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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1922
Page
2
Harrisonburg officials announced Rockingham National Bank of Harrisonburg won the bid for the $156,000 city bonds at five percent, 20 year serial bonds. The issue funds will expand the city light and water systems, with bids from several major banks and the accepted bid near par.
A Greer county extension agent notes profitable turkey work in Oklahoma despite weather losses. An Oklahoma woman earned 1605 from two seasons starting with 10 birds, selling 122 poults after a hail storm and later 51 birds for 625 after hog depredation. The agent cites 2418.90 total profit from 210 turkeys and 12 dozen eggs across flocks.
The USDA sues 46 emblems of recognition for Oldham County livestock owners using purebred sires for all classes. Wayne County also adopts better sires emblems for 44 stock owners. Both counties hold bull sales to distribute purebred bulls and replace scrub sires.
Immanuel Kant, born 1724, is described as having Scottish roots through his grandfather. An emigrant from Scotland named Cant reportedly altered the surname to Kant to fit German pronunciation and spelling.
A Kentucky circular from the College of Agriculture urges continued orchard upkeep amid a 1910 to 1920 decline in bearing trees. Authors A. J. Olney and H. R. Niswonger warn against overproduction and stress the need for new plantings, orchard preparation, soil and tree care, pest control, and grafting to stabilize profits.
Miss Gertrude Clevenger of Winchester stayed with Mrs. Floyd Bowman from Friday to Sunday then went to her sister Mrs Floyd Strasnider’s home. Winchester guests Mary Kinzel and daughter visited and others from Washington and North Carolina attended weekend events in Strasburg.
Authorities in Romney West Virginia hold Roy Dignan and Albert Davis both 30 charged with the murder of Edward McCormick 28 near Millstone Baltimore and Ohio Railroad track walker whose body was found beneath a culvert near Green Springs last Tuesday night McCormick’s body lay 20 feet inside an 80 foot culvert a heavy sharp edge club was found across the back of his head officers say the two men were with McCormick the night of the death.
From any druggist for 35c or 1.00 for large size a bottle of Zemo promises relief from eczema. Applied as directed it removes eczema and itching and treats sores burns wounds and chafing. It penetrates cleanses and soothes and is described as clean dependable and inexpensive.
Preliminary 1920 census data show farm mortgage indebtedness at 4 012 711 213 on fully owned farms, up from 1 726 172 851 in 1910. Growth tracks higher farm income and permanent improvements, with larger loans common where land prices rise and ownership transfers occur. Copies of the bulletin available free from the U S Department of Agriculture in Washington.
A safety note describes how tools left on the ground can cause injury. It warns that rakes with sharp teeth can damage footwear and that carpenters store tools in boxes to keep them ready for the next day. It advises keeping garden tools upright or indoors at night to prevent rust and wear.
Farmers view silage as economical compared with costly roughages this season. Despite labor to produce it, silage offers savings when corn prices rise, leading many to use it to conserve corn and feed livestock efficiently.
Volunteers from Camp Fire Girls will run a June 5 sale from 4 to 6 pm at Solenberger's store featuring pink yellow red roses and other cut flowers to benefit Russian children. Proceeds go to Miss Anna Haines in Russia for starving babies. a compassionate appeal accompanies the fundraiser. Also included is a court notice from Winchester Virginia about a master commissioner hearing on June 12 1922 regarding an estate decree and related claims.
Rev Walter Mark Depp of Greenwood M E Church and his family visit Worcester Massachusetts. His pulpit will be filled by Rev W L Dudley of Winchester Church of Christ on Sunday June 4 at 3 30 with Sunday school at 2 30. Farmers Union Greenwood to meet Monday night June 5. all members urged to attend.
Garden managers should rotate crops just as in field farming to prevent planting the same crop on the same soil for two or more seasons. Diversify plantings to maintain soil health and reduce pests.
A fragment notes very hot conditions described as tremendously hot with comparisons to hallid air, indicating extreme warmth and discomfort.
In the Clerk's Office of the Corporation Court of Winchester, 1922 Roy Holmes Ritter files for divorce a vinculo matrimonio from Grace McCarty Ritter on desertion and general relief. An affidavit shows the defendant not resident of Virginia, requiring her appearance within fifteen days after publication. A notice will run weekly for four weeks in the Winchester Star and be posted at the court house by June 5, 1922.
An advertisement from Winchester Virginia promotes Imperial asbestos liquid roof paint with a ten year guarantee. It claims fire and water resistance and is offered wholesale through B. F. Arthur Jr., distributor, Bell Phone 2005F123.
The article recalls Tonga people nicknamed the snobs of the Pacific. It notes a remark about Queen Victoria's son visiting Australia and the island, with Tongans saying the ladies were so beautiful that the queen was afraid.
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