Virginia apple pack eyed to raise grower profits
In a Sept. 13 1924 letter from William Crossley and Sons New York the firm urges Virginia growers to adopt a uniform apple pack. They argue uniform packing boosts price as barrels look identical, aiding sales and profits.
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D. Crossley
Long
West Street
Harrison Street
New York
F. Flanerty
Virginia
the Evening Star
Winter
Mt Sat
William Crossley
D. Crossley and Sons
Governor Alfred Smith to Campaign in New England
The Democratic National Committee announced Governor Alfred Smith of New York will campaign for John W. Davis. He departs Albany on October 6 for his first address in Manchester New Hampshire, then speaks in Boston October 7, Providence October 8, New Haven September? No, New Haven October 9, Waterbury October 10, returning to New York after Waterbury.
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Washington
Democrati’ National Committee Today
Alfred Smith
New York
John W. Davis
American Legion Honor Woodrow Wilson Memory
AK Paul Minn Sept 18 The final session of the American Legion convention closed with memorial services for Woodrow Wilson in the same hall where his voice had been heard before Virginia delegates carried a large portrait for the platform as John J Walker Virginia commander presented it to the national headquarters. The gathering began with a disciplined program and the Legion moved into its five day agenda.
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AK Paul
Minn
Woodrow Wilson
Nae Legion
Virginia
Tigue
John J. Wicker
National Legion
Precision
Perscted
Meet The Wife Delightful Show Delights Local Audience
The production Meet The Wife at the Empire Theatre drew a large crowd with nonstop humor and sharp pace. Critics in attendance praised Miss Krowam for her strong performance as the demanding role, noting the show’s standout moments and overall warmth.
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New York
Krowam
Russians Urge Return of Emigrants From Germany
Soviet officials in Berlin publish a Soviet embassy communiqué inviting former Russian war prisoners and others who did not actively fight for the red army to return to Russia. A transportation arrangement is promised, with German authorities to assist Russian subjects wishing to return.
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Berlin
Red Army
Russia
Genleres Atseleine
Holland and others visit ill relatives in local area
GAINESBORO NEWS NOTES reports Mr. and Mrs. Russell Holland visiting the former's grandmother Mrs. Nathan Roberts near Cedar Grove who is very ill. Mr. F. M. Bageant and family and Mrs. Josiah Shade visited Mr. Ale Shade near Wesley Chapel last Sunday.
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Gainesboro
Russell Holland
Nathan Roberts
Cedar Grove
F. M. Bageant
Josiah Shade
Ale Shade
Wesley Chapel
Willard
Blaine Elkins, Sonate Senator, Dies at Capitol
Blaine Elkins, son of Senator Stephens D. Elkins and brother of Senator Davis Elkins of West Virginia, died in Washington today at age 41 after a bout with typhoid fever. His widow and son survive. body to be taken to Elkins, West Virginia.
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Washington
Blaine Elkins
Stephens D. Elkins
Davis Elkins
West Virginia
Elkins
W. Vax
Virginia Motor Bus Association Opens First Convention
Roanoke September 15 170 bus operators from across Virginia attend the first annual Motor Bus Association meeting at Hotel Roanoke. Jurge Berkley D Adams C L Shew Major of the State Corporation Commission deliver opening addresses as part of the opening session.
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Roanoke
Jurge Berkley D. Adams
C. L. Shewmake
Reverend Parlett returns from United Brethren meeting
The Rev. J. H. Parlett came back yesterday from Heidlersburg Pennsylvania after attending the annual conference of the United Brethren Church. He preached to a large congregation at the Chambersburg Pennsylvania church Sunday evening.
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J. H. Parlett
Heidlersburg
United Brethren Church
Mr. Parlett
Chambersburg (Pa
Married Two Couples Tie the Knot at Parsonage
Two colored couples were married last evening by Rev. Wash Johnston at the parsonage 442 North Kent street. The couples were Sanford Shelton and Nannie Johnson and Thomas Grimes and Daisy Burns.
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Rev. Wash. Johnston
North Kent Street
Sanford Shelton
Nannie Johnson
Thomas Grimes
Daisy Burns
Wheeler's Wife Claims La Follette Opposes War
Mrs Lulu W Wheeler wife of the Montana senator running for vice president on the independent ticket told Pittsburgh women that feminine voters nationwide support La Follette as the most outspoken foe of war The speech happened at a downtown theatre at noon as a precursor to a later gathering where Senator Wheeler would appear
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Pittsburgh
Pas
Lulu W. Wheeler
Montana
la Follette
Wheeler
Local Notes On Residents Visiting Family
Mr Holland remains a patient at Karottesville Sanitorium and plans to return home soon. BV Shade of Washington DC visits here for a few days. Amiel Farmer and wife from Philadelphia spend time with relatives here. B F DeHaven and family and Mrs W H Lindamood visited Mr Charles DeHaven’s near Angers Store last Sunday.
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Holland
Karottesville
BV. Shade
Washington, D
Amiel Farmer
Philadelphia
B. F. DeHaven
W. H. Lindamood
Charles DeHaven
Angers
Colored Boy Injured in Street Collision Improves at Hospital
A colored boy struck by a car from Ohio in the southern part of the city is reported to be improving at Memorial Hospital. Facial injuries are healing, and witnesses say the boy ran into the street, making the accident seem unavoidable.
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Hee Diing
Memorial Hospital
Ohio
Mechano Electric Effect and Poetic Miswriting Cited
A fragmented note discusses Ralph Waldo Emerson and emulation of poetry, then shifts to a claim that applying mechanical pressure to gelatinous surfaces induces electric currents, describing the mechano electric effect as key to understanding electric phenomena in living systems.
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