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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1926

Page

5

Old King Corn Threatened by Poultry and Dairy in Virginia

Richmond reports a shift in Virginia farming as poultry and dairy products threaten corn's dominance. The July forecast pegs Virginia corn at 40 million bushels worth about 32 million dollars, down from prior years, while dairy and poultry output rises with expanding farms. Potato yields reach 27 million, and wheat Fall crops decline to about 8.77 million bushels, continuing shifts in diversification.

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Free Exhibition by Topperwein at Winchester Gun Club

Noted rifle and revolver expert Ad Topperwein to give a free shooting exhibition at the Winchester Gun Club grounds on July 26. The show features multiple firearms and remarkable targets broken, with Topperwein's endurance feats and world record shooting highlighted for attendees.

Gun Club William Tell Uncle Sam Topperwein America Topp Winchester San Antonio Winchester Gun Club

Grand Jury In Corporation Court Ready For July Term

The July term of the Corporation Court will convene Monday with Judge Whiting presiding. A light docket is expected as the summer vacation approaches and no regular court will sit until the third Monday in September. A grand jury is summoned to hear a forgery case and a theft of an automobile. Grand jurors named include Charles H. Harper George E. Fans ler John E. Lupton Garland M. Hans brough Bryan Conrad Cecil H. Bailey C. Douglas Barnett G. Reginald Haines George F. Butsler E. A. Mc Glathery John H. Snyder William R. Miller Daniel W. Lupton Robert S. Bell and M. Lohr Capper.

Corporation Court Whiting Charles H. Harper George E. Fansler John E. Lupton Garland M. Hansbrough Bryan Conrad Cecil H. Bailey C. Douglas Barnett G. Reginald Haines George F. Butsler E. A. McGlathery John H. Snyder William R. Miller Daniel W. Lupton Robert S. Bell M. Lohr Capper

Local notes from Rosenberger Virginia area and church events

Rosenberger Virginia notes report visits among locals including Mrs Russell of Charles Town and Mrs Harbaugh. Dr Harbaugh from Philadelphia on vacation. Fremont Lutheran Church nearing completion with an upcoming picnic on July 24. Several families host and visit, with health setbacks for E C Allamong and a trainer Gardner Halman injured by a horse at Burcroft.

Rosenberger Russell Charles Town Harbaugh Ollie Clowser Ella Bowman Philadelphia Fremont Lutheran Church Leslie Lonas Winchester William Brewer Luther Clawser Ella” Bowman Morgan Robert Fout Robert Wotring Morgantown W. Va Cline Marlboro Sisson Washington, D. C Luther Clowser Martha Frye Hayfield E. C. Allamong Eleanor Heddrick Elizabeth Stetson Burcroft Gardner Halman Washington

Local Visitors and Illness Reported in West Virginia and Virginia

Mrs Emma Anderson of Yellow Springs W Va visited her sister Mrs Ella Kerns. Mrs Maynard Orndorff and daughter Rosie of Alexandria Va and Mrs Bayliss of Winchester visited Mr and Mrs J M Loye. Mr Luther Crowser is ill and gradually growing weaker.

Emma Anderson Yellow Springs W. Va Ella Kerns Maynard Orndorff Rosie Alexandria Bayliss Winchester J. M. Loy Luther Crowser

LaGuardia Serves Mock Beer To Test Dry Law

Congressman F L LaGuardia tended bar at an uptown New York drug store and served a mixture of malt extract and near beer claiming 2.75 percent alcohol to test the dry law. Major Chester Mills said he would take no cognizance, prompting LaGuardia to pour another round for friends and reporters.

Associated Press New York F. L. LaGuardia Chester P. Mills

Farm Tips for Spring Planting and Livestock

Advice on keeping burglars out of homes while protecting crops. Emphasizes early hayfield checks for stones, giving baby chicks fresh ground, plowing and cultivating. Highlights Jersey Black Giants for roasters, and soybeans as versatile hay pasture, seed crop, and soil-improver. notes inoculation for first-time plantings on acidic soil.

Jersey Black Giants

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