Virginia Farms Lead South Atlantic in Modern Equipment Use
Census figures released in Washington show Virginia farms exceed the South Atlantic average in ownership of mobile equipment and utilities while remaining below the national average. data cover autos trucks tractors electric motors gas engines telephones water pipes and electric lights with Virginia numbers often higher than regional peers but lower than the U.S. overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
South Atlantic States
Washington
Bureau of the Census
South Atlantic
South Atlantic Division
United States
Regional Electric Trends Highlight Virginia Lead in Averages
Virginia power customers accounted for 7,730 units or 4.5 percent of totals, above 3.5 percent for the South Atlantic and around one cent for the nation. West North Central led in automobile and telephone maintenance percentages, Pacific states topped farm dwelling lighting and electric motor use, Middle Atlantic led motor truck maintenance, and New England led houses with water piping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Atlantic States
United States
Virginia
South Atlantic
West North Central
Pacific
Middle Atlantic
New England
Want Billion Mobilized To Give Business a Lift
Washington reports hearings will begin on bills to mobilize 500 million dollars to bolster business credit. Senate bill No 1 outlines a reconstruction corporation. Republican leader Watson urges fast tracking by the banking sub-committee led by Norbeck as Hoover seeks quick passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
Watson
Indiana
Banking
Norbeck
South Dakota
Hoover
Hoover Program Drives Chamber Proposals On Economic Reform
The Chamber of Commerce of the United States endorses measures to curb production in coal oil and lumber during emergencies and backs government backed tribunals or permits to reduce output. It favors a national economic council anti trust modification and a private unemployment benefit system as part of post Hoover program reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lieve Aon
Senate
United
Reconstruction Corporation
Hoover
Chaember of Commerce of
United States
Chamber
National Economic Council
Congress
Lovett Stores Shoes Stock to Be Sold in Three Virginia Stores
By decree of the Corporation Court of Winchester and Staunton, the surviving partner will auction the Lovett Bros stores on December 29 to 31 1931. About 1000 pairs of shoes plus fixtures and office equipment across Staunton Winchester stores will be sold as wholes per store. Cash due at sale with immediate removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Court of
City of Winchester
May Lovett
Admi Dion
Frank Lovett
Harry L. Lovett
Harrison Way
Staunton
Winchester
Lovett Bros
Harry I
Lovett
Pepso-Ginger Advice From Baker's Drug Store
Advertisement urges readers to chew Pepso-Ginger after meals to aid digestion, stimulate the stomach, neutralize acids, and absorb gases. Claims quick relief within two minutes with refund guarantee if ineffective.
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A. Baker's Drug Store
Capitol To Have Christmas Party For The Kiddies
The Capitol Theatre hosts a mammoth Christmas morning party for poor children in Winchester and Frederick County. Santa Claus will greet each child and a large Christmas tree will be set up. Tickets are distributed by Miss Martha Stowers of the Red Cross and Mrs Dean and Mrs Arthur of the District Nurse Association. A motion picture will entertain about six to seven hundred attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mammoth
Capitol Theatre
Winchester
Frederick County
Orsant
Santa Claus
Martha Stowers
The
Red Cross
Dean and
Arthur
District Nurse Association
Late Conveyances Of County Realty
Frederick County Clerk records show transfers including Annie M. Brown to Eva Cochran Samsell et al near Stephens City with nominal consideration and M M Lynch executor to J W Keller near Stephenson with 3005 dollars. Other deeds include Ida E Perdue to F E Gillespie hundred ten acres in Stonewall district and Lawrence F Dorsey et al to Mollie R Parlett about three miles north of Winchester with nominal consideration.
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Frederick County
Annie M. Brown
Eva Cochran Samsell
Stephens City
Brentie V. Manuel
Charles L. Wright
Ida E. Perdue
F. E. Gillespie
Stonewall District
M. M. Lynch
Aurelia V
Women Rise to Head Gardener Roles in England
More women in England enter gardening ranks than ever before. Those with special training hold responsible and well paid positions as head gardeners in schools public institutions and on private estates.
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England
View from Pikes Peak Reveals 60,000 Square Miles
From the summit of Pikes Peak the panorama spans about 60,000 square miles of scenery. Its isolated location at the Rockies tip guards mountains and plains. A telescope shows Denver eighty miles away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pikes Peak
Rockies
Denver
Be Efficient and the Meaning of True Efficiency
A compact reflection on efficiency. using time and effort wisely prevents wasted energy. The quote emphasizes purposeful action and precise thinking over aimless movements.
What People Will Say
Auerbach notes the phrase What people will say drives social tyranny and warps natural disposition. He cites its impact on minds and behavior in the prose From On the Heights highlighting public judgment as a controlling force.
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Berthold Auerbach
Love and Invitations Fold into a Family Style Confrontation
Mrs Durand confronts Bruce over Sybil Morse debut invitations and his apparent neglect of social duties. Bruce resists expectations, arguing his independence and a future away from his aunt’s controlling plans. The scene ends with him dodging the social trap and planning a quiet return home.
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Bridge
Eleanore
Bruce
Mia Duran
Mrs. Durand
Sybil Morse
Charles
Arling
Answed
Arked
Ois
Grace
Durand
Sybil
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General Electric
Wgs General Electric
Kenneth E. Henry & Co
Giets OF Beauty
Miller Bros
Piccadilly
Byron O. Brumback
Middletown
Coleman Dunn
Capitol
Cleo
Lucas
Gerry
Joan
Keystone Shoe Stores
Leatheretts
Romeo
AMILY
N. Loudoun St
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