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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1937
Page
14
Gardeners learn division aids multiplication. Dig edge plants first, avoid root damage, lift crowded clumps, and reset. Do not disturb bloomers. transplant Madonna Lily and Madonna Tulips in August or September. September best for Peonies. Delphi niums need fall root growth. Weeding now is easy while weeds are small and weak perennials benefit from early removal.
The piece argues that payrolls sway votes and protect lawmakers by keeping staff in place. It notes Sen Byrd’s proposed consolidations as examples of “good business methods” and recalls earlier Army post consolidation plans that stalled amid local resistance. The editors doubt broad public support for efficiency moves.
In a testimonial style notice a Fairbury reader advocates Kellogg’s ALL-BRAN cereal to relieve headache fatigue and constipation. The ad claims the cereal absorbs water, aids gentle cleansing, and requires two servings daily with stronger use when severe, produced in Battle Creek.
The speaker warns that scare tactics will not help until extravagances prove deterrent to business. Only then will action be required to address broader economic strain.
The Grande of Virginia will hold the one hundredth annual session in Richmond May 25 and 26 at the John Marshall Hotel with a May 23 religious service, a May 24 grand ball, and sessions for Grand Lodge Grand Encampment Department Council and Se cretaries' Association. A historical pageant, a public installation May 26, and dance close the event. Key figures include T K Farleigh Robert L Jones Claude Stickley and David Hottle.
Delegation will attend the Richmond meetings from Winchester and vicinity representing Madison Lodge of this city Marsh Run Lodge of Middletown and Stephens City Lodge of Stephens City.
Census Bureau reports 9,848 camps serving tin can tourists in 1935 as part of a 25 million dollar annual business. More than 15,000 people are employed in the sector nationwide with California housing about 1,440 camps. Texas Colorado and Minnesota also host large clusters as auto trailer popularity drives growth.
Crop conditions show mixed results with some seed in reserves and a very good stand after freezes. Hay stocks on farms remain low at 52 000 tons, while grain hay harvests promise relief. Pastures are below average nationwide though mid spring rains helped, and fruit prospects look more promising though not yet forecast.
Commercial growers noted 78 percent of a full peach crop the highest since 1931. Apple bloom was late but heavy with cool weather and little frost damage. Rain in late April damaged some Piedmont areas while overall fruit prospects look better than usual though exact outcomes remain uncertain. Egg production reached 54.4 eggs per hundred hens, the largest on record.
May 1 averages for egg production align with April levels while hens per farm reach a 1933 high and chicks per yard top 1935 figures. Milk yields per cow run 11.3 lb vs 10.6 a year ago, but total U S output dips about 1 percent due to 2 percent fewer cows on farms.
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