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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1923
Page
2
A motivational nugget emphasizes earning respect by winning through consecration of talent. It urges transforming uninviting opportunities, directing energy toward change, and rising above doubting smiles to reach success.
The Star reports current wholesale and retail prices for poultry and farm products. Hens under four pounds and over four pounds are listed with varying rates, along with butter, corn meal, and feeds. Baltimore markets show spot corn and young chickens with bid prices and standard dairy prints noted.
Cedar Grove Virginia August 7. Mr and Mrs A G Clark Mrs Nannie Cave Mrs Fannie Livingood and little son and little Miss Virginia Bailey motored to Washington last Thursday and spent the weekend with relatives.
Local notices list Lewis Barrett visiting relatives in McKeesport Pennsylvania for several weeks. The Clark families and May Bennett and others camp on the Shenandoah river. Millers and Smiths hosted gatherings, with Major Lillard’s house recently vacated and Melvin Miller returning home from Greenwood.
In Chambersville the revival led by Rev. Mr. Harper will run through the week with large crowds. Miss Hloise Carpenter visited the village on Sunday and Miss Lillian Cooper stayed with the Massie family near Stephens City. The Whitacre and Kipps families are named among visitors, and Miss Wretha Kipps visits the area as preaching at the M. E. Church is noted.
Police probe into unlawful distribution of official primary ballots centered on a well known Norfolk political figure active in recent campaigns. Investigators plan to present strong clues to the grand jury as they pursue proof and potential charges.
The United States Department of Agriculture reports higher yields from certified seed compared to ordinary seed. New York averages 223 versus 108 bushels per acre, Minnesota 60 bushels, Pennsylvania 366 versus 100, with similar gains in other states. Michigan tests in 1921 showed substantial improvements, and Delaware tests averaged 68.8 bushels more per acre. Last season's good results kept prices low while premiums for certified stock remained 50 to 150 percent, aiding growers and buyers.
The United States Department of Agriculture notes little benefit from cultivating alfalfa if growth is satisfactory. Slight yield gains may occur with treatment, but not enough to offset costs. Harrows can help break crusts, loosen soil, or manage weeds under certain irrigation and soil conditions.
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