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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1923

Page

5

Missing Witness Links to Serious Misconduct Charge

Jacob Haines of the county was jailed for a further hearing on a grave charge against a young girl in Winchester. A missing eye witness, a young woman who promised to testify, was not present at the private preliminary hearing. Authorities seek her identity to corroborate the child Mary Shanabrook’s account of the incident on June 6 at a Winchester amusement place.

Jacob Haines Mary Shanabrook Shippensburg Winchester Ter Haines Soseone Ames

Low Priced Rails Bought Heavily In Morning Trade

Buying of low priced rails continued in the stock market with western orders shaping activity. Strength in rails covered profit taking in oil and shipping shares as the day progressed. Closing was irregular with about 725000 shares traded.

Associated Press New York

Bank Looters Sentenced In York City Bank Case

Thomas B. Baird former cashier received 20 to 22 years in prison and a $16,000 fine after embezzling over 1 million dollars from City Bank. William H. Bell assistant cashier drew 15 to 20 years and an $8,000 fine as the bank closed in late April.

York Thomas B. Baird City Bank William H. Bell N. M. Warner Ork County Baird Boll

Floods in Kansas Cause Heavy Losses Across Regions

Four lives are reported lost with many missing as Kansas floods devastate crops and property worth millions. Arkansas City, Topeka, Winfield, and Pine River record drownings. Arkansas City Chamber of Commerce cites about 2 million dollars in losses and 3,000 homeless. refiners and railroads suffer major damage.

Kansas City Kansas Arkansas City Topeka Winfield Pine River Arkansas City Chamber of Commerce

Ministers to Gather for Outing Next Monday

The Ministerial Association plans an outing on Monday June 18 meeting at Rev. A A Kelly home 126 North Market Street at 10 a m. All city and nearby ministers are invited to join in a day of travel by automobileBring a lunch and be at the start by 10 a m For more information contact Secretary Rev J F Morgan phone 363 J.

A. A. Kelly North Market Street J. F. Morgan

Fine program at Rouss ball draws large crowd

A large crowd gathered at the Rouss engine house Friday night to view the new service truck, enjoy refreshments, and listen to a music program. Franklin and Loyella Anderson performed a piano violin duet, Mr. John Barr gave a solo with Mrs. Barr at the piano, and a mandolin and guitar quartet by John, Ritter, Edwin Lillis, Robert Jooss and John Goss accompanied by a short address by Wil-

Rouss Franklin Loyella Anderson John Barr

Chaplain Liam Haines Heads Company Arrangements

The committee of arrangements includes Mrs. O H Lewis, Mrs. Mabel Aiken, Mrs. Charles Lillis, and Mrs. Grover Clevenger to organize duties for the event.

Liam Haines O. H. Lewis Mabel Aiken Charles Lillis

Frederick County Court Records Need Complete Recopying

Powers F B tine and Williams of Frederick County assemble a committee to inspect old Circuit and County Court records and advise on preservation. Many fading books from the past 75 years must be recopied as legibility declines while older deeds and wills remain readable. The county courthouse has been renovated to improve lighting and appearance, though preservation remains essential for all time.

Powers F. B. Tine Frederick County Cvera OS Williams

Clothing Mixup Sends Overcoats to Near East Relief

A mix up at a home caused two fine overcoats to be bundled with clothing for the Near East Relief. The wife intended a different group for the Boy Scout committee and the cleaner's boy received the bundle. By late afternoon only one overcoat had been found among the many garments prepared for shipment.

Boy Scout Committee Near East

Drought Woes Hit Australia Described From Luray

Coffman Chapman son of former Luray police chief writes from Australia detailing a grave drought gripping the country. He notes southern regions long relied on sheep profits face starvation as hides are sold abroad. Sydney and Melbourne inland trade have shrunk, altering the cities visibly in a few years.

Luray Sydney Melbourne Australia

Dozen Rum Boats Off New York Harbor

The rum fleet near New York increased from eight to twelve vessels, eleven British registered and one French, prompting Assistant Solicitor Barnes of the customs service to say diplomatic steps may be needed to curb rum runners. He noted the flotilla’s distance from navigation and considered actions to drive them away amid intensified activity following state repeal.

Associated Press New York Barnes Custom Service United States

Priest Charged With Signing Paper Fraud

Father Walter A. Grace a Catholic priest from Denver was indicted by a federal grand jury in Pueblo Colorado on charges of fraudulently signing a document required by the internal revenue laws He had earlier been arrested in Denver in connection with a shipment of intoxicating liquor for the Mullen Home for the Ared.

Associated Frege Pueblo Col Walter A. Grace Denver Internal Revenue Laws Father Grace J. K. Mullen Ared

Garlic Not Popular Flavoring For Milk

Dairy specialist M. H. Keeney of New Jersey State College offers tips to avoid garlicky milk flavor. Move cows from pasture before milking, aerate and cool milk to 50 degrees, milk in a separate milk house, maintain strict cleanliness, and monitor temperatures to prevent off flavors and souring.

M. H. Keeney New Jersey State Agricultural College

Raising a colt by hand and care on the farm

Article from the United States Department of Agriculture outlines methods to raise a foal without sufficient mare’s milk. It covers milk replacement with cow’s milk, dilution, sugar, limewater, feeding schedules, cleaning utensils, and housing. Also suggests ration options and care for proper development.

United States Department of Agriculture

Feed for Ducks and Geese Maximizes Pasture Use

The article advises using pasture to grow waterfowl and feeding only enough grain to keep them vigorous. As birds approach maturity for market, increase grain to full intake, up to twice daily. Old corn is recommended as fattening feed for geese.

Mineral Mixture For Hogs From Home Production

A simple on farm mineral mix can be made by combining two bushels of charcoal or wood ashes one peck of air slaked lime one peck of common salt two pounds of copperas and two pounds of sulphur all finely ground and well mixed. Feed in a self feeder or trough as needed. Hogs will not overeat to harm.

Ducks Preference for Grassy Pastures and Diet

Ducks graze like cattle and should be kept in grassy lots. Their digestive system is not suited for grain, though they enjoy some occasionally. They should be fed twice daily on a mash similar to hens. Ducks require grit oyster shell and charcoal, consuming nearly twice as much as the same number of chickens would.

Curing Alfalfa Crops Slowly in Shade

The article advises slow air curing of alfalfa in as much shade as possible. It warns that drying too fast makes leaves dry quicker than stems causing brittleness and closed pores that hinder moisture evaporation from the stems.

Feeding practices for brood sows and embryos

The guidance emphasizes generous feeding of brood sows with protein to aid both sow health and embryo development. It advises ensuring mineral intake and notes dry sows can be supported with alfalfa hay ear corn and possibly some tankage.

Economical Sow Feeding in Corn Belt Rations

A broad sow can be fed cheaply from breeding through furrowing with pasture in summer and alfalfa hay in winter. A ration of one pound of corn per hundredweight daily, supplemented by plentiful alfalfa, is touted as the most economical approach given current corn prices.

Bowel Troubles of Chicks Warn on Prevention Measures

The article states there is no cure for bacilliary white diarrhea in chicks and urges prevention by using eggs from non infected flocks. It recommends keeping incubators dark at hatch, dividing chicks into small lots, and frequent cleaning and disinfection of quarters.

Dust bath destroys pests in poultry flocks

In damp weather lice and mites trouble flocks as chickens cannot dust bath. If weather remains wet, place a box in a dry spot or use clean wood ashes. If ashes are unavailable, coal ashes with cinders screened out work. Mix in a small amount of insect powder.

City Baggage Service Ad Transferring Light and Heavy Bags

Classified notice advertises baggage transfer within the city for 25 cents. Provides contact as Phone 745-d City and date line 11-233t.

Bryan's Granddaughter to Wed William Meeker

Announcement from Miami dated June 11 states Ruth Bryan Owen eighteen daughter of Major and Mrs. Reginald Owen and granddaughter of William Jennings Bryan will marry William Meeker nineteen son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Meeker of Miami and Baltimore. The wedding is planned for June 23 at the Meeker summer home in Cape May New Jersey.

Associated Press Miami Fla Ruth Bryan Owen Reginald Owen Cocoanut Grove William Jennings Bryan William Meeker Richard C. Meeker Baltimore Meeker Cape May N. J

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