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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1922
Page
5
The item catalogs numerous residents and businesses in Winchester who have subscribed as part of a campaign to boost city welfare. It urges every consumer to become a stockholder, highlighting the social and economic benefits of participation and savings on household costs.
The document lists contracted banks named as fiduciary agents and depositories for the American Gas Improvement Company, indicating their role in handling financial affairs for the firm.
A United States Department of Agriculture survey reports a 14.5 percent rise in spring pig litters in the Corn Belt this year, with a 22.8 percent jump in litters but 7 percent fewer pigs per litter than last spring. The report notes pork stocks are below five year and recent levels, and weights vary with marketing trends.
A government bulletin advises drying wet canvas and duck cloth promptly to prevent mildew and rot. Do not fold heavy canvas. hang it over a beam or pole or inside a barn to dry. Waterproofing is recommended for longer life. Farmers' Bulletin 1157 provides full waterproofing and mildew proofing directions.
Maine growers have listed over 300 acres for inspection by the State Department of Agriculture as officials screen seed stock. Mosaic disease standards are higher this year, with fields showing 5 percent mosaic disqualified and past performance of seed certification likely lower than the 47 percent average.
The article explores the origin of the word pippin in slang likely from pepin meaning seedling. It notes medieval French roots and suggests apples like the Yorkshire pippin may trace to ancient stocks. The piece references a pearmain possibly dating to Roman times and discusses oral history of the term.
In the case Amandi ya Philip Chase et al a decree orders sale at auction in Winchester Virginia. The property is a 40 foot by ? lot with a brick residence near the B and O Depot, fronting Hast Street. One third cash at sale with balance in two equal annual installments secured by a deed of trust and bonds, date payable annually. sale to be conducted by Duvall and Dunn under the court’s order dated July 20 1922.
Train timings show multiple northbound and southbound services from Roanoke through Shenandoah and Bristol with Pullman sleepers to Williamson, Philadelphia, New York, and Washington. Noted agents H. H. Burks in Virginia and W. C. Saunders in Roanoke provide fare, reservations, and schedules.
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