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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1915
Page
2
Practical guidelines for dairy barn design emphasize location, drainage, and sanitary construction. The piece covers milking houses separate from other animals, well ventilated interiors, dust-free floors, smooth walls, yearly whitewashing, and ample light and air with adjustable windows for seasonal comfort. It cites Prof. J P Roberts on a closed night shed strategy.
Soil science note explains how compacting fine grained sands with a roller raises capillary water, improves germination, and aids moisture transfer after seeding. It warns smooth surfaces increase wind erosion but suggests harrowing after rolling, or using ridged rollers to reduce evaporation.
The article advises regular attention to hog vermin and worms. Thorough spraying or dipping with a disinfectant, repeated about twice in a week, cleans the herd. For large numbers, a dipping tank is recommended to run pigs through frequently.
J B Lindsey recommends oats and Canada field peas as the best green crop after clover for summer soiling. Advise three sowings starting in spring 16 to 30 days apart. one and a half bushels per acre of each crop. Sown together or peas first then oats, ready to cut by late June with rapid yields in warm weather. Cattle intake 50 to 80 pounds daily, ten cows per half acre, avoid excess feeding to prevent laxative effects. add four to seven quarts of grain mixture per day.
A farmer recalls protecting young apple trees from rabbits by wrapping trunks in old newspapers and tying with twine. The paper stayed in place through winter and prevented further damage.
The Virginia debt case links Major Conrad to a broader sweep of deaths as Commissioner Littlefield dies. Nine people connected to the case have died since it rose before the Supreme Court years ago, prompting reflections on expedition of the dispute.
The jury in the Charles Levender homicide case in Chambersburg found the defendant guilty of second degree murder after an all night session. He received a sentence of solitary confinement in a Philadelphia penitentiary for not less than 12 nor more than 15 years. Lavender, a native black resident of the county, showed no remorse as sentencing commenced.
On the Clarke farm near Greenfield Mills Frederick county Maryland all stock except the horses belonging to William H McKimmey were killed Saturday and buried in a trench due to foot-and-mouth disease. About six USDA Bureau of Animal Industry representatives arrived to supervise. Twenty one cattle ten hogs fifty sheep and fifty lambs were killed with an assessed value near $1000. Last November about $4000 worth of stock was destroyed on the same property.
The Women's Civic League met at Handley Library on Friday April 30 with 22 members present. Officers were elected for the executive committee and a clean up committee selected including Mrs Barton as chair and Mrs Hunter H McGuire, Mrs Barrie, Mrs Phil Boyd, and Miss Frances Page. Tasks included continuing fly extermination and flower culture, engaging the colored community, and organizing clean up day with public publicity.
The service term for directors was set by drawing lots. Chairmen named include Mrs. Gertrude Logan for the Co operative League for the colored people Miss Betsie for Anti fly campaign and Mrs. Alexes Le Cleaes for Conrad nes and Hover box. They will pick helpers from league members.
A Winchester man named Moffatt, brother of Harry Moffatt of the Shenandoah Valley Importing Company, reportedly said he would take chances at sea. A New York dispatch reports grave concern for the safety of the large steamship Lusitania, which sailed for England on Saturday with several prominent Americans aboard.
As German submarine raids renew, Atlantic liner paths face renewed danger. The Latwitas nin must avoid Scilly Islands where Gunflight was torpedoed and British and French ships sunk. Prominent Lusitania passengers received anonymous warnings, with Vanderbilt ignoring one. The German embassy cautioned Americans against sailing on the Cunard liner, while marine men see ominous signs of hidden subs awaiting the big vessel.
Apply glycerin and flour to the wound area, cover with a padded layer of tottos wool, and secure with bandages to keep air away. This historical medical guidance describes wound dressing steps using simple materials.
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