Byrd Proposes Progressive Road Bonds in Virginia Speech
Senator Byrd advocates for a road program funded by bonds with low taxes and reduced interest costs. He argues bonds should support complete road and school improvements without overburdening future generations, highlighting Virginia's past school funding and the need for modern infrastructure. He urges a cautious, progressive road policy aligned with fiscal restraint.
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Ginia
Pia
Arning
Virginia
Inia
Rginia
Betsie Ns
Irginia
Nee
Clarke County School Levy Debate Ends in Tax Rise Support
Clarke County School patrons meet in Berryville to consider funding to keep high schools open nine months and rural schools eight. Voters approve raising taxes after debate on the deficit and comparison showing Clarke County’s low costs and salary levels. The Board of Supervisors ties vote on the levy increase, with W T Lewis casting the tiebreaking vote against the rise.
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Star
Berryville
Court House
Clarke County
Clarke and
Frederick
Board of Supervisors
Leslie D. Kline
W. A. Bradford
W. T. Lewis
Rose McDonald
I C C Refuses Motion To Halt C and C Merger
The Interstate Commerce Commission overruled a minority stockholders committee from Chesapeake and Ohio seeking to delay the Van Sweringen Nickel Plate merger. The exchange included sharp remarks from Nickle Plate counsel asserting the merger would proceed despite opposition as other railroads remained in the parade.
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Associated Press
Washington
van .Sweringen Nickel Plate
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Interstate Commerce Commission
van Sweringen Nickle,Plate
Chesapeake and Ohio Mnority
A. Colston
Goldwyn Engaged to Wed Frances Howard
New York April 15 film producer Samuel Goldwyn and Frances Howard best known for a stage role in Best People are reportedly about to marry after a four week acquaintance. They met at a dinner after Goldwyn’s return from Europe and have been seen together often. Howard is 22 years old and Goldwyn was previously married to Laskey.
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Associated Press
New York
Samuel Goldwyn
Frances Howard
Flapper
Howard
Sagt
Goldwyn
Laskey Laskey
Nei
Women Voters Converge on Richmond for National League Event
In Richmond on April 15 delegates from every state and abroad gather for the twenty-sixth annual National League of Women Voters convention. Registration is heavy and hotels are full as plans form to assign delegates to private homes. Over a thousand women expected. Tonight a nominating committee will select a new first vice president second vice president and treasurer for Friday vote.
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Associated Press
Richmond
National League of Women Voters
Grand Fleet of 127 Vessels Sets Sail for War Games
SAN FRANCISCO April 15 The grand fleet of 127 ships steams out past the Golden Gate in a 25 mile long procession to simulate duties near Oahu and the Hawaii outpost. The parade echoes the fleet’s earlier arrival on April 5 as U S sea power gathers for a Pacific exercise.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Grand Fleet
United States
Pacific
Golden Gate
Oahu
Hawaii
Mildred Harris reveals two marriages to HR Terrence McGovern
New York April 15 Mildred Harris ex wife of Charlie Chaplin says she has been twice married to HR Terrence McGovern the first wedding in Mexico last November after two years engagement and the second in Greenwich Connecticut last week She declares herself doubly happy Mr William B Garrison of Washington arrived to supply novelties for the Apple Blossom Festival and has returned to Washington.
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Associated Press
New York
Mildred Harris
Charlie Chaplin
HR. Terrence McGovern
México
Greenwich
William’ B. Garrison
Garrison: Toy Novelty Shop’ of
Washington
Woman’s Letter Praises Pinkham Vegetable Compound
Mrs Elsie Ackerman of Convoy Ohio writes about relief from fatigue and weakness during middle age after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She recalls eight bottles restoring her energy and enabling farm chores. She recommends the remedy to others, noting a daughter-in-law’s similar improvements and offering to pay if it failed.
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Convoy
Ohio
Odah
Elsie Ackerman
Lydia E. Pinkham
Town Clean-Up Week Prompts Community Effort
Residents are urged to prepare trash for curbside collection and place litter for pickup. The campaign encourages adding flower seeds to beautify yards and compete for prizes in August, aiming for a cleaner valley town.
For Rent May 1 Shacres Gt Pasture Notice
For rent from May 1 at Shacres Gt a first class bluegrass pasture adjacent to a well and a failing stream of watery D B. Rural property listing notes limited water features and pasture suitability managed by local landlord.
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Shacres
Repaired Mont Laurier Fire Destroys Forepart in Liverpool
Fire began this morning on the Canadian Pacific steamer Mont Laurier, just repaired. By noon the forepart was destroyed and fire spread below decks. Third class furnishings were ruined, smoke hindered efforts, and damage was estimated around 250,000 dollars.
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Liverpool
Mont Laurier
Sales Directory APR Cat shorthorn cattle auction report
APR sales directory lists purebred Shorthorn cattle at Fair Grounds. Auction near Winchester and Berryville on APR 21 features vendor John M. Fishpaw and offerings from W Wade. Livestock items appear in this regional notice.
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John.m
Winchester
Berryville
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