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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1909
Page
5
The Sunflower Plant article notes three main US varieties for seed and oil, including Mammoth Russian and Black Giant. It describes seed oil extraction, nitrogen rich oil cake, and animal feed value, while cautioning myths about disease curing and malaria prevention.
Deeply plow or dig new beds and mix in stable manure. Plant two year olds 18 inches apart in rows or along a single long bed, cover with 3 inches of soil, and fill the trench as you hoe. No cutting first year. little second year. after June first year cut lightly and apply barnyard manure. Burn fall growth to destroy over wintering insects.
The iron cowpea is practically immune to wilt and root knot diseases that affect other varieties, making it a standout choice for growers seeking disease resistance.
Shien confronts a relentless blaze crisis amid limited resources and rising public demand for safer practices. Officials warn of mounting smoke exposure while communities seek faster responses. Environmental groups urge stricter controls and immediate action from authorities.
The piece traces colonial street names like Fairfax lane East Jane and Indian alley and notes the town’s 1779 incorporation during the Revolution. It mentions early records from 1804 and suggests later post colonial streets will be covered by another writer.
The Winchester Fair catalogue is now available. The prolonged event features an odd exhibit of stock and machinery of all kinds and a crowded ladies building. It is described as one of the Valley’s oldest and best fairs drawing large crowds each year.
Mr John A Rosenberger has returned from a trip to Natural Bridge and other sections of the Valley in Virginia.
Rev. Dr. J. W. Duffey arrived home after several days visiting friends in Marrisonburg.
Miss Annie Blankner of Baltimore visits Mr and Mrs Henry Moling on North Main Street then goes to Back Creek to spend a few days with friends. Rev John McVerry returned this morning from a trip to points in the Virginia Valley.
Mrs F B Crawford and Misses Mary Campbell and Mary Crawford of Baltimore are stopping at the Winchester Inn during their visit.
Mr. William vV. Gelb of Balti more was among arrivals at the Winchester Inn this week.
Miss Katharine Waigner, clerk of the extension committee of the United States Senate, arrived from Washington to spend the remainder of summer and fall at her home here.
An advertisement extols balanced nerves and sturdy posture as keys to success and promotes GRAPE NUTS made from field grains rich in natural phosphate of potash to rebuild brain and nerve cells.
Decree of the Frederick County Virginia Corporation Court dated July 2 1909 refers the case to a Master Commissioner to identify property and debts of John W Hook in Winchester and Frederick County. The commissioner must notify creditors by newspaper publication in Winchester as equivalent to personal service before proceeding with execution.
Commissioner office Winchester Virginia issues notice that on August 23 1909 parties in the decree must attend with books papers vouchers and evidence in his office to comply with the court order Master Commissioner A J Tavener presiding Attorneys Harry R Kern John M Steck Gola R Gray Williams.
Herbert S. Larrick trustee and John A. Huntsberry estate ordered to a Commissioner in Chancery for creditors, asset distribution, and trustee accounts. Publication notice four weeks in Winchester Virginia, with August 24 proceedings at Ward and Warrick office, Winchester. Parties warned to attend. adjournments possible. Commissioner: David S. Glaize. Ward Larrick Barton Boyd M. Lynch J M Steck J P Reardon p a.
Mrs Naomi Haines and two children departed this morning for their home in Philadelphia after an extended visit to relatives and friends in Frederick County.
Train service notices list Pullman sleeper accommodations for Bristol intermediate stations to Knoxville No 7 at 1 3 13 a m and Roanoke Bristol Bluefield Pocahontas Norton Welch and intermediate stations to Gary with cafe car No 27 at 6 39 p m to Shenandoah.
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