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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1923
Page
4
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On May 3 1923 Winchester residents respond to the Park Commission led by Nelson Page to plant trees and shrubs along sidewalks and around the city hall yard. The program aims to beautify the town and raise property values while guiding street species through consultation with Page or Eddy at Handley. Cooperation is urged to create a healthier community attracting new residents.
A Virginia newspaper column argues against viewing the state as hopeless and cites Washington-sourced statistics showing Virginia ranks strongly in crops and produce. It highlights potatoes, tobacco, fruit, vegetables, and strawberries with multi-state comparisons and 1921 22 crop figures.
The article argues Virginia can expand its road system without a large bonded debt, contrasting with North Carolina. It asserts Virginia’s prosperity will rise with better roads and that financing will match the state’s financial capacity, praising the old Dominion’s forward plan and resilience.
J A Eades of the Arkansas House writes to the New York Times exposing road bond debt and alleged mischarges by road commissioners. He notes about 95 percent of a 120 million dollar debt falls on farmers, cites county misuses, and praises the Times for exposing special legislation during a drive to fund a 50 million bond issue.
Poem notes villagers and their sorrows with comic contrast. A narrator walks village streets and mocks cheerful masks while listing small miseries and witty exchanges among neighbors and a dreary social scene.
Mrs. Geo Higgs of 404 N Kent St reports severe kidney attack with back pain headaches and weakness. She credits Doan's Kidney Pills for quick improvement after initial doctor relief failed, noting she was cured with continued use. Ad promotes 60c purchase from Foster Fillburn Co Buffalo NY.
Merchant offers entire stock fixtures and a large new two story room at Duffields Jefferson County for sale as business is discontinued. Stand advertised as one of the best in the county. Interested parties should contact A Kibler Duffields West Virginia. P QO Darke West Virginia.
Kenneth F Thomas rose from private to colonel in His Majesty's Army and escaped from a Staunton lime plant while serving a bigamy sentence. He wrote letters from Canada France and England promising to return to Virginia to finish his term. After the war he reported back and surrendered, now in state penitentiary.
A six room house with porches and electric lights priced at 3500. A seven room dwelling with garage and stable on a large lot offered at 4500. Well located 50 by 150 foot lots in a desirable city area. Easy payments and engagement contact offered plus a full line of fire life and indemnity insurance from strong old line companies.
Ada Brooks Mitchell, colored, awarded an absolute divorce from Robi Mitchell in the Corporation Court of Winchester. Desertion lasting over three years dated December 22, 1918. Neither party may remarry for six months.
Marry and Walter Stephens owners of the Penn Confectionery in Allentown Pa. are spending a few days with their parents Mr and Mrs Harry Stephens on North Braddock Avenue.
Mrs John B Neill of Berryville is visiting New York for a period, staying with relatives and sightseeing the city sights.
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