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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1919
Page
3
A fragmented ad page promotes health pills for kidney pains and general relief readers, alongside a Seed Co. pitch touting high germination weed free seeds. It touts Western grown clover and alfalfa seed with pricing aligned to Baltimore wholesalers, signed by H. Manager.
A fragment notes praise for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for croup with quick relief to children reported by Mrs Edward Brag X wy. The quotation hints at strong confidence in the remedy's effectiveness.
Precautionary measures urged to thwart disease in Virginia and nearby states. United States Department of Agriculture advises farmers to separate infected seeds using salt-brine method, discard diseased galls after boiling, and to plant disease-free seed. The disease, not native to the U S, shows on wheat heads with green ripening delay and galls replacing kernels.
An agricultural bulletin warns the corn borer as a major enemy to future crops. It describes the pest life cycle from eggs on leaves to caterpillars boring into stalks and tassels, possible damage, and the need for cooperative control with federal and state agencies. Burn fields and surrounding weeds to reduce overwintering caterpillars. poison efforts have failed.
Crop experts note seed production for soybeans boosts farm income and soil value. High prices for soybean seed as well as oil and meal drive growing interest in seed programs across cotton regions and southern corn states. Regional yields vary from about 15 to 26 bushels per acre, with some reports up to 50 bushels.
Fragmented text discusses global and local efforts to craft tailored plans for individual communities, emphasizing the need for age appropriate strategies and cultural considerations in urban development.
The article discusses critics of shuck coverings as protection against pests. It notes weevils and earworms may breach tough shucks, questioning the practicality of shuck-based defense and citing observer opinions on its effectiveness and limits.
A report to county agent W. A. Dickinson from Play County Iowa outlines farm profit gains. Operators boost efficiency by larger machinery and horsepower, balancing labor and harvesting with livestock, and tracking tasks to divert effort to more productive work.
A sale notice announces a bid on Tracts 1 and 9 in Middletown, Virginia. The parcels, formerly conveyed to Abram Spencer and to J D Johns, are to be offered at two equal installments with one third cash on sale day. The sale is set for February 5 1919 at 2 o clock. Clerk PHM H Gold certifies the notice dated January 1999.
Fragmentary notes mention Mr and Mrs Irving F Toritt and Armel at a Dela home, Living Side visitations by Mary Rildy and Mrs Wife Beth Lovett, and relatives visited by Wietilngtém Vi and Will Lee.
The document records an order of reference involving Bey David Fries and the complainants. Details specify judicial steps and parties referred for determination. The filing indicates procedural posture and the authority issuing the order.
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