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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1915
Page
2
On the 28th day of June a court clerk filed a notice in the Circuit Court of Frederick County. The fragment confirms official action and a pending matter requiring attention by parties involved.
Our forefathers easily raised crops on rich soil but modern methods fail. The piece argues soil can be renewed and become profitable again through new techniques that cover costs. It urges evaluating these options before surrendering land and emphasizes returning productivity.
The article reports a farm labor shortage in England driving increased use of women and children in dairy, small stock care, and lighter field work. Colleges offer short courses for women, with eight hours daily over fourteen days and wages rising about a dollar weekly. A separate note describes an Iowa designed currycomb with corrugated metal loops to reduce germ buildup and ease cleaning.
Farmers miss late cabbage by not starting mid summer for fall plantings. Sow July seed in moist shady spots, mix sand into heavy soil, transplant in two foot rows, and fertilize with stable manure. Prepare fine seed beds, space rows three to four feet, water after planting, and cultivate promptly through the growing period.
Mr. T. K. Cartmell left yesterday for Elkton, Way, where he will spend time.
Bud Fisher writes of a rare tobacco leaf whose rich mellow aroma binds smokers to a shared feeling. The piece highlights how a single whiff can evoke kinship among enthusiasts.
President Stevens and Chesapeake and Ohio executives witnessed a cross country phone links moment as they opened new transcontinental lines to Los Angeles. Governor Stuart praised Virginia Day at the Panama-Pacific Exposition and the Pacific trip, noting they would return to Virginia and Richmond by July 24.
Berlin reports fast German advances from the north toward Warsaw as Przasnysz falls and Konsya and Olszouka are taken. Paris notes trench gains north of Arras and a failed attack in the Woevre while German losses include 68 officers and 3,688 French troops. British and French ships patrol Atlantic ports amid submarine fears.
Ambassador Gerard in Berlin reports the German government called the Nebraskan sinking an unfortunate accident. Germany expressed regret and said it is ready to make compensation to the United States.
Cross Roads Va on July 16 reports Rev Mr. Smith of Whitacre preached at Pleasant Grove United Brethren Church last Sunday. Local residents Minnie Miller Walter Oates Ann Oates Homer Leatherman J.B. White Lemuel Pugh W.E. Nelson L.B. Barrett visitations.
Bloom Virginia reports Mrs Ollie Wisban of Tome Brook visiting relatives in the area. Mr and Mrs Harvey Williams spent Sunday with their son and daughter in law, Mr and Mrs N B.
Mr James Bean recovering from pneumonia under Dr R Anderson care Miss Hester Richard visiting sister Mrs Hazel Glynn Mrs Clyde Sale and daughter Bolyne visiting relatives here Mr Joseph Bean of Winchester visiting son James Bean Milton Williams and Mrs Arelia Williams called on William Williams Saturday night Miss Bessie Whittington spent Sunday with Misses Miller Mrs Minttey Hulver and Mrs Nat a Williams were in Winchester shopping recently
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