Death of Mrs. Annie Gray in Stephens City
Mrs. Annie Gray aged eighty one died on Thursday morning after a paralytic episode on her birthday April 1. She had lived in Berryville and with her sister Mrs. C. W. Trussell in Stephens City. Funeral services were held at the Lutheran Church with Rev. B. Graham and Rev. F. A. Strother. interment at Green Hill Cemetery.
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Stephens City
EB. C. Graham
F.A. Strother
Jesus
Green Hill
Tea in Europe Traditions Change Over Time
The note recalls early European tea drinking where milk was not yet added, and it was typically served with sugar or sugar candy. It hints at evolving customs as Europeans later adopted dairy in tea.
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Europe
Winter protection for bush fruits and mulching insights
The article discusses protecting hardy bush fruits from frost by mulching after ground freeze and using strong manure to supply soil humus. It cites Lewis Hillara advocating permanent mulch for moisture retention when cultivation is inconsistent, noting mulch as nature’s long used method for good results with minimal labor.
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Lewis Hillara
Propagating Bush Fruits by Sucker Plants and Root Cuttings
Propagate blackberries and red raspberries by suckers springing in rows. Dig dormant suckers with a spade and transplant to new plots. In sandy soil root cuttings of six inches may be planted in spring. Dig and plant tender plants when a few inches to two feet tall, taking care to work during dormancy to avoid stunting.
Ohio Authorities Favor Pruning in Late Winter
Ohio horticulturists at the experiment station urge moderation in pruning and warn that timing matters. They advise pruning hardy fruits like apples and plums in late winter when possible, with fall or early spring also workable for some, and caution peach trees against severe winter work. Currants and grapes may be pruned in fall or winter, but jelly-making currants remain popular in cool northern soils with close pruning.
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Ohio Experiment Station
United States
Time to Prune Grapes Pruning Timing and Bleeding Facts
Grapevines should be pruned in late winter or early spring. Bleeding from pruning is not as dangerous to the vine as commonly believed.
Ancient Huns and their savage architectural art
Ancient Huns are described as exceptionally savage, with notable styles in architecture and art reflecting their feared reputation across history.
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Annie Gray
H. Elmer Griffin
Alex Smith
Smith
Cretonnes
Winchester
W. Cc. Plundeke
Ohio
Piece Goods Department
FEF. S. Emmert Son & Co
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