Byrd Opposes Central Tax Board and Pushes Equalization
Senator H F Byrd, seeking the Democratic nomination for governor, outlines his tax plan calling for local boards of equalization and opposed to a central autocratic tax board. He favors gradual, equitable tax cuts through real estate and tangible property relief, urges coordination with the State Tax Commission, and cautions against increasing the overall state tax burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mapp
Byrd
Coun
State Tax Commission
Auditor of Public Accounts
Virginia
General Assembly
W.W. Smith
Louisa
State Chamber of Commerc
Commonwealth
Mrs Sarah Carper Died Near Birthplace
Mrs Sarah J Carper died after a long illness near her Carper's Valley birthplace aged 82. Widow of James Carper she left son Henkel and sisters Miss Mary Frances Carper and Mrs David Newcome. Funeral at Carper's Valley Church Tuesday at eleven, friends meet at ten, Rev JSC Hooks officiating, burial in church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah J. Carper
Carper’s Valley
James Carper
Miss Carper
Carper
Henkel Carper
Mary Frances Carper
David Newcome
Carper's Valley
Jsc. Hooks
Shepherd and Asman To Be Tried May 18
William D Shepherd charged with murdering his foster son William Nelson McCli in Chicago. He will stand trial May 18 before Judge Lynch after state and defense agreed to accelerate proceedings. Co-defendant Dr C C Farman did not appear. he is at liberty on bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
William D. Shepherd
William Nelson McCli
Lynch
C. C. Farman
Shepherd
Faiman
Cho Cho Health Clown to Perform at Handley School
Cho Cho a health clown with national renown will perform tomorrow afternoon at Handley School auditorium at three o'clock for parents and pupils. The show educates about health in an entertaining way and a small fee of 15 cents for pupils and 26 cents for adults is charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cho Cho
Handley School
Photographer Showcases Apple Blossom Parade Photos
Local photographer C. Fred Barr displays scores of Apple Blossom parade photographs at his studio in the Masonic Temple. The exhibition has attracted notable attention from spectators and enthusiasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Fred Barr
Aged Civil War Veteran Struck By Stroke In Winchester
Edmund M. Houston an 86 year old Civil War veteran and longtime harness and saddlery worker lived in Winchester since after the war. He suffered a paralytic stroke last Friday at his daughter Carrie Spates east Clifford Street home and is now in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund M. Houston
Winchester
Carrie Spates
East Clifford Street
Houston
A. L. Shearer
Voters Must Have Poll Taxes Paid by May 2 1925
Taxpayers are warned that to vote for the Governor in November they must have the 1924 poll tax on or before May 2 1925 and if unpaid the 1922 and 1923 taxes must also be settled. Frederick County Treasurer Robert B Smith and Winchester City Treasurer WM T Barr announce the deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert 8. Smith
Treas
Frederick County
WM. T. Barr
Winchester
For Sale Fine Residence on North Avenue
House on North Avenue with 8 rooms and bath, modern improvements, excellent location. Priced at 10 000 to quick buyer. Winchester Realty Co Inc at 22 Rouss Avenue, Winchester, Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Avenue
Bath
Winchester Realty Co., Inc
Rouss Avenue
Winchester
Virginia
Public sale at Fair Grounds Winchester Va April 29
Public sale at the Fair Grounds in Winchester Virginia is set for Wednesday April 29 at 12 noon. The event lists 28 head of pure bred Short Horn and Polled Short Horn cattle including 18 females and 10 bulls from Shenandoah Valley Short and Polled Short.
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Fair Grounds
Winchester
Shenandoah Valley
Calyx spray timing for apples guides early season protection
Entomologist W. B. Hough advises Winchester Field orchardists to spray for calyx or petal fall by April 29 or earlier. Wet blossom cups thoroughly to protect against worm injury, with arsenate of lead locked in after calyx cup closes. Pest outlook includes leaf-roller, codling moths, and scab. ensure 3 lb arsenate of lead, 10 qt lime sulfur, and 6 lb lime per 100 gal. Lime types and amounts discussed to reduce spray burn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hough
Winchester Field
Winchester
Youthful Couple Get A License In City Clerk's Office
A marriage license was issued Friday in the Corporation Clerk's office to Frank Louis Newlin and Miss Pansy Overholtz, both of this city. As they are under legal age, both sets of parents appeared and consented. The groom, 20, is a son of Albert Newlin and works at Shenandoah Boxboard Company. The bride, 18, is a daughter of John Overholtz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Louis Newlin
Pansy Overholtz
Albert Newlin
Shenandoah Boxboard Company
John Overholtz
Hudson Priced Reduction on Coach Deliveries
Hudson prices reduced on coaches with delivery offered at 1375 dollars. 3 and 4 passenger models cut by 100 dollars each. Incchester Hudson Co. announces the sale against an April date in this period notice.
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Hudson. CO
Public Sale May 1 Fresh Cows at Berryville
Fresh cows and extra good springers offered at Austin White's sale on Berryville Pike. Public notice lists sale date May 1 with cattle in two streams and auction location along Berryville Pike.
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Austin White
Berryville — Pike
Austin White sale features hogs on Berryville pike
A May 1 sale at Berryville pike presents 50 hogs including sows pigs and shoats conducted by Austin White. The event lists livestock types and quantity for potential buyers and local ranchers.
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Austin White
Berryville Pike
Former Winchester police officer J Scott Fuller dies at 74
J Scott Fuller a longtime Winchester police officer and local painter died at his home 26 East Monmouth Street from a complication of senses. He lived in Winchester most of his life, served under Chief Seabright, later worked at the National Training School for Boys in Langdon DC, and was a member of the Friendship Fire Company. He is survived by his widow Elizabeth Grant Fuller and several daughters in Winchester Albany NY and Washington. Funeral from his East Monmouth Street home at four Wednesday afternoon, pastor Rev Boyd V Swerr, Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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J. Scott Fuller
Winchester Police Department
East
Monmouth Street
Mr. Fuller
James Fuller
Ellen Arnold Fuller
Fuller
Elizabeth Grant Fuller
Emma Hollis
Charles Hewitt
J. R. Gearing
Winchester
Matthew Deronville
Albany
N. Y
Charles Chaney
Washington
J. N. W. Funk
Edgar Arnold
John Kerr Public Schools
Friendship Fire Company
Monmouth ‘Street
Boyd V. Switerr
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Er. Grim
Levi T. F. Grim
Grim
South Market Street
Mary 8. Steele
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Ned Smith
Baker Street
Baltimore and Ohio Express Company
Rantane
Bear Traders Bring About A Violent Decline
New York April 27 stock market operators paused to gauge Von Hindenburgs election impact as bear traders pushed lower prices in high priced issues. Domestic news was constructive with the National Association of Manufacturers survey showing a healthy business basis and a strong industrial outlook for the war period. Call money held at 4 percent. Total sales about 850000 shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
York
von Hindenburg
National Association of Manufacturers
Byrd Appeals Virginians to Pay Poll Taxes for Primary
Senator Byrd urges all Virginia voters to pay poll taxes and register by May 2 to participate in the Democratic primary and November election. He argues against sectionalism, promotes voting as essential to democracy, and emphasizes choosing candidates by principles and capability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrd
Virginia
Commonwealth
William Grim Express Agent Dies in Winchester at 67
William E. Grim longtime Winchester express agent died yesterday at 2 30 AM at 27 North Braddock Street from a stomach ailment. He served 48 years in the express business through B&O Express, United States Express, Wells Fargo and American Railway Express, surviving as the last B&O employee in Winchester. He was born September 1856 and leaves a daughter Mrs. Frank Beck, a brother, and two sisters. Burial at Mount Hebron Cemetery after funeral at Braddock Street Church with pallbearers O L Jamison Fred Crisman Dr L M Allen D J Fahrney Wm B Wagner and G W Allison.
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William E. Grim
Winchester
North Braddock Street
Mr. Grim
Express
B. V. Switzer
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Mount Hebron Cemetery
D. J. Fahrney
Wm. B. Wagner
G. W. Allison
Grim
United States Express Company
Wells, Fargo ‘Express Company
United States
American Railway Express Company
Oe Het
Baltimore
Olio
B. ‘and O
Septer
Stirling
Beulah Totty
Thomas Totty
Frank Beck
Staunton, Va
Lee R. Grim
City
Mary Zirkle
Elizabeth Shearer
California
Boston visit ends for Wolpert family guests
Mrs Harry Wolpert and two children return to Boston after visiting her mother Mrs Meredith Anderson at Rock Enon. Mr Harvey King, guest of Miss Myrtle Baker at Welltown, returns to Upper Marlboro Md.
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Harry Wolpert
Boston
Meredith Anderson
Rock Enon
Harvey King
Myrtle Baker
Welltown
Upper Marlboro, Md
Residence of the late R. M. Henry on Valley Pike
Will rent large pasture field and refer readers to J. H. or E. L. Henry for details. The notice appears on a historical page, with references to Moling and Seal Holeproof Silk Hosiery advertisement on page 7.
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R. M. Henry
Valley Pike
J. H
E. L. Henry
A Day in January by Bare and Boyce
A cryptic OCR fragment hints at a January entry by Bare and Boyce. Mentions a parish hall and a figure or date but lacks clear events or outcomes. The readable bits suggest a local note or column with names and place references rather than a full story.
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Bare
Boyce
Woman Vote Sparks Debate Over Hindenburg Section
A French government official says granting voting rights to women could influence Germany�s presidential choice by potentially awakening awareness abroad. The remark frames women voters as a catalyst for political clarity in a tense era.
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Germany
Hindenburg Elected German President in Plebiscite
Berlin reports Van Hindenburg's victory signals potential pacific shift in Germany as Dawes plan delay influences European economy. Bond markets react with record lows on German 7 percent bonds and French francs slide, while Paris and New York observers assess the political and financial fallout. Plurality reaches over 14 million votes, with 48.3 percent.
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Berlin
von Hindenburg
Eo Benne
Porderin
Atlantic
Europe
Warner Paris
Marshal von Hindenburg
Dr. Marx
Hindenburg
Germany
Foreign Office
New York
Wall Streets
German Republic
von Hindenburgh
Hanover
Friederich Ebert
National Assembly
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Richmond
H. F. Byrd
Sarah Carper
Asman
Hudson Prices
Police Oficer
IEC
Levi Grim
Gerard
League of Nations
Feld Marshal von Hindenburg
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