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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1925
Page
4
The Evening Star Publishing Co. in Winchester Virginia issues notices stating daily publication except Sundays and its consolidation with Morning News The Weekly News and The Weekly Mirror. The item lists postal and second class matter details for Winchester and the post office.
The Swanson McKellar measure clears the Senate to survey Blue Ridge Virginia as a park site. It marks a key step toward Virginia's national park dream. Passage by the House and presidential approval remain required, but Senate success preserves the project’s near-term prospects. Senator Swan praised for driving the bill through.
The Baltimore Sun editorial lauds Lincoln for a gift that united common sense with deep feeling for ordinary people. It emphasizes his practical wisdom over college credentials and portrays him as a timeless leader shaped by the mass populace.
A Virginia political column discusses Senator Byrd’s stance versus the World News organization, noting his past battles and the need for clear positions on tax reform education and road policy. The Winchester race includes Senator Mapp as a main opponent with progressive support, while Byrd’s views on Hampton Roads funds and constitutional deliberations remain important questions.
The speaker outlines government duties including enforcing laws, caring for the vulnerable, protecting public health, educating children, and building roads. He urges simplification of government machinery and strict public-expenditure economy, arguing for simple revenue collection, equal taxation by property, and broad equity in assessments, while admitting uncertainty on exact methods. He closes with a call against sectionalism.
The piece paints a time worn tale of a thrifty, gaudy merchant who boasts punctual promise making yet betrays trust. Patrons flock to buy ragged goods while a chain of excuses follows the bargain, suggesting a social critique of debt, poverty, and sharp dealings.
The notice lists Roanoke and Bristol intermediate stops with Pullman sleepers to Gary and Roanoke, dining car Shenandoah and Roanoke connections to Memphis Special, plus Hagerstown and Shenandoah Junction connections. It names Berryville and Roanoke agents for fares and reservations and notes daily stop times.
The Star lists wholesale prices quoted today by local buyers but the text is partially garbled. Items include flour barrels and sacks and creamery butter with scattered figures and unreadable portions.
A service offer promises to heat homes using coke, highlighting its clean, intense heat and low ashes. With nearly twenty years of experience, a furnace man can expertly manage coke fires for best results. The firm waives service charges, billing only for February coke fuel to gas customers.
Hebanon Church notes report Mr and Mrs C W Windle visiting in Eremere for business. Mr and Mrs C F Brown and children called on Mr and Mrs de 3 Himelright on Sunday. R D McDonald spent Sunday at Mahlon McDonald home. Mrs Casper Brown and children visited. Washingrl McDonald went to visit his sister Mrs y Windle of Winchester. Moore is suffering with tonsillitis.
Evening Star notes a serious inquiry seeking a buyer for a 600 acre farm described as highly productive with favorable financing terms. Prospective purchasers urged to contact the listing for details on price and terms.
Notice announces a tire shop opening at 26 East Water Street opposite the plaza on Saturday February 13 offering a full line of Delion Cord tires and tubes. Vulcanizing and repair work will be done and customers are invited to view the line. Johnson and Brannon 413-61.
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