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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1925
Page
4
The Evening Star Publishing Co of Winchester Virginia lists details about newspaper publication and post office routing, noting second class matter and daily except Sunday schedule along with references to weekly version and related pages.
The OCR fragment lists various subscription prices and terms in advance, including monthly and multi month options, with weekly and annual figures. It references different durations such as months and a year, indicating pricing structure for readers in a historic newspaper page.
A brief note stating the Associated Press owns republication rights for dispatches and that uncredited AP material remains the property of the AP, with local views published as part of the paper.
Analysis of Good Roads Association debate shows Byrd presenting a definite program and opposing tax increases. Mapp wavered on funding, Moore urged keeping the status quo, while Byrd outlined a practical highway funding approach.
Louisa resident Gordon, a Democrat, opposes all bond issues but plans to back Harry F. Byrd due to road construction concerns. He expects the bond question to reach the 1926 General Assembly, and his outspoken stance is noted in a Richmond Times-Dispatch letter republished by The Star.
Staunton News Leader reports the Richmond Times-Dispatch straw poll seeks statewide input on three candidates for governor. The paper denies publishing any car or manipulation scheme and notes returns are to be released when available.
Staunton and Augusta county seem to back Byrd with the Valley, yet only one vote each is reported from Staunton and Augusta so far as published returns show. The News Leader notes no local opportunity to express a choice by the Richmond paper and questions the source of its mailing lists and ballot distribution across state districts.
A satirical verse condemns unceasing greed in normal times and praises charitable giving during disasters. It contrasts money-obsessed behavior with the impulse to help when calamity strikes, ending noting moral uplift from aiding others.
City officials and the Navy Band will anchor the Apple Blossom Festival parade with mayoral and city attorney leadership, while multiple bands join in. The illustrated festival program goes to 6,000 recipients, with sales at 15 cents and supplements free to advertisers, plus religious services linked to the event.
A fragment discusses weather prediction methods using atmospheric pressure readings and telegraph weather stations across the country. It notes that forecasts are instrumentally based, mentions frost, dew points, and crop damage from low temperatures, and argues growers face anxiety but that overall prospects remain hopeful despite early damages.
Mrs. Ida Raymond Kuykendall of Washington D C widow of James Lawson Kuykendall of Hampshire County West Virginia dies at sixty five after a nervous breakdown. Survived by daughter Mrs Earl Amick and sister Mrs C Crouse. Funeral in Romney West Virginia with interment in Indian Mound Cemetery. A lifelong Presbyterian and noted for quiet charity. She had many friends in the county and Winchester.
Immense cast headed by the senior class with members from other grades will perform the operetta In Arcady at Handley School Auditorium tonight. Directed by Mrs Gladys W Solenerg er and Ganland R Quarles with Miss Mary Katherine Aulick in charge of dances, the musical comedy features two acts and a chorus of about ninety. The Dance of the Clerks is highlighted and admission promises value, with no reserved seats as demand is high and many visitors will attend Thursday’s show.
Mr Homer Eaton of Detroit Mr W T Ballard of Baltimore and Mr Herbert Seabald of Coldwater Mich are registered at the George Washington Hotel and will stay until next week as new officers of the Winchester Gas Company recently sold to Detroit and Baltimore.
A fragment describes how the Eskimos regulate roof heat by adjusting snow blocks. When temperatures rise the creator shaves snow blocks to allow wind or warmth to penetrate, indicating a primitive yet adaptive method to manage indoor warmth.
Rev Mary O Freeland an ordained evangelist from Washington DC preaches nightly at the John Mann M E Church this week. She is described as called by the Lord to heal and convert souls and as a gifted singer. Services begin at 8 pm with the song service led by Pastor W H Polk.
Martinsburg dispatch reports the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad routes three touring shows through the region. The Miller Brothers Wild West show passes through on May 11 and John Robinson's show visits Cumberland Maryland on May 8. Authorities say West Virginia licenses are too stiff for these itinerant acts.
A circulated petition in Jefferson County asks Bishop O Connell to reconsider moving Father J A Curran from the county where he has served eleven years. Col For rest Brown drew up the petition and it will be sent to the bishop.
An old advertisement asserts catarrhal deafness stems from inflamed mucous lining of the Eustachian tube and promises hearing restoration. It claims HRADL'S CATARRH MEDICINE can reduce inflammation and reverse deafness, urging purchase with a long proven history.
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