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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1917

Page

5

Southern Railway Schedule Between Strasburg and Harrisonburg

Schedule for the Southern Railway showing trains between Strasburg and Harrisonburg with daily and Sunday departures and arrivals. Includes times for local cars, buffet parlor cars, and connections via Washington, Lewes, and other points, noting Saturday-only Harrisonburg service and a 10 p.m. arrival.

Fipdris Straaborg Harrisonh WeeTeousy RaneoRe Siee Wuaig Ouburg Harrison Buffet Harrison Harrisonburg

Tumberlang Valley Time Table December 16 1917

Train schedule shows arrivals at Winchester from listed stations with times 9.20 a.m. and 7.27 p.m. daily and Sunday service variations. H A Riddle signs as General Passenger Agent and Highway Tower Superintendent.

Winchester H. A. Riddle Gen P. A Hw. Tower

Banks Closing Notices for New Year Holiday 1918

Banks announce closures on New Year’s Day January 1 1918 with all paper payments postponed to Wednesday January 2. Institutions named include Sherman Valley National Bank Center Union Bank Wind and other local branches.

WM. G. Hardy Jahan

Study of Animals Knowledge of Details in Life Histories

A study discusses how understanding animal life histories hinges on detailed observation. It argues careful documentation reveals behavior, development, and ecological roles across species.

Call for Detailed Study of Rodent Habits by Agriculture Biologists

The U S Department of Agriculture Biological Survey seeks reports on breeding, food stores, and underground habitats of ground squirrels pocket gophers kangaroo rats pocket mice and other rodents. It asks field naturalists to locate burrows measure nests and food chambers and photograph small species and roosting sites.

Biological Survey United States Department of Agriculture

V shaped troughs for pigs easy to make and keep clean

A brief guide notes V shaped troughs are simple to build with basic lumber nails and a saw. It urges having enough troughs and keeping them clean for efficient pig feeding on a farm.

Hen Manure Mixed With Ground Rock and Kainite Fertilizer

A farm fertilizer method proposes blending 50 to 60 pounds of ground rock with each barrel of hen manure and 40 to 50 pounds of kainite to create a high concentration manure. The mix is weed seed free, boosts lawn garden and fruit orchard soil, and yields excellent corn results when covered with dirt before planting.

Prevent Disease in Stock Through Feeding and Sanitation

Proper feeding and sanitation prevent disease losses in farm animals. Apply these measures to keep stock sturdy and disease resistant. Young animals require careful management with a balanced ration rich in digestible protein for bone and muscle growth.

Useful Corn Husking Rack Demonstrated on Farm

A farm feature describes a Handy Husking Rack with an eight-foot handle and foot axle wheels. The rack supports fodder and reduces kneeling while moving from shock to shock, with twine stored in a frame box.

Rats Ravage Farm Grains and Stored Provisions

Rats destroy chickens stored grain corn and wheat on farms and even food set at table. Farmers miss grain losses until spring when crib appears low. Some farms lose several bushels of corn to rats and mice with grain germs removed.

Road Dust Useful For Winter Barn Care

Collect barrels of dry earth road dust or fine dirt from fields before frost. This handy fall and winter supply helps dust under roosts and dust baths, absorbing ammonia and controlling odor. It costs little and offers real advantage.

FEW HOG FEEDING MISTAKES IN LIVESTOCK PRACTICE

It is a mistake not to feed the liquid before the solid food. It is a mistake to feed constipating food and do nothing to correct it. It is a mistake to feed breeding stuff as you were fitting it for the market. It is a mistake to feed all sizes together whenever the smaller ones are at a disadvantage.

Consider Skill of Breeder in Buying Cattle

When men set out to buy cattle they should weigh the breeder’s knowledge, skill and character as highly as the animals themselves. The breeder’s expertise affects the long term value and reliability of the stock purchased.

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