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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1924
Page
7
Berkeley May 14. In easing factors which determine set of fruit, F E L Proebsting of Division of Pomology at the University of California presents findings. He outlines key variables affecting fruit quality and production, including climate, soil, and horticultural practices.
A noted skin specialist promotes Rowles Mentho Sulphur as a quick relief for skin eruptions. The ad claims it soothes rash pimples and irritations and improves appearance rapidly when applied to affected areas. Obtain a small jar from a druggist and use it like cold.
Agricultural experts from the Division of Pomology note that poor pollination often causes fruit drop in California fruit trees. Weather, bees, wind and frost all influence pollination, pollen germination, and fruit set, with prolonged rain and cool temps hindering bee activity and pollen flow.
The article notes weather, pollination, soil moisture, and soil nitrogen affect fruit set. It reports growers adding bee hives during bloom to mitigate losses from winds and carriers. It cautions June drop linked to nitrogen deficiency, emphasizing the tough path to a crop.
London on May 16 reports an agreement to settle the prolonged miners wage dispute. The miners federation recommends a full delegation conference to meet May 29 to endorse the agreement.
Thomas W. Miller, alien property custodian, testifies before the Daugherty investigating committee that he held $50,000 of trust funds in Midland National Bank in Washington Court House Ohio at the request of Jess Smith. He says he reported in 1922 to President Harding about Jess Smith Alfred Urion and other associates visiting his office.
Taylor F. Hahn of south Winchester faced a police court charge for operating a slot machine in his business. The case, based on a city ordinance declaring the device a gambling machine, was continued for the absent city solicitor. A demonstration in court was planned to show the machine’s legality, with appeals likely to the Corporation Court and possibly the Supreme Court of Appeals.
A. C. Oats Lumber Yard advertises lumber of all kinds with contact at phone 807-3 on N Main Street.
New York May 15 Surrogate James A Foley declined to accept the leadership of Tammany Hall left vacant by Charles F Murphy death despite earlier reports of acceptance. Gov Smith Norman E Mack and friends urged him earlier. A Tammany executive meeting was called behind closed doors at the wigwam to consider a new leader.
A telegram of protest was sent to the Methodist Conference in Springfield Massachusetts by the All Americanism Conference of Patriotic and Civic Organizations. The message urged a morally neutral attitude toward all wars while praising those exempting wars of self defense or defense of humanity.
Sunday readings and services listed for Winchester U B Rural Charge on May 18 led by Rev S R Ludwig. Mount Olive holds Sunday school at 10 am and 11 am German service, Mount Pleasant at 2 pm Sunday school and 3 pm sermon, Sunrise at 10:32 am Sunday school and 7:30 pm sermon, Pleasant Valley 10 am Christian Endeavor at 8 pm, Fairview 2:30 pm Sunday school.
Former County Treasurer S. M. Chiles of Kernstown received a commission from Governor Trinkle naming him Virginia delegate to the American Good Roads Association annual convention in Albuquerque New Mexico. He will not attend, citing preexisting commitments and road firms promoting routes and hotel bids.
Two couples wed May 19 at the United Brethren Church rural charge parsonage on National Avenue. The first couple was Howard M. Estep of Stephens City and Lena E. Cooley of Middletown. The other couple followed hours later: Willion L. Mann of Stephens City and Nina F. [surname incomplete].
Veinturft of Edinburg arrive were married. Hot Water Week in Winchester, May 17 to 24.
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