Best Trees for Farm Planting from the Agriculture Bulletin
The United States Department of Agriculture recommends tree varieties suited to local soils and climate, noting some species fail due to mismatch. It covers post and pole trees, mixed plantings, soil selection, seedling transplanting, and spring versus fall planting advantages for establishment and root development.
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United States Department Nor of Agriculture
Plantig
Unitedment of Agriculture
Delta
United
Mies
Catalpa
Tale of Two Bulls Cartoon Promoted by Mint Industry Bureau
A caricature titled A Tale of Two Bulls portrays a farmer with a struggling herd and a neighbor with a purebred rival. The piece explores financial ups and downs and the promise of new prosperity through improved stock.
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Ites Department
Bureau Mint
Costs of Growing an Acre of Corn in Ohio Farms
Analysis from Ohio farms examines labor input to grow one acre of corn. Estimates vary by terrain with hilly land requiring about 57.2 man hours and level land around 38.5 to 41.3 hours depending on county. Factors include land size, soil age and other elements affecting labor costs.
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Ohio
Corn yield per acre varies across states in USDA reports
United States corn yield per acre ranges from 27.1 bushels nationwide over the past decade to state figures from 47 bushels in Florida and 27.1 in the plains, reflecting variability in climate and farming conditions reported by the Department of Agriculture.
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Florida
Connecticut
Parasites May Help Combat Borer Pest
Government entomologists in France collect and ship Corn Borer parasites to the United States. Hyères agents have released over 500000 specimens in New England during 1922 with thousands more of other species also liberated. The bureau plans continued release to establish natural enemies before wide U.S. spread.
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Europe
Bureau of Entomology
United States Department of Agriculture
Hyeres
France
America
New England
United States
Atlantic
Gulf States
Louisiana
Old Winchester and the Valley of Shenandoah Tales
A New York Times feature recalls Winchester Virginia’s long quiet history shaped by mountains and war. It highlights the city’s rich endowments while recounting Civil War echoes and a legendary anecdote of General Jackson and a whiskey bottle serving as a wartime morale anecdote.
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New York
Times
Virginia
Shenandoah
Winchester
Braddock
Wills Creek
Washington
Fort Lou
Mat Ae
Massachusetts
Sheridan
Jackson
General Jackson
Romney
Robert the Conrad
Paul McGuiré
Arera
Eral
Sulphur Product Promises Quick Relief for Eczema
A noted skin specialist touts Mentho-Sulphur as a painless remedy for harsh itching and eczema. The preparation is described as harmless and pleasant to use, with small jars available from druggists.
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Shane
General Jackson Nearly Falls From Horse In Peculiar Warmth
During a march General Jackson, strolling ahead, remarked on a rapid temperature drop. He loosened his coat and, after spotting persimmons, attempted to climb a tree to get them. He slipped, becoming stuck astride a branch, and was freed by Lieutenant Preston and others before riding on to Winchester.
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Preston
Mohammed
Dr. McGuire
Jackson
Winchester
Seaxneeaaldpink
Ely’s Cream Balm Promises Fast Nose Relief
An old advertisement touts Ely’s Cream Balm as instant relief for stuffed heads from colds and catarrh. It claims the product clears air passages and banishes nighttime breathing struggles, urging readers to obtain a small bottle from their druggist.
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Ely
Selecting Buck for Market Use in Duck Breeds
Guide advises choosing a duck breed matched to market needs. Pekin leads for market weight and rapid growth, Rouen is smaller impact, Runner best for egg laying with about 200 eggs yearly. Size and purpose determine success on farms, with Runner favored for laying and Pekin for meat.
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Rouen
Mence Yi
Sian
Double Crop Yield in Ohio From Lime and Manure
Ohio experiment station at Carpenter reports ground limestone and shed manure doubled corn yields and nearly doubled wheat and clover in rotation. Over 19 years corn up 60 percent, wheat 92 percent, clover hay 108 percent. Larger lime applications may be needed on most acid soils. timing of lime is not critical.
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Ohio
Carpenter
Farms seek better buildings as costs hamper construction
The text notes many farms need improved buildings but high costs of building materials block erection. Pines are improving. Farms may see higher product prices, though material costs may not drop, leaving farmers with tighter budgets.
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Uy, Es
Potato yields vary across states per USDA reports
The United States Department of Agriculture reports average potato yields per acre range from about 60 bushels in Texas to more than 200 bushels in Maine. The national average for the past 10 years is noted in the records.
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Texas
Maine
United States
United States Department of Agriculture
Woman Recovers After Illness Tied to Diet Remedies
Numerous testimonials from Medina and Rochester readers praise Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for restoring health and energy after childbirth and illness. A Virginia court document outlines an estate reference, detailing real and personal property of J. N. Sirbaugh and probate steps in Winchester.
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Medina
New Yorker
WM. H. Adkins
Erin
N. Y
Rochester
Pinkham
Nellie Denny
N.Y
Norfolk and Western Schedule Effective April 30 1923
Rail timetable lists Berryville to Bristol Roanoke and intermediate stops with Pullman cars and sleepers to Williamson Winston Salem Shenandoah and Roanoke. Northbound trains serve Hagerstown Philadelphia New York with parlor car to Hagerstown and sleeper to Philadelphia. For fares schedules and reservations contact Berryville or Roanoke offices.
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Berryville
Bristol
Pullman Parer
Broiler
Roanoke
Bluefield
Pocahontas
Welch
Notton
Pullman
Williamson
Winston-Salem
N. C
Shen’ndoah
Roaoke
Memphis
Hagerstown
Harrisurg
Philadelphia
New York
Shenandoah Junction
Washington
Hagersown
H. H. Barks
W. C. Saunders
Sales Directory entries list stock and implements sales
The fragment lists numerous sales and directory notices with names such as C. P. Wright Berryville and Dr EK Smokend, Theo Yeakley, Thomas Riggs, and others. Items include stock, cattle, hogs, implements, harness, and pure bred animals, scheduled across February to March in various towns.
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C. P. Wright
Berryville
Stock
Austin Whites
Sergyville Pike
Dr. EK
Smokend
Grimés
Mek
Implements
B. Hi Whites
Ig Chas
Swartz
Pretesa
Patani Shine
Leslie Poll Point
Thomas
Riggs
B. Shirley
Boycestock
G. B. Lamp
Glengay
W Va
Thomas Marlowe
Iryville
Crampton
Fred
Xeakley
Air Grounds
Durock
C. G. Boyles
G. Fred
Yeakley
Fr Grounds
WI T
Champlin
Bertville
R. Bi. Boyd
Summit Polis
George
Earneyville
Ceae
Mason /Ogsburn
Public Sale of Valued City and County Real Estate
Public sale by decree dated January 6 1923 with settlement likely February 17 1928 in Winchester Virginia. Parcels include 702 Main Loudoun corner lot near Handley School with ten room house. a 129 acre farm with timber and wheat. and a 40 acre timber and farm near Macedonia Church to Stephens City. Terms: one third cash day of sale, balance over two years with bonds and deed of trust. Special commissioners James P. Reardon and L Petrie oversee proceedings.
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Adeline M. Sirbaugh
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Virginia
J. N. Sirbaugh
Farmers
Ant National Bank of
Winchester
West Water Street
J. W. Baker
South Main
Loudoun Street
East Germain Street
Main Or
Germain Street
Handley School
Macedonia Churchy
Stephens City
Samuel R. Smith
James P. Reardon
Circuit
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