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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1908
Page
2
G W Koiner stresses the link between agricultural education and modern farming. He argues education is essential for farm prosperity and that public schools alone cannot suffice for the educated farmer. The piece critiques overemphasis on culture and urges practical knowledge for commercial success in farming.
The article argues that agriculture is a broad, research-driven science, not a narrow art. It urges teaching agriculture in graded and normal schools to keep farmer boys on the farm, highlighting Denmark and Scotland as models and predicting Virginia’s farm value could double with widespread agricultural education and better teacher preparation.
Cincinnati visitors report crowds flocking to see Mr. Cooper and his theory that the stomach is degenerate. Interviews detail dramatic relief from stomach trouble and catarrh after using Cooper’s New Discovery, with testimonials praising health improvements and urging others to seek the remedy. Franck Baker & Son endorse the preparations.
White Post Virginia reports social activity with residents visiting and traveling. Miss Janie Moore of Berryville visits friends. Misses Chlotilda and Dorothy Skinker travel to Staunton for Mary Baldwin Seminary. Hallie B. Chrisman returns to Farmville. a dance at Meaden features Winchester orchestra. Lester Dellinger visits family then heads to Richmond for medical school. Rev. Herbert K. Jukes leaves for Alexandria Theological Seminary. Evelyn McDonald visits Gunston Hall. Wilmer Grant visits Ernest Kitchen. Dr. Murray Stuart of Pittsburgh returns home. Mrs. William Dearmont of Culpeper stays a few days. Claud Kesee of Newport News visits relatives.
PAZO OINTMENT promises to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles in six to fourteen days or a complete refund. Available for 50 cents.
Market notes list today’s grain prices for wheat corn oats and hay per bushel or per ton, with ranges. Live stock prices show beef and pork rates per pound, reflecting current market values.
Market notes quote farm and retail prices for country produce. Lard per pound and potatoes per bushel appear with varied readings. apples and side meat listed. dressed chickens and turkeys priced. live gelekenus and other items show mixed figures. Retail column lists chickens, side meat, millfeed, and corn per bushel with specific cents and dollar amounts.
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