Virginia Crop Prospects Vary Across State
Virginia Crop Reporting Service notes July 1 conditions vary by region with too much rain in northern and eastern counties and drought in central and southern areas. Corn acreage up about 7 percent, wheat improved, hay and pasture conditions mixed, labor supply ample with wages around 29 dollars with board and 41.25 without board.
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Richmond
Virginia Crop Reporting Service
Ohio
Kentucky
Kansas
Virginia
Rappahannock Valley
Shenandoah Valley
Clarke
Shenandoah
Hoover and Work Resignations Likely to be Accepted
Superior Wisconsin July 16 The resignations of Secretaries Hoover and Work from the Cabinet are expected to be accepted soon by President Coolidge. The president weighs successors while delaying Dr Work’s exit pending Boulder Dam commission appointments. The commission, already agreed upon by members, will study technical aspects of the project.
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Unil Coolidge
White House
Douglas County
Floover
Republican County Committee
Hoover Cink
Mrs Lemira Goodhue in Serious Condition in Hampton
Hampton Massachusetts reports Mrs Lemira Goodhue mother of Mrs Coolidge has suffered another relapse after illness since last December and remains in serious condition.
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Hampton
Mass
Lemira Goodhue
Byrd Expedition Prepares Self Rescue In Case Of Accident
New York July 16 Commander Richard Byrd announces his Antarctic expedition will be a self rescuing unit. He says no external relief will be expected and that preparations remain unchanged despite the Italia disaster. He notes their ground route differs from the Italia ice break and warns summer ice is treacherous for landings.
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New York
Richard BE
Byrd
Nobile
Italia
Associated Frees
Arctic
Smith May Stay At Albany Until Notification Of Nomination
New York reports Gav Smith will remain in Albany awaiting official notification of his Democratic presidential nomination. Campaign leaders including John J. Raskob plan next week to discuss campaign direction. Mrs Alice Tayloe Ross heads women’s activities with an advisory committee representing the country and denies any push for a women’s bloc.
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New
York
Democratic National Committee
Gav
Smith
Albany
John J. Raskob
National Committee
Gov. Smith
Trifin
Raskob
Biltmore
Alice Tayloe Ross
Wyoming
Party of Democratic Women
Representative Bowles Declines Re election
Representative Bowles of Massachusetts served two terms and has not yet spoken in public. He announced he would not seek re election, a decision that prompted deep regret from supporters and colleagues.
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Representative Bowles
Massachusetts
Toronto
Mayland Empire
Sunday Ball Is To Be Attempted Again In Hagerstown
Hagerstown and Hanover split a Blue Ridge League Sunday game 7 to 6 as Hanover rallied in late innings. A crowd of 1,807 watched despite potential religious objections and past Sunday game controversy nearby in Hagerstown Maryland.
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Hagerstown
Associated Press
Hanover
Potomac Street
Hancock
Blue Ridge
Harper Ballentine
Frederick
Prohibition Debate Echoes from St Paul to Al Smith
Dabney Carr Harrison argues against the Volstead Act citing St Paul and constitutional rights. He praises liberty and conscience while criticizing Washington’s prohibition politics. He endorses Al Smith for president and notes Robinson as a dry Methodist running mate. He reflects on religious freedom and historic figures.
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St. Paul
Washington
Congress
Dr. High
Washington Congress
High
Bishop Cannon
Moody
Texas
Glass
al Smith
Smith
Asheville
N. C
Marthe
Dabney Carr
William Jennings Bryan
Virginia
Patrick Henry
Benjamin Harrison
United States
Dabney Carr Harrison
P. S
Seven More Die From Sore Throats Epidemic Spreads
The Associated Press reports Sparrow town SEE Massachusetts July 14 as septic sore throat kills three more, total 26, with more than 650 ill and seven in critical condition. Barre Mass reports over sixty cases, doctors say most severe, no fatalities yet, linked to wet weather.
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The
Associated Press
See
Mass
Barre
Lee
Yard Party at Stephenson Church Benefit
A yard party is planned at Stephenson Wednesday night July 18 to raise funds for a church benefit. If rain moves the event to Thursday night, attendees are asked to come and help for a good cause.
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Stephenson
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