Virginia Horticultural Society urges Frederick growers to save fruit for show
Secretary W P Massey of the Virginia State Horticultural Society urges Frederick county fruit growers to preserve specimens of their best apples for the annual convention and show in Harrisonburg on December 5. He notes Frederick crops are nearing harvest and exhibitors can ship fruit to Harrisonburg at no cost for storage until exhibit day. The Harrisonburg show is expected to be the state’s largest and competition will be keen.
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Harrisonburg
W. P. Massey
Virginia State Horticultural Society
Frederick County
Winchester
Virginia
International Apple Shippers’ Association
New York
Frederik County
Regulation hip tags for exhibitors issued at no charge
Prospective exhibitors must obtain regulation hip tags from Mr Massey at no charge. Growers planning to exhibit should notify Mr Massey of the number of tags needed and have them mailed to his address. Massey said the premium list is with the printer and will be distributed soon in Virginia Fruit.
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Massey
Iside
Virginia Frut
Navy League Moves Into New Quarters at Water Street
The Navy League will occupy rooms previously used by Dr B B Dutton in Dr Myers building at No 17 West Water Street starting Saturday September 28. The rooms will reopen from 10 a m to noon every Tuesday and Saturday mornings.
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Navy League
B. B. Dutton
Army Officers Major King Profile From War College Lineage
Major King born August 30 1871 in North Carolina rose from private in the Fifth Cavalry of Georgia to a distinguished graduate of the Infantry and Cavalry School the Staff College and the Army War College with service on the general staff and at the War College.
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King
North Carolina
Fifth Cavalry of
Georgia
Infantry and Cavalry School
Staff College
Army War College
Albemarle Pippin Apple Crop Hit by Disease
A Virginia telegram reports red spots like bitter rot on pippin apples in Albemarle County threatening the crop. Contracts between growers and buyers are being canceled and the loss could reach thousands as Albemarle pip pins have long commanded top market prices.
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Albemarle County
Russell Bargamin
Crozet
William P. Massey
Virginia State Horticultural Society
Bargamin
Jewish Relief Fund Set to Close September 25
Mr. S. Feinberg supervising Winchester relief efforts announced the local fund will close at noon next Tuesday September 25. A certified check will be sent to national headquarters with a list of all contributors. Contributions may be left at the Feinberg store on North Main Street.
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S. Feinberg
Winchester
Europe
Feinberg
North- Main Street
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East Piccadilly Street
Bell Phone
Frederick
Cember
Tolgate
Martinsburg
General Staff
The
War College
Jewish Fund
Vine St
P. K. Kisecker Company Commission Merchants
Philadelphia
Frank
Ryan & Orndoff
Bailey Bros
C. P. Bailey & Cgo
Coats
Frank S. Emmert & Son
Martinsburg, W.va
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