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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1925
Page
6
Pastor Rev H P Hoskins preached at First Baptist on the theme The Tree in the Midst, discussing the Bible’s Tree of Knowledge and Tree of Life as symbols of temptation and salvation. He warned that all are tempted by the devil, but offered healing through faith and the cross as the antidote to sin and moral trial.
In the Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia Russell Cather administrator and H H Shull et al are involved. Robert Barton the Special Commissioner is ordered to report on the personal and real estates of Emma Shull and B C Shull, probate status, the distribution scheme, and account settlements with dates and appearance required February 26 1925 at 22 Rouss Avenue Winchester to produce vouchers and papers.
An animal trainer explains how to tell when a lion is in bad humor and likely to spring. He notes dilated eyes and showing green pupils as warning signs. By the time you spot danger it may be too late to act, Pathfinder Magazine reports.
The Washington Star quotes Uncle Mable voicing a concern about the hardship of campaigning and the strain it places on comfort and finances, suggesting the promise to voters may not leave a candidate with much relief after an election.
A jumble of notes recalls nickel’s origin from ore nicknamed Old Nick’s Copper by miners. It mentions a curious poem about a flag and a four stanza structure ending lines, plus a stray remark on dried fruits growing popular in Asia.
United States Department of Agriculture bulletin reports cows may receive up to 24 pounds of cabbage immediately after milking without imparting flavors or odors to milk. Feeding 14.8 pounds within one hour before milking causes objectionable flavors. aeration reduces them. Potatoes up to 148 pounds an hour before milking may yield slight flavor changes, while 28.7 pounds after milking has no effect. Free copies available from USDA Washington, D.C.
A U.S. Department of Agriculture bureau study reports progress in oil emulsions for insecticides. Efforts target stability in hard water and lime sulpher solutions, with field tests and cooperative Washington lab work. A new contact insecticide, cheaper than nicotine, blends with emulsions and aids control of San Jose scales and apple aphids.
Inoculate alfalfa seed with culture from agricultural colleges at low cost. Do not plant on waterlogged land as alfalfa will fail after water drains. Success depends on thorough cultivation and final weed killing harrow before seeding. Wheat land usually yields good alfalfa unless hardpan beneath.
A garbled early 19th century snippet warns against overworking hens and pushing produce. It mentions Legumes, Denmark, New York, and 5000 dollars, plus a note on farm storage for Jack Frost and a warning about cattle dying from a disease. Veterinarians cite treatment, while anxious farmers fear hungry cattle and yearly losses before turnout.
The United States Department of Agriculture reports the European fowl pest has appeared in the United States. Dr. Moore and bureau investigators confirm a highly infectious, deadly disease in poultry with distinctive symptoms. Action includes destruction of early cases, moving healthy birds, strict cleaning and disinfection, antiseptic water treatment, and potential embargoes by several states to prevent spread. Congress appropriated 100000 for control and eradication efforts.
The text warns that seed corn must be dried thoroughly to prevent moisture from causing freezing damage. If drying in a barn is not possible before cold weather, artificial heat should be used. After drying, moisture absorption must be avoided to protect seed quality.
An excerpt notes molasses rarely pays to feed hogs when priced higher than corn. Mississippi experiments show 1.9 to 2 pounds of molasses may equal one pound of corn, with some trials suggesting higher inputs. With corn costly, substituting molasses at 25 cents per gallon does not appear profitable.
The farmer who hatches eggs early gains more chickens as a larger share hatch and survive to maturity. Early-hatched birds weigh more and lay eggs in winter, while late hatchlings do not.
Heavy snows in Virginia threaten quail and other game with starvation and freezing. Citizens, sportsmen, and farmers urged to scatter grain near roosts. Game Department distributes grain via district supervisors and county wardens. Also urged to kill crows and hawks.
A boy named Bobby on a country day trip spots a spider weaving between tall weeds. He calls to his father to view the unusual sight, describing the scene with curious, casual chatter in a small town tone.
A fragment advises placing crushed tissue paper inside rubber uppers to cushion a hard heel and extend wear. It emphasizes a simple, improvised fix to reduce wear and improve comfort, noting the tissue forms a soft cushion under pressure.
Public sale at the Court House in Winchester Virginia on Saturday February 14 1925 at 12 o clock noon. Property is No 342 East side Fairview Avenue with 760 feet 6 inches frontage and 132 feet depth, once owned by the late John B oo. Terms: one third cash day of sale balance in two equal installments secured by two bonds and deed of trust with insurance policy. Hunter A Bayliss Special Commissioner Duvall Dunn Auctioneers. Court certification of sale recorded 1926.
The Clerk's Office of the Corporation Court in Winchester Virginia via order dated January 12 1925 directs unknown heirs and named defendants to appear within ten days of publication to protect Martha Shumate's estate. A publication will run weekly for four weeks in the Winchester Evening Star and a copy posted at the courthouse front door by February 2 1925.
Public sale of the estate in Frederick County Virginia by decree in the circuit court. The 4 acre tract, mostly bearing apple trees, lies four miles east of Winchester near Winter Yeakley and others. Auction set for February 21, 1925 at 12 noon in Winchester. Terms require payment by ten bonds with equal annual installments, secured by deed of trust. D. C. Clerk certifies decree on January 24.
The Irish water spaniel is praised as the most trainable and obedient of water dogs, valued by sportsmen for its handling and utility in wild fowl work.
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