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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1919
Page
4
An old newspaper fragment promotes daily apple consumption with health claims and notes Boy Scouts support. The text references publication by The Star and a May date, though details are partial and unclear.
In a letter to Hon. H. L. Lupte, Mr. Lupton presses a special session to secure federal road funds. The dispute centers on Governor Davis and his pre election stance on road improvement, with critics arguing the governor cannot reconcile speeches with the need for action.
Governor Davis declines to call an extra assembly session to raise funds for federal road grants. He suggests the legislature could convene itself if two thirds agree, pledging support for roads and schools. He warns delaying action to 1920 would jeopardize federal road appropriations and raises concern over required taxes.
The Richmond Evening Journal notes that electing officials focused on good roads influenced the vote. The hesitancy at this time disappoints supporters who trusted pledges to improve highways, while the "next year" policy delays intercommunication and state growth.
A narrator laments endless spending in Detroit and nearby Akron on cars and rubber tires. He notes high costs for rims wheels and repairs, funds social functions, and pays Eddie Guest’s town, detailing a life of hard work with money drained away to automotive wealth.
A march home for the 116th Division is described with silent specters of fallen soldiers marching with the living. Children on the bluff form Welcome in dogwood blossoms as veterans and officers pass, including Colonel Minnegeé, and Capt. Robert Y. K. of Winchester.
More than 3,000 brown clad veterans filed past the Arch of Triumph as crowds cheered from sidewalks strewn with roses and oranges. Generals Ferguson and Davis welcomed the troops, who marched to Camp Stuart and received new equipment before late-afternoon arrivals of the Powhatan transport with General Morton aboard.
Fragments of 1919 campaign notices list candidates for Commissioner of Revenue supervisors and sheriff across Gainesboro and Back Creek districts. Names include Robert Shade Hugh DeHaven Isaiah Roe Marshall Lewis Elon Shenk William Smith and John Massie with pledges to faithful duties and primary dates in August.
Frederick County candidates announce runs for re election as Commonwealths Attorney and County Clerk. The notices indicate subject to Democratic Primary guidance and appeal for support from friends and citizens.
Nomination and contest set for Frederick County Treasurer as part of the Democratic Primary on an early 1919 date. Details indicate eligibility and procedural steps for candidates seeking the treasurer's office in the county.
For the House of Delegates seeking re election to represent the County of Frederick and City of Winchester subject to the primary to be held August 5.
Advertising notice from Winchester Virginia listing several properties for sale on Fairmont Ave, Washington St and Market St with prices 4000, 12500 and 7000 dollars. States attractive propositions in farm lands and orchards and invites inspection by Good & Co.
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