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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1922
Page
6
Fragmentary text appears to be an OCR capture of a local notice or personal letter. Readable elements mention numbers, addresses, and a possible discussion of balance or adjustment, with references to a person named Burk and a location Wauseon.
The list notes matches at Mt. Jackson Front Royal New Market and several dates including Aug 22 Aug 31 Sept 4 and Sept 9 with teams Jetta von Home and Away venues Mount Jackson Front Royal New Market Harrisonburg Woodstock Strasbourg.
Attorneys for the will announce a public sale of the limestone farm known as Whittington Farm, four miles west of Middleway near Cedar Creek, Winchester Va. The 60 acre property includes a frame dwelling, barns, corn crib, and water supply. Possession given December 4, 1922. One third cash and balance in two installments.
A philosopher urges vigilance and upward focus while a voice warns to watch steps. The era demands nimble balance as minds navigate modern uncertainty and daily risk.
A United States Department of Agriculture bulletin warns the Mexican bean beetle is spreading from Georgia and Alabama into Tennessee Kentucky North Carolina and South Carolina while damaging a wide range of beans and other legumes. It urges crop rotation and resistant varieties as no satisfactory control exists. The pest endangers soil-using crops valued at about 100 million dollars annually with bean damage around 50 million.
The guide recommends cutting sweet clover when the blossom shows, to avoid shattering leaves. For a second year crop, cut the first-year stand eight inches above the ground to protect crown buds and allow growth from lower stalk buds rather than the crowns.
A child asks for a mitten, clarifying she means one for a boy who will propose and likely be rejected. The shopkeeper and girl discuss cost and appropriateness of a single mitten.
The U S Department of Agriculture leads a campaign to eradicate bovine tuberculosis as states adopt funds and laws to cooperate. Louisiana on June 29 passed legislation to cooperate with the federal program and provide a $15 000 annual indemnity fund for two years. Massachusetts moves to join the effort with about $60 000 yearly for indemnities, aligning with the federal plan.
Tommy vents anger at his brother Will who has scarlet fever. The visitor offers sympathy while Tommy insists Will will miss two months of school and cannot attend.
A witty exchange mocks a woman set to marry a Japanese lover, noting intelligence but condemning color prejudice. The dialogue highlights social tensions over interracial marriage and bigotry.
State of Virginia clerk's notice in the Corporation Court of Winchester states Brooks Mitchell plaintiff seeks divorce from Robert Mitchell defendant. If Robert is a non resident he must appear within ten days after publication to protect his interests. J. B. Beverley, Clerk. Philip Williams, page 4. 8 24 4 weeks.
Iowa State expert J C Eldridge extols rape as a top forage for hogs and pastures due to rapid growth and high protein. Plant early for higher yields, sow any time until late summer, and use Dwarf Essex variety. Light grazing initially and avoid hunting dew. blistering risk with white or thin skinned varieties.
A child named Tommy replies that many marks were earned in school but only visible when he swims. His mother asks for confirmation about the marks. The brief exchange highlights a humorous moment about concealment and achievement in a classroom setting.
A terse exchange reveals harsh intent as one party insists on dismissal while the other resists leaving a vacancy. The dialogue centers on reputational damage and the social impact of a departed presence.
A Riverside County California exhibit by the boys and girls club presents nine litter pigs grown by club members. Two pigs were entered after 150 days of feeding with weights and costs recorded. One pig gained 70 pounds at 18 cents per pound. the other weighed 206 pounds at 9 cents per pound, detailing feeds costs and gains.
Some producers build individual hog houses with liftable sides to increase shade during summer. The design supports hogs when only a few are kept, offering targeted shelter and cooling.
The text argues for minimum highway clearances based on vehicle widths and truck traffic. It recommends 18 feet of surface width to allow 3 feet of clearance between vehicles, increasing to 20 feet near large cities to ensure 3.4 feet side clearance and safe wheel distance from pavement edge.
A federal study by the bureau of public roads and local officials finds that between 1916 and 1921 motor vehicle traffic rose sharply while registrations doubled. Horse drawn traffic remains minor. total traffic growth outpaces vehicle numbers, driven by road conditions and regional economics.
The chief of the bureau of public roads warns that the federal-aid road system under the highway act will cover about 80000 miles nationwide. Even at 30 miles an hour for eight-hour days with no more than half a day off, inspecting the route would take around a year and a half.
Fresh food reaches the city and rural families gain better schools and wider social opportunities through improved highways and motor transportation.
Train times listed for Berryville Virginia with connections to Roanoke Bristol Bluefield Pocahontas Welch Norton Shenandoah Junction and Washington and to Philadelphia New York and other points. Fares schedules Pullman reservations and agent contacts given for Berryville Redpoke and Shenandoah Junction. Also announces Fort Loudoun Seminary 18th session with programs staff and leadership.
The United States Department of Agriculture reports that dairy and poultry products suffered the least during the rapid deflation of farm prices from 1920 into 1921.
Asparagus is identified as the oldest known plant used for food based on historical and botanical references. The claim notes its long cultivation history and use across ancient civilizations.
The Winchester and Potomac Railroad Company announces its annual stockholders meeting at the office of R Gray Williams in Winchester Virginia on Friday September 1 1922 at 12 15 p m for the election of a President and Board of Directors and for transacting other business as may come before it. G W Woolford secretary.
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