Wheat’s Ancestry Traced From Central Asia to Europe
The article traces the lineage of wheat from its wild Central Asian and Mediterranean ancestors to its spread in Europe after the last Ice Age. It notes lake-wheat from Swiss lake-dwellers, later refined by Greek and Roman continuities, and contrasts ancient varieties with modern cultivated seeds, highlighting selective improvement and regional cultivation.
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Mediterranean
Europe
Switzerland
Egypt
Gaul
Britain
Back Aches Signal Kidney Trouble Urges Dean's Pills
A Shepherdstown testimonial describes kidney pain and backache as early signs of trouble. Mrs. G C W Shaw reports relief after using Dean's Kidney Pills, noting regulated kidney action and halted pain. Foster Milburn Co. markets the remedy at 60 cents through dealers.
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Wight
Shepherdstown
GC. W. Shaw
Dean
Shaw
Foster-Milburn Co
Mirs
Buffalo
N.Y
Public Sale of Farm Property Near Summit Point 1920
The undersigned will sell publicly at the farm two miles northeast of Summit Point on the Middleway pike, Tuesday March 23, 1920 at 9:30 am, horses and colts, cattle, sheep, hogs, farm implements, harness, and household goods. Includes 15 head horses and mares, 23 head cattle, 20 head sheep, 2 Duroc Jersey hogs, farming tools, wagons, mowers, plows, and a parlor organ. Terms: credit over $10 with endorsed notes, under $10 cash. sale rain or shine. Auctioneers: Phillip L. Henry and West Todd.
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Kouwn Udrie
Bayle Farm
Summit Point
Middleway Pike
Sumemitt Point
Clyde
Elle
Rose
Daisy
Goaly
Jersey
Birdsell
S-ft
McCormick
H.C
Farmers & Merchants Deposit Co
Charles Town
Phillip L. Henry
Todd and West
Bane Brown & ON
R Roberts
Clerks
Nelson Henry
Muckster
Public Sal
G. Wi
Herdstown
Insburg
Shepherdstown
Martins
Dean's Ointment Promoted for Skin Ailments
Robert Gibson endorses Dean's Ointment for itching skin trouble including eczema hives scabies and scalp conditions. Available in 0ch box at all stores.
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Dean
Public Sale on G W farm near Shepherdstown in 1927
The undersigned will publicly auction the G W farm near Shepherdstown Martinsburg road on Saturday March 20 1927. Sale includes 12 horses and colts 7 cows 8 Hereford steers calves and hogs plus wagons tools hay equipment and household goods. Terms: nine months credit for items over ten dollars. cash under ten dollars. Sale begins 10 AM conducted by Share R K Cros n Nod d Holtman auctioneers.
Creamery advert promises attentive service in Kearneysville
A local notice from Kearneysville Creamery stresses personalized service with the creed no business too large or small for their best attention. It promotes a yearly register at $1.80 or six months for 75 cents and emphasizes customer responsibility for receiving their share.
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Kearneysville Creamery
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