Airplanes Used to Dust Fort Valley Peach Orchards
Fort Valley Georgia may become a center for orchard dusting by airplane as tested flights show promise for protecting peaches from pests. Federal entomologist Oliver Irvin Snapp reports early demonstrations suggest airplanes could boost yields, with pilots spraying from 50 to 60 feet above trees and landing briefly to reload every few minutes.
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Fort Valley
Eees
Georgia
Oliver Irvin Snapp
Winchester
Siumeneba Valley
Fort Vale
Snapp
Cosmo politan Romance Yolanda at Empire Theatre
Patrons will see Yolanda from de Major in Cosmo politan romance with Harvie Davies heading the cast and Ralph Graves among the supports. Showtimes at 7 and 9 15 tonight and tomorrow with elaborate period costumes and grand scenes. Peck Mills Jazz Orchestra performs tonight at 8 45 on the Empire stage for music lovers.
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Empire Theatre
de Major
Harvie Davies
Ralph Graves
Peck” Mills
Empire Stage
Parade and Concert by Van Arnam’s Minstrels Tuesday
Van Arnam’s Minstrels with Band and escort parade the section of Winchester on Tuesday December 16. The troupe performs once at The Colonial Theatre with the Band in front of each show. Seats go on sale Friday at 10 a m.
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John R
Arnam
Meee Arnam
Winchester
Colonial Theatre
van Arnam
Special Music at Rouss Bazaar Tonight
Dancing tree home mate rolls served with all suppers. Don’t forget to be there.
Public Sale of Miss Martha Shumate's Silverware Jewelry
The Shenandoah Valley National Bank to sell the silverware and jewelry of Miss Martha Shumate at 6 p.m. on December 20, 1924. Sale to be conducted by Administrator C. T. Ay. Shenandoah National Bank Bath, Indiana.
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Martha Shumate
Shenandoah Valley
Shenandoah Ee
Bath
Ind
The Fighting Duke Lyn Harding
A compact notice referencing Lyn Harding titled The Fighting Duke and mentioning Charles of Bergundy Patty in a brief historical record segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke Lyn Harding
British May Present Lady Astor Portrait To Washington
London reports a dispute over hanging Lady Astor's portrait in the House of Commons. The Commons ruled living-person portraits are undesirable there while Lord Astor argues the painting was accepted by works officials. Lady Astor calls the fuss irrelevant and notes the House accepted it. A transfer to Washington is suggested.
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Lady Astor
Washington
Hall of Commons
London
House of Commons
Lord Astor
Lord Peel
Attempts Made By Professionals At Unsettlement
Attempts to unsettle the general stock market continued around noon as heavy selling hit oils and low priced rails, lowering several issues 1 to 2 percent and causing brief weakness in other stocks. Industrials fell 1 to nearly 4 points while copper shares remained in demand and bullish demonstrations steadied trading. Call money rose to 3 percent.
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New York
Clothing Needed for Children to Attend School
Mrs. Ben Craig of Briggs Virginia requests clothing for her children to attend school. She explains they must go weekly and asks for assistance, noting a person from home says the situation is dire. Respond promptly to help provide needed garments.
Death of Tom Ince Under Official Investigation
Los Angeles reports that Thomas H. Ince motion picture producer died after illness following a yachting party in San Diego harbor last month. An official inquiry by the district attorney seeks to clarify the circumstances surrounding his illness on November 17 aboard the International Film Corporation's yacht Oneida.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Thomas H. Ince
San Diego
T Ginehey
Sannee
International Film ‘Corporation
Oneida
Atorney
the Times
Weather and Crop Conditions in Virginia Week Ended Yesterday
Weather and crop conditions in Virginia show above normal temperatures. Rain in the latter part of the week replenished stock water and benefited pastures and winter grain, now in good condition in most areas. Corn mostly housed. Some cotton failed to open due to prior freezing. Tobacco is favored by conditions.
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Washington
Virginia
Twenty Two Students Rescued From Bandits Near Canton
Canton dispatch reports twenty two of the students seized by bandits en route from Canton to a Christian college were returned to the campus after a brief skirmish with military forces. Two others were freed the following morning, while eight remain in captivity.
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Associated Press
Canton
China
Chrisian College
Double Dose For Second Appearance
Robert Brown, colored, who led Clarke county as his used $17 in police court yesterday by the Worsley, charged on drunk and disorderly with a tax the fine, over the usual, was due to the fact that it was Robert's second appearance in the same court on a similar charge within a month. He said he bought liquor from an old man with a long white beard riding a grey horse.
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Robert Brown
Clarke County
Worsley
Robert
Bank Heist Shocks Bask Shawnee Bank Opens. Loot Estimated
Three men held up the Federal National Bank in Bask Shawnee as it opened today. They locked the cashier and the president in a vault and escaped with loot estimated at 15 000 to 20 000 dollars.
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Associated Press
Shawnee,otla
Federal National Bank
Harm Being Done France Abroad By Red Moves
Paris reports Premier effiot in a confidence vote cites harm from red activities abroad. The Journal Official at May notes a telegram from high authorities saying US tourist passages are canceled and seamship companies grow uneasy as communist disruptions draw laughter in the Chamber.
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Paris
Effiot
France
Red
United States
Heavy live fowls and young chickens for sale
Heavy live fowls and young chickens, about 3 to 4 lbs, in Rocks or Reds. H. D. Albin. December 28.
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H. D. Albin
Bandits Rob Detroit Bank Take $15000 In Currency
Five armed suspects robbed the Grand River Avenue Bank of Detroit today and fled in a car with about $15 000 in currency. The item also lists a for sale notice for a modern 7 room house on South Main Street on easy terms, and a help wanted ad seeking large clean cotton rags.
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Detroit, Mich
Grand River Avenue
Bank of Detroit
South Main St
Herman H. Hable
Gleaves Family Jewelry Stolen During Absence
Thieves broke into Admiral and Mrs Gleaves apartment on Connecticut Avenue Washington while the household attended a ball game in Baltimore. Jewelry mainly belonging to Miss Gleaves valued around 260 to 300 dollars vanished, including heirlooms and gifts. Investigators suspect an interior access point and a small watching party may have aided the theft.
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Admiral
Secticut Avenue
Baltimore
Miss Gleaves
State Historic Highway Officers Address Luncheon
Junius Fishburn of Roanoke and T J Ingram Jr of Lynchburg spoke at a joint luncheon of the Lions Kiwanis and Rotary clubs at the George Washington Hotel in Winchester. About 160 people attended as Fishburn described the 1200 mile route circling Virginia and noted roughly 100 miles needing improvement.
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Herbert
Prominent Business Men Adjudicated In Bankruptcy
Creditors of W. C. Plundeke W. C. Plundeke & Company and William R. Hillyard are summoned to a December 22 meeting at Warren Rice’s office to adjudicate their claims after the trio were declared bankrupts on December 5. The Plundeke firm sold stock under executions and Hillyard placed a mortgage on his Valley Pike farm to protect creditors, covering about 67 000 dollars in debts as endorser on various notes.
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W. C. Plundeke
W. C. Plundeke & Company
William R. Hillyard
Warren Rice
W. C. Plundeke & Co
Pliundeke
Xmas Candy A and M Holly Box Deal
A retro classified note promotes a window sale at The People's Drug Co offering a Holly Box Christmas candy for only $1.50 during a daytime window sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A &M
Our
the People’s Drug Co
Van Arnam Minstrel Show Heads to Colonial Theatre
Manager Boyer announces John R. Van Arnam's Superior Minstrels for one night Tuesday December 16 at the Colonial. The show, in its fifth season, headlines on the B F Keith circuit and offers 50 75 and 100 cent prices. A noon street parade and a band concert precede the performance with reserved seats on sale Friday December 12 at 10 am.
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Boyer
John R. van Arnam
van Arnam
Minstrels
B. F. Keith
Keith
Johnson Poised to Shield Landis as AL Opens
Johnson believed set to retain power as American League opens its annual session amid speculation over endorsing Landis. Ban Johnson, long critical of the Landis regime, appears solidified and discussions on joining the National League in praising Landis anticipated. Johnson will not comment on the joint meeting or NL resolution.
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New York
American League
National League
Landis
Ban Johnson
Ameri Lee
Clais
Johnson
John Heydler
League
Memorial services for Woodrow Wilson broadcast on radio
The memorial services for former President Woodrow Wilson will be held in the hall of the House of Representatives next Monday and will be carried by radio. Stations including WRC in New York and WG in Schenectady will broadcast, with more stations possible later.
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Washington
Woodrow Wilson
House of Representatives
Méniday
WRC
Waston
New York
Schnectady
Nightly Rehearsals for Firemen's Play
Rehearsals for The Flapper's Grandmother will be held nightly at 8 o'clock at the Friendship Fire Company hall. All participants are urged to attend and not miss future rehearsals.
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Friendship Fire Company
Mayor Calls For Firemen's Meeting Tonight
The mayor requests all volunteer firemen to meet with him in City Hall Friday night at 8 o'clock. The purpose is to discuss matters of interest to every fireman in town.
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Arf
Bnt
Tarish ‘Tion
Sailors Feared Lost After Baltimore Steamer Fire
Search for five crew members of the steamer A. Woof Baltimore continued after a fatal blaze off Beterton. Victims include Capt Charles, Elwood, Olaf Kiton, and a steward. Bodies of Frederick Nelson and C. E. Klein smith washed ashore. coroner cites exposure.
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Baltimore
A. Wo
Beterton
Samuel Charles
Elwood
Olaf Kiton
Chesapeake City
Marine Transport Company
Woodall
Frederick K. Nelson
C. E. Kleinsmith
Kent County
Blumettes Imported Perfume Pocket Book Size Ad
An advertisement for Blumettes imported perfume in pocket book sizes priced at 50 and 75 cents is placed by Bakers Drug Store. The listing appears in a 12-9-1p-41 newspaper page.
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Baker’s Drug Store
Whitman’s Candy
Bakers Drug Store
Wanted Apartment Ad Seeks Prime Location and Heating
Classified notice seeks a well located and well heated apartment. Inquiries should cite S. M. 8 via Star. State whether attached garage is available and provide price.
Special Candy Sale at People's Drug Co
Window notice announces special candy sale with assorted chocolates priced at 1.50 each and dated December 10 with sales location at People s Drug Co. The ad promotes a holiday window display and drive to visit the store for the offer.
Handley Schools Nearby Lots With Easy Terms
Three building lots near Handley Schools offered at a surprising price with easy terms. Write XYZ care Star for details.
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Handley Schools
The Beautiful Princess Marion Davies Mary Of Bergundy
Actress Marion Davies stars as the Beautiful Princess in a lavish on screen tale set around royal intrigues. The feature follows Davies in a fantasy court amid romance, drama, and a charm filled by her performance.
Lives of 250 Girls Imperiled By School Fire
Fire at a school in Bridgewater drives 250 girls from dormitories as flames consume three buildings. The model building is reported to be the origin, with dormitories left untouched and students evacuated safely.
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Bridgewater
Congress' Christmas Recess Set From December 20
Congress will begin its Christmas recess on December 20 after the Senate approved the measure already passed by the House. The Yuletide break ends when members return to resume business.
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Rd Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Muscle Shoals Issue to Be Kept Before Senate
The Muscle Shoals matter is to be kept before the Senate for consideration, with the Pine treaty following immediately. The Pine treaty would confirm Cuba's sovereignty over the island, a topic debated in the Senate for twenty years.
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Senate
Was
Cuba
Legion and Auxiliary to Hold Joint Meeting Friday Evening
Rob ert Y. Conrad Post American Legion and the Woman's Auxiliary will meet at the Legion building at 8 o'clock on Friday to conduct business and encourage new member recruitment for the coming year. Capt. George B. Roszel announces talks by Col. B. M. Roszel former Mayor William W. Glass and Captain Wray with refreshments to follow.
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Robert Y. Conrad Post
American Legion
Woman’s Auxiliary
Legion
George B. Roszel
Roszel
Col. B. M. Roszel
William W.W. Glass
Capain Wray
Berryville
Richmond critic endorses Shuffle Along as show for all
Douglas Gordon the Richmond Times Dispatch critic endorses Shuffle Along at the Empire Theatre as a musical revue for everyone with a ten piece colored jazz orchestra. Seats are on sale at the Empire office with prices 1.65 orchestra 2.0 balcony 1.10 gallery. Also square dance at Market St Rink Friday night December 12.
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Douglas Gordon
Richmond Times-Dispatch
South
Empire Theatre
ST He
Richmond
Norfolk
Southland
Empire
Ronuss Avenue
H D Dealers Annual Meeting Here On Friday
Between 25 and 30 dealers and one man representing International Harvester will attend the annual meeting in Winchester on Friday. The meeting includes luncheon and will feature remarks by district officials. A car to Richmond and back was brought for display, showcasing a heated electric seat and automated brakes.
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International Harvester
Winchester
Baltimore
Take & Re
Eae
Sinesa
George Remin
Richmond
Public Campaign Memo Confirms Local Shop Drive
Fragmentary OCR notes show a public campaign push by a department and supporters promoting a shop project. The text hints at an organized effort to mobilize voters or community backing for a local retail or cooperative initiative.
Would You Save a Life This Christmas Seals Appeal
The message urges immediate action to buy Christmas Seals to support the indigent and disease prevention. It compares saving a drowning person to supporting the fundraiser, stressing personal responsibility to help now.
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Chester
Slippers priced at 98 cents at sample
A garbled notice notes slippers at 98 cents during a sample event. It mentions a Tuac quilted Latin Top previously priced at 1.60 and references Cooley's furniture and screens with neat work and patronage.
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Aney
Nerror
Potatoes and Cabbage Special Price Notice
Local listing notes a special price for potatoes and cabbage. The fragment also mentions a car sale and a date format appears as December 10 with codes 18-10-1p-2t. The readable items suggest a market price prompt and an automotive offer in a small ad.
Public Sale Notice For North ton Street Houses
Advertisement notes sale items at the public sale in December 18 including pine sy and cedars for store. Mentions J Mack municipal sale and two brick houses on North ton Street with reference to Christmas gifts and Baker's Drug Store. Includes Cruel Louis XF Holbrook Blinn King of France entries.
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Pine
Cedars
J. Mack
Northton Street
Cruel Louis XF Holbrook Blinn King of
France
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A. S
Charles of
Bergundy
Patty
The
Mrs
Ben Craig
Briggs, Va
Tom Ince
Gila of
Bandits
Detroit
Star Office
Gleaves
Xmas
Balne Macklyn Arbuckle
van Arnam’s
Johnny Dooley
Dauphin of
Yolanda
Tommorw
Wilson
Blumettes
People’s Drug Co
Princess Marion Davies
Mary of
Legionaires and Auxiliary
Market St. Rink
Prince Maximilian Ralph Graves
H.D. Dealers
Gatherin
George Washington
Tee
Hudson & Essex
Winchester Ao
Bakers Drug
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