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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1923
Page
8
Front Royal residents Mrs Lewis and daughter returned home. Henrietta and Elsie Gruver are back after visiting their aunt Mrs Georges Olinger of New Market. B F Cooley and grandson Emery travel to Strasburg for the Chautauqua and to visit C W Cooley. Mr Loring also mentioned in transit.
A weather summary notes a long dry period with scarce rainfall affecting crops and water supplies. Farmers report reduced corn and bay crops while wells and springs slow or cease. A theory blames aircraft and zeppelin flights for rain prevention, amid historic heat and shifting weather patterns.
An exhibit of works donated by Roumanian Serb Polish governments and others will open October 15 to 19 before moving to San Francisco. The Legion of Honor in California replicates Paris and was approved by the French government with architect Henri Guillaume. The memorial, under patronage of Harding and press leaders, will be presented to citizens.
Washington reports from the Navy Department tally 178 German submarines lost in the war. The total naval personnel reached 6,364 with 515 officers. The figures are preliminary and based on interviews with German admiralty officials.
The twenty fifth national encampment of the Galt Spanish War veterans will take place in Chattanooga September 16 to 20. Veterans from all parts of the country, along with relatives and Women's Auxiliary members, will mingle with Civil and World War veterans in the city. About twenty five thousand are expected with a battlefield site planned for a key entertainment feature.
Norfolk railway notice lists June 17 1928 services for Roanoke Bristol and intermediate stations. Parlor cars to Bristol Shenandoah and Roanoke connect with Memphis and Philadelphia routes. Pullman sleepers offered between Hagerstown and Philadelphia with New York sleeping options via Shenandoah. Agent Berry Saunders promotes schedules and special trains.
J H Cooley announces wholesale operation moving into the building at 302 EB Piccadilly Street. All stock to be sold at cost with shoes cut to half price as part of the clearance. The Winchester Candy Co will operate wholesale from the site.
The guide explains keeping stock solutions for Bordeaux and lime-milk, measuring exact gallon yields, and combining them in a spray tank. It details copper sulfate dissolution, lime slaking, water ratios, strainers, and safe vessel materials to avoid copper corrosion.
Article explains treating fresh tree wounds with waterglass to seal sap flow and prevent decay. White lead glass and pure lead paint discussed. waterglass forms a coating that preserves wood when applied after drying and can be topped with lead paint if desired.
Oil emulsion spray using Red engine lubricating oil and resin fish oil soap shows rapid success against San Jose scale in northwestern Arkansas. The stock solution is heated and repeatedly pumped to form a thorough emulsion, using six gallons per hundred gallons of water.
After 12 years of testing at the Georgia experiment station horticulturists report a blight proof Pineapple pear hybrid. Fruit growers across Georgia Florida Alabama and other southeastern states plan to plant trees while using spray ring systems to save money in good growing years.
Get material ready and spray fruit trees at the right time. To be effective the work must be done at the proper moment. Prune trees while young to ensure healthy growth and fruit production.
Sunday morning worship at 11 led by G. P. Cooley with a talented young minister joining the church at 8 o clock for an evening service. Sunday school begins at 9 45 and all Bible readers are urged to attend. Prayer meeting is planned for Wednesday evening.
A series of 1923 Democratic primary notices announce candidacies for local offices. Individuals including Chas Adams and Grover Sohack declare runs for Supervisor and House seats, pledging faithful performance if nominated and elected.
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