First Scout Troop Hangs Up a Record Bond Drive
The first Boy Scout troop sold 502 individual Victory Bonds totaling 115000 during a limited campaign. Twenty five members will receive Treasury Department awards for distinctive work, with Harold Sheetz and Winkfield receiving cots for top performances. The troop, aided by Patrol Leaders and assistants, conducted sales across the city and county.
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Ting
Ford
Treasury Department
Paul Massey
Harold Sheetz
Marshal Winkfield
Rearing Chickens Using Hens and Incubation Tips
A detailed guide on managing brooding hens and chicks. It covers moving brood coops weekly to fresh ground, providing shade, dusting hens with insect powder, handling quiet periods during hatching, and using incubators for early hatchlings. It warns against overgreasing and emphasizes coop cleanliness and mite control.
Beginning Livestock Raising With Limited Capital
Live stock raising may require more capital when starting without facilities. It is possible to start with little capital using available pasture and feed.
Advantages of sheep flock and soil fertility
The article extols investing in a flock of sheep to insure a good wool crop for the market and to build up soil fertility. It argues that sheep farming strengthens soil so it will support any future crop the farmer wishes to sow.
Virginia Highway bids sought for two river road projects
Virginia State Highway Commissioner invites bids through May 20 1919 for 5.3 miles of waterbound macadam from Winchester to Opequon Creek in Frederick County and 8 miles of slag road from Wilson Creek to Longdale Furnace in Alleghany County. Convict labor hours up to 70000 at 20 cents per hour may be supplied. alternate free labor bids requested. Plans cost 5 dollars with refund on return. 500 dollar certified check required with each bid. State Engineer to tour projects May 16 and 17.
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Richmond
Virginia
Winchester
Opequon Creek
Frederick County
Wilson Creek
Longdale Furnace
Alleghany County
Virginia Highway Commissioner
Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce
Clifton Forge
Hotel Jack
Zemo Promises Quick Relief for Eczema Skin Ailments
Advert says apply Zemo from druggists for 35c with extra bottle 1.00. Claims healing begins on contact and soon removes eczema tetter pimples rash and blackheads. Describes Zemo as penetrating non greasy non staining and effective for clear healthy skin from a company listing.
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