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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1940
Page
15
Ralph Johnson of American Fruit Growers details hand pollination and pollen dispenser techniques in the Wenatchee district. The study covers pollen collection, drying, storage, application timing, and bee-assisted methods on five ranches totaling 2 334 trees with observed partial harvest gains and high initial costs.
Advertising copy urges readers to order the Household Budget Book Let for 1940. It promises practical guidance on budget making, typical budgets for incomes, savings tips, insurance, and thrift. It encourages readers to track income and spending and start budgeting now with a ten cent post paid order.
A report notes pollen preparation cost 130.00 and pollen application for 2 334 trees at 170.75, an average 0.13 per tree, excluding supervision. Conclusions favor further investigation while acknowledging no cure all. Isolated blocks of a single variety in areas with insect factors may benefit.
Readable text notes activity is poor but projects a number of dispensers likely to be installed in the coming year, indicating planned infrastructure or service expansion despite current weak activity.
Idaho Falls reports a sheriff's office list of more than 20 tons of farm equipment stolen in a string of robberies. Included was a four ton steam engine and other machinery.
Charles F. Myers discovered a poison pellet left by fumigators in his pocket after eating part of a sack of peanuts. He searched frantically but could not locate the pellet and sought emergency treatment. he is reportedly doing all right.
Rural Life Sunday to be observed at 11 o clock in the morning at Pleasant Valley church and at 8 p m in the evening at Pleasant Valley. White Hall and the Pemon a Grange have accepted invitations to attend in a body. All worshipers are urged to attend.
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