Virginia Crop Report Shows Mixed Autumn Yields
The October report from the Virginia Crop Reporting Service notes corn hay and tobacco in good condition with total crops 5.4 percent above ten year average. Overall yields vary by region with central Virginia and northern districts fair to excellent while southwestern counties suffer from dry spells and eastern areas from heavy rain.
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Virginia Crop Reporting Service
Falm
Virginia
United States
Central States
Pacific Northwest
Armour Refuses FTC Grain Trading Details
J Ogden Armour again refused to provide the Federal Trade Commission with figures on his grain trading in 1920 1921 and early 1922. Armour testified on Wednesday and was excused until today after declining to reveal transaction details.
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Associated Press
Chicago
J. Ogden Armour
Federal Trade. Commission
Armour
Mr Sprint Plans Time in Asheville Sanitarium
Mr Frank Sprint departed yesterday for Asheville North Carolina to spend several months in a sanitarium for physical disabilities incurred during World War I. He had recently been in a Pennsylvania hospital but a government agency redirected him to Asheville.
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Frank Sprint
Asheville
N. C
Sprint
Pennsylvania
Winchester Gun Club Meet For Weekly Trapshoot Practice
Members of the Winchester Gun Club will meet at 3 36 o'clock tomorrow afternoon for their regular weekly practice shoot at the club grounds. All interested in trapshooting are invited.
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Winchester Gun Club
Trescott Grader Improves Inspection Efficiency
The Trescott Grader features a new roller conveyor that flips apples for inspection, saving labor and time. The ad notes complete stock of picking supplies and special ladders at low prices from Win Orchard Supply Co.
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Orchard Supply CO
Radiophone Works Well In Moving All-Steel Car Test
The Pennsylvania Railroad tested wireless reception inside a moving all steel car on the Broadway Limited. Signals from New York and Philadelphia were received clearly despite overhead wires. The test, described as a success, will prompt further trials within a week or ten days.
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Associa 5 Ric
Pennsylvania Rail
Northwestern
Signal Department
Mrs. Mary Jane Smith Dead After Paralysis in Harris Addition
Mrs. Mary Jane Smith widow of John B. Smith died at home after a paralysis illness aged 73. Born October 29, 1849 in Maryland, she lived mostly in Virginia. Survived by daughter Mrs. Justa Quick and two sons Carroll and Elwood, with siblings and relatives. Funeral at 2 30 Saturday at home Rev. Charles Adey to officiate. burial Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Mary Jane Smith
John B. Smith
Harris Addition
Virginia
Baptist Church
Justa
Quick
Carroll Smith
Denver
Colo
Elwood Smith
Winchester
Ng Eye
Erb
Mere ¥ A
Slater, Erb
Chéster
Ford Salesmen Wanted at Chapman Auto Sales
Reliable and experienced Ford salesmen sought by Chapman Auto Sales. Good pay and steady work.
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FORD
Chapman Auto Sales
Men Wanted for Winter Plant Work at Local Brick Yard
Advertises immediate winter employment at the Colonial Brick Corporation plant. Seeks reliable men aged twenty four and older for full winter work.
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I Lonial Brick Corporation
Noted Play The Bat Comes To Winchester This Saturday
The Bat by Avery Hopwood and Mary Roberts Rinehart will play at the Empire Theater in Winchester with a 2.30 matinee and 8.30 evening show. A New York company performs, promising dramatic suspense and a baffling mystery throughout, with seating limited after the first act.
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Empire Theater
Winchester
Avery Hopwood
Mary Roberts Rinehart
New York
Chicago
United States
Baker
Horse Injures Two Men In Western Grade Collision
A heavy draft horse owned by Col W W Grags estate collided with a Ford on the North Western grade last evening injuring Russell Hoover and John Patterson. Hoover was taken to Memorial Hospital with multiple cuts and a shock. Patterson was shaken but not hospitalized. The horse likely escaped from pasture and was shot this morning after sustaining severe injuries. The car was badly damaged as radiator and engine were torn loose.
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Col
Patterson
Rev Dr Bird to Preach Here in Winchester
The Rev Dr Andrew Reid Bird of Church of The Pilgrims Washington DC will occupy the pulpit at the Presbyterian Church in Winchester next Sunday October 15 preaching at both morning and evening services. He is a well known Presbyterian minister and the general public is invited to hear him.
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Andrew Reid Bird
Church of the Pilgrims
Washington, D.C
Presbyterian Church
Winchester
Bird
Mount Jackson Bridge Burned in Virginia
A long wooden bridge on the Southern Railway near Mount Jackson Virginia was burned early this morning. Rail road workers suspect sparks from a passing engine started the blaze. Freight traffic is halted while a temporary crossing is arranged across the creek for passengers and mail.
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Southern Railway
Mount Jackson
Celebration planned for 100th Knight Templar anniversary
Final arrangements are made in Richmond for the Virginia Knight Templar celebration with Past Right Eminent Grand Commander A. M. Baker of Winchester as chairman. Baker travels to preside over a large general committee meeting, and Winchester Commandery No. 12 is expected to send about 40 attendees plus their wives for the October event.
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Virginia
Richmond
A. M. Baker
Winchester
Community Theatre Promises Daily Short Subjects and New Features
The Empire is heating up with nightly shows at the Community Theatre. Enjoy a full program including short subjects and a new feature each day, with continuous evening performances from seven to eleven. Come early or late and don’t miss Monday.
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Ana
Taxpayers Notice of 1922 Taxes Due
Tax dues for 1922 are payable with penalties: three percent added to city taxes if not paid by November 1, and five percent to state taxes by December 1. City Treasurer WM. T. Barr signs the notice.
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WM. T. Barr
Lost half grown Airedale dog with collar and license
Lost half grown Airedale dog wearing a light leather collar and license number 79555. Reward offered by Dr. E. C. Stuart. Contact information not fully legible in the notice.
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E. C. Stuart
Red Cross Seen As Global Unifier At National Convention
The Star reports on Judge John Barton Payne’s address and Miss Mabel T. Boardman’s summary at the National Convention of the American Red Cross in Washington. Payne highlights global gratitude for American aid in Europe while noting broad unity across nations. The Junior Red Cross aids Belgium France and Prague with playgrounds facilities and even sings The Star Spangled Banner in English.
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the Star
American Red Cross
Washington
John Barton Payne
Ional
Red Cross
Judge Payne
Europe
America
France
Belgium
Czecho-Slovakia
Austria
Poland
Bulgaria
Hungary
Gold Cross
Berlin
Italy
Garibaldi
United States
Prague
Old
Bohemia
Mission Services at White Post Begin October 16
Beginning Monday night October 16 mission services will be held in Meade Memorial Church White Post. Rev Chas P Warner of St Albins Washington D C conducts four evening services Monday to Thursday at 8 p m and a Friday 11 a m communion. Public invited.
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Meade Memorial ‘Church
White Post
Chas. ‘P. Warner
St. Albin'’s
Washington, D. C
All men ordered to report for drill Friday October 13
Notice from the commanding officer requires all men to report to the company barracks for drill on Friday October 13. No excuses accepted. Signed by Captain George H Grimm and 1st Sergeant E B Brengle.
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George. H. Grimm
Per. E. B. Brengle
Urges wives of criminals to stay faithful at crisis
Warden Harry L. Hulburt of Michigan State Penitentiary told the American Prison conference that wives should not divorce imprisoned husbands during their darkest period. He cited offenders who try to reform only to relapse after learning their wives have left, leading to broken homes and continued hardship.
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Eurechigan
Harry L. Hulburt
State Penitentiary
Hindenburg Willing to Seek German Presidency
The Vossische Zeitung reports Field Marshal Von Hindenburg has expressed willingness to be a candidate for the German presidency. His acceptance is said to come at the request of the German National People's Party.
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Associated Press
Bprian
Field Marshal von Hindenburg
Vossische Zeitung
German National People's Party
Congressman Harrison to Speak at Boyce on October 16
Congressman T. W. Harrison will speak at Boyce on Monday October 16 at 8 PM. All voters are urged to attend.
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T. W. Harrison
Boyce
Seats Not Held For The Bat At Show
Theaters warn that seats will not be reserved after 3 pm tomorrow. Out of town patrons will be assisted, in town patrons must redeem promptly. Management notes orders from cars arriving in a few days. Also advertising coal and a brick house for sale and a lost hound reward notice.
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G. O
Local Auto Ads Highlight Weekend Specials and Candy Sale
CHAPMAN AUTO SALES promote used Fords with easy payments. The People's Drug Co lists weekend candy bargains including chocolate covered cherries 59 cents per pound box and full pound boxes at 49 cents. SARAH ZANE FIRE CO calls a 8 p.m. meeting with reports from Harrisburg trip and committee updates.
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The
People’s Drug Co
Sarah Zane Fire CO
Harrisburg
Rummage Sale Aids J L L Crouse Contracting Effort
A rummage sale by J L L Crouse Contracting raises funds as 50 laborers and a blacksmith contribute. The event runs Friday and Saturday from 11 to 1 p.m. at 46 S Main St with bargains listed.
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J. Ll. Crouse
Main St
Coble and Nail Dissolve Partnership in Mutual Consent
The first of Coble and Nail is dissolved by mutual consent. The Dugout is now operated by A. L. Coble. Signed by F. G. Nail and Cobee.
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Coble & Nail
A. L. Coble
Fa Cobee
Erect Tablet To The Signers From Virginia
Memorial tablet unveiling in Richmond Virginia honors Virginia signers of the Declaration of Independence. The tablet in the Senate Chamber at the State Capitol was presented by the Daughters of the American Revolution in Virginia and accepted by Governor Trinkle. The event featured Lt Governor West, Rev George W Dame, and Russell Duane with the listed Virginians: Wythe Lee Jefferson Harrison Nelson Lee Braxton.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Virginia
Senate
State Capitol
National Solédiéty
Daughters of the American Revolution
Kate ‘Waller Barrett
Yorktown
Trinkle
West
George W. Dame
Baltimore
Russell Duane
Philadelphia
George Wythe
Richard Henry Lee
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Harrison
Thomas Nelson, Jr
Francis Lightfoot
Lee
Carter Braxton
Thirteen Hoodoo Ties to Fatal Brooklyn Auto Crash
Clifford Lennon dies in an auto crash on Thirteenth Street Brooklyn the car belonged to Fire Engine Company 13. He was riding at about 12 13 oclock when another vehicle sideswiped the roadster, throwing him headfirst onto a curb and killing him instantly.
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Associated Press
New York
Clifford Lennon
Lennon
Thirteenth Street
Brooklyn
Black man executed after attack on white woman in Raleigh
Melver Burnett, a Black man, was executed at the state prison in Raleigh after being convicted of assaulting a white woman. In the chair he admitted guilt, three electric shocks were needed, and ten women observers watched as the victim testified with her family nearby.
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Raleigh
N. C
Melver Burnett
Burnett
Empire Monday at Winchester shows top romance Picture
Elsie Ferguson Wallace Reid Elliott Dexter star in a Paramount romance titled Forever Adapted from Peter Ibbetson the eight reel production is praised as one of the finest in the city of Winchester Emperor Tonight Empire shows Grand Larceny portraying marital problems See lost tortoise-shell glasses reward at Winchester and Western Railroad Office Boy wanted to carry Star at office
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Elsie Ferguson
Wallace Reid Elliott Dexter Empire
Paramount
Peter Tbbetson
Winchester
Elliot
Vexters
the Empire
Empire
Winchester and Western Railroad
Football Double Header at Fair Grounds Saturday
Football double header set for Saturday at the Fair Grounds starting 2 PM. V. A. faces Charlotte Hal and Woh S98 Shr Teap Bk in the afternoon slate, with two games likely on the card.
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Fair Grounds
Charlotte Hal
WOH
Teap Bk
Charlos
Sehls
J N Sirbaugh dies of heart attack in Winchester
Joseph Newton Sirbaugh longtime Hampshire sheriff died at home 11 East Leicester street Winchester in his sixtieth year. He previously lived in Capon Bridge area and served as sheriff after a career in real estate and farming. Funeral services are planned at Fairview Church with burial in the church graveyard.
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Hampshire County
Joseph Newton Sirbaugh
Winchester
Leicester Street
Mr. Sirbaugh
Capon Bridge
Lew Dawe-Mill
Earla
Sitbargh
Hamps County
Amanda Oates
Arthur
Carl
Ray Sirbaugh
Adeli
Léla Sif
Methodist Episcopal
East Leester Street
Fairview Church
Four Drunks Fined by Officer Dove
Ita Soh paid a total of seven dollars for public drunkenness with five dollar fine and two dollars costs. Jaki Haines faced eight dollar fine and two dollars costs. Alyah Haines also owed eight dollars fine and two dollars costs. W K Henderson paid five dollars fine plus two dollars costs. All fines forfeited.
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Dove
Ita Soh
Jaki Haines
Alyah Haines
W. K. Henderson
Radiator Plant Offers Steady Job With Training
Advertises starting pay at 3.60 per day with training in radiator molding and wage increases to 5.25 per day as skills grow. Nine hour days maximum. No strikes or labor troubles. U S Radiator Plant, West Newton. Contact J Frank Baylis by phone 309. 11 Ip 31.
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West Newton
J. Frank’ Baylis
Regular meeting Friday in October with luncheon
Reports from the Harrisonburg trip will be presented at the Friday meeting set for eight o clock. A luncheon will follow the meeting with W. BE. HUNTS as president from 12 to 1 p.m.
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Harrisonburg
W. BE. Hunts
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GUN Club
J. B. Smith
NESTA
DR. Bird
Mission Service
Bobs
Jone
Hindenburg
Georges Creek
North Main
Bell Phone
South Main St
Chapman
Handley Schools
S. Wash. St
Star
Iptf
Herrell’s Real Estate
Our
J. N. Sirbaugh
Otis
Cho
Mrs
Tance
Fairview
Roubs Fire CO
Surand
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