Seasonal Decline in Building Permits Across Virginia Cities
A seasonal decline in nonresidential building permits was reported by Hedge Reserve Bank covering seven Virginia cities. July 1924 saw lower total permits and value than June 1924 and July 1923, though new work valuations were higher than the previous July. Norfolk and Raleigh posted steep gains over 100 percent in permit value, with Norfolk rising 58.1 percent and Lynchburg 15.6 percent.
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Ond
Hedge ReServe Bank
Amd
Norfolk
Raleigh
Salisbury
Washington
Virginia
Lynchburg
Bear Sightings Near Shenandoah Route Draws Crowds
A large black grizzly bear was spotted near the Shenandoah mountains along the Monit erey road by Staunton residents Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Lemmon and W. J. Howlitt. The bear walked on all fours and approached the car before climbing into a ravine after retreating from the embankment.
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Shenandoah Mountains
Moniterey
BE. T. Lemmon
W. J. Howlitt
Staunton
Mr. Lemmon
Monterey Sightings Reported On Return Journey
A passage notes Eemmon and companions returning from Monterey when a big black object was sighted. The report emphasizes the moment of the sighting and the travel context without sensational detail.
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A "Eemmon
Monterey
Public Auction Possible For Old Inventions
Washington August 30 Associated Press reports Congress considers selling old patent models. A commission may be appointed to sort models of historical interest and auction off the rest. The Patent Office now pays storage costs for models while awaiting a solution.
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Associated Press
Washington
Patent Office
Congréss
Govd
Beint
Rapa Pan
Valley Fans Wild For Nat Victory
Valley voters wide for the Washington baseball team as Walter Johnson and Bucky Harris lead the Nats to a victory over the World Champions. telegrams arrived before the game as Washington tops the American League standings and fans in Virginia and West Virginia rally behind the team.
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Clark Griffth
Bucky
Harris and
Co Johnson
Washington
Morhreee
Shehidoat
Walter
New York
Walter Johnson
Walter Iain
Bucky Ek
West Virginia
Sigg
D. P
Wene, Seoy
Phenandoah Walley
Ing
Local Market Summary for Creamery Butter and Staples
Market notes list prices for creamery butter at 38 cents, flour middlings at 1.00 per ton, corn meal at 1.30 per bushel, spring wheat flour 12 lb, and hay at 2.00. Baltimore wholesale figures show corn per bushel and live market items like spring chickens and livestock prices.
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Legon Réeur
Datien
Aks
Rene Pe
My Bay
Baltimore
Coolidge to Insist on Right to Elevate Naval Guns
Washington August 29 President Coolidge stated he would assert all rights accorded to the United States by treaties and the arms limitation conference regarding raising naval guns. He avoids moves that would spur new armament races and noted no protests from Great Britain. He aims to respect treaties while asserting U S prerogatives. Labor Day events at Castleman’s Ferry offer dancing swimming fishing and boating opportunities.
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Washington
Coolidge
Cool Po
Great Britain
Castleman's Ferry
Diphtheria On The Rise In Virginia Statewide
The Virginia State Board of Health sent a public letter to physicians warning of diphtheria outbreaks across sections of the state. It urges epidemic prevention measures and notes the concurrent emphasis on smallpox vaccination during the school opening period.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Physicdo's
Virginia
State Board of Health
Ee Pee Eiley
Virginia fruit inspection grows with federal state service
Richmond Va Aug 30 Inspections of agricultural products rise as Virginia expands its federal state inspection program Apple and peach producers use the service Certificates of inspection on peach carloads arrive at the Richmond office with at least fifteen carloads inspected Friday Peaches grade well with some reaching United States No 1 Buyers have filed claims against producers but the new system reduces disputes Apple growers plan standard forms and buyers show interest in inspected fruit The inspection work is funded by a small fee about 2 cents per barrel
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Richmond
Virginia
J. H. Meek
State Division of Markets
Federal
State Inspection Service
Meeks
United States
Mr. Meek
Meek
Ce Ae
Big Time For All Firemens Picnic
A fragmented notice recalls a firemens picnic at a Ohio town yesterday. The readable text mentions Mr and Mrs and a family with a daughter and niece among guests at the event.
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Wateedt
Seeee
Mika
Auville
Ohio
Ahd
Radio Detects Insects By Sound Across Fruit
In Johannesburg on August 30, Dr. Brain of Stellenbosch University reports experiments showing radio aided detection of worms in apples. By attaching a microphone to twigs or boxes near fruit, the wireless setup lets a listener hear the larval movement and even pinpoint wormy fruit. Further tests in corn are described.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
Droc
KY Brain
Stellenbosch University
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Colose
Harrisonburg
Vva
Garrison
Shoe Store Company
Phos
Brook’s Pharmacy
East
Plecadilly Street
the City
Hirst
Fred L. Glaize
United States Lines
Shenandoah Valley Bank Building
Hamburger's Specialty Shop
North Main Street
Sllox
Baker’s Drug Store
Arket Report
Wophing
the People’s Drug Co, Inc
The
Progressive Drug Store
Dr. Brain
Department Store Organization
N. Main Street
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