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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1925
Page
4
Publication details show Harry Flood Byrd as publisher. Notice lists the Evening Star in Winchester Virginia compiled with Morning News The Weekly News The Weekly Mirror and Leicester Virginia offices with daily distribution except Sunday and post office registration as second class matter.
Fragmentary advertisement shows various subscription prices and a chaotic line about gas fees. The readable items list charges for periods up to one year and six months, with amounts in dollars and fractions. The remainder appears garbled and unreadable.
AP distributed news item dated Saturday July 11 1925 notes exclusive republication rights for AP and local news. No specific events or individuals are detailed in readable text.
A devotional line recalling the seventh commandment Thou shalt not commit adultery and a prayer asking for inner renewal and purity in spirit.
The piece argues Senator Mapps political expediency, detailing his long leadership in the Senate and shifts after Byrds candidacy. It cites Byrds tax equalization plan, favoring local boards of equalization and abolishing state real estate tax, while warning against a central tax board and urging careful study by reformers.
The Philadelphia Public Ledger argues the federal government seeks debt relief and economy while state governments incur large indebtedness for buildings bridges and canals. It claims states largely err by not pursuing economy and criticizes federal squander-mania amid gubernatorial primary contexts.
The text notes plans to resume the bond fight and a new offensive to burden Virginia with large indebtedness, similar to other states after the war. It also cites Second Auditor Roswell Page stating Virginia reduced its century-long state debt in the past six years, calling it perhaps the only state to cut debt.
Bernard M. Baruch, chair of the War Industries Board, pledges 250000 to the Walter Hines Page School of International Relations at Johns Hopkins University to study removing profits from war. He argues that if war profits are blocked, industries will not seek conflicts, and it could reduce armed conflicts. The article discusses tax issues, licensing burdens, and local political figures favoring economic common sense.
O K Davis details Kaiser Wilhelm's bid to draw Theodore Roosevelt into a German American alliance. He quotes the Kaiser claiming China will be split by friendship with the United States and Germany, with a high Chinese official visiting to seal the Open Door. Roosevelt is shown reacting with disbelief at publication. Also covered is Byrd deflecting mudslinging in a Virginia race, defending his stance on moral bills and Bible reading in schools.
A Byrd speech at the courthouse urged simplifying statutes and strict enforcement. He argued many laws are unclear and overlapping, insisting on enforcing current rules rather than adding new ones. He supported vehicle licensing via local offices and requiring drivers to obtain licenses.
The Richmond Times Dispatch opposing Senator Byrd’s gubernatorial bid comments on attacks from Mr. Mapp’s supporters, outlining the tense political clash and the newspaper’s stance amid the nomination contest.
A lyrical piece urges cheerful, wry humor during scorching heat. It praises the “high and noble” act of joking through suffering, even as pedestrians wilt, sweat drips, and neighbors call for harsher measures. The tone remains playful yet admonitory about enduring hardship with levity.
By deed of assignment for creditors I offer at public auction on premises at 1 A.M. Saturday July 11 the stock of store goods and other personal property of O A Ashton. Goods as a whole. other property includes coal stoves antique bureau sleigh wagon wood. Terms cash. Robert T Barton Trustee. Harry B Athey Agent in Charge Dunn Duvall Auctioneers Charles R McCann Clerk.
Advertises buying large quantities of gas coke now at $7 per ton delivered or $6.50 per ton in 25 ton lots to reduce winter fuel costs. Claims coke equals higher priced coal, promises cash discounts of 50 cents per ton and a payment deadline if storage space is filled by November first. Urges immediate purchase to avoid higher prices later.
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