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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1926

Page

5

Fertilizer Rate Ruling Seen To Raise Some Southern Costs

The National Fertilizer Association warns the ICC order on fertilizer rates will not produce broad cuts. It says a technical review shows increases in Alabama and possible rises or uncertain reductions in South Carolina and Georgia if state commissions follow the ICC.

Associated Press Washington National Fertilizer Association Interstate Commerce Commission Association Declarehe Commission Alabama South Carolina Georgia

Miller and Daugherty on trial over Alien Property bribes

A 1920s federal trial in New York pits Col Thomas W Miller former Alien Property Custodian and Harry M Daugherty former Attorney General against charges that they shared 441000 in bribes. The case concerns proceeds of about 7 million from seized American metal securities under the Trading with the Enemy Act.

Col Thomas W. Miller Harding- Coolidge Federal District Court New York Harry M. Daugherty United States Miller Wilson

Fertilizer Freight Rates See Changes Across Southern Lines

The Interstate Commission order would raise single line rates in Mississippi Louisiana Tennessee and Florida while shortening joint haul costs. North Carolina may cut rates if it adopts the order. Norfolk Southern gets 10 percent higher rates than standard lines with 50 cent per ton boosts for weak lines like Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic Railway. The net effect across the region balances increases with reductions, offering limited overall gain to shippers. Some benefit may come from the new distance-based calculation in the order.

Interstate Commission Mississippi Louisiana Tennessee Florida North ‘Carolina Commission Norfolk Southern Railroad Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic Railway

Violin Class Opens September 13 by Mrs Sloat

Mrs Austin Sloat, pupil of Henri Sokolov of Washington DC, opens her violin instruction class on September 13. Phone 13-W. Located at 43 Market Street.

Austin Sloat Henri Sokolov Washington, D. C S. Market

Taps Sound For Aged Veteran of Warren County

Jesse Brown aged 95 died at his daughter’s home in Reform from age related causes. He served in Company B Seventeenth Virginia Infantry the Warren Rifles during the war. He was father to thirteen children, forty nine grandchildren and 124 great grandchildren. Funeral at his daughter’s home with Rev Williams of Boyce presiding. Burial in Rockland Cemetery.

Jesse Brown Warren County J. D. Licklider Reform Seventeenth Virginia Infantry Warren Rifles Brown Mr. Williams Boyce Rockland Cemetery

New Hotel At Danville May Be Named The Lady Astor

Promoters of a 700000 hotel under construction in Banville Virginia weigh naming it The Lady Astor to honor the viscountess born in the city. Of 800 title suggestions 20 used her name. a decision on the final name will be announced this week.

Danville Lady Astor Banville

Funeral Services Held For Charles W. Cain

The remains of Winchester meat dealer Charles W. Cain were buried at Mount Hebron Cemetery after a service at 113 West Pall Mall Street. Rev. Robert B. Nelson led the rites with Rev. Dr. Murray D. Mitchell assisting. Pallbearers included EB. W. Carper George H. Eagle Maurice M. Lynch Frank Brown C. J Grabbs and C. L. Patton. The Rouss Fire Company, of which he was a member, sent a delegation.

Charles W. Cain Winchester Mount Hebron State Home No. 113 West Pall Mall Street Robert B. Nelson Christ Episcopal Church Cain

Public sale of farm land in West Virginia

Public sale will auction a 105% acre limestone farm in fine cultivation with 9 acres timber and 10 acres orchard, a 6 room dwelling and outbuildings. The property lies 1% miles from Swimley Station and about 3 miles from Summit Point. George F. Sowers, Summit Point, W. Va. (9-18-141).

Benne Town W. Va Swimley Station Summit Point George F. Sowers

Regards Anti Rum Law As Good One

Letter writer from Winchester describes opposition to prohibition repeal. He recalls past hardships under prohibition, praises improved living standards, and urges gratitude for current stability. The writer asserts few reformers can vote and calls for continued support of the law.

the Star Winchester IRA Capper

Lydia Pinkham Vegetable Compound Kettles and Tanks

The article notes large kettles and steel tanks used in making Lydia B. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. It mentions a 6000 gallon tank capacity and a tankful produced every two days with careful sanitary conditions under public inspection in Lynn Massachusetts.

Lydia B. Pinkham Lynn Mass

Fort Loudoun Seminary Announces 22nd Session

The 22nd session runs from September 16 for day pupils and resident students under fifteen in grades kindergarten through preparatory. Miss Affleck and Miss Ardenia Jones noted. piano by Mrs Greene. Kindergarten tuition listed at $79.00. Katherine Glass Greene, 8-22-11, President.

Fort Loudoun Affieck Ardenia Jones

Thorough washing after poison ivy exposure helps injury

Thorough washing soon after exposure to poison ivy reduces the danger of injury. Even after inflammation has developed, thorough washing remains beneficial.

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