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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1922
Page
4
Two day rain disrupts orchard work and apple growers must spray quickly and carefully with poison to fill the calyx before pests. Spraying now won’t save this year’s apples but is essential for good quality fruit next year, say experts urging timely application.
An excerpt extols Robinson Crusoe as a model of persistence for advertising. It notes Crusoe kept advertising despite limited circulation, using a shirt on a pole as a signal and facing harsh conditions, suggesting perseverance leads to attention even with minimal means.
A fragment describes a man rushing fifteen miles to Bung-B with a chair at Abner Johnson's Front Store and racing speed limits to hit a parade of impatient riders. The piece laments reckless driving near a druggist and ends recalling Berkshire sows and muley cows with a copyright note.
The article explains how trees take in oxygen and release water and carbon dioxide. It notes an average full grown leaffichas breathes through its surfaces and compares it to animal respiration. It cites an oak giving off about 180 gallons of water daily and discusses temperature effects on water loss.
The article explains leaves manufacture sugar and oxygen, store starch, and support growth while roots absorb nutrients. It warns frog-eye and late frosts reduce growth and bloom. advises calyx and two weeks spray, noting April rainfall was low and potential scab risk with May rain. Pathologist Fr. J. Schneidermann signs off.
Cross Roads Va May 6 The funerals of Mr and Mrs William A Oates will be preached at Fairview Church on Sunday May 14 at 11 am by Rev Mr Meade of Burlington W Va The Fairview Sunday school was reorganized with W W McKee as superintendent and a slate of officers and teachers including Goldie LuptonEsta White and Russell Lupton Readout notes also mention visits by Mrs W W Carpenter and daughter Ruth and others from the Hicks and White families.
In sad remembrance of Annie Elizabeth Jenkins wife and mother who departed this life one year ago May 3 2921. The family speaks of her faithful kindness and the void left by her absence as they recall her soothing hands gentle smile and guiding voice.
For sale a five room house with three desirable building lots near Hand Schools. Shenandoah Valley National Bank handles the listing. Contact at 28 tf for details and arrangements.
Two pruning demonstrations and cooperative stock rings formed to fund power sprayers and spray materials. Members bought shares at 40 dollars, saved on materials, and hired a resident sprayer or an outsider. Rings covered 12 and 13 orchards with about 25 trees each, yielding $280.59 from 30 trees and $3.50 per bushel for surplus, plus winter storage. An orchard tour for 45 participants showcased feasible farming and apple production together.
A decree from the Cir court of Frederick County Virginia sets a public sale on May 27 1922 at noon in front of the County Courthouse Winchester. Properties include three West Water street lots and a 41 1/2 acre woodland tract in Indian Hollow with terms: one third cash at sale and balance in two annual installments secured by deed of trust and insurance. WM Gerence administrator ct a ds notice.
The article highlights top gooseberry varieties for growers. It favors American types Downing Red Jacket and Carrie for size color and picking ease. It also notes English options Whitesmith and Keepsake for mildew resistance with Whitesmith producing large whitish green berries and Keepsake large dark berries.
In plowing the young orchard work as close to the trees as possible without injuring them. This helps establish a deep root system and favors tree health. Avoid bruising the bark while cultivating to prevent damage. An unsprayed orchard may menace others by harboring insects and vermin. Better spray and prune or cut them down.
Advice notes wood ashes should be spread around grapevines. Warns against burning mulch on strawberry beds as it kills plants.
A diplomat arrives and engages in discussions signaling ongoing diplomatic efforts. The noted envoy presents formal remarks and seeks constructive dialogue with host officials.
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