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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1924
Page
3
The U S Department of Agriculture warns of clover rot and outlines red clover culture in Bulletin 1339. It urges soil tests and tailored treatments using lime and phosphates, with experiments showing eight plots to test lime manure and phosphate effects for best stands in varying soils.
The piece argues farm machinery, a large farmer investment, is the least protected asset. It contrasts fragile storage for cheap flivvers with exposed tractors and threshers, calling for a policy to improve tool upkeep and reduce overhead costs. A call for better implement sheds underscores the need for improved protection of farming equipment.
Tomatoes require low nitrogen but need phosphoric acid and potash for fruit development. Apply 800 to 1,000 pounds per acre of commercial fertilizer in the drill and mix with soil before setting plants. Side dressing uses nitrate of soda at 75 to 100 pounds per acre. Avoid heavy stable manure as it can harm fruit development and promote rot.
A critical essay profiles Calvin Coolidge, praising his humility, honesty, and moral vision. It highlights his belief that religion guides life, calls for stronger character and culture, and argues he embodies responsible leadership and faith in the American people. It applauds his stance on law, national unity, and support for a world court.
Winchester resident Holmes Carper reports dull back pains and heavy headaches from weak kidneys. He credits Doan's Pills with “wonderful benefit” and relief after lifting heavy objects caused sharp stitches. Price 60 cents. available at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co. advertises.
A damaged OCR snippet mentions a fatal death and a stranded motorist. The text is garbled with unclear phrases about a boy, puncture, and an avian reference, lacking coherent names, places, or dates.
Wholesale markets show prices for butter flour and corn meal with mixed readings in New York Baltimore and country markets. The report notes corrected day-closed values and highlights a Staunton contest win by the Ku Klux Klan in a separate item.
In Staunton's election four of five Klan-endorsed candidates won council seats. H M Smith led with 1 135 votes, H L Lang 1 009, P Siling 993, and J Harry Bryan 843. Edward Woodward, a new candidate, was the fifth winner with Moran defeated. Bailey trailed with 142 votes.
Norfolk June 11 The Seventh District Convention elected four delegates to back Glass and urged the reelection of Senator Byrd as State Chairman, plus a bid for Governor. Delegates named were H. W. Bertram Harrisonburg N B Early Greene L L Smith Albate and Mrs F C Riddleberger with W F Keyser Luray designated presidential elector.
A Virginia group plans a large display at the Southern Exposition in New York January 19 to 31. State leaders call for a 10,000 square feet floor display with Norfolk and Western Southern and Chesapeake and Ohio railroads supporting. Dr Joseph H Smith presided and voiced strong backing.
Mrs Lena Hawkins expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness shown during her husband’s illness and death. She thanks them for acts of sympathy and for the use of carps and the lovely flowers.
An editor remains unperturbed amid discussions of forming a new political party, maintaining composure as debates swirl and speculation grows.
Senator Glass and Mrs. Migniford of Richmond were re elected to the National Democratic Committee. Byrd re elected state chairman and delegates at large to the national convention were chosen. Glass condemned the Republican administration and predicted a Democratic victory in the next general election amid postwar readjustment and ongoing Senate investigations.
A county wide druggist notice proclaims Allenrhu as the sure conqueror of rheumatism and joint pain. It cites James H. Allen of New York as the discoverer and guarantees satisfaction with every purchase, promising refunds if not proven effective.
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