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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1925
Page
4
The Evening Star is published daily except Sundays by The Evening Star Publishing Co. in Winchester Virginia. It is consolidated with Morning News Item The News The Weekly Times and The Weekly Mirror.
A brief notice lists subscription options including one year six months three months and one month in advance. The item cites Canter and a weekly rate of 715 with a 90 30 reference, indicating pricing details for prepaid periods.
A compact notice cites Associated Press rights and republication rules for dispatches and local news dated Saturday August 8 1925. The snippet records copyright terms and the exclusive use by the AP for all credited and non credited material.
The York Times editorial humorously weighs the Virginia gubernatorial contest. It notes Harry Flood Byrd of Winchester leads over G Walter Mapp of Accomac, praising Byrd yet questioning his youth and lack of a legal background while lampooning Mapp as linked to the Anti Saloon League.
A devotional verse reflecting on divine guidance from Isaiah and a prayer praising God’s leading. The author views God as a steadfast guide who lights paths and straightens difficulties, offering comfort and assurance in every circumstance.
Dispatches from Swampscott indicate President Coolidge plans to push railroad consolidation into large groups as a key issue for the rest of his term. He favors absorbing Nickle Plate with Chesapeake and Ohio into the Van Sweringen system to cut operating overheads, according to his stated reasoning.
The text argues that reduced railroad rates will benefit farmers by lowering costs for moving farm products. It notes a shift from government policy favoring railroad competition to consolidation and rate cuts, hoping President Coolidge guides a correct approach. It adds that farmers would fare better if consumer charges covered freight rather than being deducted from producer prices.
The Roanoke Times quotes W. H. Stay ton head of the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment saying the gubernatorial primary result is the worst defeat for the Anti Saloon League in the state. Byrd remains a steady temperance advocate while Slayton’s campaign remarks show political naivety about Virginia affairs.
The letter argues the Treasury headlines printing $2 notes to flood 1920s circulation, claiming government alarm at superstition. It mocks the idea and suggests printing $2.50 notes to ease bank counting and labor. It ridicules the treasury stance toward poker players and public reception.
A big coal strike threatens as miners and mine owners dispute wage scales in Pennsylvania. Negotiations have broken down and a Sept ist stand-off may prompt action, but federal mediation is expected. Arbitration by a fair commission or jury is urged as a fundamental American principle.
The mayor of Savannah Georgia forms an Advisory Board of Women called the Petticoat Council to advise the city on municipal affairs. It will meet regularly, report to the city council, and seek women’s cooperation to improve the city, though lacking legislative power. The move is praised as potentially beneficial and possibly aiding reelection.
Business leaders and capital are learning crime harms commerce as Chicago awakens to the nationwide impact of its lawlessness. The big men like Judge Gary and Rockefeller Jr push for stronger enforcement, anticipating wider newspaper support.
Suffolk Virginia newspaper quotes Hon Harry F Byrd asserting his election is a mandate for businesslike government. He pledges tax equalization reform of the fee system and a rapid highway program, aiming to carry out campaign promises.
The essay urges Virginians to back a determined governor who can push reform through a weak legislature. It favors Senator Byrd or Senator Mapp but insists true leadership from the governor is essential to unite voters, press for sound laws, and keep the legislature marching toward victory. It ends with a pointed call to action for voters.
Rippling rhymes recount Gibbon famed for Rome history who grew stout while musing at home. Doctors urged constant walking and restraint yet he balked, preferring rest as his weight slowly climbed and his figure dwindled from neglect.
Capon Bridge West Virginia on August 7 reports Mrs E F Gardner visiting Winchester with her ill daughter Mrs Guy Nelson who is improved. Mrs Kathryn Whitacre of Blomery visits relatives. Mr Robert Giffin visits his son B A Giff and has been on the sick list recently.
Mrs Emi O Brandenburg of Milwaukee Wisconsin says she was weakened by poor health with headaches and fatigue. After four bottles of Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she gained weight and regained energy to do housework, noting improvement since using the tonic.
Mr and Mrs Holland K Wright left Monday for their home in agree Ala Mr and Mrs Lester Horner and daughter Dorothy spend the week with relatives and friends in Winchester Miss Nannie Smith visits her sister Mrs Jennie Frye Friends of Mrs Conrad Gill are glad she is able to be out after illness Niece Mrs Tina DeHaven of Martinsburg visits with Mrs Dr EF Gardner Mrs Loring Cooper and children visit Winchester with Mrs Annie Carter Frank Shuler goes to Winchester for work Little Margaret Shuler leaves for Cumberland after two months with grandparents
Aug. 7 reports dinner guests Rev. W. H. Sampsell and Mr. Boyd Grayson of Winchester. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Orndoff hosted. Leslie Ramey and daughter Gladys visited Ayther Larrick family. John Nelson visited relatives in Winchester. William Good and grandson Billy from White Hall spent weekend with in law William Clowser. Lucille and Gladys Rogers of near Clearbrook visited Nannie Orndoff Friday night.
Berryville Turnpike Co Treasurer announces under a 1924 Virginia act that unlocated stockholders and their representatives must appear within 30 days from first publication. After Commonwealth share, remaining assets will be distributed pro rata among known stockholders including Bell Campbell Chase Coons Davis Fletcher Green Griffith Hartley Lupton Sherrard Smith and Welsh Legg. J T Jones, Treasurer.
A fragmented recap notes guests at Mt Olive events and gatherings at homes of Gower and Sta tom Oxdoff. Attendees included Mesars Carlton Boyd Ramey, Chawter and Mee Jor Nee Som faced appendicitis, with well wishes for recovery. Families from High View and Indian Hollow visited Lions and Foster households, plus residents attended a local circus in Winchester.
Advert shows Arch Shoes style with samples furnished from Dept A Cincinnati. It lists Power cash commodity at $3.95 and $4.95 shoes. Promotional note references 125 Cincinnati address and references adv 1f.
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