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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1925
Page
4
The Evening Star Harrison Byrd polisher edition notes publication details for Winchester Virginia. It states second class mail designation and daily publication except Sundays, with consolidation with local papers.
An unreadable OCR fragment lists subscription terms with recurring phrases like in advance and six months. It mentions prices such as 3.50 and 4.50, and references weekly free days, a carver attribution, and scattered monetary figures. The text is incomplete and lacks clear context or entities.
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The Shenandoah National Park Association based in Charlottesville plans a statewide fund drive to raise 2.5 million dollars for establishing the first national park east of the Mississippi in the Virginia Blue Ridge. Advocates urge Virginians to donate about a dollar per person to seize the opportunity before neighboring states move first.
A religious prayer card notes the fruit of the Spirit as love joy peace and others. It includes a prayer asking God to write the great lesson of Love upon hearts and to awaken believers to live for Thy glory through Christ our Lord Amen.
The Shenandoah Valley backs a Virginia advertising drive read by the Richmond Times Dispatch as a paying long-term plan. Florida and California show dividends from ink, while Virginians hope to sustain momentum and attract visitors and settlers. Dr. Hubert Work, Interior Secretary, supports the park idea and champions work ethic and wholesome recreation. he bought an acre for Shenandoah National Park and a Mount Work could be named in his honor.
The Virginia press and business leaders push for regional corporations like Valley of Virginia Shenandoah Valley Southwest Tidewater Piedmont and Peninsula Inc to promote Virginia nationally. They urge backing from the State Chamber of Commerce as a publicity clearing house. The effort aims to raise Virginia’s profile beyond its historical battles and attract tourists and residents. The article notes plans to elect a pro-Coolidge Congress in 1926 and discusses potential effects on national politics if La Follette or Wilcox win, signaling a broader westward radicalism debate.
Judge Gary head of the steel trust, after hospital treatment, shed six pounds by a diet of fresh fruit and vegetables. He favors orange juice, plainly cooked greens, jacketed potatoes, and little meat with minimal seasoning. His slogan is eat less and feel better, and he stops eating before reaching fullness.
Wisconsin eyes a clash over La Folletteism as the son of the late senator leads in a high stakes political contest. Republicans push Roy Wilcox to oppose La Follette Jr while Democrats flirt with backing the junior senator and President Wilson. Chairman Oldfield presses for a Democratic candidate, but support remains uncertain as the campaign opens.
A satirical piece chronicles a rich man who earned fame by paying his bills promptly. He dispenses the refrain never to incur debt and urges young men to be cranks about paying their obligations. The poem ends with his death and a final line urging financial responsibility.
The Star lists daily market corrections and states no responsibility for typographical errors. Today wholesale prices are quoted by local buyers, detailing current bidding levels and values across grains and staples.
A fragmented market listing shows prices for local flour barrels spring wheat flour corn meal eggs butter and various feeds. Items include local flour barrels priced around 8.50 per unit, creamery and country butter, leghorn and heavy hens, mixed feed and stock feed per ton, shelled corn and standard middlings with prices noted, reflecting a rural trade catalog.
Five thousand rebel tribesmen surrendered unconditionally to French and Spanish forces after the capture of the Sarsar heights in Spanish Morocco. The surrender follows days of combat as French and Spanish troops secured the key position.
Mr. Fred H. Potts, ex Kerns pool room man, now operates a lunch room in Stephens City near the post office. The move is dated August 18, 1931.
John Colvin, chauffeur for the Sarah Zane Fire Company, spent his vacation along the Shenandoah river at Berry’s Ferry. He exhibited two large silver carp caught early Saturday by shock and line, about 18 1 2 inches long and weighing about eight pounds 12 ounces each.
Train schedule run details from Berryville Virginia to Roanoke Bristol Bluefield Welch Norton and Hagerstown with connections at Shenandoah Junction and Roanoke dining and Pullman service to Gary and Philadelphia plus passenger pickup rules and agent contacts H H Burks Berryville and W C Saunders Roanoke listed for fares reservations and information
Governor Pinchot met today with Joseph J. Walsh state secretary of mines in Wilkes Barre to discuss the anthracite coal situation and the possible cessation of mining after August 31 when the current contract expires. The governor said the talks were to keep informed about the developing situation. Walsh was among two observers appointed to attend the Atlantic City wage scale conference between operators and miners.
Mr. Harry Stewart and daughter Helen Lee Stewart of Baltimore arrived Saturday evening and are staying with Mr. and Mrs. Percy Miller at their home on South Market Street as guests.
Mr Colvin noted some dislike carp but said silver carp can rival Black Bass when prepared right for frying or baking. He advised skinning the fish and wrapping in cheese cloth. He claimed many confuse silver carp with bass meat when eaten eagerly by some people.
Richmond Va Aug 1 23 defense witnesses did not show today causing postponement of Rudolph Disse the triple slayer case to Monday. Judge Frederick ordered missing witnesses to appear and set $100 bonds for all 33 commonwealths witnesses once their presence is secured.
Auctioneer Duvall and Dunn offer a 70 acre farm known as the late W H Harmer home five miles southeast of Winchester between Sulphur Springs road and Millwood Turnpike. Improvements include a seven room dwelling, new barn, streams and artesian well. Also a 60 by 180 foot 210 S Market Street lot offered in whole or two parcels. Sale Saturday September Sth 1925 at 12 noon at the County Court House steps. Terms one third cash, balance in two annual installments secured by bonds, deed of trust, and insurance policy. Property of Mrs Olivia C Harmer.
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