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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1922
Page
6
An excerpt argues six days suit human endurance and humane treatment of workers and animals. It recalls the French Revolution era plans to replace Sunday with a nine day cycle and notes the shift troubled balance between labor and rest for society and faith.
A recent observation shows flowers have social preferences. Some varieties droop when placed together in a vase, notably sweet peas. Others like mignonette, fly of the valley, and iris poppy harm most neighbors, behaving as unfriendly plants.
The attorney for the owners announces a public auction for the Charles Whittington limestone farm, about four miles west of Middletown, near Cedar Creek, Lancaster County area. The 60 acre tract includes a nine room dwelling, bank barn, orchard, and a large spring. Sale set for September 2 1922 at 11 am with one third cash and balance in two installments over two years, secured by deed of trust and insurance. possession December 1 1922. For details contact Herbert S Larrick lawyer for the owners.
Jallows hill and Harmony hill are the mines of two streets in Sligo Ireland. The note records local street naming quirks and their origins in a small Irish town.
Economic move to replace old dairy stock with veal calves from high producing cows aims to cut losses. Coos county extension reports saving about thirty calves last year through farm bureau arrangements to ship two week old calves at $12 each. A Klamath county extension representative will locate newborn calves and arrange feeding before shipment to local farmers. Calves two weeks old can travel up to 500 miles. day-olds rarely survive 36 hours.
J C McDowell of the USDA dairy division notes that 38 000 grade cows in cow testing associations averaged 5980 pounds of milk and 300 pounds of butter, while all US cows averaged 4000 pounds of milk and 201 pounds of butter. Grade cows yielded 50 percent more milk and butter than lower grades, with over 100 percent greater production economy.
Tests in Neyy showed fat content rising by one quart per cent when cows were kept on good, easily digested feeds for two years. The increase was economical, with a 50 percent rise in total milk production.
A 19th century tip suggests applying collodion to the teat after each milking to seal the opening and prevent leakage. It must be removed before the next milking, though the process is bothersome. It may benefit cows that lose significant milk.
The article argues individuality of cows matters more than breed. It notes good and poor individuals exist within every breed, affecting economical production. Supplemental feed is essential. concentrated feeds alone aren’t adequate for pasture.
Grain is essential for feeding dairy cows on pasture to maintain high production levels. Proper grain supplementation supports rumen function and milk output, especially during grazing.
A local agricultural advisory advises giving calves ample clean water to drink and stresses consistent hydration for healthy growth.
For sale in des locality a house with 11 rooms near Handley School churches and business section. Lot adjoining 320 by 180 feet, excellent build site. Bargain to quick buyer. Apply on premises. Also household goods for sale. 1211 Miss Nan Forsythe, 409 S Braddock Street.
Official timetable shows connections from Berryville to Roanoke and upscale services. Includes Pullman sleepers to Philadelphia New York and Washington with parlor car access to Staunton. Inquiries directed to H H Burks Allerhy Betrygilla VA or W C Saunders Roanoke VA.
The Fort Loudoun Seminary announces its eighteenth session starting in September with departments including Preparatory Junk and Commercial, Piano, Voice, Art, Physical Culture, Trained Primary and Kindergarten. Miss Sarah DuBose, a native French teacher, leads art branches. Miss C. E. Johnston in Commercial. Miss Adele Affleck in Primary. Miss Louise Savage as Dean. Miss Mary KE Bush as Principal. Katharine Glass Green as President.
An old classified style notice advertises Imperial Asbestos Fibre Liquid Cement for leak stopping with a satisfaction guarantee. It lists B. F. Arthur Jr., distributor in Winchester Virginia and a Bell phone number 20005F11.
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