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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1916
Page
3
A remarkable bloom named Rose of Hell grows on a vast tree along Mount Aqua in the Tuggen mountains of Central America. The plant is described as thriving on a high peak region, noted for its great size and strength.
The organization lauded by Prof. W. B. Atwood for Virginia apples praises cooperation among related interests. President Thompson cites laurels won at the International Apple Shippers' Association in Chicago and outlines plans for a new bulletin and a future magazine. Secretary Massey reports $500 advertising expenditures and a silver medal exhibit, with price outlook cautiously optimistic for the coming year. Treasurer’s balance is $1,146.9 after 1915 receipts and disbursements.
A member of the committee on appropriations from Frederick County was appointed to the committee nominations. The record notes KE Cather received the appointment details.
The article urges thorough care of one acre apple orchards to yield $200 to $500 yearly, promote pride, and reduce waste. It promotes canning, selling surplus fruit, and family involvement in pruning, spraying, and cider production, with guidance on poultry hatching and orchard planting practices. It highlights canning at home and saving windfalls for needy families, plus records and breeding stock checks.
A vintage advertisement touts Knowlton’s Danderine as a cheap remedy for dandruff and hair growth. It claims rapid results within minutes and lasting volume after weeks, urging readers to try the 25 cent bottle with bold promises of soft, glossy, and fuller hair.
A brief note outlines a simple preventive approach for roup with ten cures noted, and a recipe focusing on cleanliness. It stresses removing pests, ensuring clean floors, using new carts, and regular floor cleaning if dirt exists, not necessarily daily.
Old farmer tips emphasize using an outdoor stove for shop work and harness care. Fowl and hens are advised to yield high profits, with soil prep via hotbeds and worm removal. Mulching, poultry manure storage in barrels, exercise for livestock, lime in soil, and top grafting in single-variety orchards are recommended.
Trustees announce a public sale of a three story brick house and lot at 213 North Main Street in Winchester Virginia. The parcel was devised to Arthur S Markell for life with remainder to his children. Sale set for January 15 1916 at noon with one third cash and remaining in two instalments at six percent interest secured by deed of trust and fire insurance.
By decree of the Circuit Court of Frederick County Virginia dated October 9 1915 Farmers Merchants National Bank of Winchester creditor sells limestone farm at public auction in Winchester in front of the County Court House at noon.
A valuable lime stone farm of 89.96 acres sits one mile from White Hall on Applepie Ridge road Frederick County Virginia. The property includes a brick house and bank barn with some apples and is to be sold under a two thirds deferred payment plan secured by trust deed and fire insurance with special commissioners and a court clerk's certification attached.
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