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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1923
Page
4
A brief note confirms consolidation or partnership among Morning News Item and The Weekly News The Weekly Times and The Weekly Mirror in a regional press update detailing merged operations and shared editorial resources.
A new bill in the District of Ibia proposes a two cent gasoline tax to finance road construction. Supporters say the tax places the burden on road users and is fair and practical, with predictions that many states will adopt similar measures soon.
Discussion of a proposed five shilling per hundredweight tariff on apples to Great Britain. The measure would cut U S apple shipments and harm Virginia growers who depend on British buyers, while England faces long standing free trade policy. It notes likely retaliation and political impact.
Adventists worldwide begin a Week of Prayer with Rev. W A Spicer urging gratitude for God's grace and renewed blessings. He notes the church now spans beyond North America, emphasizes readiness for Christ's second coming, and calls children to renounce sin and mobilize missions.
Petersburgh Way Index reports 34 prominent Fredk county apple growers urging caution over a proposed British tariff on apples. Stor Glass replies acknowledging potential disaster but defends the U.S. tariff stance, noting irritation at England’s tariff policies and the unlikelihood of a tree-trade shift.
Pay-As-You-Go Road Association head quarters released an address from former Governor Henry C. Stuart as chairman stressing a liberal and comprehensive highway system. He urged building wisely and well while keeping safe and sound financial policies in line with Virginia voters’ expressed purpose at the polls.
In England the Parliament election centers on tariff versus free trade with Lady Astor potentially winning again. The discussion mentions duties on tobacco and luxuries as a method to fight economic ills, reflecting American readers' reactions to British acts and tariffs impacting Virginia tobacco growers.
A State Board of Agriculture report shows Kansas winter wheat acreage at 882 410 acres, 15.76 percent of total planted area, down from last year and the smallest since 1917. The drop is blamed on low wheat prices during 1921 to 1923 and high labor and equipment costs.
The article reports in_progress results showing Labour gains and Conservative setbacks in late returns. Sir Reginald Hall and Sir Montague Barlow lose seats, Winston Churchill influences Liberal effort, and Lady Astor is reelected for Sutton in Plymouth. Newcastle remains a Labour stronghold with Liberal gains noted.
Mrs. W C Plundeke has been discharged from Memorial Hospital after nearly seven weeks of treatment. She is now living with her parents Mr and Mrs W R Hill on the Valley Pike where she continues to be cared for by a physician following an operation at the hospital.
Fire heavily damaged the Newman building at Dryades and Gravier in New Orleans destroying a three story stone and brick structure used largely as cotton offices. Unofficial estimates put losses around 500000 dollars. Mrs. Jennie Covington of Washington visits Mr. William B. Snider on North Market Street.
A German scientist unveils a Kissometer to gauge kissing pressure with a surprising finding that men kiss harder than women. The device measures force and aims to analyze social intimacy habits.
A garbled excerpt hints at a discussion of loyalty and authority with phrases about trusting a general and potential shifts. It remains ambiguous, offering little concrete detail or identifiable entities.
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