Tax Ordinance for 1908 09 in Winchester Virginia
The ordinance lays taxes for the year 1908 09 in Winchester. It outlines tax bill preparation by the city treasurer from land and property books, water tax assessments, and treasurer commissions. Taxpayers may pay until Sept 30 with water taxes excepted. unpaid bills incur a 3 percent penalty on Oct 1. The treasurer collects licenses and revenues, with a 3 percent commission. Monthly reports to the clerk are required. The commissioner can assess delinquent businesses at twice the annual license amount, with enforcement including arrest and jail if needed. Passed March 31 1908 Approved April 6 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finance Committee
Commissioner of the Revenue
Virginia
C. W. Wilson
Barn Design for Lamb Rearing in Breeders' Gazette
A Jefferson County farmer describes a Shropshire oriented lamb raising barn as a leading local occupation with 70 ewes. The plan includes pens for lambs and ewes, portable gates, a grain feeding trough, hay racks, and an adjustable layout to expand pen space as lambs grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Breeders’ Gazette
Shropshire
Cotswolds
Hampshires
Winchester Ordinance Advances 1908 1909 Revenue Plan
City council agenda outlines appropriation of public revenue for 1908 1909. Allocations include 4700 dollars for interest on debt, 4000 dollars for electric street lighting, 400 dollars for the poor, and 5000 dollars for public schools paid in ten monthly installments. The article notes continuation on page 3.
Breeding Up Is Cheapest for Beef Herds
A farmer aiming to raise beef cattle should breed up instead of buying purebred stock. Buying purebreds is costly and limits profit, while using a bull allows rapid formation of a high grade herd. Select cows resembling the bull’s breed, or source similar conformation from markets at meat prices. The breeding up method offers key advantages not found in buying purebreds.
Goat stock drives profits and farm steadiness
The note argues that goat stock yields higher returns than blooded swine or scrubs, boosting interest in the business and smoothing operations, helping to keep the boy on the farm.
Clean Water for Sows Schedule Outlined
A farming notice urges that sows receive clean water at all times to maintain health and productivity. The guideline emphasizes consistent access and water quality to prevent illness and support breeding performance.
Norfolk and Western Rail Time and Berths Notice
Norfolk and Western timetable details list southbound and northbound trains with destinations including Bristol Knoxville Roanoke Columbus Gary Shenandoah Hagerstown Philadelphia New York. Sleepers and cafe cars are noted with Pullman options. Contact Roanoke Virginia for rates and information via N and W Railway agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Pullman Buffet
Knoxville
St. Louis Express
Pullman Sleeper
Roanoke
Columbus
Cincinnati
William
Bluefield
Pocahontas
Norton, Welch
Gary
Shenandoah
Hingerstown
Washington
Baltimore
Phildelphia
New York
Hagerstown
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
New K
W. B. Bevill
M. F. Bragg
Trav
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the Home Journal
Niagara Silk Mills
Winchester
Rioca
City of
Grain Market
Frederick
Martinsburg
Way
Chicoes
Eheeling
Pittsburg
Chicago
St. Louis
Louisville
Leones
Onedelphic
Southern Railway
Washington, D.C
Bluemont
Sun Sun
Hamilton
Purcellville
Round Hill
Cgumberland Valley
R. R
Wee
de Tag Martinsburg
Ieee
Rae Ogee
M. C. Kennedy
J. H. Toner
Winchester, Berryville and
Shénanaoan River
Rouains
Wrestroy
Jordan Springs Junction
Lakeview
Berryville
Battle Inn
Castleman’s Ferry
Blue Ride Inn
Southern Ry
Winches
Maurice F. Castleman
Prop
Castleman’s Ferry, Va
Baltimore & Ohio
Henry Baetjer & CO
Berryville, Va
Ian Blouse Bloomer
Lischeuer
Oes
Front Royal
Berlin
Victoria
India
Norfolk and Western AI R
the Evening Star
T. T. Wall
Times
Franck Pharmacist
Baker’& Son
Twinchester
Fairview Avenue
National Cemetery
G. Casper Fries
Chichester
Hon
Mate Wigaierw
Bex
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