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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1923
Page
4
The Evening Star published daily except Sunday from Winchester Virginia outlines subscription prices by mail and carrier including yearly midyear quarterly and monthly rates. The notice also states consolidation with Morning News The Weekly News The Weekly Times and The Weekly Mirror and lists Bell phone number 33 and Associated Press status.
The Fair Tariff Brigade reports per capita tax tolls from the Fordney McCumber Tariff differ across states. Idaho Oregon Washington show higher costs for food clothing and work compared with federal and state taxes. The group argues only a small share of tariff revenue returns to the federal treasury, most going to benefiting industries.
A Roanoke Times summary notes a Federated Council of Churches conference reporting about 1.6 million new members in a year across twenty nine Protestant denominations, lifting total church membership toward two million while acknowledging ongoing concerns about religious decline. The piece highlights faith as a guide beyond personal passions and emphasizes the enduring hope of the church amid criticism.
A fragmented excerpt recounts Bushrod Taylor's push to build the Valley Turnpike from Snicker's Ferry to Staunton, aided by two young engineers Joseph Anderson and William Taylor. It notes state support attempts, Whig ties, and the road’s lasting impact on Virginia’s economy and legacy of the Army of Northern Virginia.
After securing his own guarantee, Bushrod enjoyed a restful period and pursued his lifelong passion for sowing planting and improving. He purchased an old homestead near Winchester outside the corporate limits, adjacent to the Academy playgrounds, and moved there from the hotel.
The South Dakota Supreme Court upheld Howard G. Fuller and blocked any further filings of the Republican minority column for the primary ballot. It refused to allow Johnson to be filed as a minority candidate for President in the state.
Washington reports Senator Johnson of California will be listed in the independent column on the South Dakota Republican ballot after a Supreme Court ruling barred use of his name in the minority column. Senator Norbeck of South Dakota says the decision clarifies ballot placement, with Johnson hoping electors support him at the primary.
Richmond December 17 The Virginia State Chamber of Commerce was formed with a directorate elected and by-laws adopted. Directors from five divisions and ten congressional districts are set for staggered terms. The organization aims to advertise Virginia, promote resources, and foster cooperation among agricultural, commercial, manufacturing, and trade groups.
A pause in daily life shows temper easing as age shifts routine toward simple leisure. Experts note patience grows with time and familiarity. Outdoor strolls, familiar recipes, and quiet activities become favored outlets for stress relief and reflection.
Charlotte, N C December 17 Damage from last night's East Trade street blaze in the retail district will exceed one million dollars. Belk Brothers and Smith Wadsworth stores suffered heavy losses with total stock destruction in places. Efird's Bargain Annex and La Mode also faced major damage as winter water flooded basements and floors.
A curious note says if all bread eaten by a certain overdue person in a year were baked in one loaf it would weigh 297 pounds and require three strong men and a horse to lift it. It also mentions fonereie stoves made in Germany touted as economical.
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