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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1923
Page
4
In a discussion on Airrginia's 50 million bond and national road policy, the piece argues for slow steady road building, better apportionment, and less political interference. It cites MacDonald and notes widespread unpaved miles, stressing highways as a national asset and tax responsibility.
A Lynchburg Va editorial critiques bond plans for roads, arguing pay-as-you-go avoids tax hikes. It cites merchants’ fears of higher taxes under bond financing and notes widespread bond advocacy in cities. The piece warns against misleading claims and calls for careful evaluation of funding methods.
The report argues bankers support bond funding for highway completion while Schwartzchild defends pay-as-you-go. It cites total interest costs, tax implications, and Virginia's projected savings of about 25 million dollars under pay-as-you-go, versus earlier completion with bonds.
A Winchester Rotary and Kiwanis meeting lauded the work of the District Nurse Association and the Red Cross aiding disabled soldiers children and needy families. Speakers included Miss Gertrude Higgins Miss Martha Stowers and Miss Emma Ward plus Kiwanian and Rotary leaders. A Tokio wireless tribute and a pledge to support the life saving organizations closed the session.
Senator C. G. Walter Mapp of Accomac arrived in Richmond for a Methods conference and discussed politics with friends, signaling his active engagement in current political matters.
Aimed at readers seeking weight loss or gain, the piece argues diets need not be punishing. It highlights easy, tasty, nourishing foods that support shedding or gaining weight and introduces a free Davis Co booklet Through Thick and Thin from Hoboken New Jersey maker of Davis O K Baking Powder.
A fragment notes a plant named Biotand Fe vitae planted 25 years ago and claims it can grow for centuries, mentioning Sapt Jambangh and an ae post in unclear context.
An advertisement extols Domestic Coke as the best modern fuel for heating and cooking. It highlights its high heat, low ash, quick ignition, and ease of handling, plus guidance on burning and stove care.
The Church of Christ outlines services for Sunday in Odd Fellows hall led by Minister W. J. Dudley. Bible school at 10 with L L Hockman as superintendent, preaching at 11 on Two Blesseds, communion after, Christian Endeavor at 6 15 with a discussion on prohibition, evening sermon The Man Who Went to Sleep an Apostle Preached, and mid week prayer at Rev W L Dudley 421 S Market St at 745. Everyone invited.
An auction notice describes a farm on the Capon River two miles north of Yellow Springs West Virginia with an area of about zero acres to be sold Tuesday October 30. Details list buyer Anderson and the Blue Feather brand.
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