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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1920
Page
3
A prominent beekeeper predicts a mild winter citing thick honeycombs indicate calm conditions and thin walls signal severe weather. He notes squirrels have little winter food, corn husks are scarce, and some fur bearing animals lack fur this season.
A group of schoolgirls faced a close call at the post office when a revolving door trapped a girl between the door and frame. Janitor P Spillm halted the door and freed her, a rubber strip preventing serious injury. Regulators warned about the danger of revolving doors to prevent future incidents.
The Frederick county board of supervisors changed the open hunting season to run from November 20 to December 20. The law limits a hunter to two wild turkeys six pheasants and twelve partridges. A copy of state game laws is kept at the county clerk's office.
The Chamber of Commerce reports the State Highway Department ordered a heavier surface for the Northwestern Grade and the loose stone program will be discontinued.
Mr E R Cocke of the State Highway Department asks the Chamber of Commerce to help complete the road by supplying materials. Cooperation with City Manager Mr Trier is noted as fifty tons of mist have been purchased and a sprinkler is to be provided, with no delay on the Northwestern Grade.
Miss Fannie Beee of Ridgeway Virginia was badly burned Saturday afternoon when her dress caught fire from a spark while singeing a chicken over a coal stove. Her injuries were described as serious but not fatal, with recovery expected after medical aid from Dr. Huffman.
A Fort Worth report notes Winchester price ranges from 15 to 18 cents per pound with most stores at 17. Retailers say much sugar here was bought or contracted when prices were high and jobbers are held to contracts by refiners. A Finchster resident recalls paying 12 to 12 1/2 cents per pound elsewhere while another Reliance resident saw 18 cents.
Mr G P Coleman State Highway Commissioner will speak at the Chamber of Commerce office at eleven o clock Tuesday morning October 1% AM citizens of Winchester and Frederick county are invited to attend to discuss the road question in this vicinity.
Abert Smith, longtime Baltimore and Ohio Railroad trainman now living in Staunton Virginia, suffered a severe stroke last Friday night. His condition is listed as serious and his brother W Ray Smith of Brunswick Indiana plans to move him if possible. Smith has been connected with Beverley Garage in Staunton for several years.
William S. English formerly of Woodstock Virginia now living in Washington underwent surgery for a stray revolver wound to a lung sustained during a restaurant quarrel crowd. His condition improved after a serious start last week and another operation is planned this week. The assailant was arrested and released on heavy bond for court.
The article explains pruning apple trees based on farm conditions rather than pure orcharding. It advises training young trees to grow straight with 3 to 5 main branches, cutting back to within a foot to form upward elbows, and removing water shoots and crossing branches each year to maintain sunlight and strength. Central stems are discouraged to ensure sunlight for fruit and avoid sun scald.
Strawberries thrive on a variety of soils with very fertile ground delivering the best yields. An average field that has yielded corn with ten loads of manure per acre benefits from manure spread this fall and thorough incorporation into the soil. Apply manure soon after leaving stables to suppress white grub root eaters and plant after a spring plow and harrow to mulch and integrate nutrients.
The article discusses how choosing a farm and home affects farm business and home life. It emphasizes evaluating features that decisively influence successful farming and personal satisfaction, urging careful consideration guided by the United States Department of Agriculture.
A fragment describes Bolivian use of llama wool with Indian women weaving on hand looms before huts. They spin wool into blankets and shawls while watching their rocks.
A federal entomologist details the true army worm as a naked smooth striped caterpillar about 1% inches long. It is green with three dark stripes along its sides and back and a greenish brown speckled head with black markings, distinguishing it from related pests.
Alfalfa curing is discussed with humorous comparison to cleverness. Observers joke that the second and third drops are easier to cure, reflecting a lighthearted rural amusement piece.
A sensational promotion declares Aspironal the two minute cold and cough reliever endorsed by Army surgeons and claimed to be superior to whiskey. Drug stores offer refunds if relief fails in two minutes, with instructions to dose two teaspoons in water and watch for rapid easing. The ad touts safety for infants and children and urges immediate purchases at local druggists.
An old ad promotes Vinol cod liver oil and tonics as a strength creator. It targets pale overworked women like Phyllis and asserts Vinol enriches the blood with minerals and improves energy. It includes a testimonial about rapid improvement and ends with a quip about a neighbor’s misaligned ligaments.
This item describes a region titled And Every Inch Outlaw, Mexico stretching about 1,000 miles from northwest to southwest with a width ranging from 40 to 730 miles. The text cites geographic measurements and directional extent.
Westfield Beach New Brunswick resident Mr Rawley states a grippe illness years earlier caused digestive and chest pains with weight loss. After eight bottles of Tanlac he reports weight gain, reduced nausea, and resumed work as station agent at Canadian Pacific RR. Tanlac sold locally by Boyd Drug Co.
A fragmented market listing from Baltimore shows wholesale prices for livestock items including calves, steers, heifers, roosters, lambs, and dairy products. The page notes closing day values and references several animal grades and categories with varied prices.
Peculiar notes describe the ari fish and fishing customs, mentioning Sépheltes Ants rantes and fines for fishermen. The passage cites curious habits and a habit of making tea, with references to philosophers and early naturalists. The text is fragmentary and historic in tone.
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