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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1925
Page
4
The Evening Star, published by The Evening Star Publishing Co. in Winchester, Virginia, is issued daily except Sundays. The paper is consolidated with Morning News, The Weekly News, The Weekly, and The Weekly Mirror.
A terse ad like table lists subscription rates: one year in advance $3.50 or $4.50 depending on plan, six months in advance $1.75 or $2.25, three months in advance $0.90 or $1.20, and one month $0.30 or $0.40. The text also includes a stray Serovar item and scattered letters, indicating OCR noise and inconsistent entries.
The Associated Press states it leads all republication of its news dispatches and credits only material it authors or as specified. Local news published by the AP is included under this policy.
On Friday July 10 1925 a religious note reflects Exodus 20 13 Thou shalt not kill and asks for divine revelation to recognize sacred life. The meditation emphasizes the sanctity of life and prayer to God as the only giver of life.
Homer L. Ferguson, president of Newport News Shipbuilding, will vote for Byrd for governor. Ferguson praises Byrd as "a man of backbone and independence" and a capable, progressive business leader. He returns from Europe to participate in the Byrd campaign. Richmond Times-Dispatch calls Ferguson a top Virginia business figure.
Political writer Blakely of The Richmond Times-Dispatch surveys the Gubernatorial race from Newport News. He says Byrd's support remains strong in Caroline Spottsylvania and likely Hamp ton, with Mapp needing home support to lift his chances in the First District. He notes anti machine factions and local leaders split.
From Elizabeth City North Carolina W C Saunders editor of the Elizabeth City Independent decries NC highway building slow as Virginia advances. Saunders notes Virginias George Washington Bridge style project and warns northeastern NC is neglected while state boards push 105 million road funds.
Staunton Evening Leader notes Virginia trails North Carolina in road progress while praising eastern road conditions. It argues Byrd would continue using the automobile tax for road building rather than bond interest, while Mapp advocates a new bond offensive exceeding 200 million dollars. California apples aside, a quip ends with offering three beers for pie.
The 26 million dollar Grain Marketing Company, the largest farmer co operative project, will dissolve after opposition led by Wallace's Farmer and major farm groups. Few farmers bought stock, funds were scarce, and properties will return to original owners. Gray Silver of Martinsburg headed the venture as it folded, with calls for farmer controlled marketing to ensure fair prices and orderly market flows.
The Los Angeles Times salutes apples as America's leading fruit crop. It notes apples form the nation's largest fruit production, surpassing grape and citrus in California, requiring over 1 165 000 freight cars to move the harvest and signaling substantial value.
Bank of America press release shows total state indebtedness at 1.558 billion dollars, equating to 13.89 per person. South Dakota leads in per capita debt at 93.95, followed by Oregon 72 and North Carolina 38.87. Virginia remains low at 8.70. Road bonds drive most of the rise, with total debt surpassing prewar levels by half a billion.
Dr. R H Pitt editor of the Religious Herald writes in the Times Dispatch replying to criticism of Mr Byrd for opposing a Bible reading bill in the last legislative session. He argues against governmental compulsion in religion and notes that many public schools already read scripture without infringing rights. He cautions against mixing church and state and discusses the deminis lex non curat principle.
R H Pitt of Richmond writes June 26 1926 arguing against any state law forcing religious acts and warning it would invite local strife and discredit Virginia's tradition of separation urging the bill not to pass. He asserts many devout Christians rejoiced at its failure and stresses liberty and unity.
An advertisement for Tri City Barber School located at 817 BE Baltimore Street in Baltimore Maryland. The notice signals a business listing or promotion with emphasis on location and service.
Public auction announced for C A Ashton store at 443 Highland Avenue under deed of assignment for creditors. On Saturday July 11 the stock of store goods will be offered as a whole along with miscellaneous personal property including coal, stove, antique bureau, sleigh, wood, and more. Cash terms. Barton trustee. Athey agent in charge. Dann & Dovall auctioneers. Charles R. McCann clerk.
If winter comes and fuel bins are empty you must act. Buy now and pay later with coke offered at 7.00 per ton, 6.50 in 25 ton lots, claimed equal to soft coal and cheaper than hard coal. Cash buyers save 50 cents per ton, and 25 ton purchases tilt the price to 6.00 per ton.
Norfolk and Western timetable lists morning and afternoon departures to Hagerstown with connections to Washington Baltimore Philadelphia and New York. Parlor car service and Pullman sleeper available to Philadelphia and New York. Agents H H Burks Berryville and W C Saunders Roanoke publish fares schedules and reservations.
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