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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1922
Page
4
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The Virginias Pilot reports lawmakers debated a highway bond plan as part of a broader push for road improvements. Wachester leaders urged a full investigation into the Highway Commission and decentralization plans as tax anxieties rise and doubts about past administration linger.
A fragment from Walt Mason describes Julia as a beauty and queenly figure amid flattery. The text hints at social contrasts and playful critique of vanity without completing details of actions or outcomes.
J. Douglas Bruce 86 a longtime Boyce area resident dies in Millwood Virginia after a fall and age related infirmities He was Civil War era engineer educated at VMI with ties to Winchester Clarke County and the Shenandoah Valley railroad His funeral was held at Boyce Chapel with burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery Winchester He leaves no immediate family and was twice married with no children.
A bill introduced by R. J. Pratt of Caroline seeks a complete revision of Virginia tax assessments. It would abolish the State Tax Board, create locate boards of review, and establish a state tax commission to equalize assessments across the commonwealth.
County discussion centers on a proposed three member Tax Commission with salaries of 4500 dollars a year. Appointments after initial terms are for six years. The body would join the State Tax Board to equalize real and personal property assessments across counties and cities for uniformity and fair tax distribution.
The Star criticizes a Virginia bill to prohibit horse swapping within ten miles of Baptist associations as ridiculous enforcement wise and principle wise. The piece argues the rule is impractical, targets private trades unfairly, and trades among people of faith should not be restricted, urging relief from zealots foisting such laws.
Special Commissioner John M Steck offers 138 acre farm in Frederick County Virginia for public auction. Located on Fronton Road at Buffalo Lick Road intersection near C. B Mason residence. Terms: one third cash, balance in two annual installments with interest, deed of trust and fire policy. possession by April 1 1922. Auctioneer R P Duvall. Bond posted as required. 1921.
By distress warrant R Gray Williams vs Holmes L Gruber I offer public sale at his West Piccadilly street business opposite Hotel Jack on Wednesday January 26 1922 at 10 o clock AM. Items include a Vulcanizing Outfit Air Compressor large Gasoline Tank barrels of Oil and other articles cash terms no movement before payment Sheriff L Pannett Frederick County Auctioneers Duvall Dunn He Krebs Clerk
152 acre Pennsylvania farm in Berks County with 90 foot bank barn, implement shed, butcher shop, washhouse, hen house, wagon shed, corn crib, creek fed water, 8 acre meadow, 30 acres seeded fertilized, heavy timber valued near $1000, near state road toward Reading. Poultry hogs or dairy is ideal. bargain with mortgage terms. Address L R Bush Bernville Burks Co Pennsylvania for details.
A plant article notes how pitcher plants trap insects and even mollusks and frogs in their fluid filled leaves. It commentates on unusual feeder habits and briefly touches on a humorous local quote about family photos.
A vintage advertises Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound to darken gray hair naturally. It claims easy at home use with a sponge, showing how hair appears darker, glossy, and youthful after one or two applications. The product disclaimer notes it is not for disease treatment.
By decree in the chancery case of Sidney L Davis against Russell Brown and others a public auction will be held at the county court house in Winchester Virginia at eleven o'clock a m on the property located in Frederick County near Nain Virginia The sale is conducted in federal court style and notes the property is valuable and to be auctioned publicly in front of the courthouse
Three tracts totaling about nineteen acres of woodland and improved land are to be sold separately or as a whole under the will of Benjamin Brown. Terms: one third cash at sale, balance in one and two years with 6 percent interest, secured by deed of trust and property insurance. Special Commissioner Harry R. Kern announced the sale with clerk C. C. Brannon.
In the December 1921 term of the Circuit Court of Frederick County Virginia, the undersigned will sell a tract of land at Hunting Ridge adjoining Edgar Marple J D Clark R Luther Lewis Golf Miller and others. The property once belonged to Lewis W Lewis and will be sold at 11 am with terms of one third cash and the remainder due in one and two years at 6 percent interest secured by a deed of trust. C C Brannon Clerk.
Farm in Clarke and Frederick counties offers 70 acres improved by an eight room dwelling bank barn and outbuildings priced at 5000 dollars. 30 acres of orchard bearing and in good condition. 138 acre farm on the pike six miles from the city priced at 2500 dollars. Attractive prices on city lots and dwellings for quick buyers.
Bailey C. P. Bailey & Co. and Bailey Bros. Store advertise 267 acres at 65 per acre 194 acres at 100 per acre 94 acres at 125 per acre 150 acres at 100 per acre 60 acres at 90 per acre limestone well improved and well watered 310 acres at 75 per acre 340 acres at 50 per acre 150 acres at 3000 on state road other farms up to 500 acres 6 room house and barn 9 acres near town 2500 two splendid orchards near town other orchards 7 6 room houses 2000 each other houses 8000 to 10000 three store stands and stock of goods two have land attached one has post office fine stand rent or sell a store property in business part of town did 30000 business last year two roller water power mills one has 25 acres of stand two splendid houses one a 12 of m house water in house splendid barns several building lots on Valley Pike near Handley School.
A newspaper ad promotes Bowles Red Pepper Rub as a rapid cure for rheumatic pain. It asserts the pepper heat penetrates in minutes and soothes sore spots, promising near instant relief. Consumers are urged to buy only Bowles brand with the genuine Rowles name on each package.
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