Virginia apple growers urged abroad representation and ad campaign
The Virginia Horticultural Society heard Omas B. Byrd urge a foreign representative for Virginia apples and a funded advertising drive paid by a penny per bushel. He linked tariff and embargo policies to harming fruit and vegetable exports and called for flexible quarantine rules.
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Virginia
Congress
United States
Inmar
Virginia State Horticultural Society
Charlottesville
Omas B. Byrd
Virginia Horticultural Society
Byrd
Havrah
Virginia apple standards praised at state society meeting
The meeting led by Thomas Byrd of Winchester reviewed the Virginia grading and marketing law while noting progress on apple standardization. Officials announced inspections now cover multiple crops and products with Virginia touted as a leading state. a banquet and dance wrap up the gathering tomorrow as Harry Flood Byrd attends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. &. Campfield
Campfield
Virginia
Thomas Byrd
Winchester
J. H. Meeks
State Division of Markets
E. A. Kincaid
University of Virginia
Kincaid
E. C. Walcott
Meek
Harry Flood Byrd
Attempt To Burglarize Freight Depot Reported
Police pursued vagrancy charges as they cracked down on suspects in a freight depot burglary attempt. Some were jailed, others released after proving no connection to the offense.
Last Rites for Slain Woman to Be Held Tomorrow
A solemn service is planned for Mrs. Orndorff, killed in a Friday melee. The hearing for the Orndorff suspects remains in progress as officials weigh bond options to permit attendance at the funeral under guard. The case centers on who possessed the gun when it fired, with possible new charges against the Orndorffs and officers involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ternoon
A. J. Tavenner
Orndorffs
Chester Hockman
George Pingley
Orndorff
Attorney Brill
Brill
Philip Williams
Bageant
Pingley
Hockman
Venetian Doge: Venice Elective Monarchy Enduring History
The doge led Venice in an elective monarchy from 697 to 1797, an office largely honorific after centuries with powers akin to a king. The note recalls Sidney Drew’s act about avoiding words with the letter s, tying to a Detroit News memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice
Sidney Drew
S” Har
Detroit News
Forests of Heidelberg and Zurich Factoids
Heidelberg city forest covers 8 500 acres with a 1392 origin and yields over 30 000 cords of wood yearly. Zurich forest spans 4 200 acres kept for ten centuries and earns about 10 25 dollars per acre annually. A printing ink softening method uses 114 drams yellow soap in a pint hot water, then 3 percent fluid ounces turpentine when cold, applied to the image and pressed onto blank material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heidelberg
Germany
Zurich
Divorce Suit Against Myrtle L Emanute In Virginia
Delays to appear in the Clerk's Office of the Corporation Court Winchester on November 17 1930. Gilbert H Lineburg sues Myrtle L Lineburg for divorce on desertion and cruelty. Defendant not resident of Virginia given 15 days to appear and protect interests. Publication ordered in Evening Star weekly for four weeks and posting at courthouse front door by December 2. Teste Corinne Barnett Deputy Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Court
City OF
Winchester
Gilbert H. Lineburg
Myrtle L. Emanute
Myrtle L. Lineburg
Virginia
Evening Star
Corinne Barnett
Joseph B. Newlin
Taking the Cure at Blue Ridge Sanatorium
A TB patient writes about its treatment at the Blue Ridge Sanatorium, noting weight gain from 88.54 to 115 pounds in four months. She warns against home remedies, credits the sanatorium with recovery, and urges support for the Christmas seal drive to reduce TB cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Ridge Sanatorium
Bernice Dellinger
Vigil Ends for Mrs C Beveridge Family Notes Safe Flight
Mrs C Beveridge, mother of Mrs J M Keith Miller, poses with a telegram from her daughter confirming the famous flier is safe in Nassau Bahamas after a test flight from Havana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Keith Miller
Nassau
Bahamas
Havana
C. & Beveridge
J. M. Keith-Miller
Chicago Grain Closing Prices Report
Chicago Board of Trade closing prices show slight opening gains from Liverpool cables but weaker late trading. Wheat December 76 1/2, March 78 1/2, May 80 1. Corn December 76 3/4, March 80, May 81 5/8. Cattle December 37 5/8, March 37 3/4, May 38 1/4. Rye December 46 1/2, March 47 1/4, May 48.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Board of Trade
Liverpool
Estate of Margaret Strother Referenced for Creditors
The court orders a commissioner to inquire into Margaret C Strother deceased and report the estate and creditors. He will convene creditors, settle executor M M Lynch's accounts, and determine shares. Notice to creditors to prove claims at 4 N Loudoun St Winchester on Nov 18 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Lynch
Margaret C. Strother
Harry L. Davis
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Virginia
M. M Lynch
Margaret C
Eaeer
Dec’d
Hen
Pashier
Gasber
Loudoun St
W. Baker
P. G
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Virginia Power
Cii
Rwin Deug CO
North Braddort St
Abbots Laboratories
Associated Press
Yuko Hamaguchi
Japan
Tokyo Central Station
Majestick Superheterodyne
Majestic
H. J. Mowrey
Winchester, Va
Theto
Santa
Macon
James J. Davis
Pennsylvania
Pat Harrison
Mississippi
Chicago
W. B. Hibbs & Company
New York Stock Exchange
Hibbs Building
Washington, D. C
Telephone National
Ben Lindsay
New York Churchmen's Association
William T. Manning
Lindsay
Indianapolis Star
da Journal
Winchester's Best Drug Store
Peoples Service Drug Store
North
R. M. Swimley
George Washington Hotel
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