Grasshopper Invasions Baffle Officials Across States
Washington officials doubt the final damage from grasshopper swarms reported in New Mexico California Idaho and Kansas Professor F M Webster notes New Mexico is worst yet warns uncertainty remains As young grasshoppers develop wings the swarm may break into units and spread nationwide Elida New Mexico suffered garden and lawn destruction as a grasshopper column about 18 miles wide advances eastward July text continued on second page
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The
Star
Washington
Department of Agriculture
New Mexico
California
Idaho
Kansas
F. M. Webster
Webster
Roshpwell
N. M
Elida
Mosby Veteran Woodward Arrives for Memorial Exercises
L. E. Woodward of Rector Virginia, a Turner Ashby Camp member and part of Colonel Mosby’s command in the Civil War, arrived in town yesterday to take part in the Confederate memorial exercises. Automobiles for hire advertised by Rouss Garage.
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L. E. Woodward
Rectortown
Turner Ashby
Colonel Mosby
Vacation Mood and June Weather Spread Through Plains
June brings warm weather and travel plans as gardeners brace for frost risk ends. May rainfall totaled 3.42 inches with 11 measurable days and two thunderstorms. Farmers report mixed effects on crops while rivers remain unsuitable for bass fishing.
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Ohe
Mrs. H. H. McGuire Hosts Friday Bridge Club
Mrs. Hunter H. McGuire entertained the Friday Bridge Club at her Water and Stewart streets home. Guests included Mrs. Richard Evelyn Byrd Mrs. Wright Mrs. Harry R. Kern Mrs. Harry K. Russell Mrs. R. Gray Williams and Mrs. W. A. Baker in an elegant afternoon gathering.
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Friday Bridge Club
Hunter H. McGuire
Water
Stewart Streets
de Eer
Closing Notice for Summer Saturday Hours
Baker & Co and Cooper Bros inform customers that all business locations will close at 3 p.m. each Saturday during June July and August.
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Baker & CO
Eod
Cooper Bros
For Sale No 41 South Market St Residence
For sale at reduced price a desirable residence located at 41 South Market Street. Modern conveniences offered. Seller J George Baetfer. Note references Locust pin and mill free. Purchasers advised to act promptly.
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South Market St
J. George Baetfer
Il A.M
Market Street
Adam Gierken’s Adamic Garment At Staten Island Woods
Louis Gierken, a Staten Island cottage resident, returned to his garden wearing a single ancient style garment. The incident previously led to a disorderly conduct verdict with suspended sentence, triggering mixed public reaction among neighbors at the Woods of Arden.
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Woods of
Arden
Staten Islands
Virginia Horticultural Society Sees Apple Shortage Ahead
Secretary Walter Whately of the Virginia State Horticultural Society and President William Pratt say the national fruit crop shortage will push apple prices higher as foreign buyers already purchase in advance. Whately notes the new Crop News Bulletin will be issued regularly to keep members informed, with bulletins planned for February March May August November and possibly July interim.
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Staunton
Walter Whateley
Virginia State Horticultural Society
William A. Pratt
Whately
Leader
Virginia
Hit Torpedo Wounds Shenandoah Boy Visiting In Hagerstown
William Miller about eight years old of Shenandoah Page county was badly hurt by a railroad torpedo explosion at his sister Mrs. Moore’s home in Hagerstown. He found the torpedo under a back porch and struck it with a hammer. Pieces struck the boy above the right eye and embedded metal fragments in his face. A physician treated his injuries.
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William Miller
Shenandoah
Page County
Moore
Hagerstown
Trenary Marries Mooers Daughter In Staunton Ceremony
Miss Mary Anita Mooers daughter of Mr and Mrs Lemuel K Mooers wed Charles W Trenary of Front Royal Va Monday afternoon at the bride’s Staunton home. Rev Walter Q Hullihen officiated with Miss Janet Wilson maid of honor and Mrs W G Woodward matron of honor. Best man was George Cabell Ramsay. The couple begin a western wedding tour and will reside in Front Royal.
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Mary Anita Mooers
Lemuel K.mooers
Charles W. Trenary
Front Royal
Staunton
Walter Q. Hullihen
Janet Wilson
W. G. Woodward
Covington, Ky
George Cabell Ramsay
Trenary
Winchester
Martinsburg Woolen Plant to Consolidate with Fredericksburg Mill
The Martinsburg West Virginia plant of the Washington Woolen Company will be abandoned and moved to Fredericksburg Virginia to consolidate with the Fredericksburg plant.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Washington Woolen Company
Fredericksburg
For Sale Five Passenger Touring Car
Five passenger touring car in good condition offered for sale by Rouss Garage. Contact ROUSS GARAGE for details and inquiries.
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Rouss
Army to Camp Cavalry at Virginia Beach Site
Brig Gen Devol Colonel Murray and Major Collins arrive at Winchester Inn to inspect a three mile east site for next month’s cavalry encampment and August drills. Officers plan water, feed, and supply checks. one may return to Washington tonight.
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E. Devol
Murray
Collins
States Army
Gtow
Winchester Inn
Big Show At Auditorium Today
A big show featuring The Panama Girls and reels will be presented all day at the auditorium. First show starts at 10 a m with continuous performances until 5 p m Regular show runs from 7 to 11 p m An entire change of program occurs at night with two Southern war pictures A Daughter of the Confederacy and In Dixie Land.
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Dixie Land
Delightful Dance At Rouss Hall Hosts Winchester German Club
A Winchester German Club dance at Rouss Hall last night drew about thirty couples who enjoyed a lively evening of music by an engaged orchestra. Refreshments were served, making the event a pleasant social occasion lasting into the early hours.
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Rouss Hall
Winchester
Friendship Fire Hose Truck Demonstration on Brad Street
Beginning at 2 o clock this afternoon the Friendship Fire Company will perform a hose truck exhibition on South Brad Street. The unit will run 400 yards from Water Street, make plug connections, and throw water.
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Friendship Fire Company
Brad St
Water Street
Bowles Brothers Capture Prizes at Leesburg Show
The twelfth annual Horse and Colt Show Association exhibition in Leesburg closed after two days with a large crowd. Bowles Brothers of Clarke County won top prizes with horses from their Millwood stables, and hunter classes were especially strong.
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Horse and Colt Show Association of
Loudoun County
Leesburg
Bowles Brothers
Clarke County
Millwood
Hampshire Southern Railroad Washout Delays Passengers
A washout on the Hampshire Southern Railroad disrupted service for several days causing delays to travelers with trains resuming the next day. The swimming pool is now open.
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Hampshire Southern Railroad
Saving Fruit in Far West Frost Fight Costs Big Bucks
Frost fighting in Rogue River Valley Oregon costs up to $1,000 per hour to save a million dollar pear and apple crop. Blossom time sees smudge pots lit from 75 to 150 per acre with a ten cent per pot cost. total average outlay about $14 an acre. Since 1911 frost losses ran to $75,000 and annual insurance around $5,000 is considered small. A R Opatra leads the effort from Medford with six corps commanders coordinating the defense.
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Rogue River Valley
Oregon
A. R. ‘Opatra
Weather Bureau
Garnett Corey
Medford
As Valley
Fredericksburg Couple Marries After Free Washington Trip
Marion Armstrong and Grace Sullivan accepted Woodmen of the World’s offer for a complimentary Washington excursion and wedding. The pair traveled to the capital and were united in marriage, marking a unique use of the travel incentive.
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Woodmen of the World
Fredericksburg
Washington
Marion Armstrong
Grace Sullivan
Veterans to Gather for Memorial Day Exercises in Winchester
Veterans of the Wake and Jackson camps prepare for Memorial Day ceremonies at Winchester cemetery. Forecast suggests light variable winds with little temperature change, and turnout may be affected by age and travel distances. The page notes the event as the veterans division plans to observe the solemn day with attendance expected.
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Jackson
Winchester
Pate
Veterans” Division
United Weather Bureau
Winchester Club to Hold Major Shoot Today
The Winchester Gun Club plans a high profile match at its grounds this noon drawing many of the county’s top shooters. A larger combined shoot is set for June 11 bringing a wide turnout to the city, while the swimming pool remains open.
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Winchester Gun Club
Valley Mail Clerk to Receive $10 000 From Man He Helped
L D Craig an aged inventor who died in San Francisco left his entire estate to EK M Middleton a weighing clerk on the Harrisonburg Lexington railway postal car The legacy reportedly exceeds 10000 Middleton learned of the will by telegraph and letter after finishing a run in Staunton He had aided Craig in Wheaton years ago and their long friendship ends with this reward
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Washington
Witon
Rege
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Plains
Ume
WH. McGuire
Adam
Gierken’s
New York
Woods O' Arden
Eltingville Beach
Staten
Louis C.ierken
Mr. Whatley
C. W
Army
Devol
Messrs
W. L. Fultz
H. F. Byrd
Military Board
James P. Reardon
Richmond
C. C. Vaughn, Jr
Virginia State
Virginia Military Board
Norfolk and Southern Railway Company
Norfolk
Virginia Beach
Reardon
Iac
Company I
Annnel
Sted
Vaughneer
Vaughan
Franklin
Far West
Tery
Winchester Club
Valley Mail
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