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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1924

Page

4

Evening Star publication record

Gary F Loop Byrd publisher listed at Win Virginia postal office as second class matter per traditional newspaper registration and office designation.

Post Office Win, Va

Nulton's Promotion Praised by Winchester Friends

Friends of Rear Admiral Nulton in Winchester celebrate his promotion and appointment as superintendent of the Academy at Annapolis. They note his birth in Winchester and describe his naval career as a steady ascent, praising his merit over influence and hailing his latest advancement as well earned after arduous effort.

Ulton Academy Annapolis Winer Nulton Navy Winchester Nulton Hag

Educational rating showdown between states described

The article compares North Carolina and Virginia on education and road bond issues. It notes Virginia's higher educational efficiency gains from 1918 to 1922 and claims Virginia now outranks North Carolina, while NC faces large bond burdens and escalating taxes to fund road programs, with implications for taxpayers and state debt.

Virginia North Carolina Hart North Highway Commission Olina Carolina Ely North Carolina Commission New York Cone

Alpenman's Wits on Address Craft and Memory

The passage examines two craftsman figures and their feats in human analysis. It contrasts Johnson’s powers with Boswell’s remembered life, suggesting memory endures through artful comparison and the past is painted in ars by those who study it.

Johnson James Boswell

Wilson Through The Eyes Of His Contemporaries

The passage presents a reflective assessment of Wilson, suggesting enemies bore malice while supporters showed compromise and political skill. It echoes a verdict by his countrymen on his era and leadership.

Wilson

County News backs Byrd for Virginia governor

Rockbridge County editorials endorse Senator Harry F. Byrd of Winchester for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. The paper cites Byrd’s business and legislative record, opposition to state bond issues including road bonds, and a pay-as-you-go taxation stance as reasons for support.

Rockbridge Lexington Harry F. Byrd Winchester Byrd State Senate Enery Commonwealth Democratic Committee Virginia General Assembly County News Snator Byrd Hampton Roads

Senator Byrd Aims for Governor Amid Virginia Bond Issue Clash

A Halifax Gazette note discusses Senator Byrd’s bid for Virginia governor. The paper criticizes him as young and inexperienced yet still a true leader of the effort to block the good roads bond issue, while expressing cautious hope in voters’ common sense.

Harrisonburg Halifax Gazette Byrd Virginia Harry Byrd Ste Halifax

Gazette Voice Fades as Virginia Voters Pass Bond Issue

The article critiques Virginia voters for endorsing the bond issue for roads, accusing them of being misled by Senator Byrd's anti-bond leadership and predicting the Gazette will face humiliation in the next election for opposing the public choice. It laments the voters’ apparent disregard for the paper’s warnings and ideals.

Father Killed By Dry Agents Allegations Arise

Chicago dispatch reports Cole Finch a hotel keeper shot dead by three federal prohibition agents after a failed bribe demand tied to denatured alcohol distribution. His son, a stated eyewitness, recounts a prior detention and a fatal salon ambush carried out by men in government badges.

Chicago Cole Finch Prohibition Young Finch Finch

Sunday Services at First Christian Church

The First Christian Church announces a full Christmas weekend of services. Sunday includes Sunday school at 9 45 a m worship at 11 00 a m and 7 30 p m with themes The Christmas Motre and The Christmas Blessing. The Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 p m led by Miss Anna Amelia Seabright The Primary Department Christmas entertainment is Wednesday at 3 30 p m and a special visitor will distribute treats. Tuesday at 7 30 p m features A Christmas Candle in story and song by the choir Everyone is welcome.

First Christian Anna Amelia Seabright

Byrd Eyes Governor Bid amid Pay as You Go Debate

Senator Byrd declared candidacy for governor with primary set for August. He promises to defend the pay-as-you-go road plan championed two years ago while observers question its success and road construction pace as bond issues provoke discussion.

Clinch Valley News Byrd Trinkle

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The Evening Star Gary Floop Byrd Gist NIA Alpenman the County News Gazette Roada Associated Press Christian Church BROWN Baker’s Drug Store Winchester Gas Circuit Court OF County OF Frederick W. M. Buddecke Co. C Silk Kinney’s N. Main Street Sherwin-Williams Babe Brothers Aber Sereso Star Hansbrough & Carter P. C. Neidemeyer & Company Water St Lutheran’ Church Ma Winchester Massey Radio Company Earl Parks N. Main St MNO. W. Rosenberger & CO Prattsepee Neen Pratt Food CO. Co Walnut Street Philadelphia Pratt Barrett
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