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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1918
Page
3
Practical advice for poultry keepers on feeding hens with mash and hard grain. Dry mash in a hopper suits absent keepers, while moist mash requires careful mix and timing. The article covers costs, using waste feed, and how high grain prices affect profits for small and large flocks.
A bureau of animal industry correspondent reports a home cake with excess salt fed to nine eight month old chicks. The next day all were dead. Salt poisoning can occur with as little as one fifteenth of an ounce per pound of live weight. Do not let fowls access pickle brine especially saltfish brine.
Private Devereux J. Bowly writes from France June 3 describing life in a Field Artillery unit, rumors of brave acts, a dramatic dogfight, American effort in the Libety loan, and hints of a future front return. He mocks censoring and urges family to support bonds and readiness for a peacetime welcome.
Relief from eczema and skin troubles promised by The E. W. Rose Co. Cleveland offers guidance to ease eczema symptoms and related skin issues through a recommended remedy or treatment plan.
The report shows the average margin for coal in 23 pennsylvania vituminous fields at 20 cents per ton in 1916 with a peak company margin of 1.86 dollars. April figures from over 12 million tons across six states indicate a current profit of 54 cents per ton versus pre war margins of 10 to 15 cents. Anthracite receipts averaged 4.26 dollars per ton in early 1918, compared with 2.86 dollars in 1914.
The ad promotes Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy as a remedy for stomach pain, colic, and diarrhoea when a physician is unavailable. It urges keeping a bottle at home to avoid suffering and possible death and notes it is sold by all dealers. The note also mentions Mrs. Lewis Pollard leaving town for Della, Mid. after visiting relatives.
The Scientific American suggests aircraft designers add wall pockets for vacuum bottles to carry pre heated meals for passengers or crew. This idea aims to provide hot drinks and meals during wartime flying over France where hostilities are ongoing. The proposal envisions safe transport of heated food via built in insulated containers.
In Leon Spain a grand cathedral dominates a quiet town of wheat fields and mule carts. Its yellow stone spires rise above trees while stained glass fills a vast silent interior. The king who commissioned it helped make Leon wealthy. the city fell, rose again, and the cathedral endures more glorious than planned.
Australia’s Big Salt Lake on York peninsula in South Australia yields several thousand tons of salt yearly. The vast lake covers several square miles and forms striking pyramids of salt after summer evaporation. Workers wear colored glasses to cope with glare as they rake and plow the crust and transport salt to refining works.
An American Magazine essay explores regional dining habits in New York. It notes Westerners seek new experiences with seafood while Southerners prefer familiar foods. The piece highlights culturally tailored staff at the Hotel McAlpin including Spanish bell boys and cooks to mirror home comforts.
A historical reminiscence praises Jewish heritage in Jerusalem with references to ancient temple music. The passage links cultural achievement to national effort and ends urging support for War Savings Stamps to aid the ongoing war.
The undersigned offers for sale a tract of unimproved land in Frederick County at Winchester Virginia. The sale occurs July 20 at 11 o clock in the County Clerk's Office. The 55 acre tract lies west of Gore and was conveyed by Upton J. Pi to William Anderson. Terms require one third payment at sale and remaining balance in equal annual installments with interest at six percent.
On Saturday July 6 1918 at noon in front of the Ox Court House George B. Chapman will sell a second hand Ford car described as a 1917 model with motor number and seating for two horses power. The car is in excellent condition and will be at chase.
A vintage ad promotes Chamberlain's Tablets to prevent belching. It advises slow mastication after meals and suggests taking the tablets immediately after supper. Sold by all dealers.
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