Public Auction of James Ferguson Home near Greenwood Church
In the Mary W. Stouffer versus Ann H. Ritter et al case the court orders the sale of the late James Ferguson home near Greenwood Church in Winchester Virginia. The property includes two tracts totaling seven acres with a five room house and outbuildings on five acres and an adjoining two acres unimproved. Sale set for September 24 1921 at 12 PM in front of the Frederick County Circuit Court. Terms: one third cash, balance in two equal yearly installments secured by deed of trust and insurance policy. Auctioneers Devall Dunny with Lynch as agent. clerk Brannon confirms decree approval.
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Mary W. Stouffer
Ann H. Ritter
Whder
Court House
Winchester
Virginia
James Ferguson
Greenwood Church
Peter Hamman
Unclear OCR: Thursday Unlucky Day Reference
Fragmentary text mentions Thursday in Scandinavia and a superstition about an unlucky day during a bridge-related event. Details are incomplete and entities are uncertain.
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Scandinavia
Bridug
Funeral Rites for Miss Steger
John Wesley Sorrette of Detroit and aunt Mrs Cannon Fleming formerly of Richmond now of Summerville S C participate in funeral rites for Miss Steger She is also a niece of the late Colony Tazéwell Ellett former congressman from this district.
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John Wesley Sorrette
Detroit
Cannon. Fleming
Richmond
Summerville
S.C
Tazéwell Ellett
Funeral services for Miss Nanty Tate Steger in Richmond
Funeral services were held in Richmond for Miss Nanty Tate Steger daughter of the late Frank D. and Ida Elliott Steger of that city who died Sunday at Greenway Court White Post. She is survived by three sisters and a brother. Also noted is the death of Representative J Taylor of Arkansas at age 69.
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Richmond
Nanty Tate
Sermon at a Cowboy Funeral for Charlie
A cowboy preacher eulogizes Charlie at a rural funeral, recalling his kindness, honesty, and steadfastness on the range. The speaker urges listeners to seek Heaven, honor the fallen friend, and support the widow with monthly contributions. An appended court notice from Frederick County Virginia announces a chancery decree and a master commissioner’s hearing date.
Women Hold The Balance Of Power In New York Mayor Race
Women vote for the first time in a mayoralty contest as candidates seek Republican nomination. Henry H. Curhat F H Lee Guaraldi Reuben L Haskell and William Bennett vie for the seat while incumbent John Hytany Detodrat has no opposition in the primary.
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New York
Henry H. Curhat
Borough of
Manhattan
F. H. Lee Guaraldi
Boart
Reuben’ L. Haskell
Eelgh
Willam Mo.Bennett
New’ York
Wnty
John ¥. Hytany
John Shell of Hyden Reaches 133rd Birthday
John Shell of Hyden Kentucky just celebrated his 133rd birthday at home on Greasy Creek. Born in 1788 when Kentucky was part of Virginia, he remains in surprisingly good health with excellent memory and fairly good sight though hearing is slightly impaired. His long life notes an annual summer trip across the state that has now fallen to pass.
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Jack Sepohi
Pete
Renee
Ol’ Widder
States
Charlie
Hyden
John Shell
Wits Mint
Shell
Kentucky
Virginia
Southern states potato production offers year round planting
A USDA bulletin notes wide seasonal divergence and long growing seasons in the South allow potatoes to be planted and harvested nearly every month. It identifies three crop seasons early truck main and fall and explains marketing and price implications for southern growers.
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Malen
United States Department * of Agriculture
Durability of posts in fencing and timber types
A laboratory note compares round and split fence posts. Durability depends on heartwood sapwood balance and treatment. split posts fare better when heartwood is durable, but sapwood absorbs preservatives more readily, making creosoted round posts preferable for most species. Exceptions include spruce hemlock and true firs.
Cooperative Egg Marketing Slashes Costs for Nebraska Farmers
Extension workers from the University of Minnesota and Nebraska agents report six cents a dozen, part of a total $885 gain, from Hamilton County farmers marketing eggs cooperatively in April. County agents and the farm bureau organized collection, grading, packing, and shipping at a central point.
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University of Minnesota
Nebraska
Extension News Service
College of, Agriculture
Hamilton County
Syria
Farm Bureau
Crickets Cut Grain Twine Advice From North Dakota Extension Agent
Stewart Lockwood of the Agricultural College of North Dakota notes widespread reports of grain damage by crickets. He advises using new sisal twine if possible and, if not, soaking the twine in a solution of one part turpentine and one part pine tar for two to three days before use.
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Stewart Lockwood
Agricultural College of North Dakota
Mr. Lockwood
Alleged Fraud Case Called in Martinsburg W Va
In Martinsburg West Virginia September a court will hear arguments in a case over contracts under which the Harned Company Rawl Way took over harness and goods of the United States Army. The case centers on alleged fraud and attempts to restrain removal of property from the plant after President Harding signed a declaration annulling the contracts.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
States Harned Company
Mietielartes
Menit
Harding
Seldiers
K Company
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