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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1922

Page

3

Divorce Suit Filed in Corpa tign Court of Winchester

In the Clerk's Office of the Corpa tign Court of the City of Winchester 1922 Roy Holmes Ritter, plaintiff, sues Grace McCarty Ritter for divorce on desertion grounds and general relief. The affidavit states the defendant is not a resident of Virginia and must appear within 15 days to protect her interests. A copy of the order will be published weekly for four weeks in the Winchester Star and posted at the courthouse door by June 5, 1922. Copy-Teste 6227-4. J. B. Beverley, Clerk.

Corpatign Court Pvinchester Roy Holmes Ritter Grace McCarty Ritter Virginia Abe Winchester Star Winchester J. B. Beverley

Imported parasite expands gypsy moth control value

A bulletin from the United States Department of Agriculture notes a parasite that completes its life cycle on gypsy moth larvae. The parasite, abundant in many areas, lays eggs in larvae and promises to become a valuable introduced control agent for both orchard and forest trees, especially oaks and birch in New England.

Arepe United Stat Department Mageeitere S. & Crossman United States Department ‘of Agriculture New England

Packing Crate Design Aids Grapes Molding

A grape crate illustration shows four tapering molds used to pack grapes. The top is nailed on before the molds are inserted through the open bottom and packed firmly with fruit. The setup describes a simple method for securing and stabilizing the container during packing.

Packing Crate Technique for Grapes Stirs Claims

A method describes placing four boxes over grapes then nailing on a bottom to form a crate. It is claimed the crate allows field packing and reduces handling of the grapes, potentially saving labor.

Watch Peach Tree Grow Correctly

Monitor newly planted peach trees for proper branch formation. If shoots are evenly spaced select three or four for the head and remove the rest. If shoots favor one side remove all but the strongest. Let the main shoot reach 18 inches, then pinch the top. Side shoots form, yielding a shaped tree by season’s end.

Father and lawyer argue over breach of promise case dialogue

A 1922 Model court scene features a father and a lawyer discussing letters to a daughter. The lawyer, hired by the defendant, reassures the anxious suitor about court impressions while the father quips about checks and cash. The exchange highlights courtroom decorum.

Proper Orchard Fertilizer

Stable manure is the best for orchard crops. If weeds overtake the trees the decaying plant matter robs the soil of humus and depresses growth.

Clean Up Fence Rows to Control Insect Pests

Entomologist F A Fenton of Iona State College says clearing old grass and weeds along unused fence lines reduces pests like grasshoppers wire worms and cut worms. Early cleanup can kill insects before they start. Crop rotation in affected areas can starve wire worms cut worms and corn root worms.

Iona State College

Late Summer Gardening Techniques for Drought

The article advises installing irrigation if water is available to combat dry conditions late in the season. It notes pruning and support strategies for blackberry and raspberry canes to encourage new wood growth for next year and better yields.

The Compleat Hostess at the Gardens Sunday Afternoon

A fragment describes Mrs. Garden as vivacious and engaging at the Gardens on Sunday afternoon. The prose portrays her as alluring to men and appealing to some women, noting a frosty golden beauty and artificial look.

Bad Orchard Practice Warns Against Manure in Planting Holes

An agronomy note cautions that using coarse manure in tree planting holes damages young trees and undermines orchard establishment. It argues for careful soil preparation and cleaner inputs to protect root growth and long term yields.

Trees Provide Shade Without Care in Old Orchard Reports

Fruit trees that receive no care yield about the same shade as standard shade trees, according to the old orchard observations.

Norfolk and Western Schedule Effective April 30 1922

Norfolk and Western announces train service changes with details for Shenandoah and intermediate stations. No. 14 offers a Washington connection via Parlor car from Magerstown and a Pullman sleeper from gerstown to Philadelphia. No. 9 provides Philadelphia to New York service. For fares and schedules contact H H Dare in Bet VA or W G Saunders in Roanoke VA.

Shenandoah Philadelphia Washington Magerstown Pullman Gerstown Pullman Wee New York H. H. Dare

Wall Paper and Window Shades Advertised By Thomas & Messer

Readable ad fragment lists wallpaper at 104 apiece and gilt at 121 Ze epience plus window shades at 490 up. Offer from Thomas & Messer Company located at 1016 W Balto. 81) Balfimere Ma.

Thomas & Messer Company W. Balto Balfimere, Ma

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