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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1923
Page
4
The notice lists publication frequencies and rates for the Evening Star and affiliated papers printed in Winchester Virginia in 1923. It notes Associated Press usage and credits, plus subscription prices for weekly and monthly editions.
A Roanoke World News analysis argues direct use of the gasoline tax for road funding falls short. It favors a bond plan with a two cent tax, aiming to complete a statewide system in seven years, then allowing tax reductions.
The Suffolk News argues against new borrowing for state and local ventures while funds exist to cover bills. It warns high interest and poor economy from delaying payment, urging intensified use of existing public works and a firm tax base to avoid mounting indebtedness.
The Suffolk News and its Suffolk neighbor urge caution on a $50,000,000 road bond issue. They warn bond financing inflates interest costs and would burden future generations, urging thrift and avoiding unnecessary interest. Virginia’s current debt would incur high interest before bonds retire, urging economy and not issuing new debt unless needed.
Shelby Mont July 2 The referee may decide the winner of the Dempsey Gibbons world heavyweight bout under a new rule to be formulated today. If the match goes past the fifteenth round the referee would have final say. Gibbons weighed 178 pounds and trained for light work. Dempsey planned only light practice and expected to weigh about 190 for the July 4 fight.
List of unclaimed letters for the week ending January 30 1923 at Winchester Virginia post office. Recipients must pay one cent per letter. Names include Mrs Bram Kniffler G A Landis L C Ledford Miss Fannie Miller Dr R H Stuart Mrs C F Taylor Mrs Ernest Wilters Miss Louise Wiley Mrs Samuel J Wm Sibert Postmaster.
Lou S. Wilson district manager for a tire company reported sighting a bear in the middle of the road on July 1 near Sunbury Pennsylvania. The bear trotted across the road from an old canal bed by Delaware and Lackawanna tracks and disappeared in a thicket. It is believed the animal came along Montour Ridge and lost its way.
Poem foresees crowded skies with planes and airships, heavy memory of streets and danger. The speaker laments urban speed and peril, fearing autoboats, air travel, and tar stained toil as future days unfold.
The Farmer's Cooperative and Educational Union Local No 1157 of Stehens City will hold its regular monthly meeting at the High School on Saturday evening at 8 o'clock. Registration for salt and perhaps other supplies will be received. After business, Mr D C Harrison of Boyce will address the gathering. All members are urged to attend.
Trustee will sell at 11 o clock A M July 31 1923 at the Winchester county court house a farm of 52 acres and 34 acres at Cedar Grove seven miles northwest of Winchester Virginia. The sale follows a March 30 1918 deed of trust with Joel H DeHaven and Jos W Hancher deeds of record in Frederick County. Terms require one third cash when bid and the balance in one and two years evidenced by bonds bearing 6 percent interest and waived Homestead exemption, secured by deed of trust and fire insurance.
A compilation of political announcements lists candidates for offices in Frederick and Clarke counties and the city of Winchester. Names include Isaiah Rom, H G Oshaven, Lee tacre, Harry W Hick, WM Smith, M Massil, Pannett, Chas T Adams, and Grover H Schlager, all running under Democratic primary rules with August 7, 1923 election dates and pledges to faithful duty.
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