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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1930
Page
2
Virginia farmers report persistent drought with September yields falling 2.1 percent from ten year average while August declined 3.8 percent. Corn harvest neared, tobacco largely housed, and farmers fear seeding fall wheat unless rains arrive soon. US corn production forecast at 2,046,716,000 bushels with national yield down from prior estimates.
Crop reports show tame hay and pastures are very short across the state while oats and oats yield decline. National forecasts project lower hay production than last year and below the five year average. Milk and egg output face declines with farm wages rising and supply levels remaining high in October.
The note records exchange figures with $1.85 versus $1.94 from October last year and $2.15 on the same date two years ago, indicating a shift in value over time.
Major and Mrs. James Mars of the Salvation Army will soon be returned for active duty. A large increase is noted in apples placed in local cold storages. The state is ready to try Arthur G. Jones on seven indictments charging embezzlement. John McGraw of the plants will manage the New York Yankees during 1930.
H B McCormac newly elected president of the V Man facturers Association invites attendees to a Sunday screening of A Pauper Millionaire under capurvane at tar. B Nelson and F R Castleman with Miss Marian in attendance at the event.
The article notes damaged territory extending eastward from the Midwest with impacts felt as far as Kentucky. It describes shifts in control and the spread of affected areas, highlighting regional uncertainty and ongoing assessments by authorities.
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