Commission To Withhold Action On Park Matter
The State Conservation and Development Commission postponed decisive steps on assuming functions from the Shenandoah National Park Association. Officials sought legal advice on subscription status and other points before proceeding. The panel agreed to accept $1,260,000 in pledges and to contribute $1,000 to Virginia's display at the Southern Development Exposition in New York City next October. Elmer O. Fippin was tasked with reviewing agencies the commission may take over and report soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah National Park Association
Commission
Richmond
William EF. Carson
Conservation Commission
Association
Apple exports to England expected to match 1925 levels
Washington July 27 United States leads world in apple exports with 1925 totals at 10 042 000 bushels while the United Kingdom surpasses Germany as a supplier. UK imported 1 345 890 barrels and 2 587 854 boxes in 1925 with boxed apple exports to the UK down from 1924. The 1926 crop is forecast poor, likely lifting 1926 exports above 1925.
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George H. Manning
Washington
United States
Canada
United Kingdom
Germany
Daniel J. Moriarty
United States Department of Commerce
Australia
England
Argentina
Sweden
Denmark
Norway
Cuba
Patrick Apple Orchards Bearing Record Crops
Danville Virginia July 27 The apple crop in Patrick county shows the largest harvest since 1920 and the first truly successful yield. About 150000 barrels expected as new trees come into bearing. Albemarle Pippins underperforming while Winesaps are strong. Early August begins harvest with 309 to 400 migrant boxers arriving to work the season.
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Danville
Patrick County
Blue Ridge
Patrick
Roads Smoother In Virginia With Asphalt Oiling
The Richmond News Leader reports Virginia highways are in unusually good condition this summer due to oiling dirt and gravel roads with asphaltic tar. A stretch from Negrofoot to Pendleton now rides nearly like asphalt, with no dust or bumps, unlike the Ashland to Negrofoot segment which remains dusty and crooked.
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Virginia
Richmond News-Leader
Charlottesville
Ashland
Hanover County
Pendleton
Louisa County
Negrofoot- Pendleton
Negrofoot
Richmond
Christy Bros. Circus Offers Grand Multi Ring Display
The Christy Bros. circus now showcases five ring wild animal acts with three rings two steel arenas and a quarter mile hippodrome. More than two hundred performers headline a two hour program with up to ten acts simultaneously. Training feats by elephants and llamas headline a two mile street pageant slated for Friday July 30, promising a grand, extravagant show.
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Christy Bros
Market Report from The Star Local Wholesale and Retail Prices
The Star lists daily market quotes for wheat flour and local grains, including rough figures for bran middlings cracked corn and corn meal, plus prices for butter lambs and young poultry. It also notes Baltimore Wholesale updates and local retail ranges for eggs and assorted meats and produce with varied price points.
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T. Coe
Eral
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Premier Trained
Wild Animal Circus OF Universe
Rouss Garage
Whippeterica
Organ Braddock
Christy Bros. Circus
Grandpa Roach
Standard Oil
New Jersey
Market Report
Star
Baltimore
Chichester Spills
Ein Saetren
Guises Ey
Baker’s Drug Store
Virginia Loan & Thrift Corporation
North
Loudoun
Matin) Street
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