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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1921
Page
4
The article notes ongoing declines in farm product prices including wheat and corn, claims prices are below production costs, and urges Republican action to repeal the emergency tariff to allow Europe to export manufactured goods and buy American food. It argues the tariff barrier risks disaster for farmers if imports are blocked.
The Agricultural College and Extension Division promotes research and dissemination via country farm demonstrators and agents in home economics.
Virginia emphasizes agriculture as the core economy with growing farm values and land worth. It outlines progress from 1910 to 1921, notes fertilizer law protections, and describes regulatory advances by the Department of Agriculture to support farmers and ensure quality seeds and inputs.
Public health notice touts S. S. S. as a blood-clearing tonic. It warns readers to answer questions about tiredness and pale skin, claims nature needs help, and urges obtaining S. S. S. from druggists or contacting Swift Specific Co for advice and a free booklet.
The tobacco statistics law enforces accurate state production data and a monthly sales and prices report in the farmer's tobacco bulletin. The Commission Merchants Law handles farmer-sale complaints on a just basis. In 1914 two lime grinding plants were funded to supply lime at production cost, with orders exceeding capacity. Anti hot cholera serum is supplied at cost to farmers.
The department provides nitrogen culture for legume seeds to improve yields and reduce fertilizer costs. It supports farmer cooperatives, works with the U S Bureau of Markets to secure fair prices, and conducts farmers meetings statewide. It publishes monthly bulletins, analyzes fertilizers and seeds, and answers over 30 000 farmer letters annually. It also promotes Virginia as a home for seekers and investors with a detailed illustrated handbook.
Lumber prices have fallen to a normal level, making framing for houses and barns affordable. The supplier offers a complete stock and plans to help customers choose materials at reasonable prices.
Dated general manager D H Sencindiver provides a train timetable listing stations from Wardensville to Winchester with arrival and departure times. It notes up to date information and mentions about 2,000 Virginia home-seekers purchasing homes yearly, investing around 20 million dollars.
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