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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1925
Page
4
Publication details for the Bee Evening Star in Winchester Virginia list daily edition except Sunday, its postal registration and consolidation with the Morning News Item The Weekly News The Weekly Times and The Weekly Mirror.
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The text states that Associated Press material is for exclusive republication use by this paper or other locally published news. It emphasizes AP credited dispatches and local news content per AP terms.
On February 25, 1925 a speaker notes that modern youths face criticism and need discipline. He argues that outdoor life, ideal exercise, and moral training help develop boys into good and useful men, and that scouting offers essential benefits to youngsters.
Young Osborne C. Wood son of General Leonard Wood appears to have vanished after an encounter with Paris gamblers. Reports say he received a check and then disappeared, with authorities seeking his return.
Senator Byrd condemned gasoline price gouging during a Virginia Bureau Federation speech in Harrisonburg. The Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch cites an Associated Press dispatch noting oil stocks rose recently and prices surged, with an overall $66 daily tax on motorists in Norfolk and Virginia’s motorists facing a one third rise in gasoline costs amid shrinking output and demand concerns.
Clifton Forge Virginia reports state auditor Lee Moore protested being named a candidate for governor in a newspaper item reprinted from the Richmond Times Dispatch. Moore notes the error and emphasizes his duty to avoid misrepresenting aspirants while affirming his own disinterest in the race.
The piece notes Mr Moore seeks the Virginia governorship, plans to run through the August primary, and states the paper may omit his name if displeased. It urges Moore to stay in his current role, arguing a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush, and emphasizes restraint and fairness in commentary.
A poem recalling past grand claims that liquid air would power engines, heat and cool homes, cure diseases, and enrich investors. It contrasts sensational hype with repeated scams, urging prudent plans and warning readers against speculative stock fever.
The New York Sunday World announces five new Sherlock Holmes tales by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The first story, Sussex Vampire, is described as gripping and thrilling, ending in a logical twist readers can figure out. Weekly features promise varied stories and articles.
Harrisburg reports a proposed Pennsylvania law would legalize betting on horse races via pari mutuel machines. The bill calls for the creation of a state gaming commission modeled after Maryland’s setup.
Richmond Virginia February 24 a high school student William F Witgall testified for the commonwealth in the eighth day of Linwood Bottoms murder trial He described watching the shooting of Howard D Brown from a fifth floor window and placed the final two shots as Brown lay in the vestibule with Bottoms nine feet away The witness said Brown had no iron in his hands.
A bill in New York Legislature seeks to amend the YMCA charter to admit Roman Catholics as active members not exceeding ten percent of total membership, with no rights to hold office. The measure was introduced by Senator Courtlandt Nicolls Republican New York City and backed by the YMCA attorney in the House.
Meadow Mills Virginia reports Carl Jenkins with a mashed foot from a Palmer lime plant accident. I H Rhodes of Long Meadows visited on Thursday. Miss Katheryn Dodson is listed as very much the focus of local attention in this brief segment.
Indisposed Mrs James Garrett spent Thursday with Mrs Jenkins. Mrs Ivner of near Pittsburgh Pa was a guest last week at the home of her parents Dr and Mrs McCune near Middletown. A number attended the sale at Mrs Ambrose s in Middletown on Friday. Miss Lena Dodson spent Washington s birthday in Washington. Prato dogs from Pennsylvania relatives. Mrs pe Jenkins spending a few days with her parents Mr and Mrs Almar Sherman near Winchester. Melina daughter of Mr and Mrs Clyde Orndorff has been complaining. W H Dodson made a business trip to Winchester on Saturday.
Carper's Valley Virginia report notes warm regard from many friends for Mrs. Bob Boyce who is recovering and appreciated for her past community service. The item reflects local social affair chatter and well wishes from neighbors in February.
Important notice from directors warning stockholders not to sell stock for less than par value, promising an important announcement within thirty days. Signers include Louis F. Cooper president and other officers and directors.
A large paint company launches an advertising campaign offering five gallons of its best house paint free to one property owner at each post office or rural route in the county. The firm aims to have its paint on a house in every locality this season and seeks a local salesman per county. Interested parties should write Central Oil Company in Louisville Kentucky.
Local residents circulated through visits at T. M. Boyce's and nearby homes. Madge Lowery spent the weekend with sister Mary Lowery who is staying with Mrs. Boyce. Others include Mrs. Henkel Carper ill at home, Daley Orndoff and Milton Kirk visiting, Randolph Russell preparing land for plowing, and Kenneth Boyce calling on Frank Kremer. Clarence Ford was in town Saturday.
The ad claims a sister nearly died from gallstone surgery but recovered after taking Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. It promises removal of catarrhal mucus and inflammation easing stomach liver and intestinal ailments, including appendicitis, with a money back guarantee after one dose.
Oranda briefs report Palm er Lime and Cement Company putting stacks on three new lime kilns. Rev J D Hamaker and daughter Mrs Mae Carter of Strasburg and Mr C V Watson and family of Ste- are mentioned among local participants.
In Stephens City area residents are noted moving to and from properties near Oranda Waterlick and the Stickley Orndorff farms. C R Keener relocates south of Oranda to M M Orndorff property. J W McDonald moves from Waterlick to vacated Keener site. Charles Fry shifts to W D Hall farm Waterlick. J J Racey buys Keener property. Charles Estep heads to Tar Hall farm Waterlick. Poultry grower Gilbert Bromback expands, adding buildings as his flock increases.
Market notes list wholesale prices for flour barrel corn meal and mixed feeds, plus butter straw and stock feed. Local and Baltimore wholesale prices include local flour barrel spring wheat flour and shelled corn.
Public health note urges avoiding spreading infection during colds. It extols Hill's Bromide Quinine as a reliable remedy, claiming a druggist guarantee and a long history of use to shorten a cold when begun early.
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