Ten Million Christmas Trees Dashed Into Homes
The Associated Press reports a $5,000,000 industry growing Christmas trees. Experts urge proper cutting for conservation. Foresters and The Nature Association caution against overcutting and support forest protection to ensure future timber supplies.
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Associated Press
Washington
Nature Association
Woodbridge Metcalf
School Oft. Forestry
University of California
Tistmas
Forest love in Christmas use of evergreen centerpiece
The piece argues that embedding the evergreen as the central Christmas symbol helps foster appreciation for forests among Americans and the rising generation. It emphasizes tree love as a lasting civic value.
Glue bottle corks come out easily with fat rubbed around
A practical tip suggests applying a small amount of fat around the cork or stopper before reinserting it. This method eases removal of open bottle corks and glass stoppers.
Virginia Guerra World War casualties line item report
Virginia had 4 581 soldiers overseas and 4 713 total World War casualties in American Expeditionary Forces. Virginia suffered 716 killed in action and 285 died of wounds, with 974 total battle deaths and 3 739 wounded. Chicago loop daily traffic study notes 314000 vehicles enter 35 blocks. 12000 horse drawn carts remain flagged for removal.
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Washington
Virginia
Secretary of War
America
Schools Started By P. E. Church Are On Accredited List
St Catherines and Christchurch schools of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia were among the schools placed on the accredited list by the Southern Association at its Jackson Mississippi meeting. Virginia led states with more than four schools on the list, bringing its total to 62 high schools on the accredited roster. Public schools added include Bridgewater Bristol Culpeper Holland Oceana Pittsylvania Pulaski Whitmell High Schools. private entries Christchurch St Catherines Swavely school Oo Nae Yo and Sullins College high school.
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Christchurch
Episcopal Diocese of
Oceana Pittsylvania
Pulaski and Whitmell High
Christchurch St. Catherines
Swavely School
Sullins College Hig School
Roanoke and Norfolk Seek Next State Fruit Meet
The Virginia State Horticulture Society plans its next annual gathering likely in Norfolk or Roanoke with a winter December timing. Directors will announce the exact date after the spring meeting, and discuss the meeting location elect a secretary and treasurer and set the annual date.
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Roanoke
Norfolk
Virginia State Horticulture’ Society
To Reopen Hotel At Charles Town Jefferson Hotel
The Jefferson Hotel of Charles Town, closed for over a year and a half, will be improved and remodeled and reopened in the early spring. Improvements were delayed until the new city sewerage system began.
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Jefferson
Charles Town
Department store installs mirrors on restroom phone mouthpieces
Shoppers in Detroit hurry to shop and preen as a downtown department store places small mirrors on the mouthpieces of telephones in the ladies’ room. The odd amenity aims to help women polish appearance while making calls.
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Detroit
Virginia Constitution Revision Committee Adjourns After Four Day Session
Virginia's commission on revising the state constitution adjourned in Richmond after a four day session. Secretary R Gray Williams of Winchester attended and returned home. Speakers proposed changes include appointing the state board of education, local tax exemptions for manufacturing plants, and broadening city control over fiscal affairs. The group continues work on drafting provisions linked to the 1926 general assembly.
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Richmond
R. Gray Williams
Winchester
State Board
General Treasury
Ecro Ag
General Assembly
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