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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1929
Page
5
Reports to federal and state agencies show Virginia livestock valued at about 75.6 million on January 1, 1929, up from 68.0 million the previous year. Cattle and sheep numbers rose while horses, mules, and hogs declined. mule numbers held. horse population remains at a 40 year low.
An advertisement notes Capu-1 liquid works quickly to ease chilly sensations aching back and limbs and neural pains. It promises fast relief from discomfort and claims a powerful, swift action to soothe pain.
The Virginia livestock report shows cattle increasing to about 765,000 head on January 1, with milk cows at 882,000 and average milk cow value rising to 70 dollars. Sheep numbers reach 469,000, while hogs on Virginia farms fall about ten percent to an estimated 578,000. A nationwide trend mirrors gains in cattle and sheep with shifts toward beef production noted.
Quick loans to the public on personal signatures with sizes up to $300. Easy monthly repayments advertised by Personal Finance Co of Martinsburg located at 116 West Xing Street with phone contact 351-3100. The notice targets Tuesday Thursday and Saturday hours for inquiries.
The State Highway Commission reports road conditions as of Tuesday January 29. Major routes Virginia Beach to Petersburg and Farmville to Lynchburg are paved and hard surfaced. Some segments show construction with cautions for rough patches and traffic detours near Natural Bridge Altavista and Big Stone Gap. Travelers urged to drive slowly and heed workers on sections near Roanoke Martinsville and Lynchburg.
A fragmented sales directory lists numerous February to March stock and farm implement sales in towns including Berryville Front Royal Charles Town Berryville and Winchester. Entries name sellers such as Frye Reed Ashby Henson Lacey Castleman Neowin McKee Miller McDonald and Chiles with dates Feb 6 through Mar 26 and locations like Berryville Kernstown Briggs and Barrett Farm.
Notice states the annual meeting of the Shenandoah Wall Agricultural Society of the stockholders will convene at the County Court House at 2 p m on March 6 1929. Secretary H L McCann signed the notice.
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