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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1922

Page

6

Highways Must Be Regulated by Broad State Discretion

The U S Department of Agriculture bureau of public roads urges broad state power to regulate traffic. They cite varying road conditions, subgrade soils, tire equipment, load distribution, speed, and moisture as factors making detailed laws ineffective. Seasonal changes in road capacity require flexible regulation to prevent damage and ensure safety.

United States Oh of Agriculture Bureau of Public Roads United States Department of Agriculture Bureau

No Hunting for Aliens in New York State

State statute bars foreigners from hunting in New York forbidding their participation. The measure targets non citizens seeking to hunt within the state. Officials emphasize enforcement of the measure across counties and wildlife agencies coordinate.

New York State

Organic matter in sands affects concrete quality

The USDA notes sands with organic matter or loam hinder concrete durability. Bureau of Public Roads researchers seek methods to treat such sands to make them usable and invite samples from across the country for testing.

United States Department of Agriculture Bureau of Public Roads Washington, D. C

Road Building Advances In Arkansas Northeast District

A $2,000,000 road near Pine Bluff in the Northern Road Improvement district has 75 miles of asphalt and two course gravel compression. It connects Stuggart to the Jefferson county line enabling heavy loads to pass this highway and improve rice transport in the area. Plans outline extending the route through Jefferson county toward Pine Bluff for quicker access.

Northern Arkansas Pine Bluff Stuggart Jefferson County

Thinking of Good Roads and the Long Way Home

A reflective note on roadbuilding arguing the best route may require longer paths to achieve lasting improvements. The author muses on policy wisdom and practical benefits behind infrastructure choices.

Producer to Consumer Advantage in Direct Sales

The piece notes that a producer building reputation with a specific article can then sell another item to the same consumer, highlighting a benefit of consumer direct channels.

Best Remedy for Weeds Plants Start in the Garden

The article argues prevention is the key to weed control in gardens and outlines strategies to stop weeds before they begin. It emphasizes proactive maintenance, mulching, and timely weeding to protect garden beds.

Pull Sale of Valuable Real Estate in Frederick County Virginia

Special Commissioner Herbert T. Larrick announces a public auction of two parcels of land in Grimes Post Office Frederick County. Lot A contains 75.5 square poles with a two story store, Lot B covers about 0.5 acres with a two story dwelling and outbuildings. Terms require one-third cash sale day with two annual installments secured by deed of trust and insurance policy. Auction set by decree of court and overseen by trustees T. Orell Cather and Robert T. Barton.

Frederick County Mary C. Albin J. Albin County Court House Winchester Stephens City Nineveh Emanuel J. Albin l Cierbert S. Larrick M. M. Lynch Herbert Spe Frederick Co Mil J. R. Hamilton Virginia Frederick Game Realty Basil &. Aleshira James ‘A. Grimes Herbert T. Larrick Robert T. Barton Ellen Mann Carrie Mann North Market Abbot’ oiPity Baltimore Es Rai Ate Corporation Court of the City of

Seven Fountains Farm Trust Sale in Shenandoah County Va

Trustee to sell at public auction on premises September 20 1922 at 11 o’clock A M. The Seven Fountains Farm near Woodstock features seven springs including white sulphur waters, 445 acres total with timber and bottom land, dwelling, barn, and outbuildings. Terms: one third cash, balance in three annual installments secured by a deed of trust. E D Newman trustee. Tapley auctioneer. 8 21 4w

Shenandoah County Seven Fountains Farm Wooldstock Yance E. D. Newman BE. Tapley

Modern bungalow porch without frills adds sturdy appeal

William A. Radford describes a concrete and brick front porch bungalow with a shingled roof over the door and a pergola style rest, featuring brick pillars, white turned columns, and a durable exterior. The plan includes three upper bedrooms, a spacious living and dining area, a breakfast room, a reception hall, glass doors, a fireplace, and a downstairs toilet.

QAMNEY SPRINGS HOTEL at Orkney Springs Va

In the Allegheny mountains the Qamney Springs Hotel offers capacity for 600 guests with American plan and mineral baths. The hotel features a fine orchestra, electric lights and table luxury. Special June rates from 17.50 per week or 3.00 per day. Also advertised are rubber stamps brushes ink pads and stump for apple barrels. J E Affleck promotes the bartered goods and business card.

Allegheny Mountains J. E. Affleck S. Brad

Alfalfa Crop Spread and Noted Historical Spread

The article traces alfalfa from Persia to Greece in 480 B.C. and onward through Europe, Spain to Mexico, then across the Americas in the 16th century, noting early failures in New England and later revival through soil inoculation. It lists upcoming league games and mentions historical anecdotes about the South Sea bubble and Theodore Hook.

Greece Persia Italy Europe Spain Mexico New England England Winchester Wetopy Asit Ig Karye Shenandoah Valley Durkestan

Expelled From House of Commons for Odd Misdeeds

Report highlights expulsions from the British House of Commons, including a pamphlet on The Possibility of Avoiding Death, with commercial fraud cited as a common reason. The era is described as a fruitful period for parliamentary removals.

House of Commons

Army Expenditures Weighed Across Nations in 1920 21

United States spent 343 155 303 on its army in 1920 21 or 3 22 per capita. In the British empire excluding dependencies spending was 562 123 000 or 12 35 per capita. France expended 927 000 or 22 52 per capita while Italy spent 246 081 200 or 6 70 per capita and Japan 189 082 900 or 8 88 per capita.

United States British Empire France Italy Japan

Norfolk and Western Schedule Opens April 30 1922

Train times listed for Norfolk and Western include Bristol roanoke and Philadelphia connections. No. 13.9.07 a m to Bristol intermediate stops. No. 1-2.46 p m to Roanoke Bristol Bluefield Pocahontas Norton with Pullman sleeper to Wilma ga see Winston-Salem. No. 27-5 53 p m to Shenandoah and intermediate stations. No. 28-8.39 p m to New York via Philadelphia with Shenandoah J connection. No. 14-7.36 p m parlor car to Hagerstown. No. 2-11.38 p m sleeper to Philadelphia and New York. For fares or info contact H H Burks Be 4 Va or W C Saunders Roanoke Va.

Berryville Bristol Pullman Broiler Roanokq Bluefield Pocahontas Patacea Norton Wilamaga Winston-Salem N.C Shumdoah Roanoke Sburg Philadelphia News Connection Shenandoah J Washington Gagerstown Magerstown New York H. H. Burks Gen

18th session spans Sept 2 at College Preparatory

The document lists programs and teachers for the session including Commercial, Piano, Voice, Art and Training for Primary and Kindergarten. Miss Barah DuBose noted as native French teacher with abroad training for art and teacher experience.

Spens Barah DuBose

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