Merchants Aim 5 O'clock Closing for Summer in Harrisonburg
About 14 stores in Harrisonburg Virginia closed at 5 PM with plans to extend to others. Merchants under the Merchants' Credit Association and endorsed by the Chamber of Commerce argued early closing saves energy, aids rest, and suits hot months. The trend follows similar moves in larger cities and July August hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathanson Company
Aioe
Lothes
Te Vebior
McGkory's
Y Plundeke
Merchants’ Credit Association
Chamber of Commerce
Bbig
Harrisonburg
Diplomatic and Consular Agents Shake-up Under Rogers Bill
Washington reports an unprecedented foreign service shake-up under the Rogers bill. Retirements and resignations removed 60 names from permanent rolls and a complete reclassification shifted the force to a merit basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rogers
Ku Klux Parade Permit Controversy In Local Council
A local council debate focused on a planned Ku Klux Klan parade. Members discussed public display rules, masks versus robes, and whether Klan members could be identified. Officials noted a found ritual book but found no religiously hostile content. permit granted with robe allowed and masks restricted for visibility.
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Uch
Klan
Empire Theatre Office Break‑Ins Continue
For the fourth time in two months the Empire Theatre manager's office at 46 Reuss Avenue was broken into last night. Drawers and files were pulled and ransacked but nothing of value was taken since no money is kept there. Intruders previously broke windows and left doors open. this time they closed the window and rear door behind them. The thefts reflect a citywide spate of robberies with few clues for investigators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Empire Theatre
Reuss Avenue
Causes of Loss in Shipping Poultry and Handling Tips
The United States Department of Agriculture outlines best practices for shipping poultry to minimize losses. It covers chilling methods, packing with clean paper, timing arrivals, avoiding croppy crops, and feeding advisories to reduce shrinkage. It notes market trends, regional production, and the importance of uniform lots for better pricing.
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Philadelphia
Boston
Long Island
East
Pacific Coast
East North Central
West North Central States
Iowa
IW Minois
Missouri
Texas
Indiana
Kansas
Ohio
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Pennsylvania
Middle West
New York
Lespedeza Clover Propagates Only by Seeds
A brief note explains that lespedeza clove is an annual plant propagating from ripened seeds each fall. It contrasts this with perennials like Johnson grass crab grass Bermuda sweet clover and mentions its range from New Jersey to Nebraska and the Great Lakes to the Gulf.
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New Jersey
Nebraska
Great Lakes
Gulf
Bermuda
Feed Plenty of Corn Before Cow Freshens
A dairy saying advises feeding corn before calving to boost butterfat. Resting a milk cow six to eight weeks prior to freshening and feeding adequately raises butterfat by 20 to 40 pounds compared with cows lacking a rest.
McAdoo Forces Rally at Democratic National Convention
At Madison Square Garden on July 2 the McAdoo camp pressed for delegates with Mississippi and Oklahoma swinging to McAdoo, while New York and other states shifted totals on ballots as Smith and Ferris faced pressure. The day featured breaks for McAdoo from New York, and Michigan's Ferris gain as McAdoo sought momentum toward the nomination.
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Bene
Stuatog
Mo Palin
Bryant
Wash
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Aoakman
New York
Sancisco
BE. L. Doheny
Leny
California
North Dakota
Smith
E Doheny
EB. J. Hughes
Dickinson
F Cohen
Ombia Supreme Court
McAdoo
South ‘Dakota
Alfred
William G. McAdoo
Robinson
Davis
Wa. Va
Ritchie
Cox
Kan
Glass
Ralston
Walsh
Saulsbury
Owen
G. L. Doheny
J. W. Gerard
Underwood
W. Va
Kansas
Nebraska
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Ana Maement
Madison
Squar Arden
N. Y
Misson
Missouri
Miggissippi
Oklahoma
Michigan
Ferris
Bryan
Mississippi
Hall
James Wy Gerard
Germany
South Dakota
Under
Owan
Agee
Teale
West Va
Ralson
Gaston
William Jennings Bryan
William Jennings Ryan
Massachusetts
W. J. Bryan
Pat Harrison
Missouri Standard
New Hampshire
Montana
Device Calms Sea Using Umbrella Like Floats
A southern inventor creates a spreader system pumped from a deck tank that releases fluid to anchoring canvas devices floating in the sea to calm rough waters around ships. The report also notes river origins in Colorado and discusses turkey exports and Prague dress fastening exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prague
A& Etraativa
Means and Jarneke Convicted in Prohibition Case
New York report says Means and Jarneke, once prominent figures, were convicted in a national prohibition case. Both sentenced in Atlanta to prison terms and fines totaling ten thousand dollars and more as part of the enforcement actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jul Meana
Bhier W
Atlanta
Price advances rule most of seven sectors in early trading
In New York the market shows gains across oils rails motors and more with prices advancing. A broad general list indicates early increases around two percent in many sectors as investors react to mixed signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asioeta
New York
Raila
Roa
Cleveland Protest Over Communist Delegates At Conference
The article reports that at a progressives conference in Cleveland the credentials committee will exclude known communists. Delegates must represent a specific organization, and any with Communist ties will not be seated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Cleveland
Ohio
Progresali
Convention Visitors Tie State Bar Association in Lynchburg
Mr and Mrs Thurman Boyd of Lynchburg attend the annual convention of the State Bar Association while Mr and Mrs Boyd R Ric reside on South Wa street. Delegates from Wireline and He visit Greensboro and Mrs Simmons parents are noted at their home on Main street.
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Thurman ‘Boyd
Lynchburg
State Bar: Association
Boyd
R. Ric
South Wa Street
Messra Boyd
Wireline
J. T. Simm
Greensboro
Simmons
Andliam Shank
Misses Return From Baltimore With Sister In Tow
Misses Margaret and Clara have returned from Baltimore where they visited their sister Mrs enhéimer who accompanied them home.
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Margaret
Clara
Baltimore
Enhéimer
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Frank Littelli
Virginia
Upterwood
Robingen
Rio Grande
Arkansas
Colorado
Platte
Inlanvad
Standard Oil Company
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