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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1924
Page
6
Aug 1 letter from Governor La Follette objects to the War Department mobilization plan and to the Democratic party's national committee strategy. Representative Nelson relays La Follette's concern about militaristic mobilization and independent electors on the ballot in Chicago.
THENANS CITY FARMERS UNION of Stephens holds its regular monthly meeting tomorrow at 8:30 p.m. at the union hall. Unfinished business and plans for batter arrangements will be attended to. Artney, Secretary-Treasurer.
A note reports Wen Get Odd Poats has been appointed to street posts in St Louis with responsibilities tied to urban maintenance and public works. The filing outlines new duties and municipal oversight expectations.
Sunday services on Winchester rural charge United Brethren Church August 3 include Sunrise Sunday school 10 am Sermon and communion 11 am Mount Pleasant 10 am Sunday school and 3 pm senate and communion Mount Olive 10 am Sunday school 8 pm sermon Pleasant Valley 10 am Sunday school 8 pm Christian Endeavor Fairview 3 pm Sunday school and 7 pm Christian Endeavor rally The public is cordially invited to all services.
Miss Nan L Forsyth plans a two month journey starting Monday by Pennsylvania Railroad. She will visit relatives Mr and Mrs William G Steele at Crater Lake Park Oregon where Mr Steele runs the government reservation. She will tour Pacific coast and other western points before returning in the fall.
The nickname Uncle Sam first appeared in Troy New York in 1822. The phrase referred to a personification of the United States and later became a national symbol.
Agricultural expert Dr. W H Martin of New Jersey State College warns potato growers to caution against high use of alkaline fertilizers like nitrate of soda to cut scab. He notes scab is worse on alkaline soils and shows data from 1921 tests where nitrate of soda raised scab to 20 42 percent versus ammonium sulfate lowering it.
A Rock Island Illinois inventor patents improved parts for a row corn planter. The device features hinged front and rear frames with a cord connected between them and a rock shaft on the rear frame to actuate cord elements, providing longitudinal tension for planter operation.
The safe use of fertilizer is occasional and only on land not fertilised the year before. One application lifts yield and grain quality but continual use exhausts soil and reduces long term gains. It aids corn belt soils by early root development and winter hardiness, yet late sowing may be needed to avoid pest issues.
The passage discusses farm practices from pest control in pig pens to avoid sow damage, notes about planting weather and seed quality, iron treatment via tools, and how a well equipped farm shop reduces repairs. It also hints at fertilizer composition and directs readers to Read The Star for details.
A carload of York Imperial apples was sent from Front Royal Virginia to foreign markets marking the earliest shipment of York Imperial apples from the area. The Duchess apples were also shipped, touted as better for overseas sale.
Thousands of game birds previously killed each season by oil spills near Las Vegas Nevada are now protected after a railway implements preventive measures. The new practice reduces oil contamination on the water edge frequented by the birds.
A reflective fragment notes that many sense inner knowing after speaking but few can truly seal themselves from excess words. It hints at awareness and restraint as a shared human challenge.
Associated Press dispatch from Kirkwall Scotland dated August 1 states American air units failed to depart for Iceland due to weather and fog. Patrols report heavy fog and visibility issues hindering flight operations over the North Atlantic region.
Four men were arrested and the motorboat Pocahontas with 50 cases of whiskey aboard was seized in Long Island Sound near Bee Island after a long chase by police.
A description notes that Chinese women never kiss in public and instead show affection by softly touching the hand of their beloved. The piece emphasizes subtle, respectful demonstrations of closeness within cultural norms.
Spanish girls who craft the famous Valencia fans are paid about 35 cents a day.
The bureau of mines tested phéximethylene triperoxidiamine to determine its detonating value. It is noted as useful in explosives that may be used in armor-piercing shells.
The report notes peanuts now account for over half of exports from a region in Africa, with Dexnuts and others driving growth while Senegal lags behind in peanut prominence.
A saying notes that applying sound judgment often creates more tasks for you, making foolish shortcuts tempting at times. The mindset suggests careful decision making adds workload and complexity.
A critical view defines history as a narrative created by someone who did not witness events and compiles it from writings of others, often misinformed, raising questions about accuracy and bias in historical accounts.
A concise reflection notes that riches without law are more dangerous than poverty without law, attributed to Henry Ward Beecher. The saying emphasizes power and lawlessness as a warning about wealth.
The Bhatghar Irrigation dam near Poona India reportedly holds 21 500 10 cubic feet of masonry and is described as having the largest volume of any dam in the world according to local reports.
Paris reports French foreign official says an inter allied conference agreement will be reached by tomorrow. They warn the main dispute centers on Germany’s attitude when brought into talks and expect Berlin to react conciliatorily to aid peace prospects.
Decree dated June 27 1924 directs Lake J. Frazier Master Commissioner in Chancery to state and settle the balance due under the July 18 1923 contract of sale and report how the decree has been executed. Notice for September 1 1924 sets the proceeding time and place at 9 to 5 with further adjournments if needed.
A calf strayed to Willow Lawn on Valley Pike and the owner is asked to identify the animal and pay costs. Owned by Mrs Annie R Hack with date 7 29 61.
Norfolk and Western timetable lists trains serving Bristol Roane County Shenandoah and Washington area with parlor cars Pullman sleepers and dining car service. Notes include connections at Roanoke Philadelphia Washington and Harrisburg and special trains to Hagerstown and beyond. Fares and Pullman reservations referenced.
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