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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1926
Page
4
The Evening Star at Winchester Virginia outlines daily publication with Sunday exceptions and consolidation with the Morning Times and Weekly Mirror. It lists subscription pricing: one year $3.50 in advance, six months $1.76, three months 90 cents, one month 30 cents, plus corner-2 $4.50.
The obituary honors Reverend George H McFaden, a Virginia Methodist Episcopal pastor lauded for gentleness, sincerity, and human understanding. He is described as a beloved leader whose death marks a loss to the church and state. The piece highlights his spiritual leadership and compassionate character.
Herbert J Browne of Washington the long range weather forecaster says this coming summer will be the coldest in a century He previously warned last year of a summerless 1925 The writer notes mixed warmth last summer and cautions against overreacting to forecasts advising no coal stockpiling for summer consumption
A Latin American publication envoy praised Virginia after a tour of historic towns and patriotic sites. He contrasted misconceptions of the U.S. as purely commercial with the state’s courtesy, tradition, and hospitality from children to elders, urging a balance of growth and old Virginia manners.
The April issue of The Virginia Realtor praises the tax and revenue program adopted by the last General Assembly. It states the plan will benefit the state and lift real estate taxes, highlighting progressive legislation enacted under strong leadership.
The article discusses Governor Byrd's tax program including lower rates on bonds notes and foreign shares and a repeal of the state realty tax in 1927. It notes benefits to landowners and dirt farmers, plus a national Realtors platform favoring segregation of intangible property taxes and higher local real estate duties. Virginia adopts an intangibles tax at five mills and uses gasoline and license taxes for roads, with budgets for state and local units.
Nell Noodle marries Whipsaw Whatey, an elderly, ailing husband, amid public doubt and sharp chatter. The poem suggests mixed motives, yet hints at a genuine, if controversial, affection as the couple endures gossip and public scrutiny.
A lyrical poem celebrates spring awakening in the valley with apple trees and pink blossoms. Birds like red birds mockers bluebirds catbirds and jays fill the air with joyful carols and bright songs lifting hearts.
Local wholesale and retail price quotations show varied figures for staples such as flour, corn, bran, and mixed feeds. Prices span to 6.00 per unit with grain and livestock items listed under weekly closing values.
We will be in session in the Court Room City Hall Monday April 26 1926 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to hear grievances or complaints of local taxpayers regarding property assessments. The Board will continue its session to give each taxpayer an opportunity to be heard. Local Equalization.
The verse describes spring’s arrival with rivers and birds welcoming the season. A wise groundhog wakes and stretches as frogs croak songs. Miss Spring is proclaimed as winter’s departure, inviting bloom for apple trees in Dumbarton Virginia.
In White Post Virginia on April 24 the hometown team lost to Millwood after 12 innings with a final score of 10 to 8. Pitcher Hankson started, relief by Stuart, and Le Fhew held. Thompson was strong at first base while Armel covered second and Larrick at third. Short remained at short.
In the outer garden Stuart Haymaker Buckley and Butler helped the lilies sustain a tight defeat. It was the first loss in a three game sequence.
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