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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1925
Page
4
The Evening Star Publishing Co. delivers Daily editions except Sunday from Winchester Virginia. The newspaper is entered at the Winchester post office as second class matter and consolidated with Morning News The Weekly News The Weekly Mirror.
The notice lists subscription prices by mail and by carrier. Mail rates are three dollars fifty cents for one year, one dollar seventy five cents for six months, ninety cents for three months, and thirty cents for one month in advance. Carrier rates are four dollars fifty cents for one year, two dollars twenty five cents for six months, one dollar twenty cents for three months in advance.
The Associated Press is credited only for AP dispatches and otherwise the article is credited to the paper. Local news published by the paper remains credited to the publication.
An editorial criticizes court actions in New York Seattle and beyond. It cites a New York swindler jailed for 30 years and a Seattle defendant fined 500 and jailed five days for large-scale fraud. The piece laments harsher terms for smaller thefts, urging stricter penalties.
The article notes a 17 million dollar appropriation for the State Highway Department to sustain road operations statewide in 1925. It mentions a special session and a January 1926 assembly meeting to address future expenses, with debate over public spending and efficiency in government.
A.N. H. Wiggins president of the National Bank of New York urges no further issue of tax exempt securities in his annual stockholders report. He notes much of a 644 million exempt issue has been absorbed by investors from June to October 1924 and condemns non productive expenditures and waste capital. Some Virginians insist that a public bond surge is needed for pro growth.
A humorous verse exchange follows Richard Roe confidently praising his prosperity and gadgets while a skeptical coworker warns of job loss and financial peril. The spoof chats about wages, new car, radio, and family finery contrasted with potential economic bust and real security concerns.
Hayfield Va January 17 residents look to a total solar eclipse on January 24 with skies hoped clear for viewing. The town anticipates Luna’s new dress and cosmic display while noting December weather affected crops. a meteorological recap reports sunshine hours and precipitation.
Dick Barthelmess stars in Classmates touted as a top screen triumph. The film screens Monday and Tuesday with permission to shoot on West Point grounds. General Robert E. Lee and Lee’s Birthday are noted amid the Empire’s tribute and a Washington Orchestra Southern melodies program accompanies showings.
Daniel Gray Reid known as the tinplate king died of pneumonia at 67 in New York. He helped organize the American Tinplate Company and was a director of numerous firms. From a Richmond Indiana messenger boy to a Wall Street figure, he amassed a fortune once estimated at 30 million dollars with an estate valued at about 50 million.
ANNAPOLIS Md Jan 17 John W Dayton a day clerk at the Carvel Hall Hotel for more than 15 years was found dead in his bed in his room Physicians attributed apoplexy as the cause and said he had been dead several hours Dayton was unmarried and a native of Winstead Conn
Angus Wilton McLean, former head of the United States War Finance Corporation, is inaugurated governor of North Carolina succeeding Cameron Morrison. He outlines an ambitious program focused on education, agriculture, rural betterment, and government economy. He calls for new messages to the General Assembly, plus reforms in budgeting, banking, and tax policy while praising highway construction and urging prudent funding. He stresses education as urgent, targets rural equality in school facilities, and notes the state debt exceeds 300 million dollars.
New York January 17 speculators for the advance regained control of the price movement with broad buying across groups. Weak accounts were eliminated by recent reaction and short interests extended. Nash Motors led the rush with 19 points to 185 and rising to 270 as close, with sales around 100,004 shares.
The Handley Library will not close Monday for General Lee's birthday anniversary, a state legal holiday, and will operate during its normal hours.
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a curative kidney liver and bladder remedy. It cites sworn statements from thousands of users and claims relief from urinary issues rheumatism and uric acid. A sample bottle offer by mail and bottles at drug stores are noted.
An irregular or suppressed use Triumph pill advertisement promises rare and dependable results. It urges women not to experiment and to write for details, claiming a free address for the National Medical Institute in Milwaukee Wisconsin.
Preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m by the pastor. Sunday school at 9 45. Juniors at 2 30. Christian Endeavor at 6 45 led by W P Anderson. Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 7 led by Lewis W Fries. Services are useful and profitable to all who attend and take part in them. We are workers together with Him.
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