Border irrigation method aids irrigation of forage and grains
The Farmers' Bulletin 1248 outlines the border method of irrigation, dividing fields into strips with levees to channel water down slopes. It details suitable crops including alfalfa clover and grains, soil types, slope requirements, and cost advantages, with guidance on water head and border construction.
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Agen
Samubel Fortier
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Court Adopts Hearing to Determine Guilt in Keeney Case
The court orders a hearing on evidence to gauge probable guilt while the defense withdraws bail motion. Henry Alford, arrested on Cabin Creek, was shot at while officers attempted to take him to Charleston. The trial schedule shifts as the state moves to hear all cases, with jurors and defendants returning to the coal counties by June 12.
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Henry Alford
John Chafin
Logan County
Cabin Creek
Alford
Charleston
Ghoard
Kanawha County
Rema
Sim
Keeney
Wilburn
Iin
Woods
Wuld Heep
Buzzard
Redneck
West Virginia
Plan to Avoid Gape Worms in Poultry Coops
As warm weather approaches gape worms are expected in some areas. Prevention includes adding a few drops of turpentine to each quart of drinking water and scattering air slaked lime around coops and runs.
Grace Lutheran Church Plans Parish House Addition
The Grace Lutheran Church congregation votes to construct a parish house on West Water Street, using two adjoining lots including the old Union engine house site and a two story stone dwelling. An architect will prepare drawings and specs, with contractor estimates sought. the facility will serve Sunday school Bible classes and church entertainments.
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Grace Lutheran Church
West Water Street
Union
Heirg
J. E. Baker
Marriage License Issued for Hodgson and Clark
A marriage license was issued yesterday at the county clerk’s office to Milton P. Hodgson an electrician of Winchester and Miss Ethel Clark daughter of Charles Clark of Nain.
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Milton P. Hodgson
Winchester
Ethel Clark
Charles Clark
Nain
French Woman Sends Tribute to Unknown Soldier
Madame Charles Raveau of Gambetta Rochefort sur Mer sent a memorial for Memorial Day 1922 to the Unknown Soldier tribute in Washington. The bouquet features star points with artificial flowers and brilliant centers, symbolizing kinship and tears, sent via the American Consul at Bordeaux. Her family helped decorate American graves at Rochefort and assisted the Graves Registration Service there.
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Ington
Charles Raveau
Gambetta
Rochefort-sur-Mer
Charente Inferieure
France
Madame Raveau
Bordeaux
Kinabe
Washington
Raveau
Rochefort
Terican
Weeks to Attend VMI finals Alumni Day Dedication
Lexington Va May 31 Gen E Nicols superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute announces that War Weeks attendance will be at the finals on Tuesday June 20 Alumni Day features an elaborate program including dedication of the new athletic field and stadium built by alumni in memory of fallen VMI men Secretary of War Weeks will attend with Rep Bascom Stemp Stemp, a 1901 graduate, will receive the Hope medal at graduation June 21.
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Washington
Bascom Stemp
Eatie
Institute
Lsou H
Jacks
Stemp Williver
Estate matters set for reporting by master commissioner
In Frederick County Virginia Giles J. Smith Ex or et al vs George J. Smith and others the court orders reference to a Master Commissioner in Chancery to report on the estate including debts and taxes and to convene creditors and settle accounts of Harry Hiett executor. The commissioner will conduct the reference at his Winchester office on June 10, 1922 with further adjournments as needed.
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Frederick County
Virginia
Giles’ J. Smith
Giles J. Smith
Harry Hiett
Commissioner's Office
Giles J
Winchester
W. Water Street
Palmer Cement Company Enlists Heavy Force at Lime Work
Oranda Va May 31 The Palmer Sane and Cement Company runs a heavy force at their lime works. Orndorff brothers of Oak Grove finished sawing logs at Minebank Ford for H L Keller and moved their outfit home. Clinton Mowrey had his house repainted. Racey of Winchester moved into Jennie Kime's West Oranda residence. Rains blessed farmers this week. C Himetrig ht is adding to his house. M M Orndorff improves property with new paint. Mowrey nearly severed a toe and cut another with a hatchet Thursday.
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Oranda
Palmer Sane and Cement Company
Ite
Messrs
Orndorff
Oak Grove
Minebank Ford
H. L. Keller
Clinton Mowreey
Racey
Winchester
Jennie Kime
West Oranda
C. Himetrigeht
Stuart
Mowréy
M.M. Orndorff
Snow Hill farm well drilling underway near Grimes
Grimes Va May 31 Mr H B McCormac is having a well drilled on his large Snow Hill farm by Mr Gochenour of Maurertown. Mrs Richard Randall remains indisposed at home. Galilee Sunday school plans June Children Day exercises. Jacob Randall and family from Winchester visit son J E Randall here. T Lee Evans and family visited near Gainesboro. Local attendance at Sunday school convention at Buont Church Wednesday. E D Shirley and son Lister called Saturday afternoon.
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Gainesboro
Buent Church
E. D. Shirley
Lister
Shenandoah Caverns Opened for Public Tour at New Market
The Shenandoah Caverns between New Market and Mont Jackson on the Southern Railway were opened to the public on Decoration Day. Owned by J. D. Manor of New Market and H. B. Chapman of Woodstock, they are praised as highly attractive by authorities.
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New Market
Shenandoah Caverns
Southern
Mont Jackson
J. D. Manor
H. B. Chapman
Woodstock
United States
For Sale 110 Acre Limestone Farm Bargain Price
Property listing offers an 110 acre limestone farm with eight room dwelling and outbuildings. Includes 38 acres with orchard, fine water and a small barn. 150 fruit trees and 5 room dwelling. Total price 13,000. Contact CD 4 Company for inquiries.
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CD 4 Company
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