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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1925
Page
5
George Langford Deputy State Entomologist Colorado Agricultural College describes melon aphid, a greenish pest on vines. No eggs or sexual forms. natural enemies may suffice but heavy infestation requires spraying nicotine sulphate mix of two tablespoons per four gallons water with dissolved soap, or nicotine dust mixed with lime for dusting.
A Nebraska Agricultural College guide outlines practical fixes for binder issues during harvest. It covers diagnosing jerky motion, loose main drive chains, misaligned elevators, rusty knotter hooks, incorrect timing, worn knotter pins, cord holder tension, disk motion, bent needles, and dull knives to ensure proper knotting and end bands.
The article explains soft-shelled eggs arise from two defects: lack of shell-forming material in feed or disease in the lower oviduct causing insufficient lime salt secretion. Rarely, birds may not eat enough shell material despite ample supply. It advises keeping oyster shell available, reducing corn buckwheat and barley if hens are fat, and increasing exercise or adding meat scraps to diet.
Practical agricultural notes on feeding dairy stock and crops. Highlights include fattening apples, cost effective pasture, lime as a farm foundation, alfalfa protein versus wheat bran, pinching blackberry shoots, calf nursing, delaying pasture turnout, lettuce benefits, summer grain for colts, and shade management for livestock.
Mrs Edith Canapp was in town to attend the funeral of her young nephew David Peters earlier in the week and returned to her home in Baltimore this morning.
Miss Keren Marie Jones of Front Royal Virginia married Mr Emmit Dolling Brown of Washington DC in Hagerstown on Wednesday officiated by Rev Dr Bennett. A reception followed at Front Royal home of Mr and Mrs Grayson Rudhille. About fifty guests attended a buffet luncheon. The couple plan to reside in Washington after a southern tour, returning from Maurertown Virginia where they attended a Hockman and Shaver family reunion.
Miss Katherine Hodge daughter of Mr and Mrs W C Hodge of North Main street and Joseph Ffolliott formerly of England now with American Oil Company were married in Harrisburg Pa The couple met friends at the ceremony and after a short wedding trip plan to visit Pittsburgh New York and Atlantic City.
Miss Grace Louise Bennett, daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter T Bennett of Chestertown Maryland, is engaged to Lieut William Milburne Jones of the United States Army in Washington DC. The wedding is planned for autumn. Bennett formerly resided in Winchester where her father led the Old Dominion Paper Company mill and she served as deputy clerk of the Corporation Court. Jones is a Maryland graduate in journalism now stationed in Washington with many Winchester friends.
Frederick county residents announce the Brannon family reunion on Saturday August 29. Members and relatives are invited to attend and bring dinner baskets. The gathering will be at the Brannon ford on Back Creek near the old Brannon house, which burned down a few years ago.
The Girls Athletic Association outlined a week of events at the American Legion building. A girls only picnic on August 11 will travel to Strasburg then Shenandoah and Crystal Caverns. A swimming party picnic and Caverns Pavilion dance follow on August 18 with a three piece orchestra. Two new members, Miss Dorothy Kremer and Miss Margaret Snyder, joined the club.
Friends report that Stephen W. McCarty, who has been under treatment for some time, shows some improvement at Memorial Hospital.
Miss Margaret Kelchenr is spending her annual vacation with friends in Albemarle County and is expected to return home here sometime next week.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Affleck and their daughter Louise Affleck departed this afternoon for Hagerstown Maryland to visit friends and spend a week.
Mrs D W Reed and her daughter Miss Martha Reed of Roanoke Virginia are visiting at the home of Dr and Mrs George H Heist on West Picaldly street as guests.
Mrs Phillip Frye, after a month visiting relatives in and around town, returned to her home in Brunswick Maryland today. She had been staying with relatives during the visit.
Miss Louise Price and her mother Mrs Irving Price travel today to spend their vacation with Mrs Price's parents Mr and Mrs John W Jones at Temple Bar on the Chesapeake Bay in St Marys county Maryland.
The Degree of Pocahontas staged a social gathering at Mr. Goss's filling station north of town. About thirty-five members attended and enjoyed games and amusements, with a roast as the highlight of the evening.
Mrs L C Shaw and Mrs A W Russell spend the weekend in Washington as guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Russell. They are enjoying the capital vicinity and social hospitality during their stay.
Mr and Mrs W B Titus after touring the valley and staying with Mr and Mrs A F Rowe left this morning for Washington to spend a few days en route to Aberdeen Maryland to visit their son Beall Titus who is a second lieutenant at the military training school there.
Among those registered at Hotel Jack over night were Mr. and Mrs. M. Jenkins and Miss Mildred M. Chap man, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Shaw, Rich mond, John G. Borhease, Loyd Ben nett, George DeHigh and wife, Roa noke, and F. N. Combs and family, and Thomas Looney, Grundy, Va.
Mrs David Tracey Miss Lorretta B Hamiler and Mrs Margaret Reid jer of Harrisburg Pa are touring Virginia as guests at the George Washington Hotel. Mr Tracey a red steel manufacturer at Harrisburg. The party left today for Richmond.
Messrs Carl Pierce Jr Chester Pierce Thomas L Ryah and James L Hatcher of the Belle Haven Country Club in Washington arrive today for the golf tournament at the County Club and are guests at the George Washington Hotel.
Mr. Lee Burns departed this morning bound for Philadelphia where he will remain for an extended period.
Mrs Tillie Henry and Mrs Pauline Shanklin, who had stayed with Mrs William McKenzie, returned to their homes in Baltimore today.
Mr and Mrs Barr and their family are spending the weekend in Washington visiting relatives and attending a local parade.
Mr and Mrs W M Benedict and Mrs Emily Wallace of Bronxville New York are guests at the George Washington Hotel for the weekend.
Mr and Mrs R KE Griffith departed today for Richmond where they will spend the next few days.
Mr. Charles Coker of Philadelphia, who had been staying with Mr. and Mrs. E. Hogan at their home here, has returned to his residence. Mrs. Coker will stay on for a while.
Rev. W. L. Dudley pastor of the Church of Christ came back to South Market street last evening from Eagles Mere Pa where his daughter Miss Katherine Dudley spent part of the summer. Also returning were Rev. D. A. Beery Mrs. Beery and Aldine from Lewisburg W Va who traveled by motor to Roanoke Va for several days before heading home. They were joined by Miss Joyce Talbert of Lewisburg who had spent weeks with Dr. and Mrs. E. C. Yost.
United States Department of Agriculture reports discovery of Markton, an immune oat variety from Turkey, showing high yield in Oregon and Washington tests and promising reduced annual crop losses from smut. Hybrids with Markton underway at major stations for resistance testing and broader deployment.
A short farm note covers pasture repair before oats, crop rotation advice, and soil amendment. It mentions coal ash improving clay soils, selecting hens by egg production, and seed dealers offering reliable guarantees and honest fertility guidance.
Mrs Charles Garber Mrs EB P Sliffer and daughter Emma left this morning to attend the klan parade in Washington.
Mrs. H. E. Doss and her children from Staunton departed today after spending the past month in the area, returning to their home.
Mrs. Samoa Gibbs departed today to visit her mother-in-law Mrs. Katie Gibbs in Harrisonburg Virginia keeping a family arrangement private and affectionate.
Miss Rose Lees Hardy assistant superintendent of public schools of Washington D C will spend the next few days with relatives in Winchester.
Mr and Mrs W B Potts of Washington arrived today to visit Mrs Potts parents Mr and Mrs Robert Shade at their home in Siler.
Miss Anna Lee Barr of Reading Pennsylvania has been visiting here for several days and left at noon today to Staunton to stay with her aunt Mrs Lucy Barr.
Mr and Mrs Frank Graves of Leesburg visit his cousin Mr O D Braithwaite on Fairmont avenue to spend time together and catch up in a short family outing.
Miss Frances Hardy, long associated with the Richmond campaign headquarters of Senator Byrd since last May, has returned to this city.
Mrs Lewis M Allen and her children have returned to their home here after several weeks at Cape May New Jersey.
Mrs. J. B. McCarty, long ill at her Greenspring residence, shows improvement after a period of illness.
Mrs Hiram Whitacre of the county is reported to be suffering from rheumatism in her left arm. Friends here were advised today.
A USDA circular argues widespread livestock improvement through better sires and cooperative efforts. It highlights clubs, demonstrations, registries, and regional schemes as practical steps, noting improved per-animal production and county-level gains. Copies are available from the U S Department of Agriculture in Washington.
Farmers can compare silage costs with corn hay and supplements. The Missouri College of Agriculture tracked 1924 inputs to ten silos showing an average 5.00 per ton for corn silage. Items include stalks, corn, engine, gasoline, coal, labor, meals, binder, and more.
Copper carbonate treatment for smut can be applied to hull less oats as with wheat. Mix two to four ounces per bushel, agitate seed in two tubs to cover evenly, no water needed, plant anytime. A rotating barrel setup speeds mixing. Formaldehyde treatment may also be used on hullless oats in the same way.
When a horse coughs the cause must be examined. Irritation or inflammation of the breathing apparatus causes coughing. Diseases, dusty feed, and gases from manure in poorly ventilated stables predispose coughs. Regular horse cough syrup or glykoveroin in one ounce doses two or three times daily usually provides relief.
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