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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1927
Page
4
Local Newsmarks and Associated Press Copyright Notice
The excerpt states copyright terms for republication by this paper with AP content and local news, detailing price references and renewal terms for subscriptions and dispatches. It notes exclusive use for AP credited material and local news published by the paper.
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Associated Press
Comparative Motor Taxes in Virginia Debate
The Virginia House debates motor taxes amid figures from the American Automobile Association showing national tax burdens. Virginia per car costs lag behind some states, while proposals to cut license fees face opposition from lawmakers and dealers. The Reed Commission’s two year license plan stalls as counties resist highway funding shifts.
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Roanoke World-News
N Automobile Association
House of Dele
Virginia
South Atlan States
Associatn
Viana
Carolina
South Car
Georgia
South Atlantic
North Carolina
Florida
Newhich
Uniteds
Hole
Nnsylvania
New York
Michigan
California
Ifornia
Ohio
Pennsylvania
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House of Delegates
Reed Commission
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State highway system expansion and funding concerns
Discussion emphasizes enlarging the 5,000 mile highway network toward 8,000 miles to accelerate construction funded by gasoline tax while reducing license fees. Critics argue motorists are unfairly charged as license taxes would drop yet gas tax would rise by one third to support state roads.
Privacy breach ends Ford-Sapiro libel trial
A woman juror spoke to reporters during the Ford-Sapiro libel suit, prompting a mistrial and a remand for a new trial or possible compromise. The column argues jurors must avoid discussing cases at home and suggests gender-segregated juries as a solution in mixed panels, lamenting mixed juries in Virginia.
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Ford-Sapiro
Virginia
Would We Fight Again Exchange on War and Peace
An opinion piece reflects on 1917 US entry into World War and asks if the United States would go to war again. It argues maritime attacks would trigger response, but future wars depend on circumstances and rising European costs deter conflict. It suggests Europe would fight own quarrels and America would avoid lending support for war.
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United States
Germany
Europe
America
Beggars Book Sparks Questions in Paris Court
A Paris magistrate was surprised when A Manual for the Use of Beggars was found on a beggar in his court. The piece argues beggary deserves a printed guide and even academic study, noting beggary’s long history and suggesting publishers and universities take interest.
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New York
Paris
Solomon
Lazarus
Envying a Doctor's Wife in a Small Town
A brief note suggests the most envied woman is considered to possess great knowledge, identified as the wife of a local doctor in a small town. This remark reflects social perceptions of status and intellect in intimate community circles.
Shenandoah Apples Sing The Valley Fete
Poem for Shenandoah Valley beauty praising Shenandoah apples and Blue Ridge scenery. Invites visitors to the Eden of the earth, celebrates Virginia pride and local charm. Mentions Governor Byrd and Mrs. W. J. Cook.
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Blue Ridge
Shenandoah
Governor Byrd
W. J. Cook
The Flag Goes By by Henry Holcomb Bennett
A patriotic poem describes the flag passing by with bugles drums and color beneath the sky. It honors battles sea and land fights and the nation’s ideals of equal justice and law represented by the colors marching in procession.
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Henry Holcomb Bennett
Don’t Let People Say He Lost His Nerve Lifetone Tablets Ad
Baker’s Drug Store promotes Lifetone Tablets promising quick nerve restoration. The ad claims two weeks of dosage after meals and at night will steady nerves and boost ambition with a money back guarantee if claims fail. It advertises 72 tablets for one dollar.
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Baker’s Drug Store
First domestic gas using discarded gun-barrels devised
The initial domestic gas supply was produced by routing gas from retorts to points of use via a continuous pipe made from discarded gun-barrels. The barrels, plentiful after European wars, were joined end to end to form the conduit.
Bloom News Highlights Local Visits and School Fundraiser
Bloom Virginia residents share Easter visits with relatives in Winchester Armel and nearby towns. T. B. Cooper recovers from a broken leg at Memorial Hospital. The Friendly Grove Junior Red Cross hosts a social and spelling match Tuesday night April 26 to raise funds for the school with ice cream and refreshments for attendees.
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Bloom
Stewart Green
BE. U. Richards
Rena Sisson
Pauline
Martha E. Clowser
T. 8
Cooper
Memorial Hospital
N. B. Williams
Gladys
Winchester
G. W. Hulver
Loring Wright
Armel
P. P. Glynn
Mae Crabill
J. S. Crabill
Paul Good
Ida Good
Red Cross
Friendly Grove School
Beall Garvin to Auction Household Goods in High View
Gore Virginia April 25 Miss Beall Garvin of the local high school faculty will sell at public auction all household and kitchen furniture on Friday April 29 at her home in High View West Virginia. Mrs N B Shingleton visiting from Kempton attends funeral of Mrs Lee Lonas with many villagers in attendance. Mrs G M Bageant back from illness out again. Mr J L Sirbaugh sells interest in American Lunch Room and moves to Timber Ridge farm. Arthur and Turner Anderson drill several wells in the area.
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Timber Ridge
Messrs
Arthur
Turner Anderson
Gore club to stage Jimmie Yonson’s Vow in May
A three act comedy drama titled Jimmie Yonson’s Vow will be presented by the Gore country club at Gore junior high school on Friday May 6 at 7 p m Admission details not stated The article also notes recent moves by local residents including Mr and Mrs T H Clemmons and Edward Hook and I L Halsted with family.
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T. H.clemmions
Jimmie Yonson
Gore Country Club
Gore Junior High
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