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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1925
Page
4
A short lineage listing the Evening Star Publishing Co and local papers in Winchester Virginia. Mentions the Morning News The Weekly News and The Weekly Mirror as contemporaries and cites postal distribution details.
Rates for subscriptions are listed with options for one year at 3.50, six months in advance, three months in advance, and one month in advance. The text repeats and is partially garbled but indicates prepaid terms and durations.
A reproduction notice from an old AP based edition states Associated Press material is used for republication and that all local news is published on Wednesday, April 1, 1925, in this paper.
The Richmond era is praised for splendid growth and rising wealth. Deposits climbed from 19,499,100 to 28,774,473 with a per capita increase, while real estate value is noted at 64,476,081 in 1910 and estimated over 200,000,000. The Times-Dispatch is urged to share these figures to dispel local pessimism about Virginia's progress.
Summary of a troubled case centers on Dorothy Elling son now on trial in San Francisco for the alleged deliberate killing of her 16 year old girl companion and her mother objected to her affiliations. The narrative notes the girl’s late night activities and questions the appropriateness of her life choices.
The piece recalls past abuses in elections, noting a judge who carried ballots and the risk of influencing voters. It argues public access to voting and the referendum question, while defending regular primaries and party organization as ten years tested, despite charges. It urges proper registration and reflection on candidate sentiment.
The poem follows John Milton as he writes a grand heroic verse financed by five thousand bucks yet fails to secure a prize. Publishers deride him, he loses his home and earnings, and ends with the ironic question of where the epic of kings and thrones exists.
The letter argues Virginia drivers pay a 3 cent gas tax but get poor roads while North Carolina uses gas tax and bonds to build hard surfaced highways. It criticizes Senator Harry Flood Byrd, warns voters against nominating him, and cites regional road funding contrasts across states with mentions of Robertson act and county bonds.
The paper states opposition to Byrd and does not favor Moore, praising Senator Mapp while noting a remote contingency if a better Republican emerges. It emphasizes not endorsing Byrd even with a Democratic nomination, and shows little chance of supporting a Republican opponent.
A community nondenominational Passion Week program runs Monday through Saturday at the Coker Theatre in Winchester. Rev H P Hoskins will speak daily with Rev J F Morgan and Prof W H McIlwee guiding song and Elmer Vi Hodges presiding at the piano. All services are voluntary with no offerings except possibly one day to cover ad costs. The event aims to deepen faith and involve workers across professions in attendance.
Stover preached at United Brethren urging removal of hindrances to the kingdom. He cited Hebrews 12:1 about laying aside weights and sin, stressing that witnesses in heaven and the faithful dead observe believers. Service tonight at 7:30, public urged to attend.
Report notes that prayers have been answered as talismans or tokens were given to large crowds in numerous locations, with attendees claiming personal relief and renewed faith. The text emphasizes widespread gratitude and collective hope amid public gatherings and religious sentiment.
Boyd KR Richards will spend several days in Richmond on a business trip, engaging in meetings and related activities. Transport and lodging arranged, with potential discussions on partnerships and regional operations. The trip underscores expansion efforts and regional engagement by the company.
Mrs Henry A Wyandotte Michigan says Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound helped ease long standing female complaints and bearing down pains after doctor said nothing harmful. Another testimonial from Mrs Price of St Paul Minnesota cites relief from fatigue and constipation. Both endorse sharing experiences to help other women.
Stephens City Virginia April report covers a Lutheran Church union meeting with Rev. R B Nelson of Winchester. Music by choirs, two anthems, and a quartet. Visitors include Miss Polly Cook from Pittsburgh and Miss Helen Dean from Roanoke. Local residents and visitors named attend events and funerals. Community League meets with fence plans and praise for oyster supper success.
A physician endorses Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy claiming it clears catarrhal and intestinal issues, eases inflammation causing stomach and liver troubles, and can prevent appendicitis. The dose is available through mangater's Drug Store and other druggists.
An old advertisement proclaims WALL CATARRE MEDIC will cure catarrh and deafness by removing mucous buildup. Distributed by J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio, it has been marketed by druggists for over 40 years.
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