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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1908
Page
2
An old article describes a basic on farm experiment to compare natural and manufactured fertilizers. A narrow strip receives one fertilizer type while a nearby strip serves as a control, then a second strip receives another fertilizer. Corn and clover yields are compared to show fertilization impact.
The article promotes a five-field rotation for a typical 160 acre farm. Start with 60 acres in corn, 30 in oats or rye, 20 in grass or clover, and leave ten acres for buildings and yards. Rotate fields yearly and apply precise fertilization to improve yields and expertise.
During a Friday adjournment in the House, Clerk John W. Williams announced a barrel of apples sent by a Speaker Byrd ally, later corrected to "farmer" and sparked hearty laughter. Accomac’s Mr. Rew urged thanks and more apples, while Loudoun’s Mr. Lowe proposed oysters.
Special to The Star reports a severe winter in Wardenshile with measles outbreaks and pneumonia cases. Snow measured 21 inches, heavy rain and south wind caused Capon River to rise above a decade high, flooding cellars and bottom lands. Heltzel store basement flooded. A R Heltzel confined by quinsy as mail service dwindles due to snow.
Lake View Virginia notes report Mrs K McDonald bruised after a fall on the stairs last week but improving slowly. Miss Clara Wood visiting sisters in Ohio. Miss Emma Wierman and parents mentioned. Roy P Duvall attended a masquerade at Miss Bertha Clevenger’s home. Mr and Mrs E Baker and children visited at Mr W B McDonald’s. Whooping cough cases reported. The moving picture show at the Auditorium postponed due to lights out. General William P Craighill of Charles Town spent the day with the Holmes Berry family on Washington street.
An old newspaper ad claims kidney and bladder issues affect both genders and saps vigor. It promotes Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer, offering a free brochure and sample bottle, with mail order details from Binghamton New York.
Local grain dealers post today prices for wheat corn oats and hay with per bushel and per ton rates. Live stock quotes cover beef pork venison and veal while country produce and retail items include potatoes apples side meat and dressed chickens in this Cumberland Valley market summary.
Jan 14 notes report visits among local families. Francis McKee and Thomas Arter with Mrs McKee's mother near Gore. Wesley Bayliss visited his sister Mrs Boxwell and Winchester. Baker of Martinsburg stayed with Howard Elliott. William Wisecarver in business in Martinsburg. Geor Pingley returning home from Keyser to Chambersville. Mrs Robert Hannum visiting son Ashby Hannam. Annie Seymour of Front Royal ill and housebound.
Many people suffer from stomach upset and illness due to not understanding a healthful breakfast. The suggested plan includes fruit, Grape-Nuts and cream, soft eggs, Postum Coffee, and hard toast. A two day trial proves the routine makes one feel fit as a lord through real experience.
Rail timetable details list departures and arrivals for Baltimore connections to Harrisonburg Staunton Lexington Harpers Ferry Frederick Washington and other way stations. Times include 4.49 11.55 a m and evening departures with arrivals near 9 51 a m 7 00 p m and after midnight for several destinations.
Train notices list northbound and southbound daily services from Berryville Virginia to Harpers Ferry Washington and Roanoke along with connecting B&O R H routes. Parlor and sleeper cars are noted on several trains with caf and dining car mentions. Agent contact M W Raqgg Tray Pass Agt W Bevill Gen Pass Agt Romocka Va
Shenandoah Valley National Bank will be closed Monday January 20 a legal holiday. Paper maturing on that day may be paid on Tuesday January 21. Rice cashier signs the notice.
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