Virginia apples face ruinous prices and weak markets
London December 23, 1931 The letter from G S Ralston to Virginia fruit growers analyzes low apple prices in London and Liverpool, noting poor quality fruit, oversupply, and holiday demand failures. He cites Virginia, Canadian, and European markets, calls for better advertising focus, and expresses cautious optimism for 1932.
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London
Eng
Virginia Fruit Growers
Ben Davis
Pippins
Glasgow
Liverpool
Virginia
Rng
France
England
Europe
Solemn Rites Held For Late Mrs Swimley in Bruce Town
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Lucy Huyett Swimley widow of Samuel J. Swimley at her Bruce Town home. Rev. C. J. Clark and Harry Lee Myerly conducted the rites. Pallbearers included Louis L. Baker Charles R. McCann William S. Huyett Jack Boden J. B. Snapp Sr. Stanley Hardesty. Out of town mourners included Miss Laura Huyett and Frank Morgan Huyett Charlottesville Col Owen Nolle Lynchburg Galen Swimley Bunker Hill Virginia Virginia Gold Clendening Romney W Va Owen Swimley Swimley Va. Choir sang with Dudley Pierce Kathleen Pierce Mrs Henry Jobe Mrs James Sargent Mrs Andy Whitacre. Hymns Abide With Me Lead Kindly Light Jesus Saviour Pilot Me.
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C. J. Clark
Harry Lee Myerly
Poe
Swimley
Lynchburg
Galen Swimley
Bunker Hill
W. Va
Virginia Gold Clendening
Romney High School
Romney
Owen Swimley
Dudley Pierce
Kathleen Pierce
Winchester
Henry Jobe
James Sargent
History of nations shows cycles of prosperity and decline
The passage notes recurring patterns of expansion and stagnation across nations. It mentions Roomy Horn as a mountain fox and small animals living in old horn remnants, cites Tleargali as the largest sheep, and highlights Great Valentine Collection as the world’s most complete valentine exhibit in the London Museum.
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Valentine
London Museum
Tool Subjects in Education
The article explains tool subjects like reading writing arithmetic and grammar as essential tools for securing an education. It defines these subjects as foundational skills used by educators to build literacy numeracy and communication.
Asiatic Blood and Racing Peoples in Historic Hungary
The article argues that races inhabiting Hungary Finland the southern United States parts of Asia and the Balkans are mainly descended from relatively recent Asiatic invaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hungary
Finland
Southern
Ussia
Balkans
Vicks Plan Promises Cold Control with Drops and VaepoRub
A vintage ad touts use of Vicks Nose and Throat Drops with Vicks VaepoRub under the Vick Plan for better control of colds. It guarantees a refund if the user is not delighted with results, offering money-back assurance through participating druggists.
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Vicks
Vick
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Mr. Ralston
Ralston
H.D
Manning W. Bills
Brucetown
Lucy Huyett Swimley
Samuel J. Swimley
Andy Whitacre
Keystone
N. Loudoun St
Kaufman’s Ready-To-Wear
New York
Just
Coats
Chevrolet Delivery
Durant
C.E. Organ
Willys Dealer
Braddock ST
Comper
North East Universal Heater
Harrison
North East
Har
Goodrich
Silvertowns
THE
Cammer Tire Company
Prompt Road Service
Braddock & Boscawen Sts
Etta Kett
BY Paul Robinson
Rita
Load
Lin
H. W. Ebert
BUICK
Crosley Radio
General Electric Radio
Kenneth E. Henry & Co
L. J. Hook
Chrysler and Plymouth Agency
Loudoun Street
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