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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1920

Page

6

Lambing Prep for Ewes From University Extension Guide

D A Spencer university of Missouri advises lambing preparations. Isolate due ewes from other stock to prevent injury and hog predation. Provide 12 to 15 square feet per 150 pound ewe unless cold weather crowds them. Use a movable four foot square pen for ewes and lambs for early bonding. Keep ewe and twins together until attachment is secure. Pen at night near the intended lambing area and stay a few days after birth.

D. A. Spencer University of Missouri College of Agriculture

Handling the bull properly guidance note

A cattle adviser warns against underfeeding or overfeeding bulls and urges gentleness with firm handling. Do not overuse or abuse the bull, avoid teasing or children near him, and ensure regular exercise. Never trust a bull. the supposed gentle bull can still be dangerous.

Plan Larger Corn Acreage For Feed and Profit

Farmers are urged to plant a larger corn acreage than needed for ordinary conditions to ensure sufficient feed for stock amid droughts rains and pests. Surplus corn can be disposed of profitably, and extra animals can be raised or bought to consume the surplus fertility.

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Dr King’s New Discovery Endorsed As Cold Reliever

An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a cure for colds and grippe. It claims relief from coughs sore throats and chest congestion for all ages with no aftereffects, pricing 60c and up to $1.20 per bottle through druggists.

Dr King's Lite Pills for Liver and Bowels Health

An old health note promotes Dr Kings Lite Pills to ease sluggish bowels and irregularity. It claims the product supports the liver and stomach and helps the body eliminate waste through the digestive system.

Pest House Critique Calls for Action in Winchester

A letter from Virginia Smith of Winchester urges the city and county to address the so called pest house for contagious diseases. She questions council and board members health safeguards and pleads for humanity by relocating or improving the facility, dated April 6.

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Thirty Two Join Trinity Lutheran Church Members

Thirty two persons were received as new members of Trinity Lutheran Church in Stephens City Virginia on Easter by confirmation baptism and transfer. Rev R H Cline announced the names and led the rite as the congregation filled the church for a large communion service. The children led the Easter service at 8 pm and the choir furnished fine music for both morning and evening services.

Stephens City Trinity Lutheran Church R. H. Cline Imine

Farm Advice From A Pastoral Almanac

The text offers old farm tips on livestock care and manure, noting geese, pigs, and moles. It suggests trapping for mole control, spreading manure promptly, and avoiding overfeeding young poultry and pigs. It also mentions evergreen cultivation and a growing market for Christmas trees and lawn specimens.

Bills To Bar Socialist Party From New York Politics

Two bills were introduced in the New York Legislature on April 7 to bar the Socialist party of America from participation in New York state politics, following recommendations by the Assembly judiciary committee.

Albany N. Y Assembly Judiciary Committee Socialist Party of America New York State

Four women plead not guilty to embassy picketing case

Four women arrested for picketing the British embassy pled not guilty before U S Commissioner Richardson and were released on $1,000 bail each for a Monday preliminary hearing. They are charged with unlawfully menacing the person of Ronald C Lindsay the British counsellor to the United States and assaulting him at his residence.

Washington United States Richardson Great Britain Ronald C. Lindsay

Alec Davis death obituary highlights his life and legacy

Alec Davis a well known colored citizen of this area died at about 82. Services were conducted by Rev Nicholas at John Mann Methodist Episcopal Church. Burial followed at a local cemetery. Pallbearers included George Dick etc. He lived in a brick house with well kept lawns. He left a widow Henrietta Virginia Davis two sons Matthew and Alexander Davis a daughter Esther Turner and five grandchildren. He was known as a pioneer in truck gardening and a prosperous figure who walked two miles daily to the brick yard earlier in life.

South Main Street Nicholas John Mann Methodist Episcopal Church Ek ‘Cemetery George Dickcat Yamen Steins Alec B. M Henrietta‘ Virginia Davis Matthew Alexander Davis Esther Turner

Easter greetings and social notes from the area

A community column from Somerset county Pa lists Rev. John B Robb visiting relatives, Emart Johnston returning to Chicago, the Grim and Boyce families visiting, D N Cave visiting his father in law, Samuel Haymaker staying with son L S Haymaker in Bethel, M A Armel returning to Hagerstown, Mrs Martin Price improving, Archie Clevenger and family visiting Nelson Ritter, the Armel school library arriving and in use, Ollie Rosenberry of Washington visiting, Lorenzo Price visiting relatives, an Easter rabbit weighing 16 pounds at Walter Gardner’s home, J Theodore Fries spending time in Winchester, Mrs Ollie Rose and her son enjoying Easter with Ridgeway friends, William White and family visiting White Post, L By Armel and sons visiting from Winchester, and Howard Sheely Jr returning to Baltimore with Mrs Sheely remaining for extended visit.

John EB. Robb Somerset County Emart Johnston Chicago Boyce Wand Axgrthur Atmel D. N. Cave Luray I. J. Gardner Samuel Haymaker Haymaker Bethel Armel Hagerstown Martin Price Archie Clevenger Canterbury Nelson Ritter Ollie Rosenberry Washington Tere Lorenzo Price Ridgeway W. Va Walter Gardner J. Theodore Fries Winchester Ollie Rose William White Near White Post

Jad Salts Advertisement Promotes Kidney Cleansing Benefits

An advertisement touts Jad Salts as a remedy to cleanse sluggish kidneys and relieve ailments linked to meat digestion. It claims the product flushes waste, neutralizes urine acidity, and prevents bladder and blood impurities, urging regular use with breakfast for several days.

Quorum Lacking Council Delays Monthly Meeting

The Common Council failed to convene last night due to no quorum. The session will be rescheduled for Friday night to proceed with the regular agenda.

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