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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1923
Page
4
The Virginia Road Building plan outlines 8 770 miles of state highway to be completed from 1923 funds. Of 2 270 miles already turned over in good condition, 1 500 miles were improved this year, leaving 2 075 miles to construct. The plan promises funds to finish these miles within seven years.
The state projects uncomm mile age at 2075 miles with construction costs around 20 000 dollars per mile and average contracts at 22 000 dollars per mile to total 41 500 000 dollars. Revenue sources include fines federal allotment mill tax state appropriation and automobile tax excesses. Over seven years estimated receipts total 66 729 000 dollars covering construction and Robertson Act loans.
Mark Sullivan discusses farm ills and their political impact citing Norfolk Pilot figures. The piece highlights rising state and local taxes, swelling public debt, and bond issuance since 1917, with per capita debt increases in Minnesota Colorado and Wyoming as farmers face higher costs and bad prices for crops.
The piece warns Virginia farmers against heavy road building bonds and rising taxes urged by politicians. It cites editorials and agencies promoting road projects and argues voters risk higher debt and interest.
Auditor warns Ohio citizens that financial chaos looms from bankruptcies and repudiation of obligations. He cites abundant money, half a billion Ohio bonds, and looming reckoning urging the General Assembly to craft an equitable tax system to protect future posterity.
The Richmond Bankers' Committee claims 2 580 miles of state roads will remain unconstructed this year and outlines pay as you go or bond plans to finish in 8 to 11 years. They propose bonds costing 21 million in interest to accelerate 702 deferred miles despite higher rental than road cost.
A health update on Dr Frederick H Baetjer, famed roentgenologist, celebrates his contributions to radiology and relief for many in suffering humanity. The article recalls his early work during the rays controversy and his influence as a pioneer in X ray research.
Precautions in using teen rays saved Dr Baetjer from extreme effects. his present affection is not serious enough to prevent a prompt recovery. The scientific world and public honor his self denying service and courage.
October 20 summary details residents traveling to Suffolk Virginia over the past week. Clergy, engineers and locals relocate within the region, with Mrs Meade Meade family trips to Summit Point and Summit Point visits by Mrs Chrisman and Prof Chrisman.
Chambersville Virginia October 20 The Rowna Hif graded school opened the season with a good enrollment with Miss Stickles and Miss Massie as teachers. Nearby relatives visited sick Mrs EB J Sherman who remains weak. Sam Loy has been ill. Mrs Oliver Wooren returned home after weeks with daughter Mrs Anna Cooper. Roy and Clarence Pingley visited in town.
Shenandoah Valley Academy defeated Randolph Macon Academy 13 to 0 in Front Royal. Thibodeau scored second quarter touchdown after Dickinson blocked a punt. extra point by Thibodeau. Strong defense and late forward passing characterized the game.
A fragmentary exchange quotes Gladys and Dorothy discussing a debated proposal and a claimed pet. The lines hint at a playful, puzzle like exchange with implied social intrigue in a dated tone.
Government experts Henry Kreisinger and A C Fieldner promote coke as a clean convenient fuel for domestic heating. The report argues coke reduces soot and furnace cleaning, lowers attention needs, and supports by product savings. It gives practical guidance on firing, draft control, fuel bed thickness, clinkers, and coke size for home furnaces and stoves.
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