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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1920
Page
5
Census data show alfalfa now occupies 21.1 percent of tame hay acreages and leads all legumes and grasses. When timothy clover mix is halved, timothy reaches 25 percent and clover 21.4 percent, keeping timothy first and clover second ahead of alfalfa. Legumes plus pea account for over half of tame hay land, reflecting a shift toward nutritive and soil improving crops since a decade ago.
Kill all patches of Canada thistles by repeated hoeing or covering with tar or building paper for several weeks. For large fields, grow an early crop such as clover rye or barley, plow thoroughly after harvest, and keep the land dished and cultivated to starve and kill remaining roots. Continue cultivation next season until corn planting.
It is too late to plant corn and farmers should use catch crops Sudan grass sorghum or millet. Sudan grass gives finer hay quality and stores well in stacks or barns, with Sudan grass offering the best overall storage advantage.
Alfalfa and clover are rich in protein and valuable as hog pasture for corn fed animals. Rape is another good pasture plant but is used less than the others.
Real gardeners do not stop at producing spring and summer vegetables. They follow up with a fresh supply for fall use and keep soil and plants productive to avoid buying vegetables late in the season.
A Bayonne resident recounts enduring back pains and fatigue linked to female trouble. She explains relief came from a vegetable compound praised for virtue and worth, urging readers to view such medicines as standard and dependable.
Local notice invites applicants for a roadster at 403 Fairmont Ave with details in 29-2t classifieds. Address provided for contact and submission.
The Virginia State Highway Commissioner invites sealed bids by noon August 12 1920 for toll house lots along the Valley Turnpike at Winchester Middletown Strasburg Woodstock New Market Tenth Legion Harrisonburg Mt. Crawford Ft. Defiance Verona Staunton and more. Bids require five percent certified checks and removal of any toll booths projecting onto the right of way. right to reject bids reserved.
A mix of castile soap glycerin and ammonia with rain or distilled water yields thin bubbles that last long. For best results, Jesuits prepare the solution three days ahead. This quote appears in Daily Thought and reflects a reflective line about happiness tied to ancestry.
A fragment discusses etymology of peddler and pedlar terms linked to a basket pack or article carried by traders. It argues misuse of the term peddier for mere order takers and clarifies the historical sense of a ped at the time. The note also references a hearse and architectural features once used for tomb decorations.
Bearing orchard of 30 acres with well cared for trees and excellent varieties. Describes high cultivation and suitability for a swift buyer. Includes mention of farm assets and price cues, indicating strong grower interest and potential.
The undersigned offers at public sale a 143 acre farm in Cumberland Township near Barlow Adams County with brick eight room house, barn and sheds, wells and wind pump. Adjacent to Wm Durboraw A W Lentz KR Durboraw JW Maring and F B Cromer. Also Tract No 2: 17 acres timber land adjoining Edward Spangler George Rhode and R H Durboray. Sale starts 1 30 p m terms explained day of sale by David Maring 427 Balto St Gettysburg Pa James Caldwell Auct 4 22 14t
By deed of trust dated July 16, 1919 recorded in Deed Book 144 page 106 the trustee will offer for sale at public auction in front of Winchester Virginia County Court House on Saturday August 21 1920 at 11 o clock a m. The property lies on both sides of Back Creek Frederick County includes 96 acres more or less with a commodious dwelling barn and outbuildings. One third cash at sale with the balance in two annual installments secured by bonds bearing even date with the deed of sale.
Charles Tompkins from Sparrow's Point will be in Winchester Wednesday or Thursday to hire labor at 64 54 and 74 cents an hour for an eight hour day. Information available at 418 South Braddock Street.
Scarcity of stock delays opening while the establishment readies for operation. The eight items now open, with further notices to follow when ready. James A. Watson owner and F. W. Hess miller unaffiliated sources confirm the planned business start.
Commonwealth of Virginia notifies the Winchester sergeant to conduct a Democratic primary on Tuesday August 3 1920 to nominate a candidate for the district. The notice is issued from Richmond dated July 9 1920 under the state seal.
Secretary of the Commonwealth announces a Primary Election in Winchester on August 3, 1920. Voting places are Friendship Engine House First Ward and City Hall Second Ward from sunrise to sunset to determine a candidate or representative for the 7th Congressional district. Adam Forney, City Sergeant, signs the notice.
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