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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1922
Page
4
Classified notice lists subscription options with durations one month six months and one year plus weekly rates. Mentions Associated Press crediting and exclusive republication rights. Dated Friday September 1 1922.
Lieutenant Governor Junius E. West urged Roanoke Rotary to adopt “Let us capitalize Virginia's history” as a slogan for progress. He argued Virginia's scenery, people, and history should inspire present efforts, especially in building good roads to connect the state’s resources and historic sites, despite the cost.
The general verdict credits the fair with eclipsing prior years and expands its scope beyond the Old Dominion fair standard. Management aimed to gain prestige and broaden appeal, with success noted as the event nears eastern fairs. Afternoon races highlighted the close.
A large crowd of at least 9 000 spectators watched the card with strong interest. In the Consolation for horses that had not won earlier, Anapoliston owned by W. Taylor Wall was withdrawn after a sulky wheel broke during a smash-up. Four heats produced a winner in the 2 30 mg event with Danfield taking the final win after three horses led at times. The 2 30 Pace saw Edward Lee and W E Miller among leading entries, while Consolation Race with Locust and Grace D featured Anapoliston among the field.
The Attorney General filed a federal injunction against all striking railroad employees and federation officials to stop interference with railroad operations. The suit names the American Federation of Labor, six international unions, and 120 system federations. The action aims to restrain disruptions as the strike began July 1 after wage disputes.
A St Louis and San Francisco passenger train en route from St Louis to Memphis was wrecked near here when a trespassing crossing gave way injuring several people.
Thomas H House, a well known Winchester Confederate veteran, arrived for a federate reunion from Lee Camp Sol ofme Richmond and was stricken with paralysis yesterday at the Colonial rooming house. He has been taken to Memorial Hospital and is over 80 years old with little improvement reported.
The passage discusses how Curly hair is a woman's crown of glory and describes using an electric curling iron to maintain curls in hot and humid weather. It emphasizes that many women buy an electric curling iron because it is inexpensive and effective for summer looks.
A letter from G. ft. Hardesty Jr. of Pleasant Vale stock farm Summit Point West Virginia contends Star misreported Hampshire swine results. He claims 20 Hamp shires at Woodside Farm produced 9 of 10 prizes with 4 firsts and 6 seconds and asserts his herd bred most animals while his brother Robert Hardesty won top pig club prizes against William Clevenger.
The United States Department of Agriculture issued a circular by W. M. Mackellar outlining practical field experience to finish eradicating ticks. It notes 500000 square miles already tickless, with knots in remaining areas, and targets inspectors though open to others. copies available from the USDA in Washington.
The article notes hog raisers struggle with worms spreading through herds when pastures stay the same. It advises frequent pasture changes to halt infestations, arguing range is easier to manage than closed pens and that rotating sections keeps pigs healthy and pastures recoverable.
Cert. George B. Roszel travels to Connersville Indiana where the Lexington Motor Car Company will install an entirely new engine in his touring car. He expects to return within a week or ten days.
Officials of the newly organized National Motorists declared war on road decay and high motor taxes. They plan nationwide campaigns led from Chicago with E B Ertsman and Frei H Carey named as secretaries to organize state associations and attract tens of thousands of members. An immediate survey was ordered in Washington to address high gasoline prices. The Ohio State Automobile Association joined first with 60 000 members, followed by the Illinois State Automobile Association with 45 000 outside Chicago and 16 000 in Chicago.
Mr Lawrence Weems returns to Mexico City after visiting his parents on Fairmont avenue. Miss Georgie Weirman improves after surgery in Franklin Square Hospital Baltimore though still serious. Misses Catherine and Esther Dudley return from Eaglesmere Pa. Beulah Cline returns from Columbia University summer session. Mrs Abney Payne and family leave for Charleston W Va. Unnaturalized foreigners barred from hunting in New York state.
The USDA and Bureau of Public Roads tested mixing cement with adobe soil in Solano County California to improve road subgrades. A 1 to 10 and 1 to 20 soil cement mix was tried after dry soil was broken and harrowed. Untreated adobe cracked while treated sections showed greater stability though not a concrete hard surface. California will conduct further experiments to observe cost and results.
Prof A. from the University of Minnesota division of farm crops and farm management explains silage corn can be the same varieties used for grain. He notes cutting before the dent stage is fine and northern growers may use slightly larger corn so ears reach the beginning dent stage before killing frosts.
Pigs fed on cover pasture and skimmed milk with barley or oats gain quickly and vigorously. They mature into strong productive stock when rotated into feed lots or corn fields, yielding profitable returns.
The guidance notes that using pasture alone is rarely profitable for young pigs. It states that feeding two pounds or more of corn per 100 pounds of pigs typically yields better profitability than a light pasture-only ration.
Readable notes describe growing root crops on small new land plots. They yield heavily and provide good seeds along with vegetables for the table. A separate item notes highways in China under construction, ranging from 55 to 83 feet in width.
The article notes 63 distinct pavement types now used in modern hard surfaced roads across the United States. It outlines the variety of materials and construction approaches adopted to meet evolving transportation needs.
By virtue of executions in my hands I will offer at public sale at ten o clock a.m. on Saturday September 19 1922 on the premises on West Monmouth street all of the stock of groceries of George W Kremer together with the fixtures Terms cash Luther Pannett Sheriff Dunn & Duvall Attorneys 29 ts
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