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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1921
Page
2
A Virginia bulletin notes forest protection week as part of efforts to curb fire losses. It cites national average annual U S forest fire damage above 20 million dollars and Virginia property losses around 650 thousand dollars yearly.
The forestry department notes a mismatch between the burn limit and the actual cut in Virginia. It highlights the striking fact that 65 counties in the state currently have no systematic forest fire protection work.
The Rev. Dr. J. S. Chadwick lauds the press for backing the Christian education movement within Southern Methodism. He credits daily and weekly papers with elevating public thought and interest, noting generous support and recognition of the movement’s value for education and citizenship.
George Bancroft, who died in Paris, reportedly left between 100000 and 1000 dollars to his grandson Charles Bancroft Carroll of Doughoregan Manor Howard County. The estate prompts legal action in the United States as Carroll plans to return with his mother and father ill in Paris.
By virtue of an execution in my hands in favor of the Shenandoah Valley National Bank vs. C. E. Huff I will offer for public sale at Winchester Garage on Saturday May 28 1921 at 10 a m one Ford automobile inspected at the garage Terms cash L Piett Sheriff Duvall Dima Auditors Wars 95.
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