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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1929

Page

6

Wheat market holds firm amid crop outlook and trade demand

The wheat market remained firm for the week ending September 14, aided by official estimates of reduced North American crops and continued unfavorable southern hemisphere weather. Prices rose 4 cents per bushel in many markets as domestic demand stayed strong while carryover stocks kept near last year's highs.

The Star Washington North America Grain Market News Service United States Bureau of Agricultural Economics United States Canada Europe Central Western St. Louis Cincinnati Southern Mills Philadllphia

Women Press For Law On Housekeepers' Wages

Women in London demand a law entitling wives to housekeepers' wages from husbands. Announcement that small automobiles will be made hints at a era when pedestrians swat back.

London Washington Post Oakland Tribune

Virginia Sees 1800 Fiction Works From Old Dominion

The Virginia State Chamber of Commerce unveils a revised Virginia Historic pamphlet listing about 1800 Virginia based fiction works. The Richmond Public Library compiled data and map showing localities and authors, with emphasis on Williamsburg and near Richmond. The issue plans broader regional sections and 100 plus new illustrations for distribution to tourism agencies and libraries.

Virginia Virginia State Chamber of Commerce Virginia Historic Richmond Public Library State Chamber Virginia Chamber Mary Johnston Joseph Hergesheimer Williamsburg Peninsula Richmond Old Dominion T. J. Ingram, Jr Virginia Historic Highway Association Virginia State Library

Quiet generations clash in Springfield musings

A Springfield Union column compares modern youth with past generations, noting that both groups break with quiet tradition in different ways while reflecting on social change and behavior across eras.

Fire sweeps toward Ventura oil field in California

A blazing line from Sulphur Mountain neared the Ventura avenue oil field as fire crews with hundreds of firefighters fought to halt a two mile front. The blaze, fed by oil traces from the Santa Paula hills, burned a 15 mile strip and destroyed twenty derricks before conscription of manpower within 50 miles began and trucks were dispatched to the fire front.

Ventura Calif Ventura Avenue Santa Paula Santa Paula Valley

Man Shatters Space In His Own Tornado Speed Record Tale

The piece notes Dr. G B Pegram of Columbia and Captain A H Orlebar during British efforts at Calshot with speeds near 358 mph in multiple spurts. It compares natural tornado velocity to human-made flight and cites other rapid benchmarks from light, alpha rays, bullets, and everyday travel.

Associated Press New York G. B. Pegram Columbia University A. H. Orlebar Calshot Orlebar Orlehar Pegram Columbia Woolworth Broadway

Hoover MacDonald Talks Stir Global Peace Efforts

Washington reports two world leaders Herbert Hoover and Ramsay MacDonald plan a landmark meeting to align Anglo American naval policy. The talks may pressure disarmament and provide a framework for broader arms limits with the British premier's daughter Ishbel accompanying him. The McDonalds likely stay at the British embassy and visit the President after arrival.

L. A. Brophy Washington Herbert Hoover Ramsay MacDonald Papsténe Hoover United States MacDonald Lossie Great Britain Ishbel MacDonald

Radio Listings Primed Across Clear Channel Stations

A dense rail of radio schedules lists Eastern and Central Southern Clear Channel stations with call signs WJZ WEAF WEAF and others. Programs include hotel orchestras scores organ recitals and hours from WEAF, WJZ, and WEAF with concert orchestras and broadcasts across Newark Atlantic City Philadelphia Pittsburgh and others. The item catalogues various times and programs such as hotel orchestras, organ recitals, and dance hours across multiple markets.

WABC New York CBS Symphony Weed Wees WJAS WGHP WKBW WKRC WNAC WRAN WADG WLBEW WCAU WEAN WFBL WKBEW WADC WHK WLBW WMAL WCAO WSPD WAIU Paul Whiteman Wnac Wean WDBJ WTAR WWNC WLAC WDOD WBRC Salon Orchestra Eeu wCcao EAN Wcau -Deeee Craeg SPD Mee Soa WOAU WGHF Dream Boat GHP WEEBW WEAF NBC Chain Black and Gold Room Dinner Orchestra WTIC WRC WCAE WFI Sky David& Im Roads of the Y. Davies WIOD WCSH WTAG WCAB Neadle WGY Victor Arden Raghestzs Weeilace WGR WTAM WWJ WGN Wit WSM WSB WJAR WGY Wet Wsail Kyw WHAS WRVA Wijax Wit Hedio Agevinle- Ales WSAI WET Wijiax WAPI WCAR Bill Scotti WJZ Harold Sanford WBZ the World In Lew White WPTF Edwin Franko Goldman WBAL WHAM KDFA WIR WLW KYW WRT KDKA WOR Newark Arnele Don Hotel Orchestra Luke Higgins Titusville Moonbeams WPG Atantic City Radio Twins Katz Kdka Pittsburgh Whiam Rochester School of Music WGY Schenectady Wtam-Wear Cleveland Orch Ed McConnell Orchestra WCX WJIR Detroit Rusic the Messengers Shadowland Atlanta WJIZ Pomar Rhythm Kings WBT Charlotte WJZZ Musical Parade Louisville Studio Orchestra Oklahoma Collegians WSM Nashville Richmond Orchaetre

Local Wholesale and Retail Market Report with Community Notes

Market page lists wheat eggs butter and flour prices with regional quotes. Local notices include travel to Hang ing Rock West Virginia and a series of social visits and hospital updates from Winchester to Slanesville and North River Mills.

UGRV Elernle Baltimore Fanon Dallas, Mildrer and Wallace North River Mills Nellie Slonaker Russell Lovett Winchester D. B. Haines A. C. Lovett Kathleen Eskridge E. S. Nixon Memorial Hospital W. Va Joseph Williams Eppz D H. Shuler

Hawkins reunion photos capture Capon Bridge gathering

The Hawkins reunion at the old Hawkins home in Capon Bridge drew families from Capon Bridge Martinsburg Wheatfield Strasburg and nearby towns. Guests included D. C. McDonald Conrad Garrett Milton Kibler and others for a sunny outdoor dinner and day of togetherness.

Capon Bridge W. Va Hawkins H. A. Sirbaugh D. C. McDonald Conrad W. C. McDonald Martinsburg William Garrett Wheatfield Milton Kibler Thelma Helen Strasburg J. W. Hutchinson

Delaware and Hudson Opposes B R P Rail Purchase

The Delaware and Hudson Railroad filed a protest with the Interstate Commerce Commission against Baltimore and Ohio’s plan to acquire the Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburgh Railway. It argues a ruling is premature until an eastern rail consolidation plan is formed and says it will soon propose a plan forming an integrated system including the B R P.

Associated Press Washington Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburgh Baltimore and Ohio Interstate Commerce Commission Delaware and Hudson Railroad Delaware and Hudson Commission Buffalo, Rochester Pittsburgh

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