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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1924
Page
4
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Professor Edwin Seligman argues that intangible property such as stocks and bonds escapes taxation while visible property like machinery and animals bears the burden. He urges replacing general property taxes with taxes on incomes and profits, a method already tried in New York and spreading nationwide.
The piece discusses Alderman's tribute to Woodroilson and Mr Wilson's moral aims. It argues history values enduring ideas over immediate results and notes Wilson could not push the League of Nations but influenced global moral duties. The tone mirrors a reflective historical column with emphasis on thought over action.
Virginia editorials discuss Senator Harry Byrd in the pay-as-you-go highway plan debate. They argue voters should judge his qualification for governor, not merely his stance on highway bonds, noting the public rejected bond funding and favored pay as you go.
An old advertisement touts St. Jacobs Oil as quick relief for chest colds sore throat and congestion. It claims near instant soothing of inflammation and pain without skin burning and promotes a 35 cent bottle available at drug stores after 65 years of recommendation.
Letter from J B Crowell Mt Falls Virginia dated December 24 1924 commends Red Cross for aiding the colored race and reflects on Christian equality quoting scripture and hymns. He argues forgiveness and soul salvation surpass social rank citing a master and a slave. He urges reading Romans chapter 12 for guidance.
Two services at Christ Episcopal Church observe the Nativity feast. The 9 o clock ante communion and the 11 o clock morning prayer feature a full musical program led by Rev. Robert B. Nelson. Choir and soloists include Mrs. H D Fuller as organist director, with several named artists and a violinist performing special pieces.
The Kernstown 8 5 celebration event at the Southern Methodist Church will be held Friday night at 7 30 o clock with Christmas entertainment by the school.
Whitacre Virginia December 24 starts a more efficient mail service from Bloomery to Winchester with morning departure from Bloomery and noon arrival in Winchester. The return trip departs Winchester at noon and reaches intermediate stops by early afternoon. Patrons of Bloomery Good Whitacre and Cross Junction credited for pressuring Congress representative H. T. W. Harrison to obtain the upgrade.
Public document noting the printing of Alderman speech copies and extra runs for Congress. Mentions President Wilson memorial and University of Virginia context. Describes standard and additional print quantities and members printing for constituents.
An old health advisory promotes four ounces of rad salts or Jad Salts to relieve sluggish kidneys and prevent backache. It claims acids in foods cause kidney strain, urging a physician check twice yearly and to drink ample water.
A wistful verse by Walt Mason urges Christmas generosity toward the poor and needy. The speaker asks Father Christmas to inspire kindness and aid for the hungry and cold, hoping readers extend help beyond the holiday season.
A person describes severe liver and gallbladder illness and a family plan to seek hospital care. An advertisement for a home remedy claims to ease catarrhal and intestinal inflammation, with dubious assurances of relief and a money-back promise.
The Park Commission favors the Blue Ridge in Virginia for the East’s first National Park, while Tennessee and North Carolina push for the Great Smoky Mountains site. Supporters argue Smokies’ superior scenic grandeur, though Blue Ridge is praised for accessibility and historic location. Local groups vow vigorous advocacy to include Smokies in the recommendation to Congress.
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