Evening Star publication notice and history
The Evening Star is published daily except Sundays by The Evening Star Publishing Co. of Winchester Virginia. It is entered at the Winchester post office as second class matter and consolidated with Morning News Item The Weekly News The Weekly Times and The Weekly Mirror.
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Winchester
Evening Star Publishing Co
Virginia
Morning News
The
Weekly News
Weekly Times
Weekly Mirror
Subscription Rates Listing for De Wall and Ists
A brief table lists yearly, semiannual, quarterly, and monthly subscription prices. Rates show one year advance options, six months, three months, and one month plans for De Wall and Ists with weekly costs noted. The fragment notes weekly price of 4.50 and a 1.20 figure among the listed options.
News Dispatch Credits and Local News Rights
A notice states that The Associated Press alone holds republication rights for AP dispatched news and all local news published in the paper, dated Wednesday April 29, 1925.
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Associated Press
Justice department actions contrasted with Wheeler case
A critique notes a sharp contrast between the Justice Department's handling of Senator Wheeler and the dismissal of the Reece case against Fall over a technical age objection. The piece questions why the department would overlook improper grand jury procedures and warns that Wheeler’s prosecution is faltering in Montana while a Washington indictment proceeds amid concerns about jury composition and government influence.
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United States Department of Justice
Wheeler
Eeeces
Department
Montana
Washington City
Washington
Attorney-General
Byrd Pledges Consistent Policy On Public Questions
As the campaign advances Mr. Byrd will state his positions on further issues and tailor announcements for political expediency, yet he will adhere to a program he endorses if elected. The public was impressed by his stance on highway financing and he may approach other questions with confidence.
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Byrd
Winchester Star
Petersburg
Gubernatorial Aspirations Of Hon. C. Lee Moore
Waverly Virginia dispatch notes public apathy toward C Lee Moore who seeks the governorship. The piece doubts his vision and leadership, cites uncertain revenue figures, and suggests his political base may be weaker than allies expect. It questions whether he will run again as auditor and notes party insiders’ mixed views on his candidacy.
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Waverly
G. Lee Moore
Mr. Moore
Moore
Virginia
Democratic Party
Straw Vote Discussion in Suffolk Scene
A fragment from the Suffolk News notes a Richmond Times Dispatch straw poll stirring mixed reactions. Byrd supporters claim momentum while opponents call the ballot a grand farce, arguing it wastes time and money regardless of results.
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Suffolk
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Byrd
Digest Straw Vote Omen Foretells Democratic Defeat
The piece argues the Literary Digest straw poll signals Democratic defeat and predicts August results. It notes the Times Dispatch could forecast outcomes if it covers the state fairly with a comprehensive ballot system. Adherents may dispute the poll, but a strong early lead benefits the leading candidate.
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Literary Digest
Times-Dispatch
Blackberry Pie And Automobile Mixed In Accident
An elderly man and two ladies in a Virginia registered car skidded on South Main street Winchester at night. The car hit the curb and sidewalk, damaging the fender and radius rod, then came to rest near Sam Enosgna’s residence. Pie from the rear seat splattered the man’s face, causing onlookers to fear injuries, though the incident proved nonfatal and the travelers continued toward Martinsburg.
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Winchester
South Main Street
Sam Ensogna
Virginia
Martinsburg
Apple Blossom Festival Notes and Local Happenings
Rosenberger Virginia notes list social calls from Ivan Miller to John White and Mina Bucher at Mrs. Lna Good’s in Winchester. Mrs. Mellwee remains critically ill while apples and weather forecast a good crop if mild. Sawmill moves on I. N. Frye’s farm. rain improves crops. festival parade praised. voters urged to back Harry Flood Byrd for governor at August primary.
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Harry Flood Byrd
Norfolk and Western Feb 22 1995 Berryville schedule
Train times list for Berryville Virginia with connections to Roanoke Bristol Bluefield Welch Norton and Washington Baltimore Philadelphia. Includes Pullman service to Bristol Gary and Philadelphia dining connections at Roanoke and Shenandoah Junction and Hagerstown sleeper details and agent contacts H H Burks Berryville and W C Saunders Roanoke.
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Hagerstown
Shenandoah Junction
Washington
Baltimore
Hager
Philadelphia
Pullman
New York
H. H. Burks
Berryville
W. C. Saunders
Gen
Roanoke, Va
Cooperation Is Big Animal Aid
A Kentucky stockman praises cooperative livestock sales for boosting quality and prices. He notes buyers see overall quality in the ring, encouraging better stock and buck purchases. The comment is part of USDA questionnaire results from 650 livestock owners on improving stock across scrub, grade, and purebred animals.
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Uniteastelle Department of Agriculture
Kentucky
United States Department of Agriculture
Barn Owl Proves Beneficial Bird in Ohio
Barn owls feed mainly on rodents in Ohio including rats house mice and meadow mice which damage fruit trees. Known as Monkey Owl for its white face they have brownish yellow backs and white speckled underparts. They lack ear tufts and pellets reveal thousands of skulls indicating high rodent control. The species is a valuable friend of man and should not be needlessly destroyed per W F Roskar Ohio Experiment Station.
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Ohio
W. F. Roskar
Ohio Experiment Station
Manure Handling Emphasized For Best Field Spread
Agricultural note explains direct spreading of fresh manure yields the best plant food content. It warns that piles heat and ferment, causing losses and reducing value, while direct field application minimizes nutrient loss, especially when winter conditions limit fermentation.
Peppers prove profitable near Italian markets
The Rural New Yorker notes that growing thousands of hot peppers near cities with large Italian populations yields steady demand. Peppers stay light and clean and keep several days after picking, and with proper growing in the Hudson valley one can supply markets from July 15 to Thanksgiving, a long perishable crop season.
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New Yorker
Hudson Valley
Poison for Gophers Eradication Method Bait and Tools
The guidance outlines using strychnine treated oats or wheat or fresh carrots or sweet potatoes dusted with powdered strychnine for gopher control. It instructs applying one eighth ounce of strychnine per three quarts of vegetable bait, probing the tunnel with a rod, dropping bait, and covering with soil. Fresh mounds are typically fan shaped with the probe placed inches in front of the mound.
Local paper booster praises town reporters and community
A booster note extols the paper and its staff for serving the town. It praises the workers, calling them good fellers who live in the community and work hard to keep the town informed.
For Rent Main Street Store Room
Classified notice for a store room available to rent on Main Street. Inquiries directed to 4 E Cork Street. Note shows date stamp 4-28.
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Main Street
Cork St
Mentho Sulphur for Eczema Skin Relief
Mentho Sulphur is promoted as a quick remedy for eczema and skin irritation, claimed to destroy germs and heal the skin. Aimed at sufferers, the ad urges purchasing Bowles Mentho Sulphur from druggists and using it with cold cream for relief.
Desirable real estate bargains and farms offered
Real estate ads list a six room slate roof house with two extra lots at 3250 dollars with 750 cash and 500 yearly terms. Two market street lots priced at 2000 and 1800 with houses. A 14 room brick house with large grounds in Winchester north. A high grade rooming and boarding house site in a good industrial area. A 98 acre limestone soil farm with stream along Valley Pike five miles from Winchester at 11000 dollars. Multiple limestone farms offered at fair prices.
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S. Market
Winchester
Valley Pike
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J. F. Rodman
Bailey Bros
Luray, Va
John W. Rosenberger & Co
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East Cork Street
Sunbeam
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G. C. Miller Or
Wilmer F. Shryock
Rouss Ave
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the Nathanson Co
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Mothers’ Club
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