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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1925
Page
4
The Evening Star based in Winchester Virginia lists publisher Harry Flood Byrd and general post office information. It notes subscription options by mail and by carrier with annual and monthly rates, including special terms for other local weeklies.
A newspaper card notes that The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to republish all AP news dispatches and any local news published in the paper. It confirms AP ownership of local and distributed content.
A brief church bulletin from July 14, 1925 opens with the Eighth Commandment Thou shalt not steal and a Bible verse Exodus 20:15. It includes a short prayer asking God to help believers recognize He supplies every need and to trust in Him rather than worldly things.
The Star denounces anonymous pamphlets slandering Senator H. F. Byrd amid his gubernatorial bid. It cites Byrd defending his vote against a city districts bill and denies immorality charges, noting his courage and concern for decent neighborhoods.
In Newport News the Daily Press rebukes Smithdeal's preachers appeal for Mapp and contends the ad aims to smear Byrd by linking him to moral reform measures. It argues Byrd’s record against prostitution bills is misrepresented and stresses the need for fair reporting in political campaigns.
The Daily Press notes Senator Byrd as the sole dissenter, voting against the measure on grounds it duplicates existing law. It praises his integrity and vows to defend him against attacks, despite not sharing his policies.
Questions ask who voted for a Fifty Million Dollar road bond, who defeated it, who supported a gasoline tax and a $10.10 per $100 real estate tax, who backed a 1920 fee increase costing taxpayers $2 million, who favored a Constitutional Convention costing about $1 million, who opposed these lines of expenditure, and who supported a Central Tax Board with three members to assess property without appeal.
Senator Arthur Capper denounces short selling of wheat and urges Chicago Board of Trade reform unless the exchange itself acts. He cites Livermore reports showing vast short and long positions, arguing such activity erodes confidence among millers and farmers. He notes White House officials and major papers urging market cleansing before congressional action.
In a poem titled Rippling Rhymes Walt Mason decries the prison as a grim vale where criminals seek easy gains. He mocks overconfident offenders and boasts of outwitting sleuths, portraying a lurid view of crime and punishment with sharp, satirical lines.
Fragment from a 1920s style boast about clever thieves predicting fortitude to outwit the law. It depicts a fictitious gang marching to prison, claiming unmatched wit and skill while envisioning future fame and punishment. The piece uses flamboyant language to taunt authorities and celebrate audacious cleverness.
Robert S. Smith presents receipts and expenditures for the year ending June 30, 1925, detailing sources of funds including taxes on real estate and personal property, banks, merchants, railroad and canal firms, telegraph and telephone, express and power companies, penalties, sundry receipts, refunds, rents, and bank loans, alongside disbursements to the Circuit Court, Clerk of Court, Commonwealth Atty, county officials, revenue, jail, poor relief, election costs, delinquents, and numerous line items, ending with a balance on hand of 1,442.00.
The fiscal year ending June 30 shows a surplus of 1.042 billion dollars from foreign trade. In June alone imports and exports each total 326 million dollars, producing a balanced month.
An offer urges readers to buy smokeless coke now at low prices with delivery and storage options. It promises 60 cents per ton cash discount, or reduced price per ton if cash is paid, and emphasizes moving stock quickly to meet storage needs.
Greenwood Virginia notes detail several family visits including Hugh Maloy of Altoona Pennsylvania staying with his father PhS Maloy, Willam Lichnaer and family at Kenneth Luttrell’s home, G T Riley and children visiting D T Dove in White Post, Riley’s daughter Reba visiting for vacation, Maudé Hollit and Boyd Fried visiting Carpenter home, Harold Barrett from Pittsburgh staying with Oscar Miller and relatives.
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