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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1916
Page
3
Advert claims Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin relieves ailments from con to purgatives and laxatives with a pleasant taste. It promotes health, allegedly prolonging life, and is sold by druggists for fifty cents with a trial bottle offer. A Davenport resident vouches for its longevity benefits.
The market report lists today’s quoted prices for grains, dairy, poultry, hay, corn, sheep and lambs, calves and related farm goods. Notable figures include winter wheat at 7.90, spring wheat flour 9.50, butter 0.30, corn 2.00 per bushel, and No 1 timothy hay 17.00 with other items detailed across livestock and produce.
Mrs. B F Pringe returns to Baltimore after a short visit to relatives in the city. Mr. Oscar Athey of Renova Pennsylvania has been visiting for several days at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Athey on North Kent Street.
Announcement of Naomi Elizabeth Langley daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Langley of this city marrying John August Graber of Winchester. The ceremony occurred Thursday December 21 at 4 pm at the home of Mr and Mrs B Bready in Frederick Maryland officiated by Rev Douglas Hoff. The couple arrived in town Saturday to spend the holidays with relatives and friends.
Miss Bertha Johnson departed yesterday for Washington where she will visit friends and relatives during a short stay in the capital.
Mrs W Lee Fisher visits Charlestown West Virginia with her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Hamilton. Miss Katharine Wagner returns to Washington after a stay with Mr and Mrs William B Wagner on North Braddock Street. Mrs John Winkfield and Miss Mellie Bender visit relatives in Washington. Miss Nannie Krebs returns to Philadelphia after Christmas with her mother Mrs H Clay Krebs on North Market Street. Miss Selina Crone returns to Baltimore after a short visit. A distant mechanical wing beat imitates a metal ring in the overhead hum.
Water from a natural hot spring in Acqui Italy heats a large hospital housed in a former school. The spring provides boiling water for washing and cleaning and a constant supply reduces need for other fuels except kitchen use. The spring sits at the city center.
The article discusses pasture use of rough land valued at 1688 and the debate over converting land from field crops to grazing. It notes factors like land value, grazing yield, and livestock prices, with farmers sometimes burning weeds and removing organic matter to convert sandy soil into temporary pasture.
Ora reports indicate rats in chicken yards can cause great losses. In most yards poison with two parts cornmeal and one part sugar of lead has worked, but feed must be kept away from chickens, placed in a box with small holes, and dead rats buried or burned to prevent disease and limber neck in poultry.
The article urges farmers to prepare shelter, feeding conveniences, and protection from cold before winter arrives. It stresses a humane approach, noting a farm family’s sympathy rests with animals as well as people when planning feed and comfort.
The usual method uses a five or six tine fork to remove silage from the silo. If the silo is deep or underground, a truck can be lowered into the silo to fill it and then hoisted out with a block and tackle or driven out by animal or engine.
Farmers are urged to monitor fowls and chicks to detect illness early. Early identification allows preventive measures to avert larger trouble and protect poultry health.
The article notes the profit in lamb feeding depends on selecting quality lambs and using sheep experts to guide purchases. It highlights fleece value, late winter gains, and the benefit of holding and shearing lambs for higher returns, with emphasis on starting with top stock for best results.
The text outlines choosing sire animals to match market demands for beef or bacon hogs. It stresses obtaining high quality, uniform stock with no inferior specimens, and prioritizes traits that fit the buyer’s preferred meat type and work utility.
A simple spray can be made at home by dissolving a pound of strong soap in boiling water then adding a gallon of kerosene and a pint of crude carbolic acid. Mix thoroughly, add ten gallons of water to form a stock solution, and dilute with an equal amount of water before use.
An 19th century tip explains to replace worn belt lacing with a strong wire cord. The method uses a ball of wire from a household picture card to lace the belt, saving time and effort for machinery operated by gas engines or similar power.
A historical note describes math for estimating grain or vegetables in a heap. Multiply the heap’s diameter in feet by itself and by the height, then divide by four to approximate bushel count.
A local notice warns farmers that piles of rubbish straw and hay near barns pose fire risks. It urges prompt removal of waste and proper storage to prevent rapid flames and potential damage. The piece also mentions cautions about matches and advises readers to ask their grocer for Carter's Yeast.
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