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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1906
Page
3
Effective October 9 1906 Southern Railway will adjust Bluemont Branch timetables removing Nos 125 126 119 and 130 while adding daily service for No 127 and shifting departure from Bluemont to 455 PM daily arriving Washington at 720 PM Revisions noted by H B Spencer W B Taylor and L B Brown with G Mgrs signatures.
Washington experiment station under Professor BR Elliott reports on feeding hogs with wheat barley and peas. Wheat yields steadier growth and higher pork per bushel, while barley and peas add little value. exercise and moderate feeding improve appetite and profits.
A Manitoba Farmers' Advocate plan details a multifunction barn with 40 by 84 foot cattle stalls, two 15 by 26 foot units, five horse stalls and two box stalls at the far end, a feedroom adjacent to a feed bin, a silo, two root cellars, and doors. The design emphasizes space efficiency and economical construction while noting the layout places the silo near the feedroom but away from cattle stalls for practical access.
The seedless orange sparked mass migration and land transformation in California. Beginning with two shoots sent from Brazil via U.S. Consul Tibbetts era to the Department of Agriculture, the bud trade boomed from 1882 onward, fueling a state valued in the tens of millions and spawning multiple towns as groves expanded.
Field and Farm advice emphasizes that feeding alone won’t force hens to lay. Focus on hens’ maturity and vigor, maintain thriving condition, and avoid overworking digestive systems. Recommend small portions of seeds like corn, wheat, oats, barley, linseed meal, cottonseed meal, gluten meal, meat and bone meal, alfalfa, beets, cabbage, and rape, plus greens and free foraging to boost egg output.
The condition is caused by a mite that burrows under the scales on the feet and legs, thickening the scales. Remove the scales first to allow medicine contact. Soak legs in soapy water, remove scales, dry, then apply balsam of Peru mixed with vaseline to treat. The cure hinges on proper scale removal prior to medicating.
The text outlines methods to estimate bushels from stored corn. It explains converting crib volume in cubic feet to bushels by multiplying by 9 and dividing by 20 for shelled corn, and using half the crib cubic feet for shelled yields if sound and dry. It also covers apples and potatoes by multiplying length by breadth by thickness, then by 8, adjusting decimals.
The article warns that unprocessed corn is hard to digest for sheep and lambs and can cause stomach overload and death. It urges moderation when starting corn, mixing with oats or other grain, and feeding the kernel with care to prevent fatal digestive issues.
In deep loam a well prepared bed yields 800 to 600 bushels per acre. Plant two or three small tubers per hill with hills feet apart. Cultivation boosts results though plants tolerate neglect. They resist freezing and appear fresh early spring. Boiled or steamed they pair with cream sauce, used in salads or pickles. Food value similar to potatoes. A pint of eyes-ready tubers plants 25 to 0 bills. The Russian government orders soldiers to use handkerchiefs bearing army life emblems.
A horseman notes breeders must pasture young horses on swamp lands at times, but forage there lacks upland quality. He advises daily grain for calves, with Kentucky bluegrass pastures improved by oats and bran or corn and bran supplementation to keep thrift and growth.
The pestilent chin flies can be kept from troubling work horses by tying a cloth under the jaw. Attach it to the bridle and remove when not at work since the flies do not follow horses into the barn. In pasture, even vicious horses will lower heads to avoid the flies.
Advice on feeding horses to build bone and muscle, stressing liberal rations to develop stamina and symmetry. Highlights the link between diet and athletic performance, noting practical benefits for endurance and strength.
A short note explains giraffes cannot swim due to their long necks while most other animals can manage a swim when placed in water. The remark highlights the giraffe as unable to swim.
The text discusses using unfermented grape juice as part of a mixed diet and its nutrient similarity to other foods. It describes a home made grape juice press with two upright posts, a lever, a basket, and a system for pressing juice overnight, noting safety and setup details.
The article explains how grafting a very sweet apple on sour stock does not reduce sweetness. It notes that acidity and flavor depend on tree health and location, with varieties differing greatly. It cites Northern Spy and Bellflower as examples, and describes trees producing varying textures from tender and juicy to tough and corky with acid.
Aged orchard adds value to a farm, but a young thriving orchard orchard enhances it even more. A diligent worker on the farm will nurture even a weak orchard, using tools like the harrow hoe hand saw and jackknife to revitalize poor crops. The Indiana Farmer stresses practical care and labor.
The article notes that cooling before loading enhances carrying qualities of deciduous fruits. It claims fruit remains firm rather than soft when cooled until placed in the car, enabling delivery in eastern cities in excellent condition.
The guide warns that the best fruit may come from crooked trees and urges prioritizing quality over appearance in selecting stocks for the orchard. It cautions against sacrificing fruit quality to improve looks.
On heavy clay soil lawn mix white clover to improve soil and prep for grasses. An ounce will plant about ten seeds per square foot, helping establish a sturdy lawn.
Railway timetable from Cumberland Valley Railroad dated May 27 1906 shows daily service except Sunday with schedule details for trains and stops as listed in the period railway timetable.
The Star announces prizes of a ladies watch for the best lady correspondent and a 20 year gold watch for the best man correspondent. Rules require eighteen communications weekly from May 1 to September 1, with editor approval and eligibility limits. Cor respondents must sign The Evening Star and may be judged on quality, timeliness, accuracy, and penmanship.
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