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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1922
Page
5
The article details black knot on plums and cherries caused by a fungus that swells branches and forms knots. It explains infection cycles with summer and winter spores, and stresses pruning and burning infected twigs in fall or winter to control spread. Damaged plums, especially damson varieties, show higher susceptibility.
The time of year rabbits begin depredations on young fruit shade trees is at hand and we must wrap them to prevent damage or loss. Wrap to two and a half feet high with gunny sacks old canvas or tar paper. Hay or corn stalks cut to fit also work.
Farmers are advised to protect farm implements as they would their own equipment. Extra paint and careful storage help guard against winter snow damage. Currants and related fruit crops should be kept together to prevent breakage from cold and moisture.
Apples last longer when carefully picked and wrapped in newspaper and stored in a cool place as described in a 19th century home economy note.
Grapes are among the simplest fruits to cultivate yet many farms lack adequate supply for home use. Local growers note modest yields and rising demand, urging attention to vineyard basics and expansion to meet needs.
Hot weather causes long idle clocks and watches to run again as heat melts the hardened 014 oil clogging bearings. The effect is noted on timepieces left unused in high temperatures.
Philadelphia Hosiery Center promotes itself as a leading manufacturer of hosiery and underwear, highlighting its position in the city and its global reach.
A noisy exchange about a train starting three minutes late leads to a bantering remark about a restaurant and a star want ad. The clipped dialogue hints at frustrations with service and behavior, reflecting early 20th century newspaper chatter.
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