Apple Production In Raleigh County
In Raleigh County fruit growing is identified as well suited to the hillside climate and cool high altitude. Four farmers from Grand View named E. B. McClure, E. L. Stover, Cecil Carper and Walter Warden began planting a portion of their farms to apples about eight years ago, highlighting a developing local industry.
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Raleigh County
E. B. McClure
E. L. Stover
Cecil Carper
Walter Warden
Grand View
GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules Remedy Ad
Safe gentle remedy claims relief for kidney liver bladder and stomach trouble. Urges daily three to four capsules and states healing oil soaks into kidney lining, with money back guarantee if not satisfied. Warns to buy original imported GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules only, in sealed packages at drug stores.
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Haarem
DAL Haarlem
Haarlem
Orchard Demonstrations Show Promising Apple Yields
The county reports several orchards with varied sizes and yields this season. E B McClure ten acres? No, four acres with 300 trees yielding 1060 bushels. C L Stover five acres with 375 trees yielding 1400 bushels. Cecil Carper five acres with 375 trees yielding 500 bushels. Waller Warden three acres yielding 500 bushels. Fruit sold for 1.50 per bushel at orchard, consigned to coal towns with strong markets. Trees receive lime sulfur spray thrice yearly. pruning and disease prevention emphasized. County farmers urged to visit orchards to learn from these demonstrations.
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E. B. McClure
C. L. Stover
Cecil Carper
Waller Warden
Hogs Benefit From Soy Bean Hay In Winter Feed
Feeding soy bean hay to hogs in winter reduces labor and annoyance of threshing. Beans provide protein and cut costs on tankage and middlings. The oil in beans and plant leaves keep hogs in good condition. Soy bean hay and corn form an ideal winter ration.
WVU offers six week general agriculture course with weeklong Farmers Week
The Extension Division of West Virginia University plans a six week intensive general agriculture course replacing the proposed ten weeks. The free program includes a Farmers Week from January 5 to 9, with about a thousand farmers expected. Governor John J. Cornwell and David Houston, U S Department of Agriculture secretary, are likely speakers.
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Cornwell
College of Agriculture
West Virginia University
John J. Cornwell
West Virginia
David Houston
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Poultry Hints on Winter Egg Production
J G Halpin of the Wisconsin Poultrymen's Association advises feeding pullets well now to ensure heavy egg production this winter. He compares pullet flesh to dairy cattle readiness, recommends grain mixes of corn wheat oats or corn barley oats, plus ground feed, and notes milk or alternative animal feeds like meat scrap or tankage if milk is unavailable.
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J. G. Halpin
Wisconsin Poultrymen’s Association
High Mark for Ensilage by Edward Crouch at Marshes
Edward Crouch of Marshes may have set a state record by filling an 80 ton silo with ensilage produced on four acres. The silage came from worn soil that was rebuilt through proper farming methods. He plans to harvest 40 bushels of wheat per acre on the same four acres next year.
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Ensilage
Edward Crouch
Marshes
Crouch
What Would Mitchell Do Now in Labor Strife
The miners union faced a determined crowd during the anthracite strikes as John Mitchell and Secretary of Labor Wilson opposed the forceful demands. Their stand and policy prevailed, preventing the stick from taking place.
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Mitchell
John Mitchell
Wilson
Rescue Car Demonstrations to Visit West Virginia Mines
W. J. Heatherman head of the state department of mines says the government mine rescue car will tour seven mine rescue stations in West Virginia to stage demonstrations.
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W. J. Heatherman
State Department of Mines
West Virginia
Rabbit Fur Demand Encourages Farm Boy Trapping
Rabbit pelts grow in value as hat makers seek supplies. An eastern firm plans to buy 10,000,000 rabbit skins in 1919 and 1920, preferably from American sources. Dried rabbit skins sold by the pound yield seven or eight pelts, promising good returns for farm boys trapping this fall and winter.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox Dies in Branford Home
Noted author and poetess Ella Wheeler Wilcox died at The Bungalow Branford Connecticut last Thursday after months of illness following a nervous collapse during war relief work in England.
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Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Branford
Conn
Record of Septem ber field work reach at WV College
Field work reports for September show that 130000 farm men and women, girls and boys were reached by extension forces of the West Virginia College of Agriculture, setting a new high monthly record.
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West Virginia College of Agriculture
West Virginia Udowns Princeton 25 to 0 on road
West Virginia University defeated Princeton University on Saturday in Princeton New Jersey by a 25 to 0 score. The game was played at Princeton Stadium and featured WVU’s strong offensive and defensive effort.
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Princeton
West Virginia University
Princeton University
N. J
Woman Suffrage to Add Millions of Voters in U S
A projected gain of 15 to 18 million new voters is anticipated in the United States as woman suffrage expands the electorate. The estimate underscores a major shift in national political participation and the potential impact on elections.
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United States
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Frank S
Ww. C. Thurman
Court Hoyes
Grandview
C. C. Rose
Rose & Turner Co
Bidg
Beckley, W. VA
Ravenswood
W. Va
United State Company
Burtone
R. F. Whitt
Over Lilly Music Store
Eatonic
Beckley Drug Company
Beckley
Kanawha Valley Leather Company
Kanawha Street
Charleston, W. Va
Bank of Raleigh
Safe FY
Knotty
Ches. Field
Xanthi
Cavalla
Smyrna
Samsoun
Kiperentizssu Btaane
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