Declining Fruit Prospects Across Regions Weaken Prices
U S fruit outlook dims abroad and at home with Canada and Europe above last year’s apple crop but below hoped for levels. In the United States the crop continues to shrink from August estimates, with total apples near 24.88 million barrels and peaches and pears well below last year. California grapes show mixed yields while overall fruit prospects remain unsettled.
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Germany
U. S
The
Star
Washington
United States
Canada
Europe
England
A . Pres
Ring Agricultural
Italy
Hungary
Rumania
Tyrol
Foley
London
Continental Fruit
Mr. Foley
Liverpool
Glasow
Hudson River
California
Labor Day No Star Issue Indicates Holiday Schedule
The Star will not publish on Monday September 5 for Labor Day as part of its usual holiday observance. The notice reiterates the publication schedule and informs readers of the brief interruption.
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Star
ING Star
Yard party postponed for illness in local benefactor family
The yard party planned to support the Explorers boys' band at Battlefield Inn Kernstown Virginia is postponed due to a serious illness in the family of promoter Hattie Anderson. A new date will be announced when set.
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Hattie Anderson
Eplored Boys
Open for receipt of cider apples on Sept 5
The Fairmont Avenue plant of National Fruit Product Co will be open for receipt of cider apples on Monday September 5. Contact phone number 346.
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Fairmont Ave
National Fruit Product CO
National Legion and French Commemoration at Newport News
National heads of the American Legion and Auxiliary join La Societe des Forty Hommes et Dighieuax in a triple convention at Newport News. Delegates from Virginia, led by Commander A J Novick, prepare to travel to Yorktown for the unveiling of a tablet honoring French dead.
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American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
la Societe Des Forty Hommes Et Digh
Hevaux
Newport News
Henry M.taylor
Richmond
Department of Virginia
Thirten
France
Robert Y. Conrad Post
Winchester
Vention
A.J. Novick
Myrtle White
Col
B. M. Roszel
L. L. Trahan
Edward Goss
Edward Lupton
Leonard Miller
David Hawthorne
Wilmer Shade
B.M. Roszel
Frances Beverley
R. T. Barton
H. C. Lupton
A. J. Novick
Yorktown
Richard BE. Byrd
Count Claudel
United States
Legionnaires
Newport ‘News
T. M. Jones
T. Otis Bland
Fred Parks
Anch
Williamsburg
Hanford MacNider
Natorial
Hampton Roads
National Guard
Fortress Monroe
Fort Eustis
Howard Savage
A. M. McCauley
National Auxiliary
Charles Mills
Campaign to lower costs prompts price cut in Richmond
Standard Company cuts two cents after news of probe. Richmond customers react as campaign for cheaper CS continues.
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Standard Company
Richmond
State Agent Seeks Apple Growers For Inspection Meeting
A. B. Rose of the Virginia State Department of Agriculture and Immigration seeks to meet Winchester district apple growers about state inspection and federal standards. He notes Frederick county growers have arranged for inspection and hopes others will act quickly to assign inspectors to orchards and packing houses. Telephone number 835.
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A. B. Rose
Division of Markets
Virginia State Department of Agriculture and Immiration
Braddock and
Piccadilly Streets
Winchester
Winchester Steam Laundry Ad Promises Clean Draperies
Bugs and draperies cleaned to your satisfaction with prices right. Winchester Steam Laundry advertises service and offers a contact phone number.
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Winchester Steam Laundry
Closed legal holiday Monday shifts payments to Tuesday
Notice indicates Sept. payments may be made Tuesday due to a legal holiday. The filing references Loan & Thrift Corp and a plaintiff action.
No Reduction In Winchester Gasoline Prices
Winchester reports no change in gasoline prices for months with wholesale at 20 cents and retail at 23 cents per gallon, including a 4 percent road tax. Meanwhile Standard Oil cut Richmond prices by 2 cents per gallon in the past day or two.
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Winchester
Standard Oil Company
Richmond
Virginia Governor Again Targets Gasoline Prices
Governor Byrd campaigns for lower Virginia gasoline prices after state checks show Virginia paid 2 to 3 cents more per gallon than most Eastern states. A public conference in Richmond is planned for Sept 9 with large importers to explain why Virginia’s retail price is higher.
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Richmond
Virgirnor Byrd
Virginia
Oae
West Virginia
Maryland
Gasoline
I Oil Co
Virginie
South Atlantic
Senate Chamber
Wayne B Wheeler Taken to Battle Creek Sanatorium
Wayne B Wheeler general counsel for the Anti Saloon League is seriously ill at Battle Creek Sanitorium Michigan. Doctors say his condition not immediately dangerous and he suffers from a kidney ailment. Wheeler was moved from a Shelby hospital after being treated at Little Point Sable.
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Associated Press
Battle Creek, Mich
Wayne B. Wheeler
Anti-Saloon League of America
Battle Creek
Wheeler
Shelby
Little Point Sable
Mre
Little Totet
Ebie Asumer
Mich
Wayne’ B. Wheeler
Anti-Saloon League
Stock Market Rebounds on Autumn Trade Hints and Records
The New York market rose as autumn trade expectations fueled buys led by United States Steel and International Harvester hitting a high price, with heavy activity totaling about 600 000 shares. Report notes extensive speculative readjustment, high industrials, and gains across many names amid ample liquidity and steady dividend distributions.
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Associated Press
New York
United States Steel
International Harvester
Weekly Financial Review
Matis
Markus
U. S. Steel
General Motors
American Machine & Foundry
Allied Chemical
Sears Roebuck
Nash Motors
Kelly Springfield
American Can
Great Northern Ore
Shubert Theatres
Atlantic Refining
Pan American Petroleum
Pierce Arrow
Maryland
Taplin
Storey
Atchison
Riley's Grocery and Meat Market Labor Day Hours
Riley's Grocery and Meat Market opens until 11 a.m. on Labor Day. Coopers wanted at Glaize Cooperage Co. on North Market Street. Apply within the day.
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Labor Day
Riley’s
Coopers
Glaize Cooperage Co
North Market St
Winchester schools set to open September 12 1927 28 term
Winchester Public Schools will begin the 1927-28 session on Monday September 12 at 9 a.m. with a full-day program. Parents must vaccinate children and provide birth certificates. registration for grades 1-12 runs September 7-9 at the John Kerr and Handley buildings. The teachers' meeting September 10 outlines organization and start-up.
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Winchester Public Schools
Duffey
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Richmond
Sedool
Pgoes
John Kerr
Handley
A. M. Jarman
Bessie L. Corkey
Colored School Cornerstone Set for Monday in Alexandria
The cornerstone of the new Douglas School for colored children on North Kent Street will be laid at 2 PM Monday. A grand parade starts at 11 AM from City Hall, with Edward B. Morris of Chicago to lay the cornerstone. A grand band concert follows at City Hall at 8 PM with 50 cent admission.
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Douglas School
North Kent Street
City School Board
Board of Handley Trustees
Kelly Miller
School of Science and Art
Howard University
Washington, D. C
R. Gray Williams
Handley Board
John M. Steck
A. T
Edward B. Morris
Chicago
Grand United Order of Odd Fellows of Americas
City Hall
Cameron Street
Clifford Street
Clifford
Washington
Boscawen
Braddock
Cork
Loudoun
Aida
Alexandria Elks’ Band
Board of Handley Truetes
Oae Patriarchs
Millwood Lodge
Front Royal Lodge
G. U
fFonartinsbiree
Masons
Knights of Pythias
Elks of Hageratown
bin Douglas
Berryville Ae
Clarke County
Frederick County Schools
Eastern Star
New Evans Hotel
Sharpe Street
Elks’ Band Orchestra
Alexandria
Fair First of Week Then Rain May Be Expected
Weather outlook for the week beginning Monday in the North and Middle Atlantic States calls for mostly fair conditions Monday and probably Tuesday with showers possible later. Cooler at the start, warmer on Tuesday, and cooler again toward week’s end.
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Associated Press
Washington
Middle Atlantic
Harris Completes Asheville to Quebec Nonstop Trip
Roscoe A Marvel of Asheville thanks Harris supporters for a nonstop 1509 mile run from Asheville to Quebec in 414? hours. He invites the chamber to participate in a Quebec motorcade as part of Appalachian Scenic Highway Association efforts to build cooperative highways. Walter B Smith and daughter Rachel visit Baltimore friends for the weekend.
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Chamber of Commerce
Roscoe A.marvel
Asheville
N. C
Allapachian Scenic Highway Association
Appalachian Scenic Highway Association
Harris
Quebec
Walter B. Smith
Rachel Smith
Baltimore
General Hunt Instructed for Princess St. Raphael Sighted Off Labrador
General Hunt believed tasked for Princess operations as St. Raphael was sighted off the Labrador coast, signaling potential naval movements. The report notes heightened vigilance and maritime activity near the Newfoundland and Labrador region amid unclear mission specifics.
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St. Raphael
Labrador
Capt Courtney Latest Hopper Takes Off From Plymouth
Capt Courtney Hopper lifts in the Whale from Plymouth for the Azores but pivots toward Spain because of wind. Rene Fonck praises his new machine as the seaplane departs amid cheers with Mrs Courtney watching. A passenger, likely BE B Hosmer, is aboard.
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Plymouth
Eng
Azores
Spain
Rene Fonck
Associated Press
ST. Johns
N. F
Rene Fe
St. Raphael
Labrador
Windsor
Beng Horta
Horta
Eddystone
Royal Air Force
Courtney
London
Dance Orchestra Added Attraction At Empire Theatre
Empire Theatre schedules a 20 minute vaudeville presentation by the Phatty Six Orchestra of Hagerstown on Labor Day Monday at 8 45 PM between shows. The nine member group will then perform at Opequon Lake Park for the dance. Matinees remain common in the afternoons.
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Empire Theatre
Empire
Phattasy Six Orchestra
Hagerstown
The
Opequon Lake Park
Paramount P
Public sale notice for Stephens City property auction
Public sale Monday August 20 includes an eight room house on 4 acre stone land with well water and outbuildings. Located three doors north of Methodist Church in Stephens City Virginia. Terms: one half cash balance due in 1 and 2 years with interest, payable on sale day. George A Samsell executor Marion F Samsell deceased.
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Methodist Churc
Stephens City
Geo. A.samsell
Marion
F. Samsell
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