Facts of Interest About Virginia's Early History
A survey of Virginia landmarks and figures from the colonial era to the Revolutionary period. Notable points include Orange 1734 courts, Fauquier born Chief Justice, Culpeper Minute Men with the Rattlesnake Flag, a Woodstock hotel mustering, the Muhlenbergs, Captain John Smith’s stone house near Toano, Williamsburg as colonial capital, Portsmouth shipyard site, Eastville's Hungar's church since 1860, Makemie’s founding of Presbyterianism, Baker’s Rebellion burial in Gloucester, Abingdon as Boone’s first camping ground, Patrick Henry’s 1799 Charlotte Court House speech, John Randolph’s maiden oration, and Lafayette’s road cut near Louisa during the Revolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Tenry
Charlotte Court House
John Randolph
Hog Crop 1925 Forecast Shows 11 Million Fewer Hogs
A pig survey from the Department of Agriculture and rural mail carriers says 11 to 12 million fewer hogs will be raised for market in 1925 than in 1924 due to high corn prices and low hog prices. Farmers rushed to market half finished hogs amid corn scarcity, signaling a revolt against cheap pork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corn Belt
Department of Agriculture
Daily News-Record
Virginia Division of Markets
30 Percent Decline in Corn Belt Hog Farrowing
Preliminary tabulation by the U S Department of Agriculture and the Post Office through rural carriers shows a fall 1924 sow farrowing decline about 30 percent from fall 1923 in the Corn Belt. Pigs saved fall about 24 percent lower due to larger litters. spring 1925 sow breeding expected 10 percent below 1924 farrowings, with total Corn Belt hog production likely 9 percent lower than 1923 and 11 to 12 million head less in 1924. Southern states show a similar fall pig decline with fewer sows bred for next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Post Office Department
Corn Belt
Grand Exalted Ruler of Elks Dies in California
Robert Wood Brown, Grand Exalted Ruler of the Elks and editor of the Elk National Magazine, died at his Santiago home of a cerebral hemorrhage. Born in Kentucky, he served 39 years at the Louisville Times and earned national prominence for chartering a relief train to San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
Calif
Robert Wood Brown
Elk National
Russellville
Brown
Kentucky
Louisville Times
The
Biks
Washington, D. C
San Francisco
Population growth warned by Prof Wolfe in Chicago talk
Prof A B Wolfe of Ohio State University told the American Statistical Association that the United States could reach 250 600 000 people if growth continued but that women would take steps to prevent overpopulation. He warned of a looming choice between lower birth rates and living standards and urged recognition of real costs in population theory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
United States
A. B. Wolfe
Ohio State University
American Statistical Association
Wolfe
Texas
Wallace
Keynes
Talcon Porter of VX Apples Importer
Richmond, Dee 2g fly ARC Scotland reports Talcon Porter of VX Apples Importer in Richmond leading apple shipments from Virginia orchards before the Openth season. The report notes many shipments originate from Virginia orchards and are tied to the opener period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talcon Porter
VX Apples
Richmond
Dee
Arc
Scotland
Virginia
Christmas Treat For Western State Hospital Patients
The Staunton News Leader reports Western State Hospital held a Christmas event for patients with a tree, Santa Claus, recitations, and carols. Patients received presents, candy, oranges, popcorn, and other treats. contributions came from Staunton residents and other towns to ensure no one was forgotten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staunton
Western State Hospital
Winchester Tire Corporation Annual Meeting Notice
The annual meeting of holders of the Winchester Tire Corporation will be held at the American Legion Building January 14 1925 at 1 o clock for the purpose of electing directors and transacting such business as may come before the meeting. C. Richard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Tire Corm
Ateore American Legion
C. Richae
Paavo Nurmi Sets Sprint Record Amid Olympic Defeat Claims
Paavo Nurmi, a 26 year old speed marvel, tours York on Tuesday and showcases speed endurance. He holds records at 1500 meters to seven distances across the past two years and is praised for athletic history. He suffered a rare defeat since the Olympic events, with mention of rivals Guillemot of France and Willie Ritola in longer distances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paavo Nurmi
Art York
Nurmi
Dawe
Guillemot
France
Willie Ritola
Anyard
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mickie
Kad
Shavinee
Orange
John Marabac
Fauquier County
Culpeperunty
Woodstock
Muuhlenburgh
General Muhlemburgh
Toano
York River
John Smith
Williamsburg
House of Burgesses
United States Navy Yard
Portsmouth
Fiungar’s
Eastville
Virginia Peninsula
Presbyterianism
America
Francis Makemie
Onley
Accomac
National Bacon
Coron
Baker
Gloucester County
Abingdon
Panhandle
Daniel Boone
Tennessee
Louisa
General LaFayette
Hamburger’s Specialty Shop
North Main Street
Elks
Nathanson Co
North Main ST
George Washington
Winchester
American Trust Company
Tlrustee
Farmers & Merchants National Bank
Shenandoah Valley National Bank, Trustees
Rian Ama
Douu,vay
George Washington Hotel
Hansbrough & Carter
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