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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1928

Page

6

Apple Prices Move in US Markets Report

U S Markets Division reports varied apple prices with light demand and holiday slowdown. Yorks and U S No 1 staymans and romes show modest gains, while bulk and orchard runs affect cwt values. figures show mixed movement across districts including Rochester and Rhode Island greens.

Pares Wiermenco 12Sburg Cumberland Shenan- Potomac Yorks U. S Ben Davis U. S.no Fair Qualify Ushelé Staymans Romes Orchard Run Rochester N. Y U.S E Island Rhode Island

Graf Zeppelin Airship Tours American Cities

Graf Zeppelin over Baltimore and Philadelphia as it neared Lakehurst New Jersey. Navy reports show it passing Deal’s Bay and Bermuda en route with weather and radio updates guiding the voyage as three destroyers stood by for possible assistance.

Washington Baltimore Philadelphia Lakehart Navy Erlvania Railroad Graf Zeppelin Deal Chesapeake —Bay York Bermuda Germany Lakehurst N. J United States Nayor Charles Rosenthalerican Hamilton Isl Lascomo Nlander Rosendahl Florida Naval Norfolk Key West Navy Department Charleston S. C Charles F. Hughes Naval Operations Berlin Eckener

Former Governor Stuart Reveals Facts on 1919 Wheat Price

The manuscript recounts disputes over 1919 wheat pricing. It notes Hoover urged keeping the 1919 price at 2.26, while the committee voted 2.46 after hearings, reflecting pressure from Foods Administration officials and grain growers. The piece discusses changes since 1918 and reactions of Congress and the President.

National Agricultural Advisory Committee Congress Washington Hoover McCumber Noth Dakota Food Administration Grain Corporation

Baltimore Financier Visits Frederick Orchards at Harvest

John B. H. Dunn of Baltimore and companions stayed at the George Washington Hotel for several days to tour Frederick County apple orchards during peak harvest. Dunn, vice-president of the National Bank of Baltimore, is cited as a leading city financier.

Baltimore John B. H. Dunn George Washington Hotel Dunn National Bank of Baltimore Frederick

City Council Hears Water Rates Survey Proposal

In a special session the City Council considered a proposed water and sewer rate survey. Weston E. Fuller and R. E. Messer attended as experts. Fuller offered to conduct the survey to establish basic charges and end losses, and will submit a cost letter to the Council.

Weston E. Fuller Swathmore R. E. Messer State Board of Health Fuller

Offenders Fined In Police Court

Ray Lodge was fined 68 dollars and had an 80 day jail term suspended for illegal liquor possession after tools of moonshine were found on arrest for intoxication. Earl Milburn paid 68 dollars for a similar fine and a 30 day suspended sentence. he jailed when unable to pay. Several county residents including C Helsley and Wm Dunn paid 12 dollars for drunkenness, Charles Jefferson paid 3 dollars for improper parking near Cameron and Piccadilly.

Ray Lodge Earl Milburn Milburn C. Helsley D. E. Lamp Wm. Dunn Arthur Taylor Fred Cain John F. Thompson James Mahoney R. H. Mahoney Robert Page Charles Jefferson Cameron and Piccadilly Streets

Dinner and bridge honors for Miss Snouffer

Berryville Virginia reports a dinner party at Audley on October 11 hosted by Mr. and Mrs. H. C. McGehee in honor of Miss Willie Morris Snouffer ahead of her October 20 wedding to Mr. J. D. Griffing. Guests included Miss Margaretta Whiting Randolph Ruffin Joseph Moore Bowles Lippitt and Mr. Griffing. The following day Mrs. H B Harris hosted a large bridge party for Snouffer. Earlier Mrs. John S Goldsmith held a Tuesday bridge in honor of Snouffer and Miss Elizabeth Moore, who will wed Mr. McIntosh of Norfolk on October 16.

Berryville H. C. McGehee Audley Willie Morris Snouffer J. D. Griffing Margaretta Whiting Randolph Ruffin Richmond Joseph Moore Snouffer Griffing Bowles Lippitt H. B. Harris John S. Goldsmith Elizabeth Moore McIntosh Norfolk

Rinso Soap Praised for White Clothes and Cleanliness

A reader testimonial extols Rinso laundry soap for leaving clothes whiter and fresher, noting creamy lasting suds in hard water, suitability for dishwashing and mopping, and its economical, safe use in tub or machine. The ad-style letter from Mrs. John Seal of Winchester Virginia endorses Rinso as a comprehensive cleaning product.

Rinson John Seal W. Cork St Winchester Rinso

Americans Aid Chinese Reconstruction Efforts Highlighted

Shanghai reports Sun Fo details American roles in China’s post civil war rebuilding. US engineers, firms, and funds support railways, capital city planning in Nanking, Pearl River dredging to reach Canton, flood canal near Tientsin with $5 million, and a New York famine committee project to employ about 100000 unemployed.

Shanghai China United States Sun Fo Sun Yat Sen Republic of China America Finance Henry Murphy New York Nanking Ernest P. Goodrich Pearl River Canton Hong Kong Tiensin

Democratic tariff prescription outlined by Governor Smith

Governor Smith lays out a Democratic tariff program to protect American labor and industry, opposes general tariff bills, and proposes a bipartisan five member tariff commission. He argues tariffs should shield wages and living standards while avoiding political favoritism and logrolling. The speech critiqued Republican claims of prosperity and warned against tariff manipulation for campaigns.

Woodrow Wilson America Democratic Party Congress Fighth Republican Party Smith United States Harrison Grover Grevelandy

Indictment Dismissed in Van Der Borough Case

An indictment in Corporation Court against J. E. Van Der Borough was dismissed today after defense demurred. Van Der Borough and his bondsman were released from liability. The case stemmed from a transaction in insurance company shares with R. W. Stewart of this city.

J. E. van der Borough R. W. Stewart

Notice of hearing on order of reference in Beverley estate

Notice is given to all parties in interest that Thursday November 9 1928 at 10 o clock A M at 28 Rouss Ave Winchester Va is the time and place for executing the foregoing order of reference. If not commenced proceedings are adjourned day to day until completed. B P Harrison C Co Ward Larrick p q (10 10 4wks)

Susan Faulkner Beverley Belle Faulkner Ferguson J. Gray Beverley Chy Winchester Rouss Ave B. P. Harrison C. Co. Ward & Larrick P. Q

Public Sale of Valuable Farm in Frederick County

By authority of a deed of trust dated July 30 1928 from R B Albin to the trustee and at the written request of the bondholder the trustee will offer the farm at public auction per record in Deed Book 150 page 480 in the Frederick County Circuit Court clerk’s office.

R. B. Albin Circuit Court Frederick County

Frederick Va Court sale: 172 acre estate near Stephens City

In Frederick County Virginia near Stephens City the Court of Frederick Va schedules a sale of a 172 acre tract two miles east of Stephens City on the Stephens City Ninevah road. The property includes a dwelling and outbuildings and will be offered November 8 1928 at 11 A M with one third cash and the balance in two annual installments secured by a deed of trust and insurance. Robert M Ward Trustee.

Court of Frederick Va Frederick County Stephens City Ninevah R. E. Albin Herbert Larrick M. M. Lynch Circuit Court

Radio Network Schedules and Party Programs Across Cities

A sprawling, OCR laden listing shows radio station IDs and frequencies from New York to Detroit with varied 6:00 to 11:60 pm program blocks. Entries include orchestras, dance music, Republican and Democratic committee programs, botones of Roxy and His Gang, and General Motors party segments, reflecting a dense, era-specific station-by-station grid.

WEAF New York Savings Banks Republican National Committee General Motors Party Smith Republican State Committee WABC WEEI Boston—590 WTIC Hartford Gypsies WCAYU Frilazsiphia Snakenburg WOR WFI Philadelphia Snoe Prince Orchestra Travelovur Boxyard Wjar Providencie Musica Roxy and His Gang Cavaliera WSB Atlanta Bakers Jacksonville Louisville General Motors’ Party WSMP New Oleans WSM Masnville Eppulcar National Committee F. Marty WRVA Richmond

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