Virginia Calls for Universal Service in War Effort
Governor Henry C. Stuart urges Virginians to register for military and national service, stressing no favoritism, local control, and sacrifices at home. He invokes national policy, the price of peace, and the duty of every class to support freedom and defend the seas. The plan assigns sheriff and clerk to county boards and emphasizes patriotic duty over personal interest.
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The
United
High Sea
Wso
Virginia
Commonwealth
County Board of Health
Henry C. Stuart
Richmond
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised by Mother
Woman from Poplar Bluff Missouri reports health improvement and successful motherhood after taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits the remedy with restoring health enabling her to perform housework and become a mother. The notice invites others to write to the Lynn Massachusetts company for confidential advice.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Poplar Bluff
Lydia Eees
Loisi
Allia B. Timmons
Almond St
Whitacre-Braithwaite Engagement and Marriage Plans
Mr and Mrs Robert E L Whitacre of Whitacre announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Mayme Elizabeth Whitacre to Mr Osear Hollis Braithwaite. The wedding is set for eight o’clock in the evening on Thursday May 17.
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Robert E. L. Whitacre
Whitacre
Mayme Elizabeth Whitacre
Osear Hollis Braithwaite
Mother's Day Services at Crums Church
Mother's day services will be held at Crums Memorial Church at 11 o'clock next Sunday morning May 138. Special music and other attractions will be provided and all are invited to attend.
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Crums Memorial Church
Foley Kidney Pills Helped Bogue Chitto Writer
A. M. Hunsumer of Bogue Chitto Mississippi reports relief from rheumatism kidney and bladder trouble with Foley Kidney Pills. He describes dizziness and near falls previously and notes complete improvement after using the remedy sold everywhere.
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A. M. Hunsumer
Bogue _ Chitto, Misg
Foley
Importance of Honey Bees in Fruit and Seed Production
Dr. J. H. Merrill of Kansas State Agricultural College notes bees are essential for fruit and seed. Strawberries rely on insects for good fruit. wind failed to carry pollen in tests. Honey bees and other small bees pollinate strawberries and cucumbers. tomatoes may self pollinate but bees improve fruit size.
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J. H. Merrill
Kansas State Agricultural College
Doctor Merrill
Shield Plants From Worms Using Paper Wrapping and Bait
Farmers advised to protect crops like tomato and cabbage by wrapping stems with three inch squares of Manila paper. A worm-killing mash is made with bran Paris Green molasses and water and laid at night along rows. Apply twice weekly while attacks persist, noting it can harm poultry if ingested but dries quickly. Early spring application is most effective.
Build Up a Good Beef Herd
University of Wisconsin guide advises building a beef herd by using purebred sires of desired breed with common cows if needed. Save the best female offspring and continue breeding with pure bred bulls. Recommends pure beef breeds such as Shorthorn Hereford Aberdeen Angus Galloway and related polled varieties.
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J. K. Tormey
University of Wisconsin Experiment Station
Bloody Grill
Aberdeen
Angus and Galloway
Clover Rotation Boosts Corn Yields At Ohio Station
The Ohio experiment station reports that in 17 years a three year rotation of corn, wheat, and clover outproduced a five year cycle of corn, oats, wheat, clover, and timothy by 6.2 bushels per acre on unfertilized land and 8.4 bushels on manured land, due largely to the clover occurring more often.
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C. P. Bailey & CO
Bailey Bros
County
Winchester
Ohio Experiment Station
Watermelon Rot Losses Tied to Stem End Decay
Investigation of watermelon rots in transit to northern markets finds at least 90 percent of losses due to stem end decay from a Diplodia species. Field tests to control the fungus show promising results per the Federal Bureau of Plant Industry annual report. Mr. Mortimer Harkins has returned to Washington after visiting town with relatives and friends.
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Federal Bureau of Plant Industry
Mortimer Harkins
Washington
Snow Storm Delays Farm Work in Trone Virginia
TRONE Virginia May 11 All farm work halted by cold wet weather. Corn planting lagging with some farmers not yet started. A snow storm passed over Wednesday evening. Social visits noted including Mr J F Chapman and Frances Chapman at B N Lockhart's home. Several local residents mentioned in Sunday gatherings.
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Trone
J. F. Chapman
Frances Chapman
B. N. Lockhart
Ira Whitacre
E. Russell Hook
Wardensville
W. J. Muse
C. G. Anderson
J. R. Giffin
Gore
Sarah Triplette
Kate Marple
Fannie Chapman
Eula Hoover
Ada Triplette
Maynard Triplette
California Syrup of Figs Advertises A Gentle Laxative
An old advertisement extols California Syrup of Figs to relieve a sick cross child by cleansing the stomach liver and bowels. It claims quick relief for digested food and bile and promotes a 60 cent bottle with usage directions. Local notices mention Prof N D Cool’s return from Rockingham county funeral details and visits among family in town.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
Jad Salts Promised Kidney Relief Warned By Curing Claims
An advertisement touts Jad Salts as a remedy for kidney and backache symptoms caused by uric acid in meat. It claims the product cleans clogged kidneys, neutralizes urine acids, and prevents irritation, recommending daily use for a few days and highlighting easy preparation. It notes Druggists report strong sales for kidney trouble prevention.
Get at The Source of Your Skin Diseases
Misleading ads claim skin eruptions signal only minor breaks. They state that blood deficiency causes boils and rashes and promote Swift Specific as a blood cleanser and tonic. Readers are urged to try S. S. S. and contact the Swift Medical Department for information at Swift Building Atlanta Ga.
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Medical Department
Swift Specific. Co
Swift Building
Atlanta, Ga
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