Frost damage in Pacific Northwest fruit hit by late April freeze
Government survey results show unusually severe frost damage to fruit in Oregon and Washington after a mild winter. The report notes 23 to 25 April freezes caused substantial losses, with the Willamette Valley and lower land areas worst hit, while Hood River reports first severe frost in commercial fruit history. Despite some damage, outlooks vary by county and state.
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Portland
Ore
United States Department of Agerture
Bureau of Agricultural Ecoomics
Pacific Northwest
Oregon
Washington
Williamette
Eastermore
Willamette Valley
Daho
Jackson
Josephine
Umatilla
Hood River
Hood River Valley
A. F. S. Steele
General Manger
For Rent Six Room House in Harris Addition
Listing advertises a six room rental available June 1st in the Harris Addition. Contact Geo. B. Chapman at phone 395. Also notes a new grocery opening at Walter Barnett's old stand on Edward Clifton Street operated by Newcome & Newcome.
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Harris
Geo. B. Chapman
Walter Barnett
E. Clifford St
Newcome & Newcome
Empire Theatre Opens With Jackie Coogan and Comedy
The Empire Theatre advertises a comfortable atmosphere on damp days and invites patrons to enjoy two hours of fun with Jackie Coogan plus a good comedy. It notes Market street closure inconveniences and promises a Parking Space will be available by tomorrow night. A big program of high priced pictures returns next week with three shows daily including Vanity Fair on Friday.
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Empire Theatre
Jackie Coogan
Market Street
Vanity Fair
the Empire
Dip
Miller Memorial Fountain to Be Dedicated During Last Day of School
The granite Miller memorial at Frederick Plaza in Winchester honors Dr. G. L. Miller. Officials plan a dedication on the Handley School term’s last day in June as students march past the fountain to Mount Hebron Cemetery, reflecting on Miller’s lifelong care for children.
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Miller
Winchester
Frederick County
G. L. Miller
Frederick Plaza
Market Street
Rouss Avenue
Handley Schools
Mount Hebron
Judge Handley
John Kerr
John Kerr Schools
Capt
J. C. van Fossen
Kerr Schools
Miller Memorial
Mount Hébron
Fruit Prospects Excellent in Virginia This Week
Crop and weather reports from Virginia show unfavorable conditions last week with rain delaying planting of corn and cotton and poor germination. Replanting needed in some areas. Grain, pasture, and meadows look favorable while potatoes are late but good and fruit prospects are excellent. Tobacco plants are healthy.
Veterans Bureau explains 25 percent bonus in insurance value
In Washington on May 21 the Veterans' Bureau told Congress that the loss of factors for computing bonus insurance already public includes the extra 25 percent adjusted service compensation. Veterans will multiply credit by 1.25 for foreign service or 1.0 for home service, rather than adding the 25 percent separately.
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Associated Press
Washington
Veterans’ Bureau Actuaries
Congress
Rumage Sale at Kernstown School House
A rummage sale repeated by special request will feature music by Cammer's Brass Band. The event takes place Friday May 23 with hours 2 to 1 p.m. and proceeds benefit the Kernstown school.
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Kernstown
Cammer
Warning to Public on Winchester White Way Lighting
The mayor warns Winchester residents that the White Way lighting on Main Piccadilly and Water streets is city property and currently unsafe due to underground cable failures and exposed high voltage overhead lines. The Power Company supplies current but bears no responsibility. if not repaired, the mayor will order discontinuation of power. Winchester Va May 21 1924
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Winchester
Main
Piccadilly
Water Streets
City of
the Power Company
Mrs Theresa Owen Bailey Granted Absolute Divorce
A decree in the Corporation Court grants Mrs Theresa Owen Bailey absolute divorce from George Le Van Bailey. She resumes the maiden name Owen and gains exclusive custody of their infant. Bailey must pay back alimony and ongoing monthly sums, cover divorce costs, and the case is set on deferred docket. He is noted as without Cumberland Maryland jurisdiction.
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Corporation Court
Theresa Owen Bailey
George le van Bailey
Bailey
Owen
Cumberland
Valley Belle Bread and hail crop insurance ad
An advertisement urges asking the dealer for Valley Belle Bread and promotes hail damage insurance for crops including apples wheat and corn. It cites Hansbrough & Carter Insurance Loans Real Estate in Winchester Virginia as the contact for best coverage and prompt settlements.
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Hansbrough & Carter Insurance
Winchester
For Sale Building Lot in Restricted Residential Area
For sale a 50 by 111 foot building lot in a restricted residential section between Stewart and Washington streets near Handley Schools. Contact A. S. Hott at 700 S. Stewart St. 21-1p-31-eod.
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Stewart and
Washington Streets
Handley Schools
A. S. Hott
S. Stewart St
Clarke Delegates Selected At Clarke County Democratic Meet
At the Battle town District Democratic convention in Berryville Clarke county elected four delegates two votes each to Norfolk while urging support for Carter Glass for U S President and backing Swanson and Glass. Alternates named with pro forma resolutions denouncing Republican administration and calling for economy.
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Star
Berryville
Battletown
Court House
W. T. Lewis
Clarke County
Rose McDonald
R. S. B. Smith
George H. Levi
John B. Neill
J. M. H. Clagett
T. A. Elsen
J. F
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Claude A. Swanson
Carter Glass
Women Hit by Tariff Laws Debate at May Meeting
Major R. T. Barton told the Women's Democratic Club that the Fordney McCumber tariff raises prices for women's clothing and household goods. He argued Republicans favor high tariffs backed by manufacturing interests, contrasted with Democratic calls for lower tariffs to reduce costs.
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United States
Major R. T. Barton
Women’s Democratic Club
Major Barton
South
Fifth Avenue
New York
Paris
Norway
Aera i Ote
Folet
Sinp
Registrar of Daughters of American Revolution E Pluribus Unum Chapter
Mrs. William Brooks Sinnott of Washington DC has been elected registrar for the E Pluribus Unum Chapter DAR. She previously was Miss Virginia Athey of this city and recently returned to Washington after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Athey on National avenue.
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Winchester
William Brooks Sinnott
Washington,d. C
E. Pluribus Unum Chapter
Daughters of American Revolution
Sinnott
Virginia Athey
Washington
Charles Athey
National Avenue
City considers takeover of White Way lighting system
Thirty of the all night White Way lights were out due to breakdowns in the system. The city owns the lighting system and the Northern Virginia Power Company supplies the power. A city council measure would have the power company taken over the White Way system to run it more efficiently.
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Northern Virginia Power Company
Power Company
Empire Theatre Schedules May 30 and June 5 Events
Marshall Baker announces a special vaudeville and motion picture program at the Empire Theatre to aid the Apple Blossom Festival Fund deficit. Fort Loudoun Seminary presents a musical play on May 30, with the American Legion Auxiliary adding tableaux and a feature motion picture program on June 5 at the Empire.
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Marshall Baker
Empire Theatre
American Legion Auxiliary
Fort Loudoun Seminary
Empire
Million Invested Here for Education Handley Fund Report
The Handley Board of Trustees treasurer M. Baker presents the 1923 24 financial report detailing investments totaling 1 161 176 in two main funds school and library. Library disbursements 46 627 28. cash balance 516 07. School fund disbursements 750 236 10. cash balance 8 465 17. War years saw liberty bond investments nearly half a million dollars now mostly sold.
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M. Baker
Handley Board of Trustees
Corporation Clerk’s
Handley Fund
Ewer
Handley
Library
Handley Library
Skeletons of Indians Found After Flood in Virginia Farm
In Berryville Virginia after Shenandoah flood waters receded, about 100 Indian skeletal remains were unearthed on the Morgan Springs property near the Kern orchard farm. A seven and a half foot skeleton stood at the central grave. arrow heads and a tomahawk were recovered. The discovery prompts Smithsonian inquiry.
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Star
Berryville
The
John A. Kern
Kern Orchard
Shenandoah River
Morgan Springs
Felix McManus
Washington
Joseph F. Moore
Commonwealth
Smithsonian Institute
A. Moore, Jr
Bank of
Clarke County
Springberry
Hugh Taylor
Richmond
Morgan Farm
Ohio River
Winchester Credit Co stock for sale at low price
10 shares of Winchester Credit Co offered for sale at a low price by C. B. Organ of Rouss Garage, phone 492. Includes stock quantity and seller contact.
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C. B. Organ
Rouss
Indiana Promoter Assures No Interference in May 31 Fight
Governor Branch assures Frank J Harper that no interference will occur between boxers Tommy Gibbons of St Paul and Georges Carpentier of France ahead of the May 31 match at Michigan City Indiana.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Tommy Gibbons
St. Paul
Georges Carpentier
France
Frank J. Harper
Chicago
Michigan City
Governor Branch
Mayor Warns Of Serious Dangers On White Way
Mayors warning highlights life threatening risks from the White Way electrical system. Council debated a power company proposal to take over and rebuild the street lighting, with a $6,000 estimated cost and partial city payment. A motion to defer acceptance was approved six to four as council members weighed risks and benefits.
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Northern Company
Mol Power Company
Power Company
Wes Dot
Page
Cooper
Chapter in Her Life at the Colonial Theater
A Burkham adaptation of Jewel titled Chapter in Her Life plays at the Colonial Theatre Thursday. The drama centers on psychology and thoughts, exploring a child's view of good and evil as the narrative unfolds toward a final fade out.
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the Colonial
Clara Louise Burkham
Colonial Theatre
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Empire Tonight
Virginia
Furth
Veterans’ Bureau
Valley Belle Bread
Common Council
Bowman
Clarke
Swanson
Glass
Harrison
Byrd
Harrison Ford
Winchester Credit CO
Indiana
Common Council Company
Power Concern
People Electrical Engineering Y Oece
Copany
Genpenets
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