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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1925
Page
4
The Evening Star dates indicate publisher Barry Flood Byrd oversees a daily paper except Sundays from Winchester Virginia. It notes consolidation with Morning News Item The Weekly News The Weekly Times The Weekly Mirror and mail classifications as second class matter.
The notice lists subscription options with advance payments for mail and carrier delivery. One year by mail costs 3.50, six months 1.76, three months 0.90, one month 0.30. By carrier, one year 4.50, six months 2.25, three months 1.20, one month 0.40. Weekly 0.10.
The text states that the Associated Press holds exclusive rights to republication of all AP dispatches and locally published news, asserting ownership over content unless credited otherwise. This legal boilerplate appears as a standard disclaimer within the newspaper page.
George P. Coleman pro poses raising Virginia gasoline tax from three to five cents and dedicating two cents for ten year bonds to fund road work. The Danville News disputes the approach, arguing highway figures grow muddled by conflicting curations, while bond advocates seek to reshape the tax and funding mix amid debate over 46,000 recorded bonds.
Suffolk News argues that the state’s leaders oppose scrap or reform of the primary but notes a machine legacy from past leaders Martin and Flood. It stresses loyalty to a system where the people nominate candidates, with or without machine influence, and questions claims of reformist intent by Sen Godrick.
Poet Walt Mason lampoons judging people by appearances and fashion while noting good men wear unlikely bonnets. He argues not to judge groups by exception and warns against stereotyping based on hats, beards, or affiliations, ending with a moral about virtue.
The writer argues the pernicious system lingers as long as those who know it remain. He cites non compulsory nature lack of a minority party and high cost as flaws. Even with these faults the primary system persists and may expand to all parties as reforms approach.
Richmond Times-Dispatch notes a notable Virginia political week as candidates Byrd Mapp and Moore prepare to speak before the Virginia Good Roads Association. The piece urges voters to judge governors by vision and plans, not personality or organization, as the campaign quickly heats up.
Letters from Abingdon Massachusetts and Dunnville Ontario praise Hammadala Tablets for piles after decades of suffering. Sold by Baker's Drug Store and druggists with a rigid guarantee. out of town orders by mail from The Hamadala Co. Buffalo New York Box 445. Price 1.00.
Mrs Virginia Smith of Winchester Virginia writes to The Star recalling a raid on her home by men including a burly man described as a prohibition officer The letter protests the intrusion into private bedrooms and questions the necessity of a blanket search warrant She condemns the enforcement act as extreme justice and urges citizens to reconsider through their votes.
Oliver Bumgardner operates a house painting service at 682 National Ave Ext. on record for work details and potential bids.
Reorganization of Sunday School at Hebron Church elected A D Davis temporary chairman and E R Hook temporary secretary. S S Secrist elected superintendent with assistants elected for secretary treasurer librarian chorister and class teachers chosen. The workers' council to handle soliciting duties. School closed with song and prayer.
Evangelist W R Maines arrived to direct pre Easter revival at the Church of Christ. Pastor W L Dudley introduced him. Prof W E Bilyeu led song service and sang Christ Is All. Evening services 7 30 with large audiences. afternoon programs feature boys and girls up to age 14 with free tickets.
Washington reports a joined effort toward an international agreement banning war as a crime and pursuing further armament reductions in any new measures. The move signals unity among nations seeking a safer global order and lower military expenditure in coming years.
A memorial presented in Washington by a committee of signers. It includes many prominent church and educational figures and several state governors. The document argues the League of Nations progress shows the need for a conference called by Coolidge to achieve practical outlawry of war through united nations.
A proposal seeks to outlaw any nation found guilty of aggressive war. The plan emphasizes collective security and international accountability, with enforcement through allied coalitions and potential sanctions to deter future invasions.
John Brown forfeited $17 in police court for speeding and operating his car with the cut-out open. He was arrested last evening by Traffic officer Guthridge.
David Warheld hails Blanche Sweet in Tess of the Cop Oak Woe as a superior screen production. He praises Acting, urges audiences to see the Thursday Empire showing with a comedy and News reels and anticipates Easter week surprises on stage and screen.
A farmer near Hayfield reports three missing animals a hay mare a sorrel pony and a mouse colored mule last seen at George Branner’s on Middle Road. A liberal reward is offered by C. A. MGWUWEE for return or information leading to recovery.
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