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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1921
Page
5
A Locorotondo scientist in Bari province, Italy, promotes a two disc perpetual calendar claimed to reveal the correct day and month by rotation. The system, said to have puzzled scientists for centuries, is cited with note that Herschel doubted such a calendar could exist.
The Mount Sangray volcano, claimed as the most active in the world, towers at 17 196 feet on the eastern Andes in South America and has been in near constant eruption since early reports.
United States Department of Agriculture findings show potatoes freeze faster when temperature falls rapidly and that jarring or rough handling at low temperatures increases damage. Cooling gradually can lower to 2 3 percent below water freezing before freezing occurs, allowing potential recovery if undisturbed until above the freezing point.
Farmers fail to grow alfalfa mainly from soil acidity and lack of lime. Legumes require ample lime as acid soil hinders bacteria in root nodules. Applying lime is suggested to start alfalfa on sour soils.
Eggshells are valuable to poultry raisers as a supplement in mash to help hens lay more eggs. To avoid egg eating, crush shells finely so fowls do not recognize and consume them as food, then reuse for future egg production.
Dairy farmers in Oregon’s eastern counties adopt sunflower silage to cut production costs. Demonstrations in Lake, Morrow, and Umatilla counties show success. Wallowa county expands silos from three to seven as a thousand acres are planted. Extension workers note growing farmer interest despite a tough 1920 season.
Agricultural experts warn sunflower silage weighs more than corn and increases wall pressure. Charles I Bray of Fort Collins notes silos well reinforced are needed when sunflowers fill a silo, as cracks appeared in a 50 foot structure under sunflower load. At 40 feet depth corn silage exerts about 440 psi, while sunflower silage could approach 600 psi at the bottom.
The guide outlines simple rules for making good concrete for posts blocks floors and troughs. Use dry cement clean sand and gravel measured in proper proportions. Mix cement and sand first then add gravel and mix thoroughly. Place immediately tamp thoroughly and protect from freezing two days or drying four days.
Farmers are urged to shelter and feed chickens in sanitary conditions to prevent disease that can spread to neighboring flocks. The note stresses pure bred stock across farm animals and implies breeders should maintain high quality poultry to match other livestock.
United States Department of Agriculture warns growers and shippers about the harm caused by misrating potatoes. More than half of the crop is sold on U S grade standards, and dishonest grading damages trust, causes losses at shipping points, and risks market access. The bureau of markets and crop estimates cites cases of misbranding in New Jersey and faulty loading practices in Minnesota.
Commissioners announce a public auction of a valuable land lot with four brick dwellings and two vacant lots in Winchester Virginia on December 30 1921 in front of the County Courthouse. Terms require one third cash and balance in one and two years secured by deed of trust and insurance.
The chief virtue of sandy soil is free root passage while its fault is rapid drying. Clay soil holds water but tends to pack. Both soils need stable manure to loosen clay and help sand retain moisture.
Extract from a December 5 1921 decree in Frederick County Virginia notes the estate of Sam Haines deceased being examined. Master Commissioner will identify heirs creditors settle accounts and draft a distribution scheme. Notice for publication and a January 4 1922 hearing at Winchester office is announced.
The schedule lists northbound and intercity trains with connections via Roanoke and Philadelphia. It mentions Pullman sleepers to Bristol and Philadelphia, intermediate stops including Bluefield Pocahontas and Winston Salem, and parlor car service from Hagerstown to Philadelphia. Fares and Pullman information available from agents Derrie and Germantown.
Letters of administration on the estate of Elias J Athey of Winchester Frederick County have been granted to Joseph O Athey. All persons indebted to the estate are asked to make payment and those having claims to present them duly authenticated to the administrator at Winchester without delay.
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