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Newspaper
Winchester News
Location
Winchester, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1908
Page
2
A former Winchester newspaper editor pens a confession to The Winchester News, recounting a long ago venture that aimed to widen the paper’s influence. He notes a partner’s involvement, hints at controversial essays, recalls printing flaws, and recalls a bank panic tied to their office, ending with a reflection on the Winchester News and a Jewish observance on the number thirteen.
The article highlights ongoing plum breeding led by Prof. N. E. Hansen at the South Dakota station. By crossing the native sand cherry with Chinese apricot and other plums, new varieties such as Tokeya, Hangsaka, Sapa, and Skuya are being developed to combine hardiness with larger size and better flavor for the northwestern and Midwest regions. The work aims to produce hardy, high quality plums suitable for the region, addressing the limits of European and Japanese varieties west of Lake Michigan.
A humorous London Sketch excerpt mocks a novice golfer, noting they are behind and overburdened with muckle pottle. It suggests hard practice for two to three years might yield a glimmer of understanding of the game’s rudiments, and the professional doubts the learner will ever truly grasp them.
A visitor asks for Mike Clancy at the quarry after a premature explosion. Costigan says Clancy is gone, asking if for good. The visitor notes Clancy went in a certain direction.
A guest grills a waiter about tenure, the reply reveals only a week on the job, and the guest jokes he may have given his order to another waiter. The exchange captures snappy restaurant banter and character mood.
The northern corn root worm is a white slender worm about a quarter inch long with a brown head and six tiny legs. It attacks corn roots from May to June, causing wilting and possible plant death if roots are destroyed or conditions harsh. By late July it becomes a green beetle feeding on pollen and other parts, with eggs laid in September on dying roots. Rotation and rich soil strength help plants resist damage.
A concise note extols possessing versatile tools and the benefits of keeping a well equipped set at home. It argues that personal tools help neighbors by avoiding borrowing and enhancing readiness for everyday tasks and small repairs.
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