Eradication of Quack Grass by Minnesota Experiments
The University of Minnesota experiment station reports methods to prevent seed production and eradicate quack grass. Key steps include timely cutting before late June, hand digging and tar smothering for small patches, thorough tillage for large fields, and specific plow and disk rotations with careful cleanup. A four year rotation across four fields enhances success, while annual plowing alone yields little. Squash storage guidance follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Minnesota
Northwest
California Syrup of Figs Promises Gentle Laxative Relief
An old advertising blurb touts California Syrup of Figs as the ideal laxative for children and adults. It argues tongue coating signals constipation, claims quick relief from sour stomach, feverishness, and bowel issues, and urges asking a pharmacist for the genuine 50 cent bottle from the California Fig Syrup Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Truggist
California Syrup of
California Fig Syrup Company
Mount Williams Reopens With New Principal in Mount Williams Va
Mount Williams Virginia starts a new term January 10 with Miss Mamie Maphis of Strasburg as principal and Miss Eleanor Good of Harrisonburg as primary teacher. The Roanoke school will be discontinued as Mount Williams opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Williams
Mamie Maphis
Strasburg
Eleanor Good
Harrisonburg Va
Roanoke
Doan’s Kidney Pills Advertised By Winchester Resident
Nature’s warning about kidney ills prompts use of Doan’s Kidney Pills. Mrs. J. W. Stryker of 115 South Main Street Winchester testifies the remedy eased back pain and weak health after kidney trouble. Price 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doan
Winchester
J. W. Stryker
S. Main Street
Stryker
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Fertility First in Land Value and Farm Profit
The article argues fertility as the key in valuing new lands and in selling old farms. It notes quick fixes like commercial fertilizers or animal feed, but warns these alone don’t meet all needs. It emphasizes the soil as a living mix of minerals and organisms and promotes legumes and green manures to build lasting, low cost fertility.
Endless Shan Danger Tarrh Catarrh Explained
A health note explains catarrh as a chronic mucous membrane inflammation caused by indoor living and bacteria. It stresses the role of a healthy blood condition in fighting illness and promotes Swift Speade Co of Runta, Georgia for treatment advice and remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift Speae Co
Georgia
SAVE FERTILIZER ELEMENTS IN SOIL CONSERVATION
A statement from the secretary of agriculture urges conserving fertilizing materials especially potash. Utilize and develop soil nutrients through deep plowing rotation green manures and cover crops. Emphasizes manure compost wood ashes lime and burying organic debris to boost soil productivity.
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Secretary of Agriculture
Chicken coop design and use by farmers for ten years
The article details a winter built chicken coop plan using twelve and six inch pine boards. Coops are 23 by 18 by 18 inches with a one foot back, hinged floors, painted interiors, ventilated ends, a sliding door for chicks, and year to year reuse.
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M. Gephart
Farmer's Mail
Market Prices From Local Buyers Report
The page lists daily market quotes with figures for corn, hay, middlings, oats, barley, butter, live chickens, turkeys, potatoes, and bacon. Prices are provided per bushel, per pound, and retail units, sourced from local buyers.
Market Prices Report for Corn Butter Eggs and Livestock
Correct as of the day prior to publication, the markets show corn at 3.70 for new cob, butter at 4 for fancy creamery, eggs varied with Virginia and nearby at 33 lose 33 off 32, live poultry including young chickens 18 large 16, hens 17, turkeys 23 24, hay No. 1 timothy 20.50, clover 17.50, sheep fat 4 per lb and fair 3 1 2, salves heavy and thin ranges 10 to 20, pigs sized 11.50 to 2.50 per head depending on size, with range for heats 2.50 to 3.50.
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Virginia
New York Apple Market Prices for Fancy Fruit
Apples in fair supply and steady market. Holders seek full quotations for fancy fruit. Jonathan and Winesap lead with high firsts prices. Baldwins, Pains, Greening, York Imperial, and Gano show varied barrel rates for firsts and seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan
Narrel
Baldwin
Winesap
Ben Pains
D. H
Yore Imperial
GANO
D. Hb
Local Social Notes Across Wardensville and Nearby Towns
Mrs Hollis Reynolds visits her parents Mr and Mrs Ruisa Brill in Wardensville. Mr Pitman Sager, formerly near Kernstown, has returned home. Arthur Orndorffs home hosts Ira Kern, Clayton and others. Rudolph Mabel Hishman with children visited Mrs Clifton Beatty. Miss Bessie Fishel of Wardensville visits the Reynolds girls. Jessie Heltzel visits relatives near Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Orndorff
Ira Kern
Clayton. Rudolph
Mabel Hishman
Clifton
Bessie Fishel
Wardensville
W. Va
Reynolds
Jessie Heltzel
Winchester
Public Sale of Valuable Lot in Frederick County
Pursuant to a deed of trust dated December 31 1912 and by order of the debt holder, trustee R M Ward will sell at public auction in front of the Winchester Virginia Court House on Saturday February 4 1916 at 11 am. The parcel lies east of Welltown road about one mile north of Grimes in Frederick County adjoining Kiger Stouffer and others containing about 1.5 acres, the Holmes Crisman residence site after the 1915 fire. One third cash day of sale, balance in two equal annual installments secured by purchaser bonds and deed of trust with insurance on the buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
A. Shryock
Peoples Bank, Inc
Stephens City
Frederick
Virginia
A. Shayock
Frederick County
Court House
Winchester
Welltown Road
Grimes
Kiger, Stouffer
Holmes Crisman
R. M. Ward
Cold Weather Aches and Pains and Kidney Pills
Advertises Foley Kidney Pills as remedy for aches pains and rheumatism attributed to cold weather due to kidney insufficiency. Claims pills tone up weak kidneys and provide prompt relief. Sold everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Public Sale of City House and Lot in Winchester
Public sale by deed of trust on Bettie Jones property in Winchester Virginia. The Jacob Kiger Property at W Cecil Street between Braddock and Loudoun Streets will be offered at public auction February 9 1916 at 11 A M. Terms: one third cash, balance in two annual installments secured by bonds and deed of trust. Bank note shows Union Bank of Winchester $800.00. Trustee Jas P Reardon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettie Jones
County Court House
Winchester
W. Cecil Street
Braddock Street
Am Loudoun Street
Sacred Heart Cat Church
Jacob Kiger
Union Bank of Winchester
Jas. P. Reardon
Atlee
Railroad adopts clothing disinfection apparatus for exposed passengers
A railroad has put into service devices to disinfect clothing and baggage of passengers exposed to contagious diseases. The system aims to curb spread and protect travelers and staff during outbreaks.
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Comeau
Eka As
Hao Ul
Miller’s
Rexall
THE
Peoples’ Bank, Inc
State Corporation Commission
John A. Hinker
H. A. Dinges
L. A, Adams A. HW
State of
Russell A. Shryock
George A. Samsell
N. P. My
HOTEL
Richmond
Hell
Aqua
Central America
Mamie, Mapais
James Burner
Wilmer Burkhart
Katie Burkhart
W. M. Teyalt
W. H. Williams
Emily C. Williams
E. S. Williams
Marie Orndorff
W.W. H. Williams
Martha
Emma Moore
Mrs. G. F. Moore
M. M. Lynch
Harden Moore
Ima Williams
Martha. Moore
Messrs
Albert Snapp
Noel Williams
R.clowser
Nature
Star
Tarrh
Japan
Iseses
Ryan & Orndoff Opposit
Razor Department
Livick
N. Main Street
Baltimore
New York
News OF Star Tannery
Beatty
Elreufee
Goodyear
Studebaker
Mitchell Cars
Ramsburg Auto Supply Company
East Piccadilly Street
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