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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1920

Page

8

Bulletin on Cedar Plague Survey for Augusta County

The extension division releases bulletin No 39 titled A Report of a Survey of Augusta County. Copies available from the Blacksburg director. The bulletin aids fruit growers in Virginia harmed by rust and offers nitrate of soda application timing to improve fruit set. Instructions on applying nitrate of soda are provided by writing to Blacksburg horticulturists.

Augusta County Blacksburg Virginia Blacksbure

Fruit Tree Pest Found In Time

Harrisburg April 13 inspectors of the State Department of Agriculture found a nest with more than 100 brown tail moth larvae in 5000 young apple trees shipped to Philadelphia from a French nursery. The pest has caused losses in New England and Canada. All trees in the France shipment were destroyed.

Harrisburg Bureau of Plant Industry State Department of Agriculture Philadelphia France New England Canada

Pickert Stock Co Delights Big Crowd at The Empire

The Blanch Pickert Stock Company opened a week at The Empire to a capacity audience from all community groups. The program featured The Marriage Question with humor and drama and Madam Wanda drew praise for interactive questions. Tonight’s bill includes For the Man She Loved with new vaudeville acts.

Blanch Pickert Stock Company Empire Theodore Roosevelt frily _pickert Madam Wanda Loye

Brucetown Community Notes and Local Visits

Brucetown Virginia reports Miss Corie Swimley and Miss Helen Jobe visiting the Clemidenings at Bunker Hill. A sale of Mrs Boden’s household goods drew record prices. The Bradley Pierce family from Winchester stayed with Mrs W W Tanquary. Emily Pierce of Winchester visits cousin Dorothy Swimley ill with pneumonia. Mr and Mrs John Schlack from Rest visit Alma Bragg at Blue Ball. Mrs William Jobe and Waneta recover from illness. Mrs John Ware of Rippon visits sisters. Mrs M J Morrison returns from Millville Virginia. Church announcements: preaching April 18 at 3 pm by Rev O D Lambert.

Brucetown Corie Swimley Helen Jobe Albert Millville O. D. Lambert

Empire Tonight Blanche Pickett Presents Vaudeville Card

Blanche Pickett presents For The Man She Loved with high class vaudeville between acts. Acts include facTGog MA AdamWanda and a mind reader. Prives 33¢ up 55c down. Curtain 8 30. Tomorrow night The End of a Perfect Day.

Amendment to charter increases capital for People’s Bank Inc

The Virginia State Corporation Commission lists an amendment to the People's Bank Incorporated of Stephens City Va increasing capital stock from $10,000 to $50,000. The document names John M. Steele president and L A Adams secretary.

the People’s, Bank, Incorporated Stephens City John M. Steele L. A. Adams

Miss Sarah Early Weds Albert Fray in Easter Ceremony

Miss Sarah Lucile Early daughter of Senator N B Early Jr married Albert Newton Fray son of Mr and Mrs J M Fray in a brilliant Easter wedding at Westover Methodist in Maess County on April 3.

Westover Methodist Maess County Sarah Lucile Early N. B. Early, Jr Albert Newton Fray J. M. Fray Albemarle County

Nerviax pitch claims quick relief for stomach nerves

An advertisement touts Nerviax as a fast acting remedy for tired digestion and nervous tension. It promotes immediate relief from indigestion, promotes regular bowels, and asserts the product is a 12 herb formula manufactured under expert guidance.

George F Miller's Sons Drug Store H. G. C.cary

Voices on School Consolidation and Referendum

R G Gibbens of Winchester urges the Handley Board and City Council to postpone final action on consolidating schools until residents can vote. He argues whites should voice opinion on a separate school for colored children and proposes polling volunteers at the polls to measure sentiment in the city.

the Star W. M. Lupton Handley Board Bers Lupton Rwanda R. G. Gibbens Winchester

Aspironal Elixir Promises Quick Headache Relief

Advertises Aspironal Elixir as a fast acting remedy for headaches and bilious headaches. Claims instant action, heart safe, and liver cleansing to prevent recurrence, with a money back guarantee if relief isn’t felt in two minutes. Also targets colds and coughs with the same guarantee.

Auctions in Chambersville and nearby towns

Sales directory lists on April 21 Jno W Larrick Chambersville offering 400 head of live stock. On April 14 Murphy Brothers Wadesville VA sell horses cattle hogs and implements. On April 14 L P Johnson Trone VA offers farm stock and implements.

Jno W. Larrick Chambersville Murphy Brothers Wadesville L. P. Johnson Trone

Free seed catalog lists garden varieties and sowing tips

Get our free catalog detailing the best varieties of garden seeds for home use and canning, which field seeds to plant for heavy grain or hay yields, and which to sow for abundant pasturage.

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed For Severe Cold

Mrs. D. J. Shelley of Barlyville New York praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy for curing her daughter Anna years ago and urges others with throat or lung troubles to use it. The note mentions the preparation contains no narcotics and is suitable for children.

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