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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1913
Page
3
A bulletin from the U S department of agriculture warns of a new potato disease named silver scurf. It已 causes dark skin spots and a silvery shriveled tuber appearance, spreading rapidly in eastern states. Infected tubers must be rejected as the fungus is not killed by seed disinfection.
Roy Potts from Oklahoma A. and M. College explains that using silos to harvest corn for silage raises feeding value per acre from $10 to $12. He notes 60 percent of value is in the ear and 40 percent in the stalk, with silage improving overall feed quality and earnings compared to leaving stalks in the field.
The message urges careful pruning and spraying to combat bugs and blight. It stresses decisive action, fertilizing and spraying as necessary to make fruit production pay, warning that prayers alone won’t stop the pests.
Baltimore August 23 wholesale market prices show Wheat at 92 1-4 for spot and August, Corn nominal with no quotes, Hay No 1 timothy 18, standard timothy 17, No 1 clover mixed 16, No 1 clover 14 1/2, Eggs Virginia and nearby firsts 24 per dozen, Butter fancy creamery 29, choice 28, dairy prints 20 21, Live poultry old hens 16, old roosters 10, spring large 18, small 13 5, young stock 12, spring 8, pigeons 25c per pair.
The report recounts John Gantz facing questions about an alleged assault on Miss Carlisle. Footprints indicate a struggle and broken fruit jars with Miss Carlisle's jewelry found nearby, later returned to her after she fled the scene.
An advertising notice urges readers to take advantage of available space now. The message emphasizes urgency and the opportunity to reach a wide audience through upcoming promotions.
Farm Journal describes filling a barrel with two layers of apples stem down at the bottom and two more layers with stems up near the top, leaving a one inch crown. After adding a lid, press gently while rocking the barrel. use a barrel press or a plank to aid compression, but avoid over-pressing.
The campmeeting in the Joseph Hill woods near Ridgeway West Virginia will close Tuesday. Rev Frank A Strother pastor of Brincetown circuit Methodist Episcopal Church South and a local committee report strong attendance and many conversions. Notable preachers include Rev W Talbert, Rev J Flemit, Rev J W Delaney, Rev C H Cannon and Rev W R Hardesty with final services planned for Sunday and Tuesday closing sermon by Hardesty.
A Farmer's Guide urges orchard owners to fertilize trees, noting many neglect orchard care compared with corn and wheat fields. The article stresses thorough, conscientious manuring as essential to orchard health and yield.
The article touts Kaffir as a superior seed grain in Kansas with rising importance. It claims Kaffir yields high quality feed for livestock and that five bushels of Kaffir seed equal four bushels of shelled corn in feed value.
Mrs. E. L. Kemp returns to Baltimore following a visit to Mrs. D. H. Bragonier at her North Braddock Street home.
Notice to toll holders for Oakley Turnpike pleasure wagon travel allows toll removal during August with tolls issued from September 1, 1913, to August 31, 1914. Applications should be made promptly to the under. No toll will be issued after August 31.
Public sale of a 232 acre farm in Frederick County near Chester and Front Royal, with three miles southeast of Chester and one mile from Front Royal. Features include slate land, a young orchard with apple trees, a stream, and proximity to a dwelling and outbuildings. Terms: one third cash, balance in one and two days with annual interest. deed to secure. Sale may be bonded to existing lien of 2000 dollars if desired by purchaser. Apply to R T Barton Law Winchester Va.
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