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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1919
Page
2
Parties owing William F. Anderson's estate or holding claims against the estate are urged to settle. C. Anderson, administrator, sets the date as January 16 with probate notices to follow.
The firm of Miller and Anderson is dissolved due to the death of Wm. F. Anderson. Percy D. Miller has purchased Anderson's estate interest and will run the plumbing business at East Water Street, Winchester Virginia. Mary C. Anderson, Admx. Wm. F. Anderson, dec’d. Oct 6, 1919. 10-16-47.
The article extols silage as the best rough feed for farms noting corn is cut at proper stages and stored in a silo where the entire corn plant is consumed. It claims silage is more convenient and palatable than other feeds and highlights that harvested at maturity it avoids waste from immaturity.
An ad claims Ely's Cream Balm clears a clogged nose from cold or catarrh. It touts quick relief from nasal obstruction, sneezing, and mucus discharge by applying a small amount inside the nostrils.
Extract from decree of the Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia dated September 24 1919 refers to James M Clevenger admr of Ira B Clevenger deceased and notices appointment of Master Commissioner to state accounts determine realty liens unpaid taxes and partition. Commissioner’s Office Winchester announces hearing November 15 1919 at 48 Rouss Avenue to execute the order of reference and collect pertinent papers.
The guide advises gradual cooling to about 55 degrees F for long storage. Well matured and cured roots kept at that temperature can last through winter and spring. For small quantities, store in basements near heat sources or in upper rooms if needed.
United States Department of Agriculture guidance on storing the Irish potato, the northern region’s key winter vegetable. Protect from light and freezing. use basements, cellars, pits, or banks. cover pits with manure or straw before winter to preserve quality.
The article outlines storage methods for Irish and sweet potatoes during severe cold. It covers dirt or manure coverings, pit or bank storage, basement or outdoor cellars, drying after digging, careful handling to avoid bruising, and curing temperatures of about 75 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit for ten days to two weeks before final storage.
Farmers face annoying stumps in plowing and harvesting. It costs little to remove stumps using pullers and other methods. The article lists several approaches such as using pullers to remove stumps.
To locate the water table, dig a post hole three feet deep and observe where the water appears. The water table is three feet below ground surface. otherwise plants may develop shallow roots.
A farmer uses pruning to balance wood production and fruit yield. Poorer trees are removed for timber while the strongest remaining trees continue to bear fruit and grow.
Farmers backing manure pits see them as key to expanding profitability and paving the way for more pits soon, arguing the practice will boost returns and support agricultural growth.
The Circuit Court of Frederick County Virginia orders referral to a Commissioner of the Court to examine Wm H Smith estate assets both real and personal and to summarize the executor E W Smith account. The Commissioner must convene creditors and report any pertinent matters by November 18 1919 at his Winchester office and may extend execution if needed.
Public sale by administrator of John W. Smith deceased. The property at 702 South Main street corner of Main and Germain streets, Winchester, Va, with a 12 room two story residence, will be sold at 11 am on Saturday November 1 1919. One third cash, balance in two annual installments secured by deed of trust and insurance. auctioneer A G Sanson.
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