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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1916
Page
3
The article notes dandelion is becoming a commercial plant for its leaves roots and wine use. It highlights a dandelion farm near New Haven Connecticut and describes leaves as spring salad greens and roots as valuable medicinal stock sold wholesale at 22 to 28 cents per pound.
Wisconsin station advises pruning and staking tomato vines to prevent soil contact and rotting fruit. Remove side shoots in leaf axils, train on one stem, and secure tops to a four to five foot stake. Regular trimming twice weekly improves sunlight exposure and speeds ripening.
A United States Department of Agriculture discussion weighs the pros and cons of grazing and timber growing on arable land. It notes grazing can aid soil and fire protection but risks damaging seedlings and roots. recommends limiting grazing and tailoring it to timber needs.
The notice presents daily market quotations for farm goods and livestock. Prices include No 1 timothy hay 22.50 per ton, mixed hay 20 to 66 nominal, creamery butter wholesale and retail quotes, live chickens, potatoes and corn prices, sheep and lamb rates per pound, calves by weight, and pigs by condition.
A Fronde quotation frames the issue as a seed of fact and a harvest of calumnies. The piece notes rising demand for trained agriculture teachers in secondary schools, with supply lagging. It stresses teachers must know the subject and be versed in education and teaching art.
Minnesota Station urges early marketing prep for surplus apples and better control of twig blight. Growers should estimate surplus, seek new markets, stock packaging, and form cooperatives. Remove diseased wood and prune blighted twigs to prevent spread and protect orchards.
The excerpt argues that people who suffer failure can turn success into noble ends. It notes insincerity in success lovers, yet suggests tolerance as a form of recognizing human weakness. It warns that fear of success, driven by envy and jealousy, can be as harmful as flattery and cruelty by the successful.
A concise reflection notes that life improves when activity alternates between labor and rest, suggesting balance between duty and recreation enhances well being.
A writer in the Queen, London extols the allure of eighteenth century fans. He links their charm to memories of powder and patches, hich headdoers and hooped petticoats, and courtly grace, noting fans appear in many eras, but the eighteenth century defines the fan period.
The text advises removing weeds from the corners of the field early to reduce future weed growth. It stresses keeping corners clear to prevent larger weed problems as crops grow.
Morning prayer opened services at 7 a.m. led by B F Hottel. Rev J H Bean spoke at Sunday school in Paynes Chapel tent and Rev J A Anderson preached at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. The shower gave way to a fine day with many in attendance.
Dents in hard wood may be removed with time and patience. Cover the spot with damp paper and apply a hot iron to raise the dented wood, though the varnish may be damaged. Repeat until level then sand smooth rub with alcohol or varnish and refinish. If slight a red hot poker may work without injuring the varnish. If harmed apply olive oil vinegar and alcohol to restore finish.
From the Rockefeller Institute a statement says frying an egg on one side allows bacteria to refuge on the ribs area where they may contaminate and be eaten with no fear of consequences. The text notes the bacteria survive and could pose health risks.
Auctioneers Duvall and Dunn announce a sale of the Maurice M Lynch and Fannie C C Hull estate with details pending. Prospective bidders should monitor notices for date time and location of the auction.
The dataset notes total funds in Virginia for 1915 and lists investments and revenues. It advertises a representative wanted in Winchester for Frederick County on a commission and renewal basis, marking a recruiting opportunity. Contact THOS. P. MORGAN, Mer., 423 Southers Building, Washington, D. C. 8-4-m.
The article notes linen as nearly indestructible lasting for centuries. It cites 4500 year old linen in Egyptian king tombs, recalls its prominence in ancient and medieval times, mentions Winchester 1272, and states about 50,000 people in the United States employed in linen weaving.
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