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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1929
Page
4
An old newspaper fragment shows publication details for The Lean oat Publishing Co Winchester Virginia with consolidations and subscription rates. It notes Associated Press rights and includes a Bible verse and prayer fragment.
A public statement by Dr. David Hepburn of the Anti Saloon League urges Virginians to vote in the Democratic primary and then vote freely in the general election. The piece denounces the advice as a moral and political misstep, arguing party loyalty and primary obligation are integral to democratic government and that Hepburn aims to aid his candidate.
Roanoke World News reports Governor Byrd addressing the conference of governors on Virginia tax policy. The speech emphasizes clarity, avoids technical jargon, and extols Virginia’s pew method as understandable to non specialists.
The governor cites Virginia’s tax plan separating real estate to local tax and intangibles to state tax, noting a shift from a $1.358 million state deficit to a $2.596 million surplus in two years. He highlights reduced tax rates on notes, stock, and capital in business, plus repeal of certain taxes to attract investment, while acknowledging ongoing assessment inequalities.
In Roanoke officials prepare for a 1930 real estate assessment to treat property owners alike. Amid praise for Virginia from a governors conference and cross state interest, Henry W. Anderson attacks Virginia’s government as the worst on the continent while Democrats defend progress and development.
Washington emerges as a leading tourist city with thousands of visitors this summer. The capital attracts travelers with its parks, waterfront drives, and historic sites, despite mixed views on traffic rules and summer weather.
The Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia will begin on August 4 with sessions for both men and women of Virginia. The event aims to address government issues and includes focus on the Democratic primary.
Notice to the voters of Winchester announcing Arthur W. Fansler a candidate for Clerk of the Corporation Court in the Democratic Primary. He notes limited time to meet voters and appeals for votes, asserting voters know all candidates and are competent to choose.
In Franklin West Virginia William Propst trapped a six foot six inch black rattlesnake with fourteen rattles near the Flat and it disgorged a half grown grey squirrel. The snake appeared to have possibly carried a second youngster. The rattler was displayed in town in a box and was very dark in color.
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