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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1919
Page
2
Edward Crouch, Raleigh county timberman, reports a record ensilage crop on 4.25 acres at Ow Burg Farm near Marshes, producing 86 tons total on the field and 19 tons per acre. He details soil improvement with lime, ashes, bone meal, and phosphate, and outlines plans to prepare the soil for 40 bushels per acre of wheat.
Farmer Henry Russel Davis near Cabel West Virginia has cultivated a new pumpkin variety named Sweet Potato Pumpkin over four years. He claims it excels for pie making and has one specimen on exhibit.
Instruction on seed wheat treatment to prevent smut in the next crop. Use one pint formaldehyde to 40 gallons water to treat up to 80 bushels. Wet grains, cover with canvas for a few hours, then dry and sow within 24 hours. Do not treat more than can be sown in one day.
Huntington trades assembly will host Chicago attorney and author G. H. Plumb on October 9. He will explain the vital principles of his railroad operation plan as outlined in the bill before Congress.
The armed march into Boone county and conditions in the Guyan Valley field will be probed again on October 13 to secure more witnesses. Meetings are set in Charleston on the 13th 14th and 15th with subsequent sessions in Huntington to continue the inquiry.
A bulleted list details transfers in Raleigh county and Beckley region. M D Ash to Ben McBride and many others, tracts and lots sold or pledged, prices ranging from $1 to several thousand dollars, including Beckley, Shady Spring, Lester, Town of Rhodesdale, and Slab Fork district transactions. Parties include Grayson Bragg, Wim Plumley Jr., Mary J Brown, Nannie L Phillips, J L Fleming, J W Harper, M E Frank, W G Callaway, L B Ellison, Princess Turner King, W H Bardin, Swindling various buyers and sellers, and multiple tracts with appurtenances in Beckley and surrounding districts. The notices cover transfers to individuals and coal company interests with sums and districts noted.
The Federal Reserve system nears its sixth year with more than two thirds of banks using the plan of check collections at par. It has extended credit, insured banking, and prevented panics, aiding currency supply and stabilizing prices during wartime financing.
Kidney disease affects many, showing weariness and pain. The ad promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a quick remedy, claiming relief within 24 hours and urging continued use to prevent future attacks. It promises a money back guarantee and endorses the original imported GOLD MEDAL brand.
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