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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1920
Page
3
An exaggerated advertisement claims Aspironal cures colds and flu quickly, endorsed by European and American agents. It urges immediate purchase at drugstores, promises two minutes relief, and suggests dosing with water for adults and children.
United States Department of Agriculture reports that applying boiling water to soil at seven gallons per cubic foot eliminates root-knot nematodes and certain parasitic fungi. Trials show higher germination and stronger plants. for 4-inch soil, five minutes at 208 degrees Fahrenheit suffices.
Late winter urged for farm construction and repairs. Prepare hog houses for spring pig drop and repair shelters to cut mortality. Build new fences or repair old ones using suitable posts and proper preservative treatment. Apply paint in spring to protect farm buildings and extend their life.
Farmers are urged by state colleges to stay in touch with their farm bureau for current information on value and farm programs. The agent will provide guidance and updates to help farmers manage their operations and finances.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions streets and a vague notice but contains unclear names and locations leaving the precise event unknown. The readable text hints at a street context but no concrete actions or dates are identifiable.
Mrs Aub Mas of St Paul Neb reports periodical pain for four years eased by Spirkham's Vegetable Compound and Pinkham's Medicine. She claims the remedy stopped suffering and urges others to try it. The ad touts Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a safe, narcotic free female tonic with thousands of testimonials.
A detailed sales directory lists numerous farm stock and implements auctions with dates and locations across Berryville Middletown Summit Point and nearby towns. Entries include stock cattle horses harnesses and farm equipment at farms and near crossroads, with many noting dates in February March and April and multiple sellers such as Rupert McFillen W Snapp Brent DeHaven J D Snapp and M E Polhamus among others.
Fragmentary note by George W Waits from South Garden Mead recounting a flu grip experience. Mentions Ned and garbled phrases about training, walking, advertising, and headline style claims.
Secretary Houston emphasizes marketing and storage reforms in the annual Agriculture Department report. He notes recent congressional proposals and urges standardization of production handling and packing plus open trade channels to reduce waste. The measure calls for farm storage practices and improved accounting systems to aid farmers.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference dairy cows and farm outputs with scattered terms. The text mentions needs, pricing hints, and unspecified targets, with garbled phrases about profits and dates. The overall content lacks coherent facts or identifiable entities.
Who filed. Persons with net income of 1000 dollars or more for 1919. Married couples with net income of 2000 dollars or more. Deadline March 15 1920 for filing returns and first payments. Where. Collector of Internal Revenue for the district of residence. How. Full directions on Forms 10104 and 040 with law and regulations. Rates. Four percent tax on taxable income up to 4000. eight percent on the excess. additional surtax 1 to 65 percent on income over 5000.
Fragmentary text references various fashion projects and a supply of goods. It mentions a ford supply and wheat in a village setting, with notes on people cooperating and disposing of certain items. The legible fragments suggest small scale production and distribution efforts.
A damaged ad note advertises a farm property near Lincoln Avenue with a stone house and bank style buildings, 60 acres with buildings, slate roof, 6 miles from town on the pike. It mentions another 3S acre parcel and asks interested buyers to contact Herrell's Real Estate on South Main Street, with sales days Tuesday or Wednesday morning.
Constipation blocks the body's sewerage, retaining waste and causing numerous disorders. A dose of Chamberlain's Tablets provides relief, as other laxatives can deplete water from the system. Sold by all dealers.
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