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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1920
Page
6
The United States Department of Agriculture publishes bulletin 1185 for young farmers on selecting a beef calf and raising it for market or breeding. It covers desirable and undesirable calf types, equipment, health, feeding, changing rations, parasite prevention, and coat preparation for show. Write USDA Washington for the bulletin.
Fall plowing benefits level soils by reducing sods and increasing spring moisture. The practice risks washing on hilly land, forming gullies and weathering. Sandy or rolling soils conserve fertility best when plowing is delayed until spring to fit the crop schedule.
U S crop estimates project harvest near 9 million tons of beets, about 2 million more than normal. Per capita beet sugar in the U S is expected to rise from 17 pounds to about 21 or 22 pounds, potentially lowering sugar prices next year.
The article urges providing ample ventilation for poultry without drafts to ensure high air exchange. It notes hens use three times more air than cows or pigs and warns against cracks or drafts that could let in outside air, emphasizing oxygen flow.
A farmer argues he should not be compelled to stop work to fix machines. He says proper attention keeps machinery in good order daily, reducing the need for repairs. More time is spent on repairs than on preventive care to avoid breakdowns.
New York reports another drop as the Federal Refining Company lowers its refined sugar price to a new low, following a raw sugar decline to 646? a ton. The marketwide cut continues a downward trend in the sugar market.
Principal grain futures tumbled in Chicago trading with wheat dropping to 1.73 for December delivery and 1.63 for March after a 7 percent slide. Corn fell to 1.60 for December and oats to 0.46 for May as broader market weakness and unsettled finances pressured grain and livestock prices.
United States Steel Corporation says it will recommend to presidents of subsidiaries that current selling prices stay in force unless changes are needed to meet altered conditions. Chairman Gary notes the move aims to stabilize business conditions amid uncertain times.
Engineers estimate damage from the Great Slide near Bigelow to refit the PRR line at the Pennsylvania Railroad station. For weeks the earth and slag have slid down the hillside toward downtown Pittsburgh, with nine steam shovels moving earth day and night. About 5,000 tons are dispatched on special trains every 24 hours.
A health ad describes overcoming premature breakdown by preserving vitality through balanced blood and strengthened resistance. It promotes Vinol cod liver and iron as a body builder with a testimonial from Mrs. W. J. Nixon claiming restored appetite and strength after other treatments failed.
President-elect Harding and his party enjoy balmy gulf breezes aboard the S S Parismina as the ship sails toward Panama. After a day in New Orleans, Harding rests on tranquil waters, with the voyage continuing under clear skies.
Leslie D. Barnett of Virginia was appointed by President Wilson as special assistant to the attorney general on November 19, with the Associated Press reporting from Washington.
The fire tree is described as one of Australia's most extraordinary trees. It features tall trunks and blossoms in a flame like display during full bloom in New South Wales forests, appearing as a tree on fire.
The United States Department of Agriculture reports experiments with Pickering sprays using copper sulfate to reduce costs versus standard Bordeaux mixtures. Early lab results suggest higher copper efficiency per unit. field trials in Maine New Jersey Virginia show mixed suitability for crops like potatoes and fruit. Bulletin 866 details formulas and results for broader agricultural use.
The article argues that farming must be run as a business with proper accounting to maximize net returns. It compares farm and factory management, stresses profit questions, and notes capital, labor, and managerial skill determine farm success.
The Roll Call begins November 21 and ends November 26. The drive explains how donations support local and national Red Cross relief, health first aid, emergency training, and care for families, with most funds staying in the local chapter.
The article argues catarrh persists beyond warm months and urges treating at the source. It promotes S.S.S. as a blood purifier that eliminates germs causing catarrh and outlines contacting the Swift Laboratory in Atlanta for personalized advice.
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