.
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George Washington
N. Main &T
Cake and Candy Sale at Christ Church Saturday
A cake and candy sale will be held Saturday morning at Mrs. Rosenmeyer’s former store by Section B of Christ Church. Proceeds support church activities and community programs. Sale location is the former shop tied to the church group.
Desirable House and Lot on South Pall Mall to be Sold
The late George W. Murnan's house and lot on South Pall Mall will be sold in front of the Court House at noon on Saturday August 25. Sale bills provide further details.
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Pall Mall
George W. Murnan
Court House
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Boston Transcript
Opequon
John I. Brown, Jr
Henry B. Gilpin
Brown
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Spielman
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