Stone Stance on Farm Aid Sparks Acreage Cut Debate
Frank Waltman Jr reports from Washington that the board presses for reduced Kansas acreage amid higher yields. It recalls Alexander Legge's warnings to Kansas growers and notes critics blamed Legge. officials say extra yield this year would have kept totals above past levels even with fewer acres.
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Alexander Legge
Kansas
Frank Waltman, Jr
Washington
The
Baltimore Sun
Berryville Social Roundup Highlights Summer Visits
Special to The Star reports Clarke county society at Riverside and Longview estates as families entertain guests from Pittsburgh Philadelphia and beyond. Tea at Caryswood marks formal gatherings while bridge afternoons at Norwood and Norwood’s guests showcase local social calendar.
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Starville
Peter Williams
Isburgh
Harrisonburg
Allen Emmett
Martinsburg
David H. Allen
Clarke County
Gerome Fancill
Washington
Good News Continues As Prices and Inventories Fall
The Bristol News Bulletin reports inventories and commodity prices reduced across the board. Securities deflated, yet many stocks yield good income at current valuations. The national gold reserve exceeds twice the legal requirement, contrasting with 1920 when it was under 40 percent.
Natex praised by Kernstown resident in local ad
Mrs. R. H. Renner of Kernstown credits Natex with curing neuritis gall stones and digestive issues after years of suffering She says the remedy rebuilt her vitality at age 62 and improved sleep and digestion The Natex representative is meeting customers daily at Peoples Service Drug Store to explain benefits and usage Adv
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Renner
Kernstown
Natex
Peoples Service
Rainfall Summary for Periods and Months
Rainfall measured 0.43 inches in the last 24 hours ending 8 am today. July to date rainfall totals 4.23 inches. February through May show 1932 year-ago totals and 18 year history with figures for January 1.06 inches February 1.93 inches March 2.41 inches April 3.82 inches May 2.29 inches June 7.20 inches 1931 totals 18.35 inches. First seven months of 1930 show January 1.55 inches February 0.48 inches March 2.22 inches April 1.79 inches May 1.19 inches June 3.06 inches July 0.84 inches.
Moonshiners Fire Home and Barns at Winchester
Authorities suspect moonshiners fired Henry Shirley’s home near De Haven. A blaze leveled two stock barns at the Winchester Fair grounds at noon. Mrs. Lela Greene becomes noble grand of Winchester Rebekah Lodge No. 21. The Winchester Park station baseball squad prepares for a game with Interwoven on Saturday. Rotarians from the district meet in Winchester with G. Peter Jones as main speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Shirley
de Haven
Winchester Fair Grounds
Lela Greene
Noble Grand
Winchester Rebekah Lodge
Winchester Park
Winchester
Cadet Band to Canada Fund Raised in Local Drive
Five years ago on July 17 1926 local citizens raised 1185 to send the Handley High School Cadet Band to Canada. Other notes include the death of Bettie Elizabeth Scrivener widow of George Scrivener, rising wheat and corn prices amid drought, Frances Beverley active in Massanutten Lodge 122 Women’s Auxiliary American Legion at Woodstock, and a forecaster predicting the 1927 summer as the oldest of the century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley High School
Canada
Bettie Elizabeth Scrivener
George Scrivener
Frances
Beverley
Massanutten Lodge
No. 122
Women’s Auxiliary of the American Legion
Woodstock
Austro German Troops Reported Retreating on Eastern Front
Fifteen years ago on July 17 1916 Austro German forces reportedly withdrew across the Eastern Front局 retreat following clashes with Russian units as casualties mounted and strategic lines shifted during World War I.
Virginia officials warn Winchester on idle parades
Fragmentary Portsmouth Star item notes Virginia authorities, led by the State Board, caution Winchester about idle parades. It mentions President Wilson planned hunt in Virginia without a license and references local financial figures and management roles in Berryville.
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Berryville
Allen
Wilson
Virginie
Virginia State Board of
Winchester Auth
Idile Parelyels
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