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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1922
Page
6
A government notice warns about the shot hole borer Sedytus rugulosis, a small beetle attacking fruit trees and weakened nursery stock. It details how the female bores a trunk tunnel, lays eggs, and can girdle limbs, urging removal of affected branches and prompt spring spraying with arsenate of lead and lime sulfur for fruit insects.
A fragmentary meditation cites Doctor Johnson and Photius on memory and life’s priorities. It argues that permanence lies in monuments and daily deeds, noting regrets about misplaced trust and wasted time.
Reclaim the orchard by enriching soil first, then prune and clean trees. Renew sap and plant food to halt decay, then improve appearance and production. If blight is not severe, recovery is possible. caution needed to prevent cross-infection from pears to apples.
The article argues spring spraying is timely though fields are wet, making fieldwork difficult. It emphasizes doing sprays in spring when weather permits and farmers are ready to act, noting earnest effort leads to successful tree treatment despite wet fields.
Grapes prefer light well drained soil and will do well in sandy or gravelly soils if moisture and nutrient conservation are provided. Do not plant vines in sod. soil around them should be thoroughly tilled or heavily mulched with straw.
Fragmentary note discusses land quality and crop planning with warning against planting fruit trees on poor soil. Mentions need for suitable land for crops and acknowledges competing demands for garden space.
A historical note argues that heavy apple yields require thorough spraying. It emphasizes that without comprehensive treatment, producing large crops is seldom possible and suggests consistent pest control practices.
Learn when to spray fruit trees and vegetables and which sprays to use. The guide explains common targets, timing, and product recommendations for effective pest and disease control.
Prepared by the U.S. Department of Agriculture notes central western markets report hot, damp new hay. Shippers bale early to avoid stacking. moisture and improper curing cause significant losses and discounts. Recommendations include loose packing, ventilated cars, near-market shipping, and dry hay for humid regions to reduce heating and spoilage.
Agricultural guidance from the USDA promotes turnips as a space-saving postharvest crop. It advises sowing in July to late August depending on region, using rich finely raked soil, light scattering of seed, shallow brushing in, and sowing after rain to prevent crusting. The article notes turnips’ versatility as a table vegetable and potential to expand U.S. consumption.
A garden guide warns that planting rows too close together causes moisture stress and nutrient competition. It advises increasing row spacing to improve air flow and plant health.
Garden advice warns sawdust is not a good fertilizer and should not be spaded in until it has rotted and nearly disintegrated. It can become a breeding place for certain insects and pests.
The U S Department of Agriculture states that hog cholera cannot be eliminated by serum alone. Few hogs are treated annually and hog populations turnover yearly, so disease control must restart each season. About 500 million cubic centimeters of serum are used yearly, treating roughly 10 million hogs, which still leaves widespread disease potential.
In a Missouri College of Agriculture experiment purebred ram offspring earned 63 percent more money than lambs from a scrub sire. Purebred lambs also weighed more at three months than scrub-sired lambs did at four months.
Instructions advise applying manure to the asparagus bed to hasten the growth of the grass and make it tender. Salting the bed is optional and does not yield noticeable results.
Modern skin care note touts Mentho Sulphur as a germ destroying prep that relieves itch. First use cools skin, heals rash, blotches, and soothes irritation when mixed with cold cream. Available from druggists in small jars.
A special grand jury is to be drawn for the May term of the Corporation Court. Sufficient criminal cases have docketed to justify the summoning of a special jury. The May term will convene on the 15th instant.
The text argues individuals bear unavoidable duties and must endure burden without consent. It reflects determinist tone about human society adapting to fate and punishment by nature rather than choice.
A humor filled fragment notes a bound Shakespeare set with rats gnawing a volume, a quip about Bacon, and conversational vignettes on romance aging and college education. The piece blends wit with casual reflections on manners and speech.
An ad urges applying antiseptic cream into the nostrils to relieve catarrh and congestion. A small bottle of Ely's Cream Balm is advertised as opening blocked nostrils, easing dryness, and reducing snuffling.
A fragmentary note extols speed runners from Mexico as record couriers able to cover long distances daily. It cites a philosophical aside on questioning to gain knowledge and humility, attributing ideas to Bacon.
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