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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1924
Page
7
Advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a harmless liniment for rheumatic pain. It claims quick relief from pain soreness and stiffness in joints muscles and bones including sciatica lumbago and backache. urges readers to buy a trial bottle at any drug store and rub away discomfort.
The piece explains Arbor Day as a national observance promoting community betterment and forest care. It notes varied timing, school tree plantings, and the role of foresters, stressing education on protecting parks and woodlands and the broader impact on society and economy.
The Federal Reserve Board approved Cleveland’s request to lower the rediscount rate from 4.5 to 4 percent effective June 5. New York banks recently took similar action as officials said the cut could boost loans and earning assets, signaling weak profits for reserve banks.
The article recalls Civil War heritage and praises the Army of Northern Virginia and Robert E. Lee, calling them the greatest of modern times. It urges recognizing the Lost Cause and commemorates Decoration Day ceremonies at Old Chapel, urging a large attendance.
An Ohio writer in Successful Farming notes removable silo doors should be stored under eaves and slid back into the opening as the silo is emptied. Keeping doors in place helps rigidify the structure during emptiness and reduces wind impact. During filling, doors are replaced in reverse order and some farmers haul them up with a rope. Tramping silage is stated as easier than handling doors.
London May 29 Prime Minister MacDonald warned that a defeat in tonight's House of Commons test could force a general election. The Daily Herald and political writers say the government’s fate is in the balance with a tight margin likely, as Conservatives move to cut Tom Shaw’s salary to express disapproval of labor policy.
Capt. George Pelletier d Oisy arrived in Peking after a Shanghai start and a stop at Tsinan Fu completing a long distance stage from Paris to Tokyo. The journey covered more than 6 50 miles with a brief stop in between.
The notice urges apple growers to treat fruit varieties prone to scab immediately. It recommends applying a thorough liquid spray of Mine sulfur at the regular summer strength, five gallons concentrate to about 210 to 206 gallons of water, to save money and protect the crop.
Nature Magazine notes a black bear reaches about two feet at the shoulder and five feet nose to tail with a weight range of 250 to 300 pounds in good condition. The description reflects typical adult size and build.
An old time remedy column argues foot pain stems from joints not skin. It promotes Joint-Ease a topical emollient claimed to reach joints in minutes and relieve soreness, advocating use over powders and baths. Sold by Boyd Drugs and Franck Baker and Son for 60 cents.
The article argues alfalfa is among the most profitable crops where soil suits it. It urges farmers to test soil suitability with simple checks and to grow alfalfa if feasible, advising patches sized to hay and pasturage needs for livestock.
Farmers using historic seed would face 40 percent higher costs. using today’s top seed varieties could reduce costs by about 15 percent. Kansas State Agricultural College figures compare early seed with current varieties adapted to local conditions.
Patterson Brothers Tobacco Corporation of Richmond filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in Federal District Court. Assets were listed at 913,845 with liabilities of 297,640. Receivers D. B. Merrill and Leigh R. Page announced the plant would continue to operate during the litigation.
Gray hair fades with age but Sage Tea and Sulphur offers a home or store bought remedy. The old time recipe promises natural darkening as a sponge is run through strands, restoring color after a few applications and leaving hair thick and lustrous.
The definition distinguishes unlawful killings without malice or deliberation. It covers voluntary killings in a sudden heat of passion and involuntary killings during an unlawful act or a lawful act done without due caution.
An exploration of how an artist finds heartfelt en joyment in painting a picture, mirroring another man’s gut out of salt in simple, rustic terms. The piece reflects emotional fulfillment in creative work and ordinary labor.
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