Beekeeping Prospects in the Tulip Tree Region
The U S Department of Agriculture urges expanding commercial beekeeping in the tulip tree area. It notes strong nectar flows, existing honey imports, and profitability with modern equipment and better colony management. copies of Farmers Bulletin 1222 are available free from Washington D C.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Farmers
BE. F. Phillips
George 8. Demuth
Vermont
Rhode Island
Michigan
Arkansas
Louisiana
Lake Erie
Mississippi River
Missouri
Tennessee
Kentucky
Carolinas
Ohio River
Piedmont
Maryland
Virginia
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Laughable Snippets and Witty Quips from Public Discourse
A collection of humorous lines and retorts from public figures and everyday speakers. The tone shifts from political cynicism to light hearted wordplay with quips about truth, cinema, marriage, and taxation. Notable exchanges include Senator Sorghum on truth and a Howells anecdote ending with a witty reply.
Optimal laying hen flock size for farms
Poultry experts at the Ohio experiment station say a farm flock should have at least 150 laying hens. The most efficient range is between 150 and 500 hens, with fewer than 150 being inefficient and more than 500 suited to larger fruit and poultry operations.
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Ohio
Ohio Experiment Station
Proper Fertilizer to Buy for Best Plant Food Value
The most economical fertilizer is the one with the highest percentage of plant food. It costs more per ton but covers more per acre since it contains less useless material.
Caring for Tomato Plants With Stakes and Wires
Four or five foot stakes should be driven alongside each tomato plant when soil is soft. Prepare stakes for each plant and secure posts with two wires for each row if trellising like grapes.
Zemo Dermatology Remedy Promises Skin Relief
An advertisement touts Zemo as a universal cure for itching and skin irritation. It claims the product clears pimples rashes and blemishes, makes skin soft and healthy, and is sold by druggists.
Miss Pidgeon Studies Virginia School for the Blind
Miss Elizabeth Pidgeon of the University of Virginia extension division has been appointed to the Commission for the Blind. She visits the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind at Staunton to study conditions and prepare for her new role. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis Pidgeon of Wadesville Clarke county.
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Elizabeth Pidgeon
University of Virginia
Commission For the
Trinklé
Virginia School For the Deaf and the Blind
Staunton
Miss Pidgeon
Lewis Pidgeon
Wadesville
Clarke County
Photograph Versus Interview Sparks Senator Sorghum Exchange
A witty exchange features Senator Sorghum debating whether it is better to be photographed than to be interviewed. He notes the danger of a photo presenting him unfavorably, leaving no chance to correct it with a statement the next day.
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Senator Sorghum
Worldly Tales From a Tramp Steamer
A witty exchange unfolds as a young housewife questions an applicant for broken victuals about his travels. He answers that he has “been around the world” and traveled on a tramp steamer, prompting her surprised remark about such ships catering to tramps.
Dreaming of a Job Leads to a Buy a Dream Book Request
A beggar tells a man at the door that he has been unemployed long. He reveals three dreams of getting a job and asks for financial help to buy a dream book to interpret the meaning.
The Reformers Subject at Golden Rule Class
The Golden Rule Bible Class will discuss The Reformer next Sunday morning with talks by Dr J L Whitlock Jeremiah the Reformer C P Amoryon reforms needed in Winchester Rev Ballengee dancing and card playing moral uplift J W Rosenberger Volstead Act enforcement in Winchester Visitors welcome good music promised
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J. L. Whitlock
Jeremiah
C. P. Amoryon
Winchester
Do you object to anyone who eats onions
A Version presents a dialogue where one speaker objects to ostentation and wealth display. The exchange centers on dislike for visible wealth and consumer signals, framed as a sharp social jab in a compact debate style.
Tanlac Restores Norfolk Worker to Full-Day Stamina
H Daughtrey of 420 West 19th Street Norfolk Virginia reports fourteen years with Hampton Roads Paper Co. plagued by indigestion gas and fatigue. After taking Tanlac he says his appetite returned sleep improved and he can stay on the job all day. Tanlac is sold by all good druggists.
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Tanlac
H. Daughtrey
W. 19Th St
Norfolk
Hampton Roads
All Good Drugsists
Adv
An Eastern Saying From A Reader
The verse comments on a speaker praised as a wonder yet yielding small gains while loud thunder belies scarce rain, reflecting on reputation versus actual impact.
Taxation Question Echoes Through Senate Dialog
Senator Sorghum quips that any form of tax is welcome if it breaks the monotony of the current system. The exchange reflects a desire for reforms and fresh revenue ideas amid taxation fatigue.
Amorous Puzzle Cites Chloroform as Lawful Answer
A witty Q and A cites a doomed riddle about domestic harmony. The exchange jokes that chloroform would solve the problem but is illegal.
Touching Elevator Scene Described by Witness
Witness recounts a scene where two overweight men in a compact four by six elevator touch on all sides creating an awkward moment. The remark captures a surprising and intimate interaction inside a confined space.
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Will
Bob
Best Baby Beef Prize at Clarke County Fair
Clarke county horse show and agricultural fair offers top prize for best baby beef. Directed by Mr. Crawford who mentors youth in fattening and conditioning the calves. entrants include Catherine Funkhouser Billy Clagett Vernon Lewis William Crampton with Hereford and Shorthorn entries. calves to be shown again at the Winchester fair.
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Clarke County
Crawford
Catherine Funkhouser
Billy Clagett
Vernon Lewis
William Crampton
Winchester
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E. Water Street
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R. M. Furniture
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Little Joe’s
National Sales Stores
South Main Street
Huntsberry
Martin & Martin
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Chicago
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Howells
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Egoods Department
NEW Voices
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H. K. Green & B
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Sorghum
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Stubbins
Baby Reeves
Clarke
Warren Counties
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N. Main St
H. K. Green & Bro
J. L Feltner
Berryville
Music Scheel
Harry H. Ge
Frank Ley
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