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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1925
Page
4
The Evening Star is published daily except Sundays by the Evening Star Publishing Co. at Winchester Virginia. It is consolidated with Morning News Item The Weekly News The Weekly Times and The Weekly Mirror.
A terse note outlines several prepaid periods including one year in advance six months in advance three months in advance and one month in advance. Shorthand phrases appear to credit Carter and reference weekly installments. The fragment provides limited context or specifics about pricing or eligibility.
A standard copyright notice states that The Associated Press owns exclusive republication rights for all AP distributed news and local items published in the paper as part of its service and branding.
The Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch lauds W. E. Carson of Riverton and Byrd for a record primary win. It credits Carson’s organization with delivering a larger majority than any governor hopeful since direct primaries began. The piece notes 25,000 more votes than the previous Trinkle Tucker contest and marks Byrd’s victory as unusually strong due to organizational strength.
The Virginia State Chamber of Commerce commends its stance against an extra General Assembly session to create a state advertising fund. It cautions about the $75,000 cost and a likely state deficit, while praising the idea of promoting Virginia through private campaigns and letters from business leaders. Harrisonburg and Rockingham raised $7,500 via Shenandoah Valley, Inc. to fund regional promotion.
Bankers of Harrisburg plan a three day tour through the agricultural belt to meet dirt farmers and learn farming conditions. The trip aims to bridge gaps between city business men and farmers by gaining firsthand views and impressions and fostering mutual understanding.
A fragment from Walt Mason’s Rippling Rhymes recounts a rambled dialogue about an accident with Jinks, a broken wing, and a sling, lamenting pain and legal remedies while the speaker consoles him in a shack. The passage hints at seeking justice through the law and courts.
The speaker laments gloomy talk and longs for pleasant memories and carefree days. He notes friends seeking sympathy as he envisions springtime scenes, children playing, and the lure of blissful oblivion before confronting wounds and mortality.
Staunton News-Leader reports Virginia Good Roads Association leaders debate its future after the 1923 $50 million road bond defeat and Harry Byrd’s governor nomination. Some officials fault the association’s 1923 campaign style and public sentiment, while Byrd’s plan for funding highways is highlighted as revealing. Key figures include John W. Chalkley Senator Godrick General C. C. Vaughan and others in Norfolk and Richmond.
The Star lists daily wholesale and retail figures for goods and livestock. Notable items include New Wheat at 1.50, local flour barrel 9.75 and 8.75, corn barrel prices, butter fat 41, and various live poultry and cattle prices. Read across both wholesale and retail sections for the day’s market standings and quantity units.
The Associated Charities in Santa Barbara report four-fifths of poorer residents whose homes were ruined by the recent quake are now objects of charity. An emergency drive led by the California Development Association seeks $1,100,000 for immediate relief and destitute residents as applications rise.
A yard party fundraiser organized for August 2 at a residence to support a climate relief effort. Details indicate a community social with contributions, refreshments, and entertainment to aid the cause. Proceeds go to the named fund for climate-related assistance.
Joseph Ward assistant cashier of the Bank of Benwood Benwood West Virginia was arrested and held in Los Angeles California on a charge of embezzling three hundred thousand dollars of the bank funds
Winchester fans will witness a double header at Handley stadium featuring the local team against Woodstock, followed by the Rotarys versus the Kiwanians. Proceeds go to Crippled Children’s fund with admission set at fifty cents. Smoke and Keller start for Woodstock. Patton and Hockmah for Winchester. Beck and Hamburger lead the Kiwanis battery.
Arthur and Fansler will perform stunts to boost the crippled children fund. The first game starts at 2 30 tomorrow at Handley Stadium. Fans urged to attend and buy tickets to support the appeal.
All persons owing B. Brook Baker and those having claims against his estate will call on the undersigned and make settlement at once. WILLIAM L. WHISSEN, Exr. of B. Brook Baker.
A married couple, both of prominent standing, face a legal dispute over alleged forgery and theft. The wife asserts her husband forged signatures and misused funds, prompting a civil action in a metropolitan court. The case highlights disputes within an affluent household over financial control and trust.
Catarrhal deafness stems from inflamed mucous in the Eustachian tube. Inflammation causes rumbling or imperfect hearing, risk of permanent loss if not treated. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is claimed to cure catarrh and deafness by catarrh. Sold by all druggists or by Fr. J. Cheney Co., Toledo.
Mrs Mary Romcapd of Payson Street Kewance Illinois says she ailed last spring and summer with headaches back and side pains and fatigue. After using Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash she recovered and now does her own work and encourages mothers to start girls on the remedy.
Rosemont is described as one mile south of Winchester, offering small farms and home sites from quarter to ten acres on limestone soil with elevated views. Each building site faces a fifty foot street. Buyers urged to act quickly as development progresses. Rosemont Developing Co. Selling Agents.
A brief note praises bread as a versatile option for children's lunches sandwiches and puddings. It mentions suitable uses with fillings and spreads and references a standard portion size of ounces. The tone remains promotional and practical for everyday meals.
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