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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1926
Page
4
The notice lists Barry Flood Byrd publisher details and printing consolidation with Morning News Item. It also outlines subscription rates for periods from one month to one year and carrier rates, with prices in dollars and cents.
The fragment references a prayer from 1 Chronicles 29 16 17 about tithes and offerings to God. It emphasizes God testing hearts and the blessing of uprightness and voluntary giving as part of worship.
Governor Byrd outlines recommended reorganizations and tax revisions to aid farmers and property owners while boosting administration efficiency. The plan aligns with the National Association of Manufacturers and the National Grange, as public sentiment against rising government costs grows and Virginia leads in debt avoidance and businesslike policy.
A coalition led by the National Grange and the National Association of Manufacturers plans a Washington campaign to reduce government expenses and taxes. The program proposes a pay as you go policy, tighter bond control, a statewide budget system, and biennial legislative sessions to cut public spending. Virginia politics align with current reform efforts supported by Governor Henry A. Wise and local officials.
The Houston Chronicle editorial lauds Virginia’s postwar revival. It highlights Richmond and Danville as major manufacturing hubs and notes vast gains in industrial output, bank capacity, and employment, citing state figures and the governor’s remarks on Virginia’s historic resilience.
Virginia reports industrial output rising from 21 530 858 in 1913 to 604 741 473 in 1925. Hopewell leads with the second largest plant of its kind while Alta Vista houses the world’s largest aromatic red cedar chest factory. The governor looks to southern states for shared pride in these gains. Texas could find a model in Virginia’s example.
Ohio State Journal notes national highway crash deaths over two decades total 164965, with 21624 deaths in 1925 alone. Conference on highway safety urges action as auto use rises. Most crashes occur in city streets, though rural highways also pose risks.
A noted skin specialist claims Mentho Sulphur quickly eases eruptions and itchiness. The remedy is described as germ destroying with immediate visible improvement after application. Readers are advised to obtain Rowles Mentho Sulphur from a druggist.
Train timetable shows two dozen routes from Berryville to Roanoke Bristol Columbus and Philadelphia with Pullman sleepers and parlor cars. Services include connections at Shenandoah Junction to Washington and Baltimore and sleeper trains to Philadelphia and New York. Agents H H Burks Berryville and John L Bladon Roanoke listed for reservations and details.
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