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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1925
Page
4
The Evening Star newspaper published by Evening Star Publishing Co. appears daily except Sunday. The Winchester Virginia post office distribution notes include connections with Morning News The Weekly News The Weekly Mirror, indicating regional newspaper affiliations and postal classification.
An OCR fragment lists subscription prices by Mali for one year three months and six months in advance with carrier delivery options. The text includes amounts such as 3.50 for six months and 4.50 for one year, along with monthly and weekly rates, but many words are garbled and unreadable.
The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to republication of all AP disputes and local news published herein. This notice states the agency's entitlement to use and reprint its news dispatches and local reports not otherwise credited to the paper.
The article commends Congressman Harrison for opposing a bill to raise salaries of Congress and top officials, which would cost about 1.382 million dollars annually. It urges President to veto, citing urgent needs for government economy and budget cuts across branches.
The article reports on James Byrd’s political speech in Staunton where he lists five chief duties for Virginia: enforcement of laws, care for the infirm with hospitals and care facilities, health of the people, education funding for public schools and the state university, and improving transportation with highway construction plans. Observers note his platform is brief and call for specifics on funding and road mileage.
A condensed critique notes Byrd’s remarks on simplifying government and tax equity without firm details. It questions a proposed state tax board, possible rate reductions, and funding for charities, health, and schools, urging clearer commitments for road building and public school development.
Petersburg Progress Index argues against funding all primary costs but supports state aid to the successful gubernatorial candidate. It suggests legislative limits on expenditures and suggests reimbursing the winner from state funds while unsuccessful candidates bear their costs, noting the political motivation behind such claims.
Washington reports indicate informal talks with major powers on a new arms conference are not yet enough for President Coolidge to commit to a call. He waits for Geneva disarmament progress and seeks clear signals from Britain via Kellogg’s return and liaison with Foreign Office. Unofficial British willingness to cooperate elates Washington officials.
Washington Feb 20 The Senate sustained a point of order against the conference report on Muscle Shoals leasing bills. President pro tempore Cummins ruled changes in the conference report violated Senate rules by inserting new matter. Senator Norris appealed but debate paused as the chamber recessed.
Local and Baltimore wholesale markets show corrected closing figures for wheat corn meal eggs turkeys cattle and sheep. The ad promotes Lavoptik eye wash from The People’s Drug Co. Inc., claiming quick eye relief with an eye cup offered free.
Important notice from the Winchester Gas Company directors warns stockholders not to sell their shares for less than par value. It states a forthcoming announcement within thirty years and cautions that selling beforehand will be regretted. Signed by President Louis F. Cooper and fellow directors including Charles W. Trenary Stewart Bell and W. Ryan.
Virginia apple stocks in cold storage declined markedly from January 1 to February 1, 1925, with barrels down 117,097 from 487,754 to 370,657, boxes down 45,912 from 241,459 to 195,547, and bushel baskets down 9,706 from 28,413 to 18,707, the Division of Markets reports.
China Windle played mandolin and sang Sweet Love songs on the streets at 1 am. Police officer Gordon arrested him for disorderly conduct and making loud noises as people slept. No charge of Sabbath desecration due to timing. he must post $7 to appear in police court.
Mr Ernest Sloat, who has been visiting his mother Mrs Walter D Sloat at her home on South Market street, returned today to his home in Washington.
Mrs Holms Rodgers of Bartonville spent the day in town shopping, visiting various stores and returning home in the evening.
An advertises 7 room modern dwelling and a 6 room dwelling with rent terms. On street building with water and sewer, payments optional with 20% cash and 10% at each three months. Includes mention of insurance offerings and Good & Company.
Batseghorn baby chicks priced at 15 per huidry with spring delivery. Breeder offers 15 years experience in egg production. Hatching eggs 7.00 per 100. Located at Lamp's Poultry Farm 2-16-Imo Winchester Ya.
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