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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1922
Page
3
The piece notes ancient census precedents from Britain in 1801 and Roman times, then mentions Byblonia before 3800 C. and Ur dynasty tablet fragments in the British Museum, illustrating long-standing systematic counting across civilizations.
A reflective piece contrasts the Bee's quiet industry with the Hen's loud self praise. It weaves fables of nature from bees, flowers, and birds to praise humility, labor for its own sake, and learning from nature. Solomon's wisdom is linked to natural law, urging restraint from ostentation.
Mrs. Eldon G. Hatfield of Sabina Ohio reports relief from weakness nervousness and backache after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The note urges other women to try the remedy at first signs of so called female troubles and irregularity.
The piece argues that progress against Nature is futile as Nature has many moods. Primitive life clings to nature while civilization seeks to subdue it. Human feats neither fully explain nor escape nature, and death ends all.
The Horsemen, a turf publication from Indianapolis, reports measures by the Winchester association for August 29 to September 1. Two $1,000 stakes for 2:18 trotters and 2:20 pacers close August 10 with 2 percent entrance. no fee for several class races closing August 26. A $100 prize awaits the horse that lowers the track record, plus $25 for each second it is beaten.
The Agnes Ayres contest invites all women to submit photos by August 1 at 6 o clock. Winners receive 15 10 and Empire Theatre tickets. Miss Ayres will appear in The Ordeal at the Empire on Wednesday. Photos must show name and address on the back. All prints will be returned.
The article argues feed used for livestock should be produced and consumed locally to avoid higher costs from trucking and rail transport. It emphasizes keeping feed near its source to minimize expenses.
Growing cattle for market hinges on calf quality and proper conformation. Feeding cannot compensate for poor breeding choices or faulty structure.
A medicinal Mentho Sulphur cream is advertised to soothe irritated or broken skin and heal eczema. The product claims rapid relief from itching and pimples, with benefits seen after two to three applications. It emphasizes sulfur as a parasite destroyer and promotes the small jar as available at drug stores.
Breeders report success with self feeding sows during the suckling period. Experiments show better results than band feeding, suggesting efficiency gains and improved sow management through autonomous feeding.
Francis Pitt Bridgewater, born around 1700s, described as father of inland navigation in Britain. He completed a navigable canal linking Liverpool and Manchester and promoted the Grand Union canal navigation.
Regional markets show mixed quotes for basic goods including eggs butter flour corn and livestock. Stocks for dairy products and feeds appear listed with prices and farm terms, though text is fragmented and some entries unreadable.
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