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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1917
Page
3
When skin itches and burns eczema strikes, a blood disease theory backs S S S treatment. The ad claims fifty years on the market with uniform satisfaction for blood disorders and offers expert advice from the Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta Georgia.
France communicates reassurance to Americans as U S troops arrive in France. Andre Tardieu’s formal message to Secretary Baker emphasizes French endurance and the Allied effort, noting the French role and confidence that the United States will help strike the final blow.
American officers express unanimous praise for the French people’s courage and military efficiency. The secretary notes that with America supplying troops and materials, the public should know the story told to realize the army will share the lasting glory earned by France and its allies in the fight for liberty.
M Tardieu asserts France has nearly 3 million troops in the western armies zone not counting interior and colonies. He says casualties have fallen since the Marne and France holds 574 of 739 kilometers on the front while confronting 81 of 123 German divisions.
The commissioner notes France’s vast artillery reach with 6000 heavy guns by June 1917 and a broad gun-to-front ratio. Shell output rose from 13,000 in 1914 to 250,000 daily, with 100,000 heavy-projectile daily. Allied aid included Belgian Serbian Greek rearmament and 200 heavy guns. France’s war expenditure ~82.65 billion francs, with 6 billion francs incoming and 4.0006 billion loaned to allies.
In southern California a large healthy apple tree in an orchard was killed by lichens after three years. The parasitic growth enveloped about one third of the trunk and extended to three feet high, with rootlets burrowing into the heart of the tree, a case noted as the first in the area.
A college professor cites that the vast difference among growers creates opportunity for a few. The fruit industry rewards bold sellers who offer strictly first quality fruit and reliable packaging, noting that even small quality variations can ruin success.
Warming peach trees for borers may start now and after treatment the dirt can be left or the hole filled. If water does not collect at the trunk base, winter cold will reach the borers and warming can be repeated in early spring with holes then filled.
Currants and gooseberries require minimal trimming in the first three to four years. Only the surplus growth is removed to prevent crowding, and after that some old stalks should be cut out every year or two to allow new growth to develop and yield the most and largest fruit.
Insects destroy about a fifth of the nation fruit crop annually causing around 30 million dollars in losses to American fruit growers. The piece suggests learning about these pests even for small growers with limited fruit production.
The notice lists turnip seed buckwheat scari fied alfalfa Timothy and all seeds and grains offered by H. Baker located at 46 East Piccadilly Street. The entry appears as a local seeds advertisement with limited readable detail.
Washington reports the War Department and General staff will issue rules on dependency to deny exemptions for men with wealthy wives or dependent spouses. The policy targets wives who sign over property or claim support from kin, and may require men to show no parental support. Local boards will enforce tighter standards, with an estimated 30 percent of exemption claims to be rejected.
A curious porch visit unfolds as a young woman speaks through an open window to an unseen listener. The Masons witness her animated talk, then she appears with pink hair and shining attire asking for chocolate and fudge as she mentions a new attempt involving Mr Arnos and a bank.
A Cincinnati Times-Star writer recalls Sarah Curran daughter of John Philpot Curran and sweetheart of Robert Emmet. The tale of Emmet’s pursuit, his execution, and Curran’s lasting fame in song and verse is noted through Washington Irving and Tom Moore, highlighting her romantic and literary immortality.
A writer argues orchestras and theater should raise audience culture by offering fine music rather than rag time and noisy performances. He condemns constant pounding and urges calmer, melodic works that elevate taste, claiming audiences prefer refined concerts and avoid boorish behavior.
A Popular Science Month note explains a new suction fishing method where fish swim into a funnel shaped net and are drawn aboard into a connected tank by strong pumps. The device uses vacuum principles to capture fish rather than traditional nets.
University programs provide free tuition to Virginia students across departments including College, Graduate, Law, Medicine, and Engineering. Loan funds are available. Howard Winston, Registrar, 7163wood University, VA.
Readable fragment recalls Benjamin Franklin born in Boston on Milk Street. As a boy he lived with his father Josiah in a small gambrel roof house on Hanover Street near Union Street. The family business included making soap.
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