Frederick County Fruit Growers Urged to Reform for Superior Apples
An appeal to Frederick and Clarke County growers urges three changes to boost apple quality and market power. A Winchester laboratory will help with insect control, while plans for standardized grades and cooperative marketing aim to raise prices and unify packing.
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Frederick
Clarke Counties
Winchester
Mississippi River
New York
Oregon
Washington
Frederick County
Frederick County Fruit Growers Association
Mrs J H Spence of Albin dies after illness
Mrs Mary Spence wife of James H Spence farmer of Frederick county died at home in Albin at 7 40 pm after months of illness due to a complication of diseases She was 53 turning 54 born October 11 1868 survived by husband a son Holmes two daughters Mrs Edwin Buncutter and Miss Netta Spence two brothers and two sisters Funeral from the Albin home Tuesday at 3 pm with Rev H E H Sloop and Rev Mr Daffin in charge Interment Mount Hebron Cemetery pallbearers named
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Mary
Albin
H. E. H. Sloop
Lutheran Church
Bloom
Mr. Daffin
Presbyterian Church
Kernstown
Mount Hebron
Messrs
Howard Luttrell
W. M. Janney
Samuel
State inspected apple grading plan urged by growers
A call for a state inspection standard in apple packing and marketing is made. The plan includes marking state inspected packs, advertising to growers, and financing through barrel-based assessments. A committee of DeGrange Thwaite Robinson Bond and JF Robinson is named to draft grades, with a mass meeting to explain the effort.
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H. Clay DeGrange
John Thwaite
D.A. Robinson
Allen Bond
Jf’. A. Robinson
Former Emperor William to Marry Again Says Zweelfuhrblatt
The Zweelfuhrblatt reports that former Emperor William plans to remarry. The chosen bride is the widow of a high Danzig officer killed in the war. The paper claims a highly trustworthy source confirms the plan.
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Berlin
William
Danzig
Helium Filled Airship C-7 Arrives for Inspection in Washington
Naval air ship C-7, the first blimp inflated with non explosive helium, arrives over Washington and flies to Anacostia for inspection after departing Hampton Roads. The craft carries much of the world supply of the new gas.
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Associated Press
Washington
Anacostia
Hampton Roads
Williams Sent Back to Roads in Cheating Charge
Harold Williams, recently released from a road sentence, was arrested on a warrant for obtaining board without paying for it. Mrs. Annie S. Haines filed the complaint. Williams faced a police court hearing and received a three month sentence on the public road. He previously escaped detention last summer but was recaptured after a chase in a woods east of town.
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Harold Williams
Annie “S. Haines
Williams
Doran
Elks Hold Annual Memorial Ceremonies In Winchester
Winchester Lodge No. 867 B P O Elks held memorial services at the Empire Theater amid bad weather with strong attendance. Exalted Ruler Wilbur E. Cather led the event and Major Robert T. Barton gave the principal address honoring deceased members. Choirs from Christ Protestant Episcopal and Centenary Reformed Churches provided music and flowers were laid at Mount Hebron and Catholic cemeteries.
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Empire Theater
Winchester Lodge
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Wilbur E. Cather
Robert T. Barton
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Centenary Reformed Church
Mount Hebron
Margie at Empire Theater A breezy Western musical comedy
The Empire Theater presents Margie a Western musical comedy with a 35 person company and a 7 piece orchestra. It features a handsome scenery line a stylish chorus and tuneful numbers. Manager Baker audited the act in Hagerstown and promotes it as a high order attraction for local patrons.
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Margie
Empire Theater
Baker
The
Empire
Hagerstown
Sixty Seventh Congress Convenes in Washington Today
The Sixty seventh congress began its first regular session at noon in Washington. It follows a brief adjournment of the extra session and is expected to run well into next summer.
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Washington
Sixty Seventh Congress
Used Fords for Winter Stock Clearance
Repainted used Ford vehicles advertised to run well with winter stock clearance at Chapman’s Auto Sales. $75 and a job offers included.
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Chapman
Lloyd George May Yet Come to Washington Conference
London dispatch reports an official statement saying Prime Minister Lloyd George has not definitely abandoned or decided to attend the Washington conference. The decision remains uncertain as of today.
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Associated Press
London
Lloyd George
Washington
Growers Offered Low Cost Sprayer Plans Before Jan 10 1922
Special notice from Win. Orchard Supply Co invites growers to secure high pressure sprayers on favorable terms. Prices are 25 percent lower than last year and below prewar levels, with payment burden shifted to next fall's apple crop. Orders must be placed before January 10, 1922. Visit 301 N Market St or call 3138 for details.
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WIN
Orchard Supply CO
N. Market St
Xmas Special Overcoats and Mackinaws For Boys
Skill Craft Clothes Shop advertises boys outerwear in sizes 3 to 18 years priced from 4 to 12 50 at 80 North Main Street Winchester Virginia in the Evans Hotel Building.
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N. Main St
Winchester
Evans Bldg
Robinson's Cold Storage Holiday Produce Sale
Seasonal ad from Robinson's Cold Storage announces boxed Rome Beauty apples at 3.25 per box and oranges at 2.50 per bushel. Limited display dates 5-1p-3t.
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Rome
Robinson's
Gifts That Last Wrist Watches Line Up
A local ad promotes wrist watches in platin um, 18 and 14 karat white, green, yellow gold and silver. It features gentlemen's watches from Waltham Elgin Illinois Hamilton and South Bend with a highlight on a model named The Green. Prices are advertised as surprising and customers are urged to visit today.
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Waltham
Elgin
Illinois
Hamilton
South Bend
America
Fine Orchestra with Margie Delivers Splendid War Era Music
A compact review notes the Fine Orchestra with Margie delivering a splendid war era program. The performance justifies the seat price with polished arrangements and period-appropriate storytelling.
Woman Juror Charges Intimidation in Arbuckle Trial
San Francisco December 5. The Arbuckle manslaughter jury has disagreed and was discharged. Juror Helen Hubbard said a man posing as Gus Oliva telephoned her husband seeking to coerce a vote. Assist ant district attorney Milton U Ren said the matter would be turned over to the grand jury.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Roscoe Arbuckle
Helen Hubbard
Virginia Rappe
Gus Oliva
Arbuckle
Four Young Men Sent to State Prison
Four young men indicted for breaking into Willis DeHaven’s store and post office pleaded guilty and were sentenced by Judge Whiting in Circuit Court to one and a half to two years in the state penitentiary. Franklin Hawkins received one year. All will be sent to the state roads with ten days off per month for good behavior. The court noted youth and plea of guilty as factors.
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Willis DeHaven
Dehaven
Holmes Miller
Harry Chapman
Garland Webb
Whiting
State Penitentiary
Franklin Hawkins
Commonwealth
Cather
Hawkins
Chapman
Ofc
Braddock Street M E Church Bazaar and Supper
The Sunday School House of Braddock Street M E Church hosts a bazaar and oyster supper on Thursday and Friday, December 9. Supper costs 50 cents. Proceeds support church activities and programs.
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Braddock St. M. E. C
Toyland offers world of toys at People's Bargain Store
Charles L. Bowly, who spent the weekend at his home after a lengthy business trip through the south, left this afternoon for Norfolk, Virginia. Miss Rose Alexander, who has been spending several days with friends in
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People’s Bargain Store
Charles L. Bowly
Norfolk
Rose Alexander
First Snow of Season Delights Winchester Fruit Growers
The first snow of the season fell on Sunday about two inches deep, melting on ground and creating slushy downtown streets. Orchard men report early bud swelling, roses blooming in protected spots, and farmers optimistic for a large next summer with proper orchard care, despite mild fall temperatures.
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Winchester
Winchester Cold Storage Company
Frederick County
Jersey Bride and the Hired Man
A sunlit romance ends as a Jersey couple walk home under starlit skies. The man’s role as hired help stands between them, highlighting social distance and unspoken barriers.
There Is Music in the Air For You
An advertisement promotes radio telephone receiving sets for home use to enjoy concerts and broadcasts each evening. It touts easy tuning and lists Phone 15 and address 301 N Market St for details.
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WIN
Orchard Supply CO
N. Market St
Death takes Mrs M Guire at home in city
Deep sorrow followed the announcement that Mrs Charlotte Brook McGuire wife of ter H McGuire died at their Braddock and herst streets home yesterday afternoon after a brief illness. Born May 8 1875 in Westmoreland County Virginia she was a nurse of wide experience. she married Dr William P McGuire June 16 1904 and leaves her husband and daughters Judith Braxton and Ann Tucker.
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Charlotte Brook McGuire
Ter H. McGuire
Braddock
Guire
Lotte Clay Brook
Winchester Hospital
Vaais
McGuire
Edwin Claybrook
Westmoreland County
Virginia
Old Claybrook
William P., McGuire
Judith Braxton McGuire
Ann Tucker McGuire
Page
New Electric Signs Erected in Northern Virginia Power District
Three new electric signs, under the direction of Mr. H. B. Wolts TM, lighted Saturday night for the Northern Virginia Power Company to attract attention. More signs are planned for the near future to enhance illumination on Main Street and adjacent business corridors. The signs were installed at Gem billiard and pool park operated by Robert Fort, Clowe jewelry on Main Street, and Colonial dining house at Market and Piggs cadilly streets.
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H. B. Wolts
Northern Virginia
Mi Street
Robert Fort
Clowe
District Nurse Schedules Meeting in City Hall Chamber
The notice announces a regular monthly meeting in Council Chamber City Hall on Wednesday at 4 p m. The agenda mentions three Buick cars and a wire service item labeled For Wire 9.
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BUICK
Council’ Chamber of
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J.H. Spence
Spence
William and Elizabeth Edwards
Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church
J. M. Orndoff
ELKS
Congress
Esa Taee
Towi
Willis
J. C. Crouse
Ber
Luther Brill
Sarah
Roger Sager
Amory and Company
Northern Virginia Orchard Company
Boyd Richards
Emory L. Woolford
Alva
Richards
Als
J. B. Singhass
Board of Supervisors
Bazar
Toyland
Grant Sprayer Company
M’guire
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Carl Gruber
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