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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1921
Page
3
Local brief notices report travels and visits around Mountain Falls. Names include Lockhart Bucher Richard Marvey and White plus the families of Quicksburg and Opequon with details of gatherings and a convention.
North Dakota farmers plan a countrywide demonstration to bring back a 5 cent loaf of bread based on current wheat prices. Horace A. Davis of Brookline Massachusetts, a Bank of Dakota representative, said the state will float a 2 million dollar bond issue to set up a mill at Grand Forks for the effort.
The United States Department of Agriculture sends a specialist from New York to evaluate recent cargoes of American apples and pears to London and Southampton. He inspects shipments on arrival as foreign markets attract shippers but transport uncertainties have caused heavy losses, notably in two major cargoes last season.
The article discusses a near 50 percent drop in fruit value during movement to Europe, with 16 percent losses noted. It explains causes such as deterioration, and outlines planned experiments for the next season to improve culling, loading, packing, refrigeration, and ventilation during transit to reduce spoilage. It warns of potential greater damage from longer rail shipments in domestic traffic.
Grimes Va May 31 The Sunday school and its members thank all good members and people of Old Hopewell Fun Meeting House for their kindness and hospitality at the district May convention. Aunt Mattie Hoffman of Middletown Va spent a few days with Mrs Tayl and friends. Mrs William Beigin of Middlewas New ill. Mr and Mrs Lee Dick and daughter Virginia Lees visited with Al Dick’s parents. Ida B Taylor is in Winchester. J Wesley Aleshire spent Sunday with his daughter. Galilee Sunday school invites all to attend at 10 a.m.
A speaker argues unsatisfactory farmer conditions due to laws like the Adamson act. He contends production sustains the economy while destruction harms it, citing redistribution of wealth and the burden on farmers as crucial consequences.
A Frederick County meeting quotes a fatherly admonition on labor organization and urges unity to protect agriculture and reform through a broad federation. Clay DeGrange notes the Frederick County Powers Association joining the Bureau Federation with member dues set for local, state, and national levels. The motion to join passes as leaders emphasize expansion toward a powerful national labor influence.
A community patriotic service is planned at Centenary Reformed Church with the Sun day school orchestra providing music. The service starts at 8 o clock and the public is invited. There will be no admission fee, but a free will offering will be taken.
William J. Bryan announced in New York that he will vote in Florida and has made Miami his permanent home responding to Mrs. Bryan's health. He said he will continue involvement in public affairs and will reside in the south as his legal residence.
A person in Florida states they plan to transfer citizenship to the state and make their actual residence their legal residence as part of continued interest in government problems and desire to contribute to the country in later years.
April 19 remarks discuss possibly adopting a new policy toward the Dutel government as U.S. stance evolves.
Madison Mis May 31. A request to Governor Blaine was made to send troops to Brown County to handle disorder. Blaine said he would contact Brown County officials immediately to determine if state action is necessary.
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