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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1923
Page
4
The Associated Press states exclusive republication rights for local news published on Wednesday December 12 1923. It confirms AP ownership and local newspaper rights for that date.
Western apple growers blame lack of storage facilities for market instability this year. F E Aller of the American Fruit Growers says six cold storage plants are needed at Wenatchee to prevent a glut and stabilize prices. The piece notes existing facilities in the region and the impact of vehicle and rail logistics on shipments.
Milton Baker a carpenter from Frederick County and Winchester resident died at noon today at his son J. P. Sheetz home 688 Market Street after a prolonged illness. He was married to a Miss Hoover and is survived by two brothers Wil Baker of Charles Town and Baker of Carmel Virginia. Funeral services Friday at 11 o'clock at First Christian Church conducted by pastor Reverend. Burial will be in Mount.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions snails and a length estimate, sparking curiosity online. No clear names places or dates are readable to identify the source or full claim.
Dr Henry Taylor chief of the bureau of agricultural economics says forecasting aids farmers and nations in adjusting planed production to changing market conditions. He notes that exact forecasts rely on historical data and current trends to guide land use, crop mix, and marketing decisions.
A rajah in northwest India owns a bedstead with posts of a wood called mualacca and a solid gold body. The headpiece gleams with 700 gems, making the bed valued around 350000 dollars and closely guarded at all times.
A humor piece notes a writer who prioritizes luxury over wealth, and a quip about a newborn child where the editor’s wife asks if it is a boy or girl. The husband jokes that the child’s name has not been chosen yet.
A poultry brief compares pullet conformation to beef cattle judging. It emphasizes a rectangular body, broad flat back, deep sides, a neat trim head, short broad beak, and bright eye as indicators of a future productive layer.
AP reports New York December 12 stock market strength shown by steels and motor shares. Some declines seen in Davison chemical and York Central as profit taking occurs, while weekly iron and steel reviews note buying orders for first quarter of next year. Call money opens at 5 percent.
The notornis, an almost extinct New Zealand bird, has few preserved specimens in museums. Researchers note the rarity of Oly Tour collections and emphasize the ongoing challenge in documenting this elusive species.
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