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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1925
Page
4
The Evening Star records publish daily except Sundays. The paper is printed by The Evening Star Publishing Co. in Winchester Virginia and entered as second class matter at the local post office. It notes consolidation with Morning News Weekly News Weekly Mirror.
The text lists subscription prices in advance for various periods including one year six months and three months, with separate rates by carrier. It appears garbled but indicates a tiered pricing structure for annual and shorter terms.
The article outlines that the Associated Press content is exclusively for republication as credited and that locally produced news remains the paper's own. It emphasizes proper attribution and separates AP dispatches from original local reporting.
Attorney General Stone orders the United States district attorney for the District of Columbia to seek an indictment against Senator Wheeler for the same offense previously charged in Washington. The federal effort aims to secure a verdict despite concerns over jury composition and possible political influence in the capital.
The elevation of Herbert Henry Asquith to an Earl of Oxford highlights England’s aristocracy expanding via democratic means. The De Veres, six centuries Earls of Oxford, ended. Asquith, a commoner with no famed ancestry, accepts an earldom likely ending his political career. He mastered parliamentary technique but yielded to Lloyd George amid wartime crisis.
Reader letter questions the claim that the State Chamber of Commerce organized Virginia advocacy for a national park. It asserts Shenandoah Valley Inc. led early efforts to promote a park, challenging the paper's attribution.
The Galax Post-Herald notes a letter from B C Moomaw of Barber Virginia printed in the Winchester Star mocking Senator Byrd and his road policy. The writer scoffs at Byrd as a symbol of governance for the “o nothings” on roads and predicts a future governor who stays in place while the state’s taxes rise. The piece portrays Byrd as opposed to a broad state and federal road program and hints at political turmoil ahead in North Mou
The Nevada, Maryland couple C H Consolvo and Miss Aamb wed secretly then honeymooned in Winchester Virginia. On return the elder Consolvo learned of the marriage and pressed sons to return home. Judge Stein ordered the groom to pay his wife eight dollars weekly pending further litigation.
Brucetown Virginia residents report visits and social notes. Mrs Julian Snapp and Julian Jr. drove to Charles Town for a Sunday visit to Mrs Nellie Noland. Mrs Louis Triplett of Martinsburg stayed with sister in law Mrs Max Wagner at Linden Hill. Arch McCarroll spent last week at Buffields. Russell Fletcher, principal, visited Whitacre. Mr and Mrs Poe of Stephens City visited Rev and Mrs J B Russell. Several residents listed as sick. C M Omps of Kernstown, flour mill owner, made a business call recently.
Historical note recalls Lydia E Pinkham who created a vegetable remedy for women in Lynn Massachusetts. It highlights her widespread success and the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co expanding with laboratories in Canada Mexico Spain and France as part of its global reach.
In the Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia T Russell Cather administrator of Emma Shull deceased v H H Shull et al. The Special Commissioner Robert T Barton to report on Emma Shull and B C Shull estates including personal and real assets, potential division, testacy, and distribution scheme. Hearing set for February 26 1925 at 22 Rouss Avenue with parties in interest to appear with accounts and vouchers.
Mrs N C Hostetter of 1727 Wise Ave Roanoke Virginia describes severe health decline with insomnia dizziness and nerve distress. After starting Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription she reports relief from inward trouble nerves strengthened constitution and recovery from a critical period. She recommends visiting a drug store or sending 10 cents for a trial bottle and free advice.
First Christian Church announces Sunday services with Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. for all ages. Morning preaching at 11:30 a.m. with the Lord's Supper to follow. Christian Endeavor Society meets at 6:45 p.m. led by Leo Cather on the theme Christian Endeavor As An Expression of Friendliness.
Norfolk and Western timetable lists Berryville Roanoke Bristol and intermediate stations with a Parlor Car to Bristol and Pullman Sleeper to Williamson and Roanoke. Connections at Shenandoah Junction and Roanoke with Memphis and Philadelphia New York services. Fares and reservations via agents Berryville and Roanoke.
Daily market summary shows local wholesale prices for wheat corn meal and other staples. Prices for eggs butter hay bran and flour midpoints are listed alongside Baltimore wholesale figures and day to day closing values for wheat corn hay and live poultry.
A Ridge School debate is set for tomorrow Thursday at 8 00 p m The topic argues that education yields greater benefits than money The event frames a civic discussion at the local school with emphasis on public reasoning and schooling values.
Bloom Virginia reports Mrs J J Crabill bedridden with neuritis remains very ill for two weeks. Paul Glynn couple welcomed a daughter on Sunday January 11. Rudolph and Lucille Grovers from Woodlawn Pennsylvania visited Thomas S Cooper family with Luther Woodlawn of Roanoke. H T Lockhart family moved to new home near Winchester. Glynn and Williams traveled to Winchester on business. Community league to meet Friday January 30 for a debate if weather permits.
A Hindu delicacy features roasted Damboo seeds mixed with honey. The simple snack highlights traditional flavors valued in Hindu households and social gatherings.
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