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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1923
Page
4
A regional consolidation forms combining the Evening, Morning News and The Weekly News at Winchester Virginia. The merger unites The Weekly Mirror and related editions under a single publishing umbrella.
Rates list by mail and carrier with advances and terms. The page notes Associated Press rights and republication policy with local news. dated Tuesday September 25 1923 and provides contact numbers Bell 33 and United 148 W.
The piece critiques Mr. Coleman for changing positions on road funding, noting his past opposition to diverting auto tax revenue to feeder roads and later support for bond financing. It compares his claims about bond costs with figures from the Bankers’ Committee and the Auditor, suggesting political self-interest.
The piece reports heated disagreement among Coleman the Good Roads Association and the News Leader's accountant and the Bankers' Committee over road system financing. Figures range from 62 to 83 million dollars, with bond and pay-as-you-go plans yielding nine to twelve and a half years or five years respectively.
A poem extols contentment in steady labor. The speaker praises calm dedication, honest toil, and earning daily bread, contrasting wishful idleness with practical discipline. The verses celebrate routine, modest reward, and pride in a productive day.
Richmond Va Sept 25 The Commission on Simplification of State Government will propose capping fee officers pay at the Governor’s 5000 a year and directing excess funds to the state treasury The measure would affect commissioners of revenue in 100 counties and 20 cities treasurers clerks of courts city sergeants sheriffs high constables and justices of the peace A bill to enforce such limits will be offered but is expected to meet opposition from affected officials.
In Danville Virginia on September 21 the assault charge against Postmaster F D Lumpkin by B Powell of Gretna was not heard as neither party appeared in court. Police report the case may not be tried in police court due to location of the alleged assault. Commonwealth's Attorney J W Carter says no barrier to a police court hearing though no new date was set after two postponements.
The turfa of Brazil is a soft brownish yellow substance that floats on water. From it can be distilled oil and scrubber naphtha. The oil is pronounced a very good shale oil. When distilled turfa shrinks to a third of its original volume and seems to offer a coke with good fuel value.
Chambersville updates report Mrs. EB Sherman ill again and Roy Williams Bayliss Jr born last Thursday weighing ten pounds. Several local visits and hospital training plans are noted across Middletown and Stephens City with many residents visiting relatives and friends in nearby towns.
The agriculture department stresses sowing less wheat this fall and urges farmers to form a cooperative for grain marketing. Mr. Koiner notes statewide crop health but farm labor is scarce with apple growers lacking help and hundreds of farmers unable to harvest corn.
Glens Falls New York resident Mrs George W Burchell recounts a two month illness that left her unable to stand or perform housework. after taking a medicine she reports she is now strong enough for family chores and sewing and credits the treatment with saving her life.
N. G. Hottse advertises a 30 day sale to clear its wallpaper stock at cost. The store notes a large assortment of paints varnishes enamels oils turpentine linseed etc. Local shop identified as ALA Astine.
The Episcopal Church calls for contributions to a 500000 emergency fund to aid missionaries and native workers in Japan, with immediate needs including food shelter and housing. Losses listed include St. Luke's hospital St. Paul's school and several churches along with homes and belongings. Donations urged through parishes or direct to treasurer Lewis B. Franklin at 281 Fourth Avenue New York City.
Richmond dispatch reports Virginia farmers cutting wheat acreage due to low prices. Agriculture Commissioner Koiner says farmers back reduced production after touring the commercial wheat belt. One Valley farmer with over 1000 acres seeds only forty acres next year.
Richmond dispatch reports moonshiners shift from corn whiskey to apple brandy due to a bumper apple harvest. Apple brandy takes longer to make but hides odor and fetches higher demand, with moonshiners producing sugar brandy when apples are scarce. Officers report multiple seizures of copper stills in Albemarle Patrick and Grayson counties and arrests linked to illicit liquor operations.
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