Virginia federation backs billboard bill in General Assembly
The Virginia Federation of Women’s Clubs ratifies support for a roadside billboard bill. It imposes restrictions on structures near curves and intersections, requires landowner consent, and sets annual permits and fees. The bill targets curbside advertising outside incorporated towns and cities and emphasizes enforcement by the highway commissioner.
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Virginia Federation of
General Assembly
J. L. Blair Buck
Federation
Green Rose a Freak and Other Garden Notes
A Viridiflora green rose originated in Baltimore around 1850 and was cited by the National Rose Society in 1914. The bloom is medium, double, vigorous, and botanically peculiar, with dark green petals matching foliage. Also noting a playful University of Chicago social jab about dancing coeds and intelligence, and a Third century B C bronze plated organ unearthed at Aquinum.
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Baltimore
National Rose Society
Aquinicum
Taxing all to cover deficits, says judge
A judge warns that to offset deficits, every measure will be taxed, exploiting citizens credulity. The remark frames fiscal pressure as broad and unavoidable.
Apple market steadies with better prices abroad
Optimism returns to the apple trade as growers report firmer demand overseas led by Liverpool auctions. Virginia York Imperial and Albemarle varieties fetched 25 to 37 shillings, with New York shipments to British ports totaling 33 725 barrels for the week. Cold storage and Winchester shipments hint at a steady market despite no strong price gains. A court notice from Frederick County seeks to settle Joseph N. Patton estate debts and appoint a Master Commissioner.
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Western Frederick Bank
A. Smith Guard
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Commissioner’s Office
Loudoun Street
England
Liverpool
Baltic
York
Virginia
U. S
U. 8
New York
London
Southampton
Newcastle
Manchester
Glasgow
Hull
Winchester
County OF Frederick
James P. Reardon
Joseph N. Patton
C. E. Patton
Mary E. Patton
W. W. Patton
Mamie Bowley
A. Walace Bowley
L. E. Patton
Thelma D. Patton
Melvin R. Patton
Catherine Patton
Carl Patton
Garland Patton
Winchester Evening Star
Frederick
C. C. Brannon
Inefficient Painting Says Faster Coat Rhythm Boosts Life
United States forest products laboratory concludes that delaying coats shortens service life and that applying a second coat after spring not fall helps paint durability.
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United States Forest Products Laboratory
Murder at Middleburg prompts nationwide hunt for suspect
Mrs Agnes Ilsley and her maid were found slain in Middleburg Virginia. Authorities pursued George Crawford ex convict, with police from DC Maryland New Jersey joining Virginia in a large manhunt. A $500 reward was offered as fingerprint work and palm prints were examined.
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Virginia
Paul Boeing
Hanna McCormick
Illinois
Boeing
George Crawford
Ilsley
Benjamin Gunner
William J. Burns
Washington
Tisley
Gunner
Middleburg
District of Columbia
Maryland
New Jersey
Citizens Aid
William D. Mitchell
Army Air Forces
Crawford
Commonwealth
John Gallagher
Leesburg
Spencer Isley
Milwaukee
Mrs. Ilsley
H. A. Spitler
Bertie Neal
E. S. Adrian
Loudoun County
N. D
Spencer Ilsley
Minto
University of Wisconsin
Pullman
Wash
New York
J. W. Boeing
Fargo
Delray Beach
Fla
Early salary cuts and billboard control proposed in legislature
A bill would regulate juror pay and mileage for criminal cases with multiple hearings yielding pay in one day. Another bill seeks to cut election judge and clerk pay to 3 dollars per day. A billboard bill would license outdoor ads outside town limits, limit obstructed views, and prohibit signs within 300 feet of intersections. Senator Lesner's bill would license motor vehicle operators and suspend licenses and registrations.
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Lesner
Reading a Book and Dean Inge Skepticism
The Detroit News quotes Dean Inge on the habit of abandoning books after brief reflection, noting the question of why readers invest time in certain volumes and whether exploration is worthwhile.
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Dean Inge
Detroit News
Alleniu Rheumatism Cure Promises 48 Hour Relief
A Baker’s Drug Store advertisement promotes Alleniu as an inexpensive rheumatism remedy priced at 85 cents per bottle. It guarantees pain stopping and swelling reduction within 48 hours with money back if unsatisfied, claims uric acid deposits leave the body in 24 hours, and extends the guarantee to sciatica neuritis and lumbago.
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Alleniu
Baker’s Drug Store
Local Market Prices Hit Dairy Feed and Butter Rates
Market report lists wholesale dairy feed and corn products with price notes for butter and shelling. Items include shelled corn crusts and cracked corn, creamery butter, country butter, and hen feeds with varied listings.
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WONG
Ik Icc Ecy
Basacttscherrs
Market prices for staples and livestock corrected
The record lists corrected closing prices for wheat corn eggs hens leghorns chickens calves sheep steers lambs hogs and other livestock. Prices shown include figures like 9 4e for calves 5 for sheep and 07 for lambs, reflecting market adjustments.
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J. W. Baker
Chy
Larrick
P. Gg
U. of
Chicago Daily News
Greta Garbo
Ramon Novarro
Capitol
Big Sister
Bles
Forgrave
Beth
Sbuddy
Buddy
Central Press Association, Inc
Run
Market Report
Ed Daily
The
Star
Baltimore Wholesale
Stanbach
Stanback
Winchester Furniture CO
South Main Street
Childs Shoes
Shoes & Oxfords
Oxfords
Keystone Shoe Store
Loudoun St
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