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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1925
Page
4
The Evening Star lists publisher Arry Flood Byrd and Winchester, Virginia as the base. It notes daily publication except Sunday and confirms post office printing as second-class matter. It also mentions consolidation with Morning News Item, Weekly News, Weekly Times and Weekly Mirror.
J Christian of Newport News lauds Harry Flood Byrd as the right governor choice for Virginia. He cites Byrd's patriotism fairness and foresight, praising his public and private career and urging Virginians to elect him to lead the state regardless of locality or party. He predicts Byrd will be our next governor based on proven leadership and trusted conduct.
The notice lists payment terms for subscriptions by mail and by carrier with advance rates. It specifies one year and shorter periods with prices like 3.50 for a year by mail and 1.75 for six months, 0.90 for three months, and 0.30 for one month, plus carrier options.
A dated policy statement notes that Associated Press dispatches are exclusively tied to republication rights and that other material from the paper is separately credited and published locally on February 9, 1925.
Raleigh News and Observer reports a deepening state deficit of 515,786.68 dollars for 1925-6, caused by delayed tax receipts from 1923-24. A. J. Maxwell warns the Morrison administration’s system could bankrupt public or private ventures, urging economy and calm public discussion to protect the people and sustain expanded state activities.
The Daily Press letter argues against constant commissions and radical reforms. It warns that public emotion drives costly tax schemes and urges reducing luxury spending to address tax woes and governance. It frames calls for efficiency as a modern trend.
The poem contrasts rich Jasper Jinx with a farmer who has no land yet values money over property. The lines depict excess and envy as the rich man’s wealth burdens him while the speaker savors cash saved in a rubber band, cheerfully rejecting extravagant land ownership.
A crowded list of February and March sales across Virginia and nearby towns detailling buyers and sellers. Entries cover stock cattle mules implements hay fodder household goods and feeds with locations such as Clearbrook Green Spring Berryville Stephens City Bufflick Road and Mary Gold Farm and buyers including Jno Hartman Hummer Hyde and Stipe with dates from February 10 to March 25 and notes on Jersey dairy cattle stock and herd listings.
Washington news reports a jammed Congress with only weeks left in the session. Major measures face death if not passed, including Mus Grooves leasing, postal pay, cooperative marketing, McFadden banking, Cape Cod Canal purchase, and a 150 million dollar good roads bill. Efforts hinge on farm aid sliding through, while World Court action and Isle of Pines Treaty votes waver.
A Kansas City Star item notes that a folding two-foot rule opens a child’s imagination, revealing a tent, fishing pole, sword, house, bridge, hat, arch, mop, fence, hatchet, and a window frame, sparking discovery and curiosity in early moments.
A compact note presents a Japanese proverb suggesting that mastery of three days can lead to riches over three thousand payments, reflecting a belief in diligent, focused effort yielding long term reward. The wording emphasizes patience and consistent work.
Mrs Andrew Bell of Winchester sends a $3 check and asks to mail a one year subscription to H C Witt 906 West Street University Virginia Va The letter notes the father enjoyed the paper last summer and mentions support for Senator Byrd for governor, dated February 6 1925.
An advertisement claims camphor witch hazel hydrastis and Lavoptik eye wash rapidly strengthen eyes enabling longer reading and work. It offers a free aluminum eye cup and a small pottle of the wash as a sample from The People’s Drug Co Inc.
A gas company offers to send a skilled worker to stoke furnaces using coke, remove ashes, and regulate fires to maintain steady heat. The service aims to prove coke as an economical fuel, with no charge for the service itself, only the fuel, and includes February coke price schedules for gas consumers.
The Girls' Athletic Club faced Berryville High School in Berryville in a closely contested game. The score remained tied until the final minute when a Winchester foul gave Berryville a free goal, ending 22 to 21. Dot Hawthorne led the team with four fouls earned and steady play, while amid limited fouls other players like Otis Uptman, Millsen, Kelchner, Coaley, and Lowe battled hard. Eddy at center provided the right hand aid as quick Kelchner helped the defense and offense alike.
Mr and Mrs Iven Miller hosted guests last Saturday evening including Mr and Mrs John White Mrs Carson Alla James and Miss in White They spent Wednesday with Mrs Paul Good and Mr and Mrs Paul pod and children called at Mr John White s Thursday afternoon Mrs Julian Rosenberger and children of Hayfield visited Mr Frank Clowser s family recently Mrs C A Mellwee is very ill Mr J B Frye made a business visit in town on Friday
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