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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1919
Page
3
A New York hotel uses amber lighting to flatter guests and workers, claiming the glow both makes women appear more attractive and brightens the atmosphere. Observers note the effect in a roof garden setting where lighting alters perception and mood.
A former petty cashier, used to quick hands with coins, rails at the pittance he now must accept. He mocks the smallness of the change handed to him, turning a mock into a moral jab at low wages and dignity.
A terse reflection notes that when a wealthy deceased leaves no good will, peace among heirs is scarce and tensions rise in the aftermath.
The Bureau of Crop Estimates reports farm wage rates rose unevenly from 1914 to 1918 while prices for crops and livestock surged. Wages gained 1 percent in 1915 and 10 percent in 1916, vs price rises of 3 and 12 percent. In 1917 wages jumped 27 percent while prices rose 74 percent, narrowing the gap. By 1918 the two began converging, with future movement uncertain.
Farmers in Ford county Kansas organize a pure seed growers association led by county agent John V. Helper. The Dodge City area seeks home sources of dependable seed to keep stock pure, advertise products, and attract buyers in the southwest. The group aims to produce desirable standard sorghum varieties and improve market recognition for cooperative efforts.
Poultry notes urge continued lice control and value Chatcomb in ration. Brhakhead is cited as a plague for Jersey growers. Geese require care similar to ducks. Breeders report losses from using inferior quality grain.
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