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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1917
Page
4
A Jefferson County Wisconsin Farmers association letter recounts Bloomington Indiana Chamber of Commerce cautions about county agents. It claims a 1916 campaign produced farmers misled by a Purdue trained novice pushing self feeders tractors inoculated seed and hog feeding experiments leading to wasted soil and crops.
A provocative countywide scheme led by a charismatic promoter coerces farmers into costly trials and contests from soil tests to corn and seed programs. It includes druggery of prizes, pig clubs, and promises of future sales, while critics question the value and legality of the efforts.
Boyd R Richards announces candidacy for the House of Delegates representing Frederick County and the City of Winchester subject to the Democratic Primary to be held August 7 1917. The statement repeats the bid to represent the same regions in the General Assembly.
The Richmond Times-Dispatch argues the L. W. W. organization spreads anarchistic doctrines funded by German gold. It urges destroying the group with full legal force to stop treasonable activities and defend democracy against its poisonous influence.
A Chicago Herald note argues that sales staff should flip phrasing from asking to ship items to offering immediate pickup or shipment, aligning with National Council of Defense guidance. The piece asserts this subtle change reduces customer offense and helps mobilize manpower for national service.
A speaker laments being deemed too old to fight in France while a sergeant rejects him for age and ailments. He contemplates fifty seven ways a man can aid the troops without bearing arms and vows to find a path to support the cause despite setbacks.
A bustling sale urges shoppers to act now to beat rising prices with early arrivals. The message highlights limited quantities and many items selling out as customers rush to save on purchases before Saturday night.
Eczema and skin eruptions stem from impure blood. Swift’s Specific S S S purifies blood and cures many cases. Sold by druggists for fifty years. Write for full treatment advice to Chief Medical Adviser Swift Specific Co Dept H Atlanta Ga.
The piece describes farmers organizing into a countywide Monroe County Agricultural Association linking all townships and clubs. It notes plans for a Bloomington fair this fall and suggests county officials resist county agents to avoid farmers gaining too much independence, with Q. O. Rainbolt named as an early facilitator.
The Rev. W H Sampsell will preach on Sunday at Mount Olive at 10 30 a m Fairview at 3 p m and Pleasant Valley at 7 45 p m as part of the Winchester U B circuit schedule.
Miss Katharine R. Glass president of Ford Loudoun Seminary in Winchester spent several days in the city on business. She left this morning for the University of Virginia to attend the summer school taking a special course in Spanish and other studies. Helen Ellyett returns to Berryville after visiting her aunt Mrs. Amos Cooper in Chambersville.
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