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Winchester Evening Star in Winchester, Virginia
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1924
Page
4
Tribute to organizers of the apple blossom festival
The article praises the organizers and volunteers who made the blossom festival a grand community event in the Valley. It credits their tireless day and night work and expresses gratitude for the effort and energy that made the celebration possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiy
Virginia
William Riley Harrison Passed After Sudden Tragedy
The community mourns William Riley Harrison who died unexpectedly and was laid to rest yesterday. He was described as a fine, spotless young man with superb physique and attractive nature, held in high regard by schoolmates and friends. The notice expresses deepest sympathy to those who mourn him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Riley Hare
Valley of Virginia Apple Blossom Festival Promotes Growth
The Valley of Virginia embraces a slogan stressing progress and unity. Officials pledge to build the region into a leading apple growing and packing center with high quality standards and community spirit driving the movement. The Saturday gathering showcased Valley pride and momentum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Virginia
Shenfi
Valley apple industry urged to raise standards and honesty
The article urges Winchester and Virginia Valley growers to improve packing quality and branding. It cites inferior apples and misbranding as hindering market position and profits, calling for standardized grades and State inspection efforts begun in Frederick County, though limited to a few growers and a small portion of total production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Virginia
Frederick County
Wheat prices fall 24 cents from last year on foreign market loss
Reports from the west say Kansas and neighboring states harvest a large crop, yet prospects for higher prices fade as foreign cereal demand shrinks. Chicago quotes on April 13 1924 show wheat at 1.02 1-4 per bushel versus 1.26 1-2 a year earlier, with other grains also lower. The note warns a bumper crop could bring prices below production cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Chicago
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Masbu
Poem humorizing debt and paying cash to preserve credit. It warns that failing to settle accounts leaves buyers shamed at merchants and may cost them goods in future. A talking merchant laments unpaid bills and urges prompt payment to avoid ruin.
Debtor Prices and Merchants in a Frugal Plea
A dated plea condemns debt and high prices as merchants push costs up. The speaker laments unpaid bills, urges prudent buyers to pay, and notes the impact on pets and goods while calling for fairer pricing.
Honor Graduate Leigh Fuller Visits Parents in Staunton
Leigh A. Fuller Jr an honor graduate of Staunton Military Academy visited his parents Colonel and Mrs Leigh A. Fuller Sr at their South Stewart Street home Saturday. He has been appointed to Annapolis Naval Academy and will enter in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leigh A. Fuller
Leigh A. Puller
South Stewart Street
Staunton Military Academy
On Point Military Academy
Winchester Apple Blossom Festival Crowned Queen Elizabeth Steck
Long parade and coronation at Handley grounds mark Winchester Valley Apple Blossom festivities. Queen Elizabeth Steck, King Richard L. Gray, and royal escorts ride past thousands of spectators while officials, smiling crowds, and interpretive dances highlight the celebration. Secretary Weeks attends and praises local apple industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Faulkner
Ley, Inc
Hart Fourth
H. B. Chamblin
Clayton Sherman
Winchester
Charley Uss Firepany
H. Grimm
Winchester Cold Storage Company
National Fruit Product Company
Shenandoah Valley Apple, Cider and Vinegar Company
A. C
Oatesquares Winchester Cooperage Company
Virgin Barrel Company
C.L. Brumback
Winchester Motorompany
Babb Brothers
Winchester Orchard Supply, Company
Bond Brothers
Handley Grounds
Elizabeth Steck
Pomo
Richard L. Gray
James R. du Shane
Way Weeks
R. Noumegen
Robert B. Nelson
America
Marian Cornwell
Georgia Ad
Edith Harfoe
Mary Steck
Jilida Reno
Berry Rice
Katherine Harwell
Margaret Hansbrough
Hight
Rat Ronss Hall
Husor
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Walt Masbu
Churchase Hay
Massey, Radio Company
Winchester Orchard Supply Co
North Market Street
the People’s Drug Co., Inc
Stor
Winchester Seed CO. Inc
Excelsior Golder
H. R. Bryarly & Bro. General Agents
Wilse Jardinieres
Jardinieres
A. C. Oats Lumber Yard
N. Main Street
Winches
Ter
Vist
American Legion
Shenandoah
P. C. Neidemeyer & Company
Little Joe’s
R. M. Swimley
John W. Rosenberger & Co
West Piccadilly St
HH. J. Mowrey
Watchmaker
Oppo
Vicks
Moling and Seal
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