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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1924
Page
4
Fragmented readable items show newspaper pricing and imprint notes. Mentions Morning News Weekly News and a press association with Vice-President Bryan candidate reference. No clear event or person details beyond generic publication terms.
Public buyers face clothing price rises with little real change from last season. Observers note prices remain higher than pre tariff levels, despite general market steadiness. The Fordney McCumber tariff is cited as the catalyst for the shift in consumer costs.
A discussion on farm taxation cites Professor Bly of the University of Wisconsin claiming farm taxes rise faster than land value and burden farmers more than urban landowners. The piece notes tax shifting through prices, rents, and indirect costs, with Pennsylvania and Wisconsin cited as examples of high farm tax loads.
The Norfolk Ledger Dispatch discusses uncertain Virginia highway funds for 1925, noting deficits in the state treasury and the impact of bond and tax receipts. It criticizes anti-bond leaders and defends the pay-as-you-go approach while urging accuracy in financial reporting and road progress.
The article notes Virginia has not issued state bonds during the Civil War era and discusses added burdens on farmers and the capital, describing ongoing financial strains and policy considerations affecting the state’s wartime economy.
The Winchester Star is urged to treat La Follette Wheeler propaganda as paid advertising not news. The Virginia paper notes plate matter depicts La Follette as virtuous and farmer friendly while ignoring constitutional limits. It states it will publish legitimate unbiased campaign news and reject partisan inserts.
A humorous verse recounts an encounter by the river where a robber robs the speaker of a nickel hat and dime. Neighbors console the victim as emotions rise, with a sharp, witty critique of the outlaw and reflections on the crime.
News from Washington on October 8 reports Ban Johnson the American League president refusing to attend the series amid ongoing bribery allegations surrounding the New York Giants. Barnard Dreyfuss of the Pirates challenges Landis's ruling, centering blame on Dolan and O Connell among the Giants players.
Rain and flood across Virginia caused crop losses estimated between 1.0 and 1.5 million dollars. Assistant Agriculture Commissioner James J. Owens cited widespread damage to corn in lowlands, wind shattered ripe apples, and upland losses from spring conditions. Tobacco largely escaped due to early harvest. The James River flood disrupted traffic and flooded streets and yards in Richmond and Shockoe Valley.
Richmond October 3. United States agriculture shows balanced prosperity, says A B Genung USDA economist after touring Southern farming areas including Virginia and the tobacco belt. He urges a fall move into the South, noting strong profits and improving conditions, with year’s profits far from wiped out.
Advice to stock up on coke and soft coal for winter with October price of 13.50 per ton and cash discounts lowering to 12.00 for single ton orders. Larger lots gain bigger discounts down to 10.00 per ton for 10 ton or more. Soft coal offered at 8.50 per ton with 1.00 cash discount making 7.50. Gas prices expected to rise next month.
The report highlights strong cotton and diverse regional crops with good prices for cotton and dairy facing higher grain costs. Corn Belt farmers are upbeat as prices rise while soft corn storage and early frosts pose disposal questions. Wheat belt sees splendid conditions though drought nips Pacific Coast livestock. Overall, forecast remains positive despite challenges.
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