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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1925
Page
4
The Evening Star in Winchester Virginia details publication practices with notes on daily frequency excluding Sunday and postal registration. It lists related papers Morning News The Weekly News and The Weekly Mirror as associated or sister publications.
Rates listed for various durations in advance including year six months and three months with amounts like 3 60 1496 and 4 50. The text appears garbled but indicates pricing for future mail subscriptions and terms.
The document states the Associated Press is exclusively used for republication of full news dispatches credited to it and all local news published in the paper. It asserts rights over republishing and local content handling by the newspaper.
A Woodstock Virginia article reports bonds exceeding one million dollars funded road improvements across Tazewell County and surrounding areas. Citizens and officials lament insufficient tax revenue for maintenance and urge gas tax increases to fund state and local road needs. The document records a 1920s style plea to Governor Trinkle and legislators to consider temporary gasoline tax boosts to support road work and alleviate local tax pressure.
A satirical tale contrasts James Bung start Snyder the generous provider with Tightwad Tucker the thrifty miser. Both die in the Spanish flu era, leaving widows to face hardship and luxury, respectively, as villagers recall their fates and characters. The good provider's wife longs for past luxuries while the tightwad's widow shows opulence with a limousine and vast wealth.
The note urges all interested in good roads to consider the cause and express themselves to the Rice Board of Supervisors of Tazewell County Virginia. Signed by Frank T. St. Clair, Chairman. The text suggests Tazewell might be better off with a pay-as-you-go road building plan.
Richmond Times-Dispatch reports in Harrisonburg that Shenandoah Valley Inc held its second annual meeting to spotlight Virginia's Shenandoah Valley. The group touts its advertising success, increased Virginian interest, and potential for Blue Ridge site and national park designation through community teamwork.
Miss Zell Baker, home with a sore throat, returned to her boarding place much improved. Mrs. Harry Hardy ill with paralysis of the stomach. Dr. Offutt tending her. Mr. and Mrs. Burk Beoke of Mill Brook visited on Saturday. C. C. Lovett and Frank Shuler trip to Romney last week. Dr. E. F. Gardner and family spent Friday evening with Mrs. D. H. Shuler and enjoyed radio music. Virginia Alabaugh improved but still not out of the house.
Marlboro Virginia January 21 Mrs L L Link and family attended church at St Pauls Lutheran. Dolly Van returned home after visiting relatives near Columbia Furnace Shenandoah county. Word comes of the death of Philip Bell a colored resident of Wardensville West Virginia formerly from this place. Fox hunting continues with plentiful foxes killed by local sportsmen. Farmers busy gathering mill feed during the snow.
The tides in the British channel are among the heaviest known with spring tides rising to a height of nearly 0 feet.
Amos L. Pugh, formerly of Capon Bridge, W. Va., now in Morris Oklahoma, runs a Ford car and truck business from a large brick building. He sends in a $3 subscription renewal to The Star, calling the daily paper always newsy and interesting.
Danville Jan 20 The body of Thomas Davis 40 land owner of Pittsylvania county living near Chatham was identified. His brother R C Davis had been missing him since Monday and identified the body. Magistrate R S Smitts said no violence appeared and it seemed he stumbled into the hole and drowned. Police found a small quantity of whiskey in a flask.
Adam Walker longtime farmer and Democratic leader died at his Mt Clifton home after a stroke yesterday afternoon while returning from Mt Jackson. Born Shenandoah Alum Springs 76 years ago, he was an active Lutheran for 40 years. Survived by widow Emma Silvius, three daughters Velia Mary Fannie and three sons John Jacob William. Funeral at 10 Thursday morning from St. Mary of the Pines Lutheran Church.
Miss Lucy C. Ott longtime Wood stock resident dies after long illness at her home. She was active in the Presbyterian Church and led the missionary society founded by her sister Margaret V. Ott who died 14 years ago. The funeral will be Thursday at two o clock with interment at Massanutten Cemetery.
In Trone Virginia on January 21 residents report visits from Winchester guests including Mr. and Mrs Davis and Mr. and Mrs Clayton Pugh. Christian and missionary activities are noted with sermons by Rev A W Andes and a Timber Ridge mission society gathering. Local illnesses and hospitalizations are mentioned with Mr Sales Cooper undergoing surgery and L J Hook ill.
Train timetable listing connections from Berryville Va to Roanoke Bristol Bluefield Pocahontas Welch Norton and beyond with parlor car dining and Pullman sleeper options. Includes arrivals for Hagerstown Harrisburg Washington Philadelphia and notes Shenandoah Junction connections. Contact agents for fares schedules and reservations.
A marketing pitch claims a cold may be checked in 24 hours and fever and headache end. It touts Hill's Cascara Bromide Quinine as the best remedy proven by millions and neighbors, promising to stop a cold in a day, remove poisons, restore vitality, and return to normal.
The Star reflects on 1925 ending and 1926 beginning with a plea for wiser steps, deeper love for God and neighbors, and a goal of peace and good will. J B Crowell of Mountain Falls Virginia signs the year end message urging fellowship, charity, and toward one another beyond money.
Sheriff Luther Pannett of Frederick County Va. offers two automobiles at public auction in front of the Winchester Court House on Saturday January 31 at 10 oclock A M. One Ford roadster with demountable rims and self starter the other a sedan with wire wheels both in good mechanical condition cash terms Dunn and DuVall are the auctioneers.
A testimonial touts Mayr's Wonderful Remedy as a flawless cure for years of severe indigestion bloating and colic. The ad claims the product clears catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract reduces inflammation and can treat stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. Money back guarantee and availability at Franck Baker and Son and druggists nationwide.
Moscow reports that a treaty to resume diplomatic relations between Japan and Russia was signed in Peking at midnight Tuesday Chinese time. The Rosta Agency, the official Soviet news outlet, issued the announcement.
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