Byrd Address on Virginia Tax Reform at Hot Springs
The Byrd address before the State Bar Association at Hot Springs discusses tax reform in Virginia. It critiques current laws as outdated, urges standardization of local assessments, warns against local underassessment, and questions segregation as a remedy. It also argues for low taxes on bank deposits and cautions against the fee-system of public officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Evelyard
House
Virginia
State Bar Association
Hot Springs
Citie
C. Ie Moore
Byrd
Commonwealth
Keexzell Calls for Special Mission on Tax Legislation
The former Senator George B. Keexzell urged appointing a special mission to study tax legislation and report to the General Assembly. Public opinion grows that such a report will be necessary, according to the News Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Keexzell
General Assembly
United States and Mexican Forces Line Up For Potential Conflict
The article outlines a projected first line of action against Mexico if intervention occurs. Major William H. Carter commands eleven infantry regiments and seven regiments of varied size with three partial artillery regiments centered at El Paso and Galveston. One force would move through Ciudad Juarez while another via Galveston to strike the Federal district from the sea. The navy is to attack Vera Cruz and Tampico as base points. The Mexican defense groups Federalists and Rebels each number about 15 000 with Huerta leading the Federals. regional governors Mayorta rena and Carranza are noted as key northern leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Texas Fronca
William H. Carter
el Paso
Texas
Galveston
Ciudad Juarez
Federal District
Vera
Crug
Tampleyas
Huerta
Education notes show nationwide school efforts and programs
Ada county Idaho has a 324 square mile district. Seven hundred gardens started in Port Ewen New York under school authorities. A high school graduate in Nebraska receives a congratulatory letter from the University urging consideration of State University. A vocational summer school operates in Baltimore Maryland. Girls learn cooking sewing and household tasks while boys learn printing work. The National Kindergarten College Chicago concentrates on Dr Montessori methods with two graduates guiding practice. Pointe Coupee Parish flood district Louisiana planted 10000 fruit and pecan trees last year. Supt Trudeau plans road work by school boys. Georgia State Norman School Athens studies rural sociology to aid local teaching. United States Bureau of Education bulletin details community betterment through such efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada County
Idaho
Port Ewen
N. Y
Nebraska
University of Nebraska
Baltimore
National Kindergarten College
Chicago
Dr. Montessori
Pointe Coupee Parish
Louisiana
Trudeau
Georgia State ‘Norman
Athens
E. ©. Branson
United States Bureau of Education
Foolish Advice on Heat and Alcohol Consumption
A humorous Old West style warning about the dangers of drinking in hot weather. It contrasts the heat affecting the body with liquor and suggests avoiding alcohol for tempering the stomach, urging cooler, safer choices over the bottle.
Skin remedy claims cure for eczema in old ad
An advertising snippet promotes Saxe Salve as an effective skin remedy for eczema and itching. It features testimonial from H Glynn of Pougepsie and offers a money-back guarantee via Keller Drug in Winchester Virginia. It also pitches Vino for the blood as a general health claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saxe
W. H. Glynn
Pougepsie
Keller Drugo
Winchester
Guardian seeks court order for funds from Maryland real estate sale
Howard P. Kerns guardian of Stella W. Kerns and Edith H. Newcome announces under Virginia court rules a special term of Frederick County Circuit Court in Winchester on August 30, 1923 to obtain an order for funds from the sale of real estate in Frederick County tied to the chancery suit Cora D. Hott vs Stella W. Kerns et al. The money would be paid to him as guardian in West Virginia and may be renewed there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Court House
Winchester
Virginia
West Virginia
Stella W. Kerns
Edith H. Newcome
Frederick
Cora D. Hott
Howard P. Kerns
Summit Point
Swimley Station
Jefferson County
Martin M. Swimley
S. J. Swimley
Charles
Martin Swimley
Jacob L. Swimley
Henry Hout
Saiiv Run
There’s a land where the dreams come true
Poem fragment by Kate W. Hamilton from the Chattanooga Times imagines a heavenly realm where dreams and hopes become reality beyond unseen gates. It contrasts illusion with genuine fulfillment and urges perseverance toward pure visions and blessed intents.
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Kate W. Hamilton
Chattanooga Times
Minnie Wood News local notes and upcoming service
Community brief from Minnie Wood Chapel Virginia, noting visitors and family visits including Miss Ethel Carter and Miss Lylah Hook. Education and farm work updates follow with repairs and roof work on local farms. Church services scheduled for Sunday August 8 at 11 o’clock under Rev. Julian Broaddus. Rain relief hoped as crops suffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P. Ebert
Stephenson
Winchester
Harry Benner
Minnie Wood Chapel
Julian Broaddus
Leroy Everhart
Laurel, Md
John W. Carlisle
Henry Rutherford
C. A. Rutherford
Berryville
Leslie Russell
Bromley
J. C. Rutherford
Pin
Rosenberger Notes Highlight Local Visits and Health
Rosenberger Virginia sees visitors as Mrs. Marry Huff and daughter Armelia join Miss Reid from Roanoke to see C. H. Snapp family. Eugenia Snapp from Winchester visits her parents, while Elsie Snapp from Winchester visits her father on Sunday. Maggie Carper stays with Mountain Falls friends for a few days. Mrs. J T Metiwee is indisposed. Clifton Clowser, treated at Memorial Hospital, shows signs of improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Snapp
Winchester
C. H. Snapp
Maggie Carper
Mountain Falls
J.T. Metiwee
Lawson and Kittenour Wed in Hagerstown Church
Miss Mattie L. Lawson of Glen Echo Maryland and Omer Kittenour of Limeton Virginia were married yesterday at Washington Square ME Church in Hagerstown by Rev. BE C. Powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie L. Lawson
Glenecho
Vax
Notable Long Neglect Sparks Announcement of Marriage
The Virginia pilot notes an announcement that the hero from Three Weeks is to marry. A dubious acquaintance who admits pursuing the work for years reflects on his delay, remarking he should have acted sooner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
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Janeev Star Publishing Company
Haney Floop Byrd
New York
Alb Claypen
Brunswick
Postoffic
Priday
BYRDS
United States
Mayortarena
Sonora
Carranza
Coahuila
Education Notes
Secona-nand Waren Firtt
G. L. Ewe
Ada Main
H. Willis
Roon House
N. Braddock St
Magrader
N. Main St
North —_ St
Glaize & Bro
W. Water St
Nancy Coble
J. B. Russell
North Main St
E. Water Street
Braddock St
W. G. Hardy
S._V. N. Bank
Parker Place
Star Office
Ita
Fox
Herbert
Larrick
Ward
N. K
Pughtown Pike
Georges Creek
G.O. Snapp
N. Market St
Bephone
P. Russell
Twin Mountain
Ffor Sale
C. J. Owen
City
E. F. Barr
Stephens City
Rogers
A. A. Cline
Tenth St
Philadelphia
Settler Worman
Jefferson
Charles Town
Evans Hotel
J. FP
Milzsy
Wardensville
Pleasant Valley
Littl Mountain
HARRY R_ BRYANT
Bell
St. Paul’s Reformed Church
Fairview
Nain
Clarke County
Hagerstown
State
Normal School
Harrisonburg
Julian A. Burruss
Jefferson Co
W. Va
Minnie Wood News
Hugh Hardesty
Ethel Carter
Ruther
Ford
Lylah Hook
Jim Rutherford
Miss Lydie Emmart
William Em
Washington
Alexander & Cooke CO
West Va
Tennessee
Ww. H. Davis & Son
Smithville
COMIS
Nev-R-Brak
Keller’s
Rosenberger
Clifton Clowser
Memorial Hospital
Samuel W. Williams
Williams
Legal Department
State of
Shenandoah Collegiate Institute
Gid School of Music
College
Regine Inde
Susan Sos
Ben
Eer
Kittenour—Lawson
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