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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1923
Page
4
A 1923 article explains why New York consumers pay 10 to 16 cents for apples while Virginia growers receive about 3 to 4 cents per apple after barrel costs. It argues retailers fix prices rigidly, limiting consumption, and urges more flexible pricing to boost sales and profits.
A humorous verse about hireling a van driver who refuses chores and mocks effort. The speaker fires the lazy worker after repeated evasions, reflecting on a clash between work ethic and complacent idleness.
The Salvation Army asks public help to avoid basket overlaps this Christmas with the Red Cross acting as a clearing house. They seek names of worthy families and grocery donations, promising all will receive a fair share, with volunteers ready to collect and deliver.
Obituary note reports the death of Mr. T Brill of Lehew West Virginia in his sleep after a period of ill health. He is described as quiet honest and exemplary. Survived by wife five children three grandchildren and sisters Cornelius Anderson Strite Rudolph. Funeral arrangements not specified.
John H. Clouser returned home after over four years away, ending a World War I era absence. He brought a commendation from his commanding officer and has stories from nearly every old country. He arrived on furlough from a Georgia camp. he is brother to Mrs. R. C. McDonald of Winchester. J.B. Crowell Mountain Falls Virginia December 7 1923.
Frank Wilson, 13, while fox hunting on Massanutten Mountain near Signal Knob, uncovered a Civil War era Springfield musket. The rusty rifle bears 1861 and U S 42 markings, with a burned stock but intact profile, likely dropped by a soldier during the Valley campaign and later hidden on the rocks.
Reports to the Bureau of Chemistry indicate Colorado fruit shipping associations mandate invoices signed by growers guaranteeing responsibility for excess spray material tests. Investigations show this measure correlates with low spray residues on fruit ready for shipment, though heavy rains aided dye removal from some fruits.
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