George Washington Favored Purebreds at Wakefield Farm
Enrollment of owners of estate Latane Brothers in the Better Sives Better Stock movement highlights Wakefield farm in Westmoreland Virginia as the birthplace of George Washington and a model for improving livestock. Purebred sires and varied stock are to be used and gradually improved with support from County Agent L M Walker Jr and Virginia extension director John B Hutcheson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Wakefield Farm
Westmoreland County
Virginia
George Witon
Latane
L. M. Walker, Jr
Latane Brothers
John BR. Hutcheson
Extension
George Washington
Quail Eat Rootworm Beetles News You Can Use
Bob white quail feed on the adults of the corn rootworm and help curb damage to corn. A single quail stomach has held as many as 12 beetles, per the Bureau of Entomology. Other birds like the red headed woodpecker nighthawk cardinal kingbird and phoebe also consume the beetles reducing crop harm.
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Bob
United States Department
Bureau of Entomology of
United States Department of Agriculture
Weed Seed in Screenings for Chickens Warned
Farmers should crack screenings fed to chicks to ruin germination power. Whole screenings spread weeds like wild oats mustard ragweed corn cockle vetch and cowherb and may contain poisonous corn cockle seeds.
Imagination Blends Opposites And Elevates Perception
Coleridge notes imagination reveals itself in balancing discordant qualities. It reconciles sameness with difference, general with concrete, idea with image, individual with representative, novelty with the familiar, heightened emotion with disciplined judgment, and steady self.
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Coleridge
Sleep Position Aimed at Longevity Says French Scientist
A French scientist claims long life requires sleeping in a due north and south position. People might die young but should continue sleeping on the right side with knees under the chin. He adds it is too late to worry about being pointed north.
Early dentistry traced to Galen and 19th century insight
The earliest reference to treating teeth is Galen (131 200 A D ). Dentistry as a science dates from 1839 when Prof Richard Newton linked the vascular and soft tissues to the hard tooth substance. His work appeared 1840 1845.
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Galen
Richard Newton
Public Sale of Harris Addition Lots in Winchester
The trustee announces a public auction of Lots 99 and 100 in Block 11 of Harris Addition Winchester Virginia. The sale, conducted by ROBERT T. Barton as Trustee, will occur at 11 A M in front of the County Court House Winchester Virginia with cash due on sale day. Duvall Dunn is the auctioneer. 26-4w
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Harts
Winchester
Virginia
Robert T. Barton
Duvall & Dunn
Wire partitions replaced in swine farrowing houses
USDA experiments show wire partitions in farrowing houses cause drafts and stress for young pigs. Solid wooden divisions about 32 inches high reduce drafts and keep sows calmer during farrowing, preventing irritation and fighting between pens.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Apples and Pears for Export Ad from Kurtz Co
The notice invites growers to contact W F Kurtz Co at 204 Franklin St New York City about exporting apples and Kieffer pears. It notes current consignments on export basis and suggests comparing net returns with Kurtz to assess their services. The ad urges timely contact for seasonal arrangement.
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W. F. Kurtz, CO
Franklin St
New York
Cit
W F. Kurtz Co
Kurtz
W. F. Kurtz CO
Public sale of house and lot in Frederick County Virginia
Frederick County Virginia Board of Supervisors announces a public auction on December 2, 1922 at 11 a.m. in Winchester. The property is a 35 square perches lot with a two story seven room frame house near the North Frederick Turnpike, previously toll-house and deeded to Northern Frederick Turnpike Co. One third cash, balance in two annual payments secured by deed of trust and insurance. Duvall and Dunn, auctioneers.
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Board of Supervisors
Frederick County
Virginia
General Assembly of Virginia
Winchester
North Frederick
City of
Northern Frederick Turnpike Co
Selina G. Glaize
HK. B. Kline
Duvall & Dunn, Aucts
Destroy Weevils in Beans
Instructions allege carbon bisulphide can kill weevils in beans and peas. Seal beans in a tight vessel with about one teaspoonful per ten gallons, expose overnight, then store dry. Do not use lamps or lighted matches near the material and avoid breathing fumes.
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H. C. Browne
Parker’s Garage
Stephens City, Va
F. O. B. Detroit
Purina
Joseph S Sullivan
Virg Burle
Virginia and
Burley Tobaccos
Harley- Davidson
the New World
H. J. Mowrey & Bro
West Plccadilly
Stromberg
Valley Service
White -Post
Brown
Iinia
J. F. Coleman
Berryville
Travers Welsh
Stant
Emmett
Huntge
Will. Zo
Brunswick
Nellie Kennerly
Washington
Turner Hughes
Buena Vista
Mollie
Mattie Hughes
David Meade Snell
P. W. Bowers
Helen
Gibbs
Woodstock
Kenneth Rice
Middletown
W. M. Snell
Agnes Ramey
H. R. Willis
Harris Addition
George A. Butler
Corporation Court
County Court House
Chapman Auto Sales
H. W. Ebert
Buick & Cadillac
Paige Jewette
Winchester Garage
Star Car
Hicks-Moore Motor Co
N. Main St
John S. Solenberger & Co. Inc
South Main Street
Hallowe’en
Frank Gearing
Piccadilly St
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