Three Winchester City Properties Sold by Decree
By decree of the Winchester Corporation Court February term 1917 the three city houses and lots of Lucy Barrett estate will be sold at public auction in front of the County Court House at noon on Saturday March 31 1917. The parcels are on Loudoun Street South Kent Street and Kent Street and include brick and frame residences with multiple rooms. One third cash, two bonds due one and two years after sale with interest, deed of trust and fire policy required.
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Corporation Court of
City of
Winchester
David R. Barrett
Albert Barrett
County Court
Lucy Barrett
Loudoun ‘Street
Baptist Church
Hunter Grim Eso
William Hollis
J. Hunter Williams
R. Gray Williams
J. B. Beverley
Corporation Court
J. Hunter Wiliams
Erley
Advertising Bureau Drives Local Paper Ad Efforts
The ad manager of a major mail order house explains a bureau that reviews weekly papers nationwide. When merchants in a town under advertise infrequently, the bureau floods that town with literature to boost local advertising. The technique yields greater results than inconsistent local efforts.
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America
Dairy and Creamery Feeding and Rest for Best Results
An Connecticut Agricultural College note explains that allowing a 6 week to 2 month rest between lactations boosts milk yield. It advises liberal feeding late in lactation to build nutrients and mentions Sophie XIX the Hood Farms Jersey cow, who produced a remarkable calf after a $25,000 sale bid and had over two and a quarter tons of butter in six years.
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F. C. White
Connecticut Agricultural College
Sophie XIX
Hood Farms
Sophie
C. I
Hood
Lowell Mass
Feeding and conditioning cows for the next lactation period
The text outlines how to manage feed during the dry period and after calving to support future milk production. It recommends grain at specific rates tied to milk yield, a bulky and nutritious ration, and a staged approach to increasing intake after calving. It emphasizes avoiding overeating, stocking nutrients, and gradual body tissue use to sustain lactation.
Winter Dairy Feeds for Dupage County Dairymen
E B Heaton adviser for Dupage county IH outlines grain mixtures for winter use. With corn silage and alfalfa hay the plan calls for 1000 pounds corn meal 300 pounds cottonseed meal. With corn silage and clover or mixed timothy and clover hay the mix is 3800 pounds cornmeal 500 pounds dried brewers grains 200 pounds cottonseed meal. Feed a pound of grain mixture for every three to four pounds of milk.
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E. B. Heaton
Dupage County
Dairy Cow Manure Value From a Thousand Pound Cow
A dairy cow weighing about a thousand pounds produces roughly twelve tons of manure annually. Of this, about sixty percent is liquid manure and typically wasted. The solids and liquids together are valued at around thirty dollars based on fertility elements.
Dairy Notes for Calving Cows and Efficient Milking
Advice on preparing boxes for early spring calvings water quality and access, feeding and exercise for heifers, avoiding injury during milking, and removing stray udder hairs with shears to maintain smooth milk flow and cow comfort.
Mothers and Daughters Endorse Pinkham's Remedy
Brooklyn woman Meta Tiedemann reports long pain relief after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits the remedy with ending backache fatigue and weakness and urges others to try it. The ad notes confidential letters answered by women at Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Massachusetts.
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Brooklyn
N.Y
Lydia E. Pinkham
Meta Tiedemann
Jefferson Ave
Lydia FE. Pinkham
Lewis Miller Dead
Lewis Miller, widow and last son of Ignatius B. Dorsey, dies. Survived by two brothers Charles and Turner, five sisters, and a widow. Funeral Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the family home conducted by Rev. H G Spencer. burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers named: Edgar Jones, Wesley Grim, Goff Cooper, Clifton Grim, M. W. Kremer, Clarence Hoover.
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Ter
Ignatius B. Dorsey
Charles Miller
W. Va
William Shiout
Burlington
Wavs
H. G. Spencer
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Messrs
Edgar Jones
Wesley Grim
Goff Cooper
Clifton Grim
M. W. Kremer
Clarence Hoover
Mrs Laura Bowen Dies After Surgery at Memorial Hospital
Mrs Laura Bowen widow of Stewart Bowen died at Memorial Hospital shortly after a surgical operation. She previously lived at 918 South Braddock Street. Survived by two daughters, two brothers, and her parents. Funeral at 2 30 Wednesday from her home with burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery officiated by Rev. Dr. J H Lacy.
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Stewart Bowen
Laura’ Bowen
Memorial Hospital
Bowen
Laura Geneva Patton
Charles Patton
South Braddock Street
Nathaniel G. Hottel
Theodore Riley
Madison, N. J
Frank W
C. F. L. Patton
Mount Hebron
J. H. Lacy
Thaw to Face Lunacy Commission in Philadelphia
Harry K. Thaw is scheduled to appear before a lunacy commission in Philadelphia to determine if he will be committed to an insane asylum in Pennsylvania or returned to New York to face kidnapping charges. He remains at St. Mary's Hospital recovering from a suicide attempt and cannot attend, while his mother's lawyers press for commitment in state care.
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Philadelphia
Harry K. Thaw
Pennsylvania
New York
St. Mary’s Hospital
Must Have Dined Wen and Clock’s Fast
A diner criticizes a restaurant clock as fast after dining. The scene centers on a guest staring at a whirring wall fan while noting the time discrepancy, capturing a humorous moment from a Punch magazine quote.
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Wen
Method to Eradicate Worms in Sheep from Obie Experiment Station
Obie Experiment Station recommends a copper sulfate drench to treat stomach and tapeworm infections in flocks before spring pasture. Dosing volumes vary by age: yearlings two fluid ounces. two year olds three. Fast for a day before and after. withhold water around dosing. watch for digestive issues and poor appetite. Lambs benefit with fewer losses in the lamb crop.
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Obie Experiment Station
Ohio Experiment Station
Corn Growing Under Irrigation Methods
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture, the article notes semiarid regions face short growing seasons and large day night temperature swings that limit corn yields under irrigation. It cites early maturing adapted varieties as partial solutions but warns that yields rarely reach those possible in longer, more temperate regions. Major failures arise from preventable causes such as overirrigation and irrigation timing mistakes.
Irrigation Timing For Corn Yields Affects Maturity
An agronomy note warns farmers that over irrigation during early growth can slow maturity by cooling surface soil, while delaying cultivation exposes roots. It recommends well cultivated weed free fields need watering mainly as tassels and silks appear, with two to three irrigations on average loam soils.
Exercise For Ewes For Healthier Lambs And Easier Births
The article urges giving ewes regular outdoor exercise to improve lamb health and delivery. It suggests hauling roughage to fields in small piles to encourage movement, but keeps ewes indoors on wet days and warns against soaking wool in winter.
American Fruits In China Trade Hailed In Import Market
American peaches pears and small fruits perform strongly in the Chinese market, with traders noting robust demand and steady shipments despite regional fluctuations. Local growers report promising prices and growing consumer interest as export channels expand.
Suffering Cats Offer Foot Care Claim in Cincinnati Ad
An advertisement promotes freeszone as a remedy to remove corns and calluses. Claims include instant relief, root removal, and inexpensive price. Warns high heel wearers to use cautiously.
Surgeons Remove Facial Growths Without Anesthetic
Mr. Charles E. Taylor, custodian of the Farmers and Merchants National Bank, underwent two operations yesterday to remove growths from his face and head. He refused anesthesia but allowed Doctors E C Stuart, Walter Cox and B B Dutton to perform the procedures without pain-deadening medicine.
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Charles E. Taylor
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Settlers Robbed by Cuban Rebels
Government troops rushed to aid the American colony at Laglogia after rebels from mountain hideouts looted settlers. J. A. Ward reported the threat and appealed to President Menocal, who ordered Colonel Pujol to dispatch troops to quell the disturbances.
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Havana
Laglogia
J. A. Ward
Menocal
Pujol
Where Man Makes Poor Showing
A historical essay contrasts human idleness with ant and bee efficiency. It argues insects value time, live short lives, and remain constantly at work, unlike humans who waste hours when idle. The piece highlights naturalism and moral reflection on labor.
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Gime
Vinol Endorsements From Aged Couple In Ohio
An elderly Steubenville couple praises Vinol as the strongest tonic aiding their health. They claim Vinol’s beef and cod liver peptones along with minerals restore strength during weakness and offer a money back guarantee. Miller's Drug Store in Winchester distributes Vinol nationwide through Virginia towns.
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Steubensville
Ohio
Vinci
Mary A. Lee
Winchester
Miller’s Drug Store
Virginia
Livestock and Household Sales Date List Across Multiple Virginia Areas
A sequence of upcoming auction notices across Winchester Berryville Front Royal and nearby towns lists buyers dates and venues for stock cattle horses hogs and farm implements. March sales include March 13 to March 28 with items ranging from livestock to household goods and produce with some postponements noted.
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Winchester
Star Office
J. A. Hess
Boyce
John C. Cather
M. L. Parsons
Hayfield
Gainesboro
James B. Dyke
Mount Williams
Marsh
John Fishpaw
Burnt Factory
H. Batt
Reynolds Store
J. D. Marker
Cedar Creek
Opequon
Jacob Metz
Kernstown
William Roe
Marlboro
W. Grim
Front Royal
Doan’s Kidney Pills Endorsement From Winchester Resident
Mrs Blanche Grim of 512 South Main Winchester testifies Doan’s Kidney Pills relieved her back pain and fatigue after exertion and stooping. She first praised them in 1909 and again in 1915, urging others to use the same remedy from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y.
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Winchester
Blanche Grim
South Main Street
Doan
Pittsburg Visitor John F Chambers Stays At Motel Evans
Mr John F Chambers of Pitts Yureh Pa is spending several days in town on business and is registered at Motel Evans.
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John F. Chambers
Pitts- Yureh
Motel Evans
Family credits Black-Draught for relief and health
McDuff Virginia resident Mrs. J. B. Whittaker credits Thedford's Black-Draught with easing long stomach trouble and preventing serious sickness in her family. She says the vegetable medicine regulates weak digestion, relieves indigestion and similar symptoms, and has been used for over 70 years with over a million beneficiaries. Drugstores sell it for 25 cents per package.
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McDuff
J. B. Whittaker
Thedford
Thedfory
Testing Criminals Law Proposal Sparks Debate
The text discusses a proposed law to test criminals for mental age and shield those with low scores from standard punishment. It notes startling results from such testing and mentions implications for women and children, including guidance on suitable vocations.
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Civil Service
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Cincinnati
Dad
E. C. Stuart
Walter Cox
B. B. Dutton
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HA Riddle "Gee P. X
Norfolk & Western
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Norton
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