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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1923
Page
4
Virginia news items show Governor Trinkle and Senator Byrd opposing a bond issue. Editorials warn bonds are needed to fund roads, while remarks suggest political manipulation. The Star and Leader discuss road contracts and General Assembly stockholders amid an extra session buildup.
North Carolina faces a bond and tax deficit as officials warn of rising interest costs and strained finances. An official report notes deficits for the 1921-22 year while calls grow to curb spending and increase revenue as the state contemplates large bond issues and fiscal policy changes.
The News and Observer commends seventeen senators who voted to provide a sinking fund to mature the bonds in forty years. It argues the initial mistake was no sinking fund two years ago and urges annual payment of interest and principal to protect the state’s credit and sound business principles.
Loudoun county Farm Bureau Federation directors met last Saturday to discuss proposed state bonds for road building and to elect delegates for the state convention in Charlottesville on the 23rd and 24th. Delegates named were R C Duff Westmoreland Davis G W Hume and J R Lintner. Lintner could not attend. The meeting opposed the bond issue in present conditions and favored a two cent gasoline tax as a better funding method, while a one cent tax might not raise enough revenue. The discussions remained conservative with a aim to find the plan best for ly people and a good roads system with minimal taxpayer burden.
Obituary records the death on January 29 1923 of a Ridgeway West Virginia infant linked to a local auto factory. Final rites held at Ridgeway with pallbearers J J Ridgeway Billy Payne John Coyle Bill Ashwood Walt Barrow and Gang Hollingshead and George Schilack as master of ceremonies. Local mourners C E Ridgeway Robert Smallwood Dr M G Hoffman and J B Feagans attended. Pittsburgh and Martinsburg kin absent due to illness or prior deaths. Funeral officiant Milt Kibler was deeply emotional.
Prince Sadanaru Fushimi lord keeper of the privy seal and uncle of Emperor Yoshihito died in Tokio after a stroke. The death was reported today by the Associated Press.
The poem mocks official Hawkshaw sleuths failing to solve crimes while praising the analytical prowess of Sherlock Holmes. It portrays detectives as inept and complacent, with Holmes quickly uncovering the truth in a deadman case. The piece repeats the recurring rivalry between fictional investigators.
The February meeting of the Common Council will be held tonight at six o'clock. It is expected that a number of matters will come before the session, including the final.
In Virginia, opponents unite against the road bond plan and the proposed redistricting bill. Rural delegates fear losing representation to cities, while city supporters back the bond issue. A Roanoke road meeting energized rural leaders who vow to block redistricting if needed. Former Highway Commissioner Coleman attacks Governor Trinkle for shifting positions amid political pressure from Byrd Keezell and Ozlin.
Advertises a free trial of a rupture treatment claiming to tighten muscles and close the opening without a truss. Targets men women and children and warns that even painless ruptures risk complications like gangrene, urging immediate written inquiry and coupon submission.
Ad reads a free sample of a stimulating Rup ture application from W S Rice Inc at 898 BiMain St Adams NY. It requests recipient name address state and promises no charge for the sample.
Hayfield Virginia February 6 The deepest snow of the season is rapidly vanishing and its blanket benefits the wheat which had little progress since seeding due to moisture shortage The plants look vigorous refreshed and revived The snow provides fertility and protection until Hog returns and a bounteous harvest is anticipated Wells and brooks are replenished as water scarcity eases Farmers have broken oats and corn ground aiding spring work
Mrs Helen Bucher died Friday afternoon at Mountain Falls after months in bed with cancer. She was about 70 and survived by husband Peyton Bucher. Funeral services were held Sunday at St John s Lutheran Church after a morning house gathering. Reverend H E H Cloop conducted the rites.
The German government, via its embassy in Washington, formally denies that its resistance policy toward France has weakened Germany. It asserts its position remains firm as it formulates its stance amid diplomatic exchanges.
Market dealings show over 400000 shares traded in the first hour in New York with expectations of a daily total above 1000000 as prices rise, signaling a break from prior restraint amid improving domestic trade sentiment. Call money opens at 4.5 percent.
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