Boy Scout Week Urges National Support for Youth Training
W. G. McAdoo appeals to American fathers and mothers to back the Boy Scouts of America as the nation marks Boy Scout Week from June 8 to June 14. He praises Scout training, patriotism, and allied efforts with Red Cross and war campaigns, urging vast adult support to fund and expand the movement.
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Season's Wheat Crop Breaks All Records
The Department of Agriculture forecasts a total wheat yield of 1.236 billion bushels for the season, combining winter and spring wheat. Winter wheat is seen at 983 million bushels and spring at 343 million, with the largest ever winter wheat and a record spring crop. Acreage totals 22.593 million, and crop condition on June 1 stands at 91.2 percent of normal.
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They Overpowered Guard in Door and Robbery Fails
The entry describes intruders overpowering a watchman and attempting to seize money, but an armed person awaiting them ends the plan. Police arrive after the shooting, but the culprit finishes the job. Event notes showings on Thursday and Saturday with two reel comedies, admission 11 17 22 cents.
Child Society Is Doing Good Work In Virginia
The Children's Home Society of Virginia reports its year ended May 1 aided 1 640 needy children. It plans a June 10 to 25 state campaign to raise funds for a new receiving home, settle last year’s deficit, and cover current expenses. Christian homes helped place many children.
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For Sale Two 8 ton wagons at Green's orchards
Two 8 ton wagons offered for sale can be seen at Green's orchards. Apply to H F Byrd.
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Green’s Orchards
Clara Kimball Young Showcased At Empire In The Road Through the Dark
Clara Kimball Young, praised as one of cinema’s most beautiful women, appears at the Empire tonight in The Road Through the Dark. Her lustrous brown hair and plain, classic styling complement her acclaimed emotional acting, with showings at 7:30 and 9:00.
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Gabriel Pull Wires In Rome Elections
Rome report notes horse drawn cabs outnumber motor taxis as cab drivers sway local politics. Municipal stats cite three thousand drivers shaping concessions and influencing votes. Scarcity of gasoline, aimed at military needs, discourages private motor traffic.
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War Material Theft in Germany Reported by Treasury Minister
Berlin authorities announce larger quantities of war materiel mainly automobiles were stolen and smuggled abroad for sale. Minister Gathein says legitimate sales fetched 275 million marks, mostly paid with war loan certificates.
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