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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1922
Page
7
An old newspaper item touts Mentho Sulphur as best for clearing up ugly broken out skin and eczema. It says the preparation heals irritation quickly and leaves skin clear, noting Bowles Mentho Sulphur is available at drug stores and used like cold cream.
Mrs Jennie Gordon and her daughter Miss Katie moved last week to Front Royal to establish their future home. The community regrets their departure. Mrs J D Cooley has been sick with grippe but is resting more comfortably. Mrs T Willey fell ill with acute indigestion but has recovered enough to be around. While riding to Waterlook last week Harry Booth and Babe Hensel were in an accident when their horses stumbled. Booth was badly bruised. he may have lost sight in one eye but survived.
Samuel Currey aged 25 son of W H Currey of Briery Branch was found dead in the mountains above the branch after becoming lost returning from Sugar Grove. Coroner says death natural from exposure with no violence. body frozen to ground. He was an employee of a lumber camp and separated from three friends during the trek back.
Rachel Mildred Lavender died at 10 30 p m Sunday night at 2 East Wolfe street home of her mother She was colored Funeral services set for 3 p m Wednesday at Mount Carmel Baptist Church South Braddock street with Rev W P Fisher officiating assisted by Rev Joseph Wheeler of John Mann Methodist Church and Rev Walter Carter of the old school Baptist Church Interment in Orrick Cemetery
The Rev. Charles Adey officiated at two marriages Saturday at the First Baptist Church parsonage on North Market. Leslie Lonas and Bessig Brewer wed, with plans to live in Gore, while Charles Racey and Cora Newlin were married and will reside in the city.
The article advises pruning old wood after harvest to prevent pests and diseases and promote new growth. It warns cane blight and anthracnose and recommends burning affected canes. It details sulfur sprays for anthracnose and notes the female cane borer canes should be cut and burned. It calls for clean culture and more research for large scale production.
Labels on planted trees can cut bark as they grow, especially on peaches. Twist the label wire around a branch instead to avoid damage. Use a numbered record book instead of labels, starting at a fixed point and numbering trees sequentially.
Trees from the nursery should be heeled in if not planted immediately to preserve vitality. Heeling provides time to prepare and protect from wind sun and drying out. Clean up around fruit and ornamental trees by removing grass and trash to prevent damage from winter mice and rabbits.
Instructions urge removing and burning all dead canes to clear the patch. The action disturbs many insect homes and may affect local pests and habitat.
Instructions describe removing dead trees and burning debris in an orchard. The text mentions clearing dead wood, removing wood fragments, and replacing damaged panes with vinegar to treat windowsills. The tone suggests a rough, practical cleanup task rather than a formal report.
Horticultural expert A M Musser from Clemson emphasizes heeling in as trees arrive. Unpack promptly and keep roots moist with damp soil or moss packed to prevent drying and worthlessness. Dig a 45 degree trench, spread trees thinly, cover roots, water as needed, and avoid mixing varieties to protect establishment.
The bureau of markets of the U S Department of Agriculture reports annual large losses from fruit and vegetable freezing during transit. Last winter apples shipped from Oregon Washington and Idaho led to claims exceeding 3 million dollars against railroads. A new heating system for United States standard refrigerator cars protects produce from freezing even at degrees below zero and will be tested this winter.
A regional plan argues for larger crops and better prices to improve farm income. It notes current yields are below potential and emphasizes agricultural improvements to raise productivity and market value.
Hog cholera is identified as the most serious obstacle to the swine industry in the report. The condition threatens production, trade, and profitability, prompting calls for control measures and research.
Guidance on preparing tree holes to fit roots without damage. Dig holes large enough to spread roots naturally and easily, ensuring no bending or breakage during planting.
Autumn bearing strawberries thrived where moisture was plentiful this year. Despite uneven results the crop remains worth growing in the home garden. A stray line mentions a worm and an unclear price note on the other side.
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