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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1924
Page
4
The Evening Star notes Senator Glass as an outsize figure in Virginia politics and praises his role in currency reform. It highlights his long service in banking and the treasury and notes his potential national impact if his candidacy gains momentum.
The Virginia article calls Governor Trinkle to use his Norfolk Business Club speech to advance statewide development and tax equalization reforms. It argues he can redeem pledges, support Hampton Roads improvements with state aid, and pursue fair assessment practices, then exit with a strong legacy. It notes his two-year window left and lack of re election ambitions.
The commission estimates up to 300000000 for Hampton Roads development as Senator Holtz urges funding. The full faith and credit of Virginia may be pledged. options include federal support or bonds via a holding company secured by tolls and docking charges. If self sustaining, the project should be financed like other ventures by loans secured against port income.
Frank A Munsey argued that the newspaper business is moving toward amalgamation due to rising costs and wages. He noted New York and other major cities shrinking from multiple papers to single ownership, with Virginia cities mirroring this consolidation driven by economic pressure.
State Senator Harry Flood Byrd asserts in a public statement that all bond campaign pledges have been fulfilled. He highlights that funds for highways come from the gasoline tax and other revenues, with local loans at 4 percent interest and expanded local authority for farm to market roads. He notes exemptions for general fund allocations and increased annual maintenance mileage, stressing continued, adequate upkeep of the state highway system.
The article lauds Mr. Byrd for advancing a pay-as-you-go highway construction plan, noting yearly additions of 220 miles and his efforts to curb bond-based delays. It commends his leadership and challenges critics in the Legislature while anticipating Virginia’s ongoing roadway program.
In this verse from Walt Mason two Dingbar’s workers are fired and reflect on hardship. James J. McSkate laments bread for his children while Charles B. McQuest boasts savings and plans a carefree rest, contrasting grief with financial security.
J Oliver Lowery, a noted cedar chest maker, recently completed a fine small cedar chest for silverware. He lost nearly a hand in an accident years ago and works with one hand, yet experts say his craftsmanship surpasses the average. He has produced many large cedar chests in recent years.
Col H R Duval longtime railroad official and financier died Wednesday at the Hotel Alcazar in St. Augustine Florida. Born October 17 1843 in Baltimore he served in the state army during the Civil War and later worked for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and the Erie. He was connected to the Sugar Company and the Beverley family of this city.
Deeds recorded include Nathan B. Williams and others selling 60 acres at Mountain Falls to George W. Pingley for 2500 dollars. G W Stimmell and others transfer six acres near Brucetown to J Himell and others for 300 dollars. Mrs Alice M Wood and others deed 22 acres in Shawnee district to John H Gough for 500 dollars or less.
Special Commissioner T. R. Cather reports to Davis Johnson that 100 acres near Highview are offered for $400 in a public sale.
Osmar Swangon of South Main street found a litter of five or six kittens in a hen's nest in his chicken house yesterday morning. The hen usually lays eggs at night, but a cat was seen on the nest and the kittens had just hatched.
Baltimore News prints a large photo of Charles Arthur Ryan son of Mr and Mrs Roland Ryan of Winchester. The child sits on his pony as the paper notes the duo are familiar sights on Winchester streets.
Fruit growers are advised to obtain fruit trees oil emulsion and lime sulfur spray materials from Richards Brothers. The notice references a quoted supply line in the 3-22-11-1 notation and urges action by growers.
Senator James A. Reed of Missouri says he will not seek or seek favored support from the Democratic convention for the presidency. He urges Democrats to unite behind a candidate chosen by Missouri voters in the August primary and to reaffirm civil and religious liberty doctrines.
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