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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1925
Page
4
The Evening Star is published daily except Sunday by The Evening Star Publishing Co. in Winchester Virginia. It is entered at the Winchester post office as second class matter and lists affiliates including The Weekly News The Weekly Times and The Weekly Mirror.
A fragmented rate sheet shows prices for Malt Por subscriptions. Options include one year in advance at 3.50 dollars, six months at 1.465, three months at 0.90, one month at 0.30, and a one year rate at 4.50 with six months at 2.26 and three months at 1.206. Weekly figure appears but unreadable.
A newspaper credit notice states Associated Press material is for republication and that dispatches credited to AP or the paper and all local news published are exclusive to the publication. The item outlines rights retained by the AP and local staff for distribution and reuse.
A Woodstock Virginia Herald column highlights R P Johnson and Senator Harry Byrd, praising Byrd’s political leadership and the pro development stance in Virginia’s Southwest region. It notes Johnson’s signature, Poe’s district influence, and anticipates local recognition of Byrd as a strong gubernatorial candidate and national political figure.
The New York World reports the American Woolen Company has a 6 4 000 deficit for 1924 after a prior year profit, marking the worst year since 1899 and Civil War era lows for textiles. Sugar tariffs shrink production 14.9 percent while others note profit declines across industry. National Enameling and Stamping Co reports a 21 percent drop in 1924 operating profit versus 1923, and Baldwin Loco Works signals rising costs.
The Fordney McCumber tariff nears a pivotal point for the nation while the Baldwin Company reports 1924 manufacturing costs of 356,820 with profits exceeding 10,000,000 the prior year. The piece highlights high tariff protection and notes notable figures among its proponents and their gains.
The Petersburg Progress Index weighs Governor Trinkle’s claim that Virginia has more hard surfaced miles than North Carolina. It notes NC had 1692 miles and VA 1753 on January 1, compares road quality, and points to NC’s $65 million debt versus Virginia’s none. The piece cites bond-issue advocates and calls for further input from local figures.
A lyrical piece portrays a speaker flaunting wealth and luxury through a gilded carriage and limousine, contrasting with earlier frugality. It mocks thriftless townsfolk who failed to save, claiming the speaker’s riches grant him queenly status and social prestige.
Dr S M Stickley very ill at home with daughter Mrs Liggett from Wardensville also visiting. Mr Dad Gregory mildly improved in George Washington Hospital with son Julian and sister Mrs Harry Stickley back in town. Nellie Dean and Julian Chester visit Jelan Chester, Pa. Local will hold a benefit at Pointer for the schoolhouse Friday night Feb 27. public invited.
The Suffolk News considers Harry F Byrd of Winchester and G Walter Mapp of Accomac as the only serious candidates for Virginia governor. It predicts a victory for Burder, urges choice between progressive platforms, and calls for thoughtful voting to make Virginia a national center of progress.
Gainesboro Va February reports show Mrs. Edgar Emmert and daughter Bertha visiting Miss Jennie DeHaven. Rev H W Lindamood visits Winchester on business. J H Fout ill at home. Mrs Ellis Bayliss visits Mrs Josiah Shade. Ada Clark recovering after appendectomy at Memorial Hospital. Mrs Asbury Farmer staying with ill brother John Haines near Capon Bridge West Virginia.
Miss Stella Reynolds returns from visiting her sister in Welltown while Miss Viola Strickler visits friends in Halltown West Virginia. Moving day nears as residents prepare for March. Virginia Strickler becomes housekeeper for the Foley family. Widespread talk of an early spring follows milder weather and the illness of Mr. W T Hoffman deepens. Cora Williams remains ill, and Mrs. Harry Marsh with Peggy Lou visit Martinsburg then Piedmont. Ada Tanquary of Piedmont visits Winchester. Rev C D Lambert of Summit Point visits Mr. Hoffman. Master Hunter Lee hosts a belated birthday party for thirteen with many friends and a spirit ed beauty contest awarding Viola Strickler as prettiest girl.
Druggists report many people suffer kidney trouble without knowing it. An insurance examiner notes many denials are due to undetected kidney issues. Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root is praised for its healing effects and is sold in two bottle sizes. A sample bottle can be requested for ten cents by mail to Dr Kilmer and Co.
An Ernest Brennecker article in the Magazine Section of next Sundays World describes Norfolk Island descendants of mutineers and savage mothers forming a superior hybrid race. The piece portrays a utopian civilization attracting scientific interest and notes English ancestors, with a call to order the edition in advance through newsdealer.
The Winchester Gas Co announces a trial service to stoke and regulate coke fueled furnaces at no labor charge, charging only for the coke. A representative will tend the furnace daily as needed to maintain steady heat, with February coke price schedule for gas customers.
Albin Virginia February 21 Epworth League of Bryarly School held a meeting with a varied program praised by a large audience. Vocal and instrumental music recitations and addresses by Winchester citizens Rev Robt B Nelson W B Cornwell and L D Kline plus a Red Cross play enriched the evening. Noted guests Miss Mary Greenwalt and several local residents were mentioned as visitors or ill.
250 acre productive farm offered for sale or exchange for suburban property. Apply Evening Star.
The piece discusses a Weir issue of the Saturday Evening Post with photo gravures from the Shenandoah National area near Black Rock in the Blue Ridge of Virginia. Photographer Harry Staley of Harrisonburg contributed the photograph, highlighting the magazine’s sizeable photo spread.
Order now from Gs White offering Leghorn baby chicks at 15 each and hatching eggs at 7 per 100. Spring delivery advertised with 15 years breeding experience for egg production.
Stephens City report notes Mr. A. C. Buckley of Strasburg Miss Ida Brown Mr. Marvin Brown and Mr. T M Derflinger of Bluemont Va visit local residents during February 20. The brief item lists attendees from nearby towns and hints at social calls in the community.
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