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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1923
Page
3
The article outlines soil prep for fall alfalfa including deep loosening, lime application at plowing, and inoculating soil. It recommends late summer sowing in August or September, using domestic seed when possible, and avoiding cutting the first year to protect winter survival.
The Missouri Experiment Station bulletin notes hay costs $3.38 per ton for feed and silage at $0.85 to $4.25 per ton to pit corn. Silage produces one third to one half the cost of hay, with quality in silage more controllable than hay which depends on weather.
The article warns that the imported currant worm has severely damaged gooseberries and currants in recent years and may infest more this year. It urges action to stop the ravages, recommending lead arsenate mixed a few tablespoonfuls per gallon of water for leaf coverage due to its lasting adherence and strength, preferred over hellebore.
The article describes sweet clover bloat as troublesome to cattle. It notes that bloat can occur when clover blossoms ferment honey and gas builds in the stomach, especially in damp conditions. Prevention is difficult.
Potatoes can be fed to dairy cows with fair results. They perform better with clover or alfalfa hay than with wild hay timothy or fodder. Compared with corn, potatoes yield milk production from six to eight pounds per pound of ground corn.
Richmond Virginia August 17 The Devil's grippe epidemic in eastern Virginia is reported by Dr B G Williams health commissioner to threaten the valley region with five cases under treatment in Richmond and a total of about 400 cases to date. State city health departments and the Academy of Medicine mobilize to identify the organism and control measures while physicians deem the disease highly contagious and seek germ isolation.
Read fragments describe three lit tapers as signs of death from an oriental Near East scene. Eskimos pay a doctor upfront. if the patient dies the fee is kept, if not the doctor keeps it. A cryptic note on juries closes with a riddle about twelve men on a jury.
A Buffalo Express item notes panic among Zulu caetiés at the scent of a white tan and imagines fear for beasts if white women who wear a popular streetcar and cinema perfume arrive, describing a three gallons for a dollar fragrance trend.
The excerpt references direct descendants of Malay pirates who once infested Thapenta and remain formidable. It notes scattered rifles on the islands and claims possession bestows nobility, depicting a fierce, lawless image and social stigma.
AP reports in Los Angeles details a mud related theft tied to a bridge site where a decayed fruit case and other items were found. Investigators estimate potential losses up to 700000 dollars linking the case to bandits and a bank messenger incident.
Readable text discusses how few real students of nature learn from books and emphasize recognizing flowers trees birds and insects. It hints at ability to distinguish bird calls and the idea that many youths would benefit from hands on nature study.
A fragment states seeing the new moon through glass is unlucky because moon worship is ancient and the new moon symbolizes revived life. It claims those who glimpse it through glass must be outside sacred ceremonies of welcome.
Fragmentary note discusses horse spectacles intended not to aid sight but to cause horses to lift visible front hooves higher. Mentions purpose and effect though text is garbled and unclear.
The text suggests a new or unclear definition of responsibility for passengers and their vehicles during trips, implying accountability changes if individuals misbehave. No concrete details or names are provided to identify a specific event or policy.
Fragmentary OCR depicts a jumble about ship terms starboard and steerboard, a dying banker, whispers, and a dubious original phrase attributed to Jonah. It mentions a Great meeting, a nonexistent name Werner, and puffy Jonah’s term for a spirit.
The Rev and Mrs Til a rural charge announce services at Pleasant Valley with Sunday School at 10 am and Christian Endeavor at 7 30 pm Sunrise services and more Sunday programs are listed. The last quarterly meeting is planned for 2 30 pm with delegates to annual conference and official members noted.
Alonzo G Tenant of Boston reports his terrier Peter, a pedigree dog, had a wire like tentacle and hair events near Coplidge Street. No injuries noted. Local animal control advised observation.
Fragmentary text shows officials debating immigration handling at Ellis Island. Mentions Secretary Davis and labor events while arguing some actions are impermissible and should not delay processing. The source lacks complete context or names.
Revi J. C. Hook will preach at 11 a m Sunday morning and 3 80 p m afternoon at Macedonia Church and at Ca VaHey at 8 p m Mrs J C Hook has returned from an extended visit to trends in St Louis Missouri
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