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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1920

Page

5

Common storage houses aid Northwest apple growers

The Bureau of Markets outlines how ventilated wooden storage houses with insulated walls and waterproof paper protect apples from moisture and heat. It notes that many Washington and Idaho growers use these facilities to extend marketing windows and relieve seasonal labor constraints.

United States Ae Alllandigergersioner Buesets Bureau Pacific Northwest Washington Idaho Northwest

Court decree notes executor duties in Leight case

In Frederick County Virginia, James P. Reardon, Master Commissioner, orders the executor William Z. Adams to inventory liens and settle accounts in the estate of David Leight. A public notice sets November 27, 1920, for proceedings to report and enforce the October 18 1920 decree.

Ecreer W. Z. Adams David Leight John M. Leight William H. Leight Daniel Leight Oscar D. Leight William Z. Adams Winchester Virginia Frederick County Rouss Avenue James P. Reardon Circuit Court of Frederick _ Count M. M. Lynch Atcorney

Relief for female ailments advertised by National Medical Institute

An old advertisement promises safe relief for irregular or suppressed conditions with Triumph Pills. It urges women not to buy from drug stores or experiment with others and directs readers to write for details to the National Medical Institute in Milwaukee Wisconsin.

National Medical Institute Milwaukee Wis

Perseptin for Catarrhal Inflammation and Flu Prevention

An excellent remedy for all catarrhal inflammations of the nose and throat. An excellent preventive for the flu. For sale by all drug stores.

Mrs Scott Falinestock Heads to Johns Hopkins for Bone Abscess

Mrs Scott Falinestock departed for Baltimore to undergo treatment for a bone abscess. She will be a patient at Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Scott Falinestock Baltimore Johns Hopkins Hospital

Doctors tout Calotabs as cure for colds and flu

Public warnings say simple colds and mild flu can lead to pneumonia and complications. Calotabs marketed as a once nightly laxative claiming immediate liver activation and purification. one tablet at bedtime with water, no salts or nausea, claims to end cold by morning. Sold only in sealed packages at 35 cents with money-back guarantee from druggists.

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Self made double rabbit trap from Oklahoma farmer

Carl Smith describes a home built rabbit trap using four 6 inch boards four feet long with trap doors at each end and a central chicken wire partition. The device catches two rabbits at once in a run and uses a falling door mechanism to trap the animal as it passes under the doorway.

Carl Smith Oklahoma’ Farmer

Kill Black Knots in Fall on Stone Fruit Trees

Black knots on plum and cherry trees can be cut out whenever seen but best in fall after leaf drop. Remove knots carefully and burn them to prevent spread.

Grapes From Christian Method Bring Yuletide Supply

The Department of Agriculture devised a packing method using red wood sawdust and refrigerated transit to keep European Awakean grapes fresh from harvest to Christmas markets. The industry now ships over 500 carloads annually and has tested spruce as a substitute when red wood was scarce, ensuring steady supply and luscious fruit for consumers.

United States Department of Agriculture Department of Agriculture

Get Corn Husker Out Early

The text urges early corn husking to minimize losses and costs. It notes that late husking is expensive and that snow can hide ears, causing waste as fields stay unharvested. Early husking helps stock recover ears before winter.

Careful work with cattle builds herd by slow breeding

Careful breeding and selection are essential to growing a cattle herd. Progress comes gradualy and relies on judgment and patience. Those with means can speed results by purchasing top stock, but reputation and goodwill are earned through steady, prudent practice.

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Best Early Cooking Apples Varieties Compared

For early cooking apples Yellow Transparent Duchess of Oldenburg bear fruit young and scab resistant. They are not good for eating raw. Williams Early Red and Gravenstein are good eating apples. Red Astrachan and Early Harvest are also good but prone to scab.

Duchess of Oldenburg Williams Gravenstein

Lawn Mowing Warnings For Late Fall Care

The article urges not to mow late in the fall to protect lawn roots and the turf’s protective covering. Cutting too closely late in the season may cause freezing damage to the grass and its growth.

Prisoners Escape Staunton Jail Through Ceiling

November 10 Staunton Virginia five white prisoners escaped Augusta county jail by tearing a rod from a cot and breaking through a cell ceiling. They then tried to free black inmates, fled through a window, and dropped to a adjacent roof before hitting the ground. In custody are Kenneth Corbin ten year term Pete Th two years King Harvey one year.

Staunton Augusta County Tiberty Kenneth Corbin Pete Th King Harvey

Federal prisoners Walter Hackett and A D Hoga held for grand jury

Walter Hackett and A D Hoga are being held for federal grand jury proceedings. Both are detained to answer charges or potential indictments as part of federal investigations.

Walter Hackett A. D. Hoga

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