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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1920
Page
4
The notice lists Bell 33 United subscription options with prices for one year six months and three months in advance. Additional lines show monthly rates and various discounts, detailing 2.00 4.50 and related figures for different terms.
A note states that the Associated Press holds exclusive rights to republication of all news dispatches credited to AP or not, and to the local news published in the paper. It asserts their authority over reprinting the content.
A fragment notes foreign embassies and legations in Washington facing pressure to import wines and spirits after the nation went dry. Diplomats cite courtesies to the United States and increased import requests, highlighting the tension between policy and diplomacy.
A humorous verse by Walt Mason mocks delaying a will with lines about the dead, lawyers, and hidden wealth. It warns that postponing a last will invites chaos and missing heirs, urging timely planning and a life insured.
Advertisement-like notice touts Danderine as a hair beauty tonic. It claims to strengthen hair, reduce falling, and refresh the scalp. A 35 cent bottle is offered at drugstores and toilet shops.
The influenza outbreak in Cedar Grove appears near end with no new cases. Seven families were struck, including Stimmel, Parrett, and Dorsey households. Elmer Summer died, others improve under Dr. Anderson care for Mrs. Bettie Ann Fries.
A Terre Haute testimonial credits Milks Emulsion with curing a two year persistent cough and chronic bronchial asthma. The ad touts the product as a palatable enhancer of digestion and flesh, promising a refund if unsatisfied after six bottles, with prices shown. The Milks Emulsion Co claims nationwide druggist availability.
J D Huffman offers stock and implements for sale on March 10 at his farm 3 miles west of Middletown.
Jefferson City Missouri reports that veteran burglar Front Fores known for jail breaks and long prison terms, age 75, is released from Missouri state prison after a career spanning Joliet Fort Madison and the Missouri Penitentiary. He plans to work in an apple orchard near Vienna in Maries County. His wife and children are dead. Fores began as an engineer before burglary.
Spraying remains a costly orchard task yet increases crop value enough to justify the expense. The measure is described as a small investment compared with the benefits gained from the improved yield and protection against losses.
The article discusses a broad range of fruits suitable for home and orchard cultivation across much of the country. It notes the season for fresh supply and suggests canning and preserving as methods to extend availability through the year.
A promotion piece describes county home demonstration work and canning club activities. It highlights meetings picnics and projects led by Miss Haynes and urges girls to join, outlining requirements seed provision garden space and canning quotas.
Experimental work over five years produced several hundred seedling peaches that bore this season at the New station. Crosses between Belle and Greens nut produced large oval bright fruit of good quality ripening with the Carmel season. A cross between Belle and Early has yielded a yellow peach a week earlier. Elberta and Early Crawford crossing gives Elberta shaped fruit with higher quality and about ten days earlier ripening. Some rot damage in southern New Jersey areas, yet seedlings at the experiment station largely spared.
Morris Minnesota horticulturist A A Anderson warns that rabbits and mice attack young apple trees once snow cover forms. Protection methods include tar paper wraps above the snow line or a lath screen, breaking high snow drifts, copperas or sulphur whitewash, early winter hunting and trapping, and a heavy mulch of strawy manure spaded in during spring to stimulate growth and protect roots.
The article advises choosing fruit trees that suit local conditions to maximize pleasure and value. It notes peaches and plums lead in some areas while grapes and berries do well in others. It warns against growing too many varieties and suggests two or three kinds for market fruit production.
The article notes tree spacing varies with pruning: closely spaced trees allowed if frequent pruning, wider apart if growth is unrestrained. It mentions March and a Clarke county location near Berryville with stock and implements cited.
A large sale lists twelve head of horses and colts including Bess Bird Queen Star Lady Stella Minna Dixie and more with ages colors and uses. Cattle include ten head with Jersey Durham Holstein cows and calves plus brood sows and a Duroc boar. Machinery and harness details cover many farm implements and wagons. Terms: cash under 104 dollars and 12 month credit on larger sums with note and security. Auctioneers are Duvall and Dunn with clerks and Brown Huckster.
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