Byrd Seeks Virginia Unity Through Education and Roads
Senator Byrd outlines his Virginia platform focusing on public education funding growth, road improvement, and fair taxation. He contrasts his record with opponent Mapp, criticizes a proposed new tax board, and calls for a united state where policy serves all regions and citizens.
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Saiki
Byrd
Virginia
Commonwealth
Good Roads Association
Gly
Good Roads Associaton
Mapp
Gee Hey
General Assembly
State Corporation Commission
Senator Mapp
Richmond
Mapp’s
Mr. Mapp
Senate
Westmoreland Davis
Davis
Handley Board of Trustees
Winchester
Cler
Board of Trustees
Handley Board
Jade auction by handclasps in Burma mines
In Burma the annual jade auction shows stones numbered and cut for interior viewing. Bidders remain silent as the auctioneer lists numbers, then buyers grip the auctioneer’s hands to signal their bids.
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Burma
French Hero of Verdun Is Dead
Paris May 12 Gen Charles Mangin French hero of Verdun died today. He was born in 1866.
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Alice
True Story Magazine
Verdun
Associated Press
Paris
Charles Mangin
Corn to Mature in Short Season
United States Department of Agriculture corn researchers, led by Frederick D. Richey, review 200 samples from Andean regions to breed a corn that matures quickly in cool, short growing seasons. Trials in Peru compare US varieties with native types to identify crossing strategies, aiming to extend cultivation to Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and other cold areas.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Frederick D. Richey
Agronomist
Andean Highlands
South America
R. A. Emerson
Cornell University
Mr. Richey
Idaho
Montana
Wyoming
Richey
Bolivia
Peru
Corn
Urso
Calea
T. B. Payne
United States
Markets for Poultry Sharpen Prices for Quality Produce
Farmers and households find markets for poultry often paying premiums for quality. Cockerels can earn a few cents more per pound by selling to hotels, restaurants, or cafeterias rather than the regular market. Even in small towns there are buyers who reward quality poultry.
Vermin Reduce Flocks with Simple Fresh Air and Spray
Vermin reduce flocks by cleaning around the hen house and letting sunlight in. Overcrowded quarters invite mites. Paint roosts and spray walls with oil stock dip mix or lime sulfur solution for effective control.
Milk Yield Tied to Gentle Handling of Dairy Cows
A historical note explains cows respond to milking gentleness. rough handling disrupts milk flow, reducing yield. It emphasizes the dairy cow as sensitive machinery where changes are registered by the milk flow regulator, so steady, calm milking sustains production.
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Che
Scholars question Solomon’s authorship of Ecclesiastes
Scholars agree Solomon did not write Ecclesiastes. The language style is later, suggesting the book is a compilation by many writers.
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Solomon
Wool Market Strength Shifts as Boston Dealers See Demand
Boston raw wool market improves with dealers noting increased inquiry from mills for stock. The stronger tone follows steady trading and rising interest, signaling a firmer outlook for upcoming sales.
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Boston
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Tidewater
Dr Scholls
Sample Shoe Store CO
T. Jones & CO
SS. Main St
Koverflor
INO. S. Solenberger
the Nathanson Co
North Main Street
Chambray
Hamman’s $ Store
Brill & Ritter’s
Authe
Éllow
the People's Drug Co., Inc
the Progressive Drug Store
Rouss Ave
J. WY. Arthur
General Insurance
Lloyd Loom
Swimley
Babe Brothers
Sherwin-Williams Paints
Woodstock Typewriter Exchange
Woodstock Typewriters
Virginia Transit Company, Inc
Washington
Miller
Boyce
Millwood
Elsgard
Fairfax
East
Piccadilly Street
A. M
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