Governor Byrd warns against road bond plans in coming session
The Suffolk News notes Governor-elect Harry F. Byrd's warning to curb road bond plans before the General Assembly session. The article suggests Byrd opposes bond issues and may veto related legislation, signaling cautious state leadership as the new administration prepares to address transportation funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk News
Harry F. Byrd
General Assembly
Winchester Star
Byrd
Byrd to use new system to cut waste in Virginia
Clifton Forge review reports Governor elect Byrd advocates consolidating state finances by appointing ten men to oversee tasks now spread across many agencies. He argues this will reduce lost motion and public spending, applying business methods to government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Forge
Byrd
Inia
Tidewater
Virginia
Prison reform via outdoor programs touted in exchange article
The piece discusses Colorado prison methods that favor outdoor work, patient care, and an honor system. It cites J Typan promoting outdoor activity, schooling, and constructive labor to improve inmates health and behavior, with examples of gains and education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iit
J. Typan
Colorado
Lawmaking Propensities Across Groups Cited
A New Orleans Times-Picayune excerpt argues Congress is not unique in making rules. It notes business and industrial groups and schools impose many standards for employees and students, yet people often disregard them. The piece hints at citizen responsibility and self-governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Times-Picayune
Congress
Government
Fewer Laws Could Make Citizens More Law Abiding
A clipped quotation argues that across national, state, and local levels society would prosper morally if there were fewer laws. It contends that lawfulness grows from compliance rather than from creating new statutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Congress
Advertising Rates Up
Fredericksburg Star asserts advertising rates in American newspapers remain low. The New York Times owner argues low rates fuel trade and business growth, noting expanding ad space by automobile companies in 1925 and the strong returns from such campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
New York Times
United States
Automobile Companies of
America
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason on Cow Theft and Peace
The poem narrates a neighborly dispute after a brindled cow is shot and killed. The speaker refuses vengeance, condemns feuds, and urges restraint, arguing that violence won’t restore the cow or heal neighborly ties. The piece wryly weighs revenge against forgiveness.
Florida rail investment push at Hollywood by the Sea
Promoters tout $100 million in permanent improvements by rail operators as Florida growth proof. Visitors are urged to visit Hollywood by the Sea 15 miles north of Miami to explore investment or relocation opportunities. Financial analyst Roger W. Babson predicts great money making ahead in Florida, inviting prospects to see year round industries and city-building progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Hollywood-by-the-Sea
Miami
Roger W. Babson
America
Hollywood
Fred. E. Willis
Hollywood Resales Co.,Inc
Fila
Winchester and
Harrisonburg
Winchester & Western Railroad stockholders meeting notice
Notice to stockholders of the Winchester & Western Railroad Co. of Winchester Virginia announces a special meeting at its principal office on Tuesday January 12 1926 at 10 o clock a m. The meeting called by stockholders holding more than one tenth of outstanding stock to elect a board of directors. Cornwell president. December 28 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester & Western Railroad Co
Winchester
W. B. Cornwell
Pres
Norfolk and Western Train Schedule from Berryville to Roanoke
Train timetable lists connections for Berryville and Roanoke with stops at Bristol Shenandoah Junction Hagerstown and Philadelphia. Pullman sleepers run Bristol to Gary and Hagerstown to Philadelphia with dining and parlor cars. Fares reservations and inquiries directed to Berryville and Roanoke agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Roanoke
Bristol
Bluefield
Welch
Norton
Waynesboro
Pullman
Gary
W. Va
Memphis
Chattanoga
Nashville
Broiler
Shenandoah
Hagerstown
Shenandoah Junction
Washington
Baltimore
Wahinton
Philadelphia
New York
H. BH. Burks
W. C
Gen
Aspironal touted as superior cold remedy in drug-store ad
An advertisement claims Aspironal is ten times as quick and effective as whiskey or other cold remedies. It urges buying a bottle for fifty cents, taking two teaspoons at once with a two minute trial for relief, and promises safe relief for children and adults alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pbs
Vicks
Financial statement for Winchester bank shows assets and deposits
Located in Winchester Frederick County Virginia the report lists Loans and discounts 861 overdrafts 48 32 bank securities 162 583 16 capital stock and surplus 317 354 86 undivided profits 281 41 dividends unpaid deposits 893 177 73 including savings time and certified checks total deposits 1 212 718 91 and reserves for CD interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John I. Sloat
Commercial and Savings Bank
Winchester
Frederick
Virginia
Herbert S. Larrick
H.C. Seane
J. A. Richard
Fred
Boyd
J. Henry Moling
Banks Close For Gen Lee Birthday Holiday
Notices from multiple Winchester banks announce closure on Gen Lee's Birthday Tuesday January 19 as a legal holiday. Paper maturing on that date will be payable on Wednesday January 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Charles .Summers
Union Bank of Winchester
John Ll. Sloat
Commercial & Savings Bank
Wmg
Hardy
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
H. D. Fuller
Farmers and Merchant National Bank
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harry Flood Byrd
Winter
Pan Priuias Star Publishing Co
Winchester, Vresinia
Conso
Mirror
Associated Press
Hursday
Walt Mason
Wilhelm Weevil
Kirk
Norfolk & Western
the Commercial and Savings Bank
State Corporation Commission
Cee Eeee
State of
County of
Alice L. Osburn
Sheriff's Sale
Rice’s
Suste Stereo
Luther
Frederick’ Co. Wax
Dunn
Duvall
Grove’s
Winchester Seed CO
Ramsey Furniture CO
Evan
Doati
Doan
F. A. Jacques
Lane Ave
People’s
Jacques
Foster
Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. C
PF. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
S. Market St. Winchester
Baker’s Drug Store
Curtis
Mt. Vernon
George Washington
John W. Rosenberger & CO
Funk & Son
ERAL
EMB
ERS
Brooks
Rexall
Winchester Gas Company
Arthur G. Jones
Woolen Mills Corporation
F.A. Shayock
Phone
W. L. Hollis Coal CO
East Cok Street
N.main St
Thur
Venien
Héatec
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!