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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1908
Page
4
John W. Kern of Indiana praises Shawnee Tribe No. 2 for leading a Homecoming celebration in Winchester. The city supports the event and urges merchants and residents to decorate shops and homes with electric lights and national colors to make the stay of visitors and former residents memorable.
The piece defends a presidential commission to investigate farm conditions against charges of political manipulation. It argues the President seeks truth and that farmers will provide essential facts, noting farmer Henry Wallace as a credible voice and urging practical remedies without charity.
A criticism of a Saturday Evening Post piece promoting Abraham Adams and his 100 bushel wheat, accusing the article of pushing bogus or untested seeds. The author warns readers against inflated claims and notes the variety, called hiaska, is an old discarded type with little value for animals or humans, benefiting only fakers.
Large crowds attend daily services at the Berryville Presbyterian Church during a week of lectures led by Dr. Strickler of Union Theological Seminary and Rev. Dr. Lowry of Knoxville. Social events and visits from nearby towns accompany the religious program as a community gathers for worship and entertainment amid sad news of a local death.
The column discusses using stable manure as a vegetable nutrient source and the substitution role of chemicals in green crops. It notes sawdust as mulch with cautions on placement near trunks and souring from fresh sawdust, suggesting lime or wood ashes as aids. It also references a Belgian orchard and apple export figures, plus a wary note on seasonal shop offerings.
The germ that makes milk slimy or stringy is blamed, not the cow. It usually resides on pails, pans, or other utensils. Boiling everything that handles the milk is the remedy.
Mrs J S Williams president of the W F M S Baltimore Conference will address Braddock Street Church tomorrow Aug 30 at 4 11 oclock with special music An offering will be received You are invited Williams will also speak at Race Methodist Kernstown that evening to urge offering
Jubilee notes report Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pflug returning to Washington after visiting Mrs. Pflug's parents Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Bailey. Prof. W R Kline and Mr. ay Beaty visited John B Fries. Carrie May Bailey visited with Mrs. John Silver. Bessye Richard of White Post visited Mary and Bertha Fries. Herbert and James Russell of Clearbrook spent time at J B Fries's home.
Real bargains from Singer stores promise durable service with the permanent and responsible Singer Company. Representatives are always available to care for machines including the Reliable model and Wheeler Wilson options.
Miss Lannie Grimm of Braddock Heights will return home Sunday after a long stay away described as an ace escapee visit.
Three ewes and lambs for sale. Nice young stock advertised by J R Hamilton and W H Hamilton near Boyce Virginia. Sale details printed in The Star.
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