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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1923

Page

3

Oil wraps curb apple scald shows promising test results

New York Packer reports D Fisher and Dr Charles Brooks of the U S Department of Agriculture examined oil wrapped wraps to prevent scald in apples. Trials with York Imperials show oil wrapped fruit resistant to scald and rot compared with common wraps, though not yet a universal recommendation.

New York Aton Washington Brooks Wenatchee Fisher York Imperials Jonathan Spitz

Notice of Involuntary Bankruptcy Filing Across Multiple Offices

A notice states an involuntary petition in bankruptcy was filed by creditors. The concern has offices in Los Angeles Bakersfield Fresno Oakland Port Chicago Denver New York City Phoenix Arizona Oakland and Seattle.

Los Angeles San Bakerfield Fresno Oakland Port Chicago Denver New York City Pheenix Ariz Oatland Seattle

Governor proposes surplus funds for maintenance of local roads

The governor estimates 1923 to 1929 fees at 24.367 million dollars and suggests applying 16.017 million to maintenance and 8.35 million to state highway construction. Coleman and the Bond Issue Reads Association oppose using state funds for local roads until the state system is built. They warn a bond issue may be needed to cover interest and sinking funds, not local road construction.

Coleman

Fires In Baby Carriages Raise Maniac Theory In Baltimore

Baltimore report June 19 describes two fires in infant carriages in the eastern city. One baby injured by burns and may die. the father badly burned while fighting the flames. A second infant was removed from a blazing pram, both incidents within an hour near the same location. Isaac Cohen, father of the burned baby, confirms details.

Baltimore Isaac Cohen

Rotary's rise marks a new era in business leadership

The piece extols Rotary as a large order uniting one representative from each profession to pursue worthy objectives. It frames Rotary as the era when businessmen began to share in spiritual leadership, noting progress from turning idealism into practical action and the belief that no worthy object is gained without effort.

Tary

Frisco brokerage firm involved failed to open doors

The San Francisco office of A. W. Coot mnd Company, reputed as the largest independent brokers on the Pacific coast, failed to open its offices on June 18. No official statement was released regarding the halt in operations.

San Francisco A. W. Coot Mnd Compainy Pacific Coast

New Headlight Law Goes Into Effect June 27

The new headlight law covering automobiles trucks motorcycles and other motor driven vehicles becomes effective June 27. Readers are urged to study the law to comply with its provisions at minimum personal expense.

New Lighting Law Warns Against Plain Glass Headlights

Officials urge readers to obtain a local or county copy of the new lighting statute which bans certain headlight types including plain glass. Citizens are advised to study provisions though the complete law cannot be printed here.

Calf Causes Essex Car Crash on Bridge in Virginia

A stray calf on a pike bridge near Edinburg, Virginia disrupted a five man Essex car from Winchester. The animal was killed after the crash and the occupants must cover calf and repair costs. The car struck the bridge side, tearing loose boards as it veered to avoid the calf.

Edinburg Winchester Pike Bridge

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