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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1924
Page
4
The General Assembly seeks to reelect C Lee Moore as auditor of public accounts with no opposition expected. Moore is praised as one of the most faithful and intelligent public officers the commonwealth has had and deserving of public confidence.
The article explains how apple color signals quality and market appeal. It discusses climate, temperature day night differences, frost, rain, soil effects, red strains in varieties like Gravenstein and Red Astrachan, and the impact of irrigation and nitrogen on color development. It notes overwatering and over-fertilizing can reduce color and suggests balanced watering, nitrogen, and proper pruning to restore color.
The article argues that color in fruit depends more on nitrogen and water balance than on potash levels. It notes many districts have adequate potash but require careful management of nitrogen and water. With proper balance, crops grow larger and better colored. each orchardist must study local conditions to control water and nitrogen for satisfactory results.
Walt Mason skewers charity drives and persistent fundraisers that sweep through society. The speaker laments endless appeals while admitting personal wants and costs, noting drives for homes, stadiums, and other causes bankroll many demands.
A humorous observation notes that checks sent to members of Congress bear on the back a notation about signing or marking the check if the recipient cannot write his name. The phrase waking his mark is misread as thugs X.
Daily quoted prices across local wholesale and retail markets list eggs hens turkeys beef and dairy items with per unit and per load figures. The entry covers creamery butter walnuts corn meal flour and various grains, reflecting closing-day corrections.
An old ad touts Bleachodent Combination as a cheap home stain remover that works in three minutes. It claims teeth become white and shiny with no enamel damage and recommends it for children’s sensitive teeth, with a paste and stain loosening liquid. Available at Franck Baker and Son and other dealers.
Bliss Virginia with many local visitors and family gatherings. Mr and Mrs D W Heflebower recently married spent time with in laws Mr and Mrs J H Lakenan. Various residents attended dinners visited friends and moved homes during the holiday period. Community masquerade festivities were enjoyed by all.
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