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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1925
Page
4
The Evening Star published by Flood Byrd in Winchester Virginia is printed daily except Sunday. It is consolidated with Morning News The Weekly News The Weekly Times and The Weekly Mirror.
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Partial readable notice states the Associated Press exclusive rights to republication of AP dispatched and local news, with emphasis on crediting requirements and publication restrictions as printed in the source.
The article praises modern science and continuous dispatches from MacMillan and colleagues to readers, contrasting with past Arctic voyages where explorers vanished for months or years. It imagines a future where an American reaches the pole and raises a Péary flag, crowning the Arctic quest.
A traveler narrates a simple roadside camping trip in a flivver. The group cooks beans from tin plates, spills coffee, and laments city dangers while praising freedom and the quiet comfort of nature under a moonlit sky. The piece ends with a nostalgic note and a copyright mark.
Indian Hollow Va August 19 Mrs H W McVicar who spent last winter and part of the summer in Rockport Texas with her husband H W McVicar has returned home here Mr Luther White of Pittsburgh is visiting with Mr and Mrs J R Bucher Mr and Mrs F C Boyce were in town on business Owen Holliday Miss Anna O Booth Mr and Mrs Matthew Eber Sole were calling at the home of Mr and Mrs F C Boyce one evening a week on business others calling at the home of Mr and Mrs J R Bucher last Sunday were Mr and Mrs C R Boyce and daughter Edith Miss Mary Lynder Mr F C Boyce and Mr wuther ee on delivered by the Rey at the Helping Hand mission he very much en
The notice lists residents connected to Gainesboro including Mr and Mrs R Boyce and daughter Edith Mr and Mrs Alvin Holliday and their young son Elwood and Mr J R Bucher of the locality.
A reader letter from RS. E. L. criticizes a piece titled Hog Daddy in The Star, questioning the writer who defends pigs over children and expressing a wish to meet the author who signed as Father. The letter ends with a firm personal stance on parental love versus animal care.
A letter to The Star from a Frederick County mother argues babies are preferable to pigs. She praises baby shows at fairs, warns of the pride and trouble of raising children, and questions who judges the event while invoking George Washington and wartime sentiment. She hopes for a good prize for her baby and mentions ad pigs.
Rotarians plan a supper meeting at six thirty tomorrow evening at Camp on Capon river chaired by Brantz Roszél. Officials seek near full attendance to boost monthly percentage with many members expected to stay overnight and enjoy a day of river outing and swimming.
Misses Anna and Eleanor Hedrick of Washington with friends spent days at Burcroft last week. They entered horses and did well in hurdle races at the Berryville show and plan to enter Rockville fair. Also noted are visits from A N Jones and C H Harbaughs. John Nelson of Hayfield recovering after hospital surgery.
The Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. mailed over one hundred thousand surveys to women who used Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and 98 percent replied affirmatively, describing relief from their ailments.
Farmers report above average yields and exceptionally good wheat quality. Some sell directly from combines while others hold for higher prices, reflecting mixed marketing conditions in the community.
Investors in Hollywood by the Sea are urged to contact Hollywood Resales Company Inc. manager Fred E. Willis at P. O. Box 86 Hollywood Florida for personal attention on selling lots at profitable prices. (6-26-th)
Richard Bromley has returned from Richmond Virginia after spending several weeks visiting Mrs Elbert T Magruder.
A vintage notice promotes a free trial of a breathing method for asthma and hay fever. It invites long standing or recent cases, chronic asthma, or hay fever, regardless of climate, age, or occupation, promising prompt relief and urging immediate action with no payment or postage required.
Winchester Virginia August 20 1925 notice of annual stockholders meeting at the office of R Gray Williams on September 4 1925 at 12 15 PM for election of president and board of directors and other business Woolford secretary.
A early 20th century piece promotes the Terrace Sisters contortion act at the Winchester Fair September 1 to 4. The women display extreme flexibility on stage and wire, with provocative descriptions and warnings of protective fencing to keep admirers at bay. The column notes the sisters are three young contortionists and references their daring feats and audience appeal.
Public auction in Winchester Virginia at noon on September 5 1925 offers a 70 acre farm once owned by the late W H Harmer with a seven room house barn and outbuildings watered by a stream and artesian well plus a separate 60 by 180 foot lot at 210 Market Street to be sold as a whole or in two parcels One third cash with balance in two annual installments secured by bonds deed of trust and insured buildings title held by Mrs Olivia C Harmer Auctioneers Duvall Dunn.
A lawn party is planned for August 22 on the church lawn by the Ladies Aid of Macedonia Church. Proceeds will support church activities and local outreach. Tickets and details are to be announced.
Train schedule notes a 9 30 A M service from Fen to Roanoke with intermediate stops and a 12 26 P M Local to Roanoke. A 2 45 A M service heads to Roanoke Bristol Bluefield Welch Norton while a Pullman sleeper runs to Gary Virginia. Dining car linked Roanoke Memphis special to Chattanooga Nashville and Memphis with a 5 53 P M decal for Shenandoah.
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