Bond Issue Tax Debate Sparks Virginia Hearings
A 1923 letter-press discussion in Goochland and surrounding counties questions whether a $50 million bond issue for roads would raise taxes. Comparisons show varied tax rates in counties with and without bond programs, arguing bonds add interest costs and may require higher taxes to fund road mileage.
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Goochland Sar Nie
Epes
Fond
Be & Ae
Richmond Press
Coleman
Virginia
Augusta
Rockingham
Augusta County
Wiexmarle
Wise
Weteterick
Tazewell
Pettaylvania
Russell County
Shenandoah ‘County
Sda
Tew
Pay-as-you-go plan seen as enough for road build
Richmond News Leader argues debt financing unnecessary if completed roads are counted. Editorial notes 68 million needed to finish system, but 500 miles handed to state and 600 miles poorly placed reduce cost, making seven year revenue of 57 million appear sufficient to finish, questioning bond issuance.
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Richmond News-Leader
News-Leader
Wesley the Pike
News- Leader
Gas prices compare North Carolina and Virginia in highway debate
Petersburg Index Appeal notes complaints about data on financing Virginia’s highway system and cites a NC official claim that gas is cheaper in Virginia. National Petroleum News prices show Virginia gas at 20–21 cents, NC at 21–21.5 cents, contradicting the NC assertion.
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North Carolina
Virginia
Coleman
Mr. Page
Gas Tax Favored for Honolulu Roads
The Honolulu Advertiser argues for a gasoline tax to fund road improvements. It notes horse drawn vehicles are obsolete and trucking uses heavy loads, while pleasure cars run 24 hours. a simple fuel tax could be fairer than tire or weight based schemes.
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Honolulu
Devarhedy
Rippring Raywes by Walt Mason
Poet Walt Mason writes a light verse about the burdens of a six foot tall figure and the cold confines of a harsh winter. The piece riffs on identity and bravado framed in a comic rustic tone.
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Rippring Raywes
Walt Mason
The He Men of the Town and the West
A poem contrasts western gunfighters with quiet hard working townsmen. It praises the latter for honest labor and simple sustenance while denigrating frontier gunplay as needless violence. The piece defends everyday toil over brutal glory.
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Glutton
Red Blood
Public sale of Gate Nos. 1 2 3 on Berryville Turnpike
The Berryville Turnpike Company directs a public sale on October 27 at 11 AM in Berryville Court House lot for Gate No. 2 and 3 dwellings with land and outbuildings and at 2 PM for Gate No. 1 east of Winchester. Possession immediate. one half cash and balance secured by first deed of trust insured. President P McCormick.
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Court House
Berryville
Berryville Turnpike
Winchester
Berryville Turnpike Company
P. McCormick
Rally Day Services at Market Street M E Church
Market Street M E Church announces Rally Day events including Sunday school at 9 45 a m with a program for all ages. Men’s Bible Class at 9 45 a m, junior church at 11, sermon titled Rally Day Inspection, Federated Men’s Bible Classes at 3 p m, and evening service at 7 30 with The Handwriting on The Wall. Choir solo I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say. Boys Club Tuesday prayer meeting announced.
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John Paul-Jones
Jesus
Siffiday School
Federated Men's Bible Classes
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Wright & Keffer
West Water Street
Just
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U. S. Bureau of Minds
Bureau of Mines
Washington, D. C
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W. Piccadilly St
Lumbago
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Whitlock’s
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Berry & Lucas
Clevenger
Grace E. Clevenger
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