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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1928

Page

6

Virginia Crop Report Warns of Continued Losses from Septembers Weather

A September crop report from the Virginia Crop Reporting Service details widespread damage across corn, tobacco, cotton, hay, and potatoes due to heavy rains and winds from August 4 to 16. It notes lower forecasts than August, with state yields uneven but overall declines in corn and tobacco while hay and potato outputs show mixed results. The report also covers apples, peaches, pears, grapes, oats, and barley, highlighting ongoing weather-driven fluctuations and the potential for a record total crop if prices and harvest timing align.

Virginia Acto Counby H. M. Taylor Federal Agrical Statistican Blue Ridge Mountains The United Nebraska Midlantic New Jersey Astu Ois

Egg production dips in August as labor constraints ease

Egg production fell in August with 27 eggs per 100 hens reported on September 1, slightly below last year. Farm labor supply remains generally adequate, though some communities still report difficulty securing good workers.

Republicans Use Secret Methods to Defeat Smith

Senator Joseph Robertson charges Republicans and others used secret, unethical methods to sway votes and smear candidates in South Carolina. He cites whispering campaigns and alleged poison gas tactics to undermine immigration reform and claims open debate would avert defeat. He spoke via a large radio hookup.

Smith Columbia S. C Joe Robinson South Carolina Democratic Party Houston The United States

Democratic Leaders Rally as North Carolina Voters Listen

Senator Robinson urged faith in the Democratic column in November while addressing Charlotte crowds. He criticized anti Smith whispers and defended Gov Smith against Catholic church accusations, linking opposition to Tammany Hall and cabinet figures.

North Carolina Charlotte Smith Farnifold Simmons Robinson Mr. Robinson Charlotte City Gov. Smith Tammany Hall Fall Dougherty Denby President Coolidge Herbert Hoover

Man Possessing Car of Another Is Murder Suspect

Seattle officials said they would swear out a warrant for a man who possessed a car linked to the case of James E. Bassett believed to be the murder victim, though Bassett’s body had not yet been found.

Associated Press Seattle Wash James E. Bassett

Bassett disappearance linked to car theft motive

Bassett, son of Annapolis Chamber of Commerce secretary, vanished September 5 after leaving his brother-in-law’s home to sell his automobile. Authorities theorize he was killed for the car and its bill of sale to enable a sale.

B. Mayer Brad Cal Bassett Annapolis

Confession Ties Carrick Robbery Suspect to Doctor Slaying

John F. Meckley, 24, linked to a drug store robbery, confessed to killing Dr. Henry Dapper, a young Carrick physician, according to Pittsburgh detectives. The case ties a robbery suspect to the physician’s death as investigations continue.

The Associated Press PI Burgh Henry Dapper Carrick John F. Meckley Meckley

Dr Dapper shot on Lebanon Church Road

Detectives say the physician refused to pay for liquor and drugs turned over to him for disposal. The shooting occurred on August 20 along the Lebanon Church road near here. The Nashville Banner notes a wish for rubber traffic poles amid talk of shatter-proof windshields.

Dr. Dapper Lebanon Church Road Here Nashville

Job Printing Services Offer Broad Printing Capabilities

Print sale bills on short notice with display cuts. Include sale in Sales Directory. Ready for all job work such as letter heads envelopes bill heads tags window cards pockets and programs. Prices reasonable. See us before placing your order.

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