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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1925
Page
4
The Evening Star details its publisher Harry Flood Byrd and post office mailing at Winchester Virginia as a second class matter. It notes consolidation with Morning News Weekly News and Weekly Mirror publications, outlining the paper’s periodical publication pattern and affiliates.
Rates listed for advance subscriptions in multiple durations include one year at $3.50, six months at $1.75, three months at $0.90, and one month at $0.30. garbled text suggests misreadings or typographical errors in the OCR.
This item notes that Associated Press content is exclusively restricted to republication if the dispatches are credited to AP, and only when so credited, with local news treated under the same restriction. The statement clarifies permission and attribution requirements for reprinting AP material.
An item notes a Bible thought for Thursday July 9 1925 focusing on Exodus 20 12 honoring father and mother. It references recognizing earthly parents and the Lord’s guidance, with a brief prayer acknowledging goodness and parental respect.
Judge Newman a leader in the Methodist Church backs Senator Byrd, saying Byrd has led a clean life and met his duties with courage. He notes Byrd’s long service as treasurer and board member of the Valley Turnpike Co. and asserts unbiased judgment on Byrd’s character versus attacks.
A Richmond Times Dispatch letter reports critics aim at Governor候 candidate Harry F Byrd, while noting Byrd’s sterling character and long service. The Valley Turnpike origins recount how Byrd, at about age twenty two, was chosen to lead the venture with trust and steady governance.
Judge Newman says since that day close to Harry Byrd, admired for high character and honorable dealings. He notes Byrd’s disposition and ability were sorely needed in public life.
Friends urged him to run for State Senate twelve years ago though he showed no desire for politics. They say the people of the state would welcome his service in any capacity and that his Shenandoah Valley supporters would defend him against attacks.
The Scottsville News edited by F. W. Sprague endorsed Senator Byrd for governor after the Palmyra debate. It previously leaned toward Mapp but favored Byrd, citing Byrd's stance on lime grinding funds, convicts in public work, and opposition to state involvement in competitive business. Mapp challenged Byrd to another debate.
The passage questions adding new laws when existing ones suffice. It mocks overreach by suggesting families deserve basic needs like oatmeal and women the right to bob their hair. It notes Senator Byrd's view to enforce existing laws before enacting unnecessary new ones.
Persistent bedbug problem promoted a patent chemical called P. D. Q Pesky Devils Quietus. The ad boasts easy house treatment, claims of total destruction and future generations protected, and offers a $50 package with six quarts and a liquid form with spout. Baker's Drug Store and Boyd's Drug Company advertise the product.
The piece contrasts Senator Byrd with Mr. Mapp over a Bible in schools bill, arguing Mapp mischaracterizes Byrd’s stance. It notes Mapp’s long bill list, then shifts to a Vacation Time poem urging open spaces yet warning of insects and hazards, ending with a dated warning about medicinal and travel provisions.
Senator Byrd favors adding one cent a gallon to gasoline tax to fund road building. Mr Mapp opposes increases and proposes short term notes paid by new taxes, likely on real estate and tangibles, while voters oppose debt via bonds. Byrd argues notes and bonds differ mainly in interest, challenging evasion of the people's dictum.
Sufferers are advised to use a two ounce bottle of Emerald Oil at Bak er's Drug Store to reduce swelling. Physicians endorse it for hospital use and a small bottle lasts long. Apply morning and night with a brush until swelling normalizes. The product guarantees results.
By virtue of a deed of assignment for creditors, the trustee offers at public auction on the premises at 11 A M Saturday July 11 the stock of store goods and other personal property of O A Ashton. The stock is offered as a whole. Items include coal, coal oil stoves, antique bureau, sleigh, wagon, wood. Terms: cash. Auctioneers Dunn Duvall. Clerk Charles R McCann.
An advertisement urges readers to buy smokeless coke now for winter use. It claims prices at 7 dollars per ton delivered and discounts if paying cash, comparing costs favorably to soft and hard coal. The note stresses limited storage capacity and a November payment deadline to move stock.
Early morning connections from Shenandoah Junction to Washington and Baltimore and afternoon routes to Philadelphia with parlor car service to Hagerstown. Sleeper service runs Hagerstown to Philadelphia and New York. Stopovers allow boarding from connecting lines at Shenandoah Junction and Hagerstown. For fares and reservations contact Berryville VA agent H H Burks or Roanoke VA general passenger agent W C Saunders.
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