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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1925
Page
4
The item lists Harry Flood Byrd as publisher and notes post office classification second class matter in Winchester Virginia. It mentions consolidation with Morning News Weekly News and Weekly Mirror editions under The Evening Star Publishing Co. This records a historical publication status and corporate associations in Winchester.
The page lists subscription prices by mail and by carrier in advance terms for one year six months and three months with the Associated Press credit note. It is dated Saturday April 18 1925 and notes republication rights.
A Danville Virginia letter to the Richmond Times Dispatch discusses a large scale poll of about 100000 Virginia voters for a Democratic primary nominee. It questions the poll’s impartial aims, method, and the risk of spurious votes, urging readers to consider how such ballots could influence overall sentiment and race outcomes.
Comment discusses Harry Flood Byrd using the 000 roads convention to push a concrete funding plan. Byrd outlines a fiscally sound program including an additional gasoline tax, revenue use, and a compromise aimed at ending factional disputes over road funding.
The speaker proposed building two major highways across the state or a single long route to the coast. He defended the gasoline tax as a fair road-use levy not aimed at autos, noting it funds road improvements and affects foreign and Virginia motorists alike. He pledged to resist diverting gas tax to nonroad projects.
The Harrisonburg News Record notes Senator Mapp’s criticism of the fee system in Virginia, citing the 1920 amended West Fee Bill that raised officer salaries. It details fee scales by city size, their 1920 increase, and argues Mapp bears responsibility for the higher commissions on school taxes, amid his gubernatorial campaign.
Poet Walt Mason sketches Jake Ginger who insists the earth is flat sparking a fiery quarrel. The crowd argues that the earth is round, fences shake as tempers flare, violence erupts over concerns that matter little, and the speaker avoids the dispute while observers quarrel.
A quip on mischief notes pulling whiskers as folly and a crime that leaves men melancholy, reflecting a humorous or satirical line from a historical source.
The Sunny World presents its readers with a novelty section in Tinto Gravure showing imported Europe works. A corps of specialty trained technicians have experimented with a mechanical process delivering striking results. Edition limited. Order THE SUNDAY WORLD from your newsdealer in advance.
An old classified style ad promotes Triumph Pills as safe and dependable. It urges avoiding other remedies and promises relief with free particulars. It provides a Milwaukee Wisconsin address for National Meal Institute and mentions irregular or opema use.
Mrs. Wm Butts of Wellston Ohio shares a testimonial about Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound aiding her strength after illness and pregnancy. She describes back and side pains improving and expresses intent to continue the remedy and to answer others seeking advice.
Sealed bids invited by the State Highway Commission Richmond for the sale of the Toll House No. 1 lot with improvements in Winchester city northwest grade. Terms require one third cash and balance in two equal yearly payments. a certified check must accompany bids. Bids due 10 am April 25, 1925. H. G. Shirley signed note of authority.
Stephens City Virginia April 17. Carl Lake of Washington and several Roanoke College students visited relatives here. Residents and visitors from Mount Rainier Washington Lansburghs department store staff member Miss Beatty and others spent weekends with local families. W K Baker family and others from Washington toured Hagerstown and travelled to Washington.
Mrs Catharine A Broy died at home of her daughter Mrs Charley Headley in Stephens City on Tuesday morning at 7 g flock age 86 years eight months five days due to old age. Husband William A Bray predeceased her 33 years ago. Services were held at United Brethren Church Thursday at 11. Rev W B Obaugh officiated with interment in adjoining cemetery. Survives include five children Charles Headley Mary B Albin of Stephens City Joseph Broy Martinsburg WV Charles Broy Reliance and Henry Broy Reliance plus 21 grandchildren 10 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
A traveler describes the Grand Canyon as the most wonderful sight on a trip out West. He notes the moment his wife first glimpsed it left her speechless for five minutes and reflects on the awe of the scene.
A medical authority advises flushing kidneys by drinking a quart of water daily and using Jad Salts from Hadigary pharmacy to neutralize acids and ease urinary and kidney irritation. He cautions that rich foods create acids that stress kidneys, suggesting medical exams at least twice yearly.
Old Bethel notes list Easter and weekend visits among residents. Martinsburg visitors, Winchester residents, and families such as Hawkins, Loy, Snider, Marple, Pingley, Bennett, and Cooley are mentioned alongside church and social calls at Lebanon Church and nearby homes. Multiple families shared gatherings with relatives in Washington and local neighbors.
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