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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1921
Page
4
The Evening Star announces changes as Manny Flood Byrd consolidates publisher duties with Morning News. The Weekly News and The Weekly Mirror may see reorganization and alignment of editions.
Carrier charges listed at 4.50 for February 26 to January 20 with Associated Press content. News dispatches credited to AP or local news pool. Communications directed to The Star Publishing Company and to individuals connected with the paper.
Scouts canvass for funds to aid starving Chinese children. The appeal emphasizes service to community and character building while urging any donation to support food relief and lifeline aid until harvests resume.
The Worcester Telegram notes a salaried man endured years of high wages and big spending during war demand. He watched workers earn more weekly than he could in a week and faced layoffs as others rushed to war work. Now he steadies finances, trims expenses, and steadies his family as earnings resume footing.
Still confined to the hospital in Sevigort, News, Va., he is improving, according to a report received by his brother, Mr. A. Davidson. His leg was broken but doctors fear amputation may be avoided. hopes rise that recovery will continue without drastic measures.
Church notices list services at 9.45 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. with a people's meeting at 6.45 p.m. A Sunday school meets at 3.45 p.m. J. M. Hott and Fries are named as leaders. Wednesday evening meeting led by J. M. Hott. A Bible verse is cited.
The death notice records the passing of a veteran in Albemarle County Virginia. It notes a Doctor R. seal linked to Company K and mentions the family background and affiliated war service.
The Star’s weekly apple column invites readers to discuss fruit growing topics and submit questions. It outlines two sprays for premature bloom, one pink spray and a scab spray, with mixtures including nicotine sulfate, lime and sulfur, and arsenate considerations. The note cites trials at Rose Cliff Fruit Farm and urges proper equipment and usage of Sulco products.
Hood River Ore February 25 The cost to produce a box of apples in 1921 is expected to fall about 25 percent from 1920 driven by lower box costs and lighter packing. Growers report 27 28 cents per box last year with prices set around 17 18 cents for the coming season. Nitrate and lime-sulphur costs also show declines while arsenate lead remains about ten percent cheaper.
Spokane Valley growers warn higher freight costs wiped out 1920 apple profits and urge lower rates for 1921. They cite shipping costs from 50c pre Increase to 90c-1 per box, with 40c absorbed by freight, squeezing margins as prices range 1.55 to 2.75 per box in Chicago and other markets.
In Waynesboro Virginia on February 23 1921 a manufacturer replies to Prof Schoene's January circular defending Sulco-V. B. and asserting its value. The letter argues Schoene did not allow time to test the product and notes Ralston’s remarks on operating with inadequate data.
Limestone farm comprising 107 acres with house barn smoke house. 20 acres in apples from one to nine years. 12 acres in timber. near railroad station. convenient to country store school and post office. Price and terms reasonable. Eugene Smith 133 N Main St 10-1w.
Notice announces sale of the Doran property by city authorities. The advertisement appears in the late February issue on page 2, column 2, advertising four weeks of listing details and bidding terms.
A sales directory lists events from March 15 to March 30 across Virginia sites. Entries include M C Hook at White Post with farm stock and implements, Levi O Fries at Cedar Grove, Dr L M Allen at Gaylord, Joseph Pifer at Armel, H R Starkey at Berryville, H M Feltner at Burnt Factory general merchandise auction, Hiett and Garvin at Winchester Court House front, C E McAboy at Hensell Farm near Jordan Springs, and Hiett and Garvin near Gore.
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