Evening Star publication details in Winchester Virginia
The Evening Star notes publication at Winchester Virginia by The Evening Star Publishing Co. It indicates second class matter at the Winchster post office and references consolidation with Morning News The Weekly News and The Weekly Mirror.
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Meee
Winr
Evening Star Publishing Co
Winchester
Virginia
Morning News
The
Weekly News
the Weekly
the Weekly Mirror
Subscription Rates and AP Credit Notice
A newspaper clipping lists mail subscription prices for one year three months and six months in advance with a misprint for six months and a mention of one month. It also notes carrier rates and carries the Associated Press credit stating AP exclusive rights to news dispatches and local news from Tuesday July 21, 1925.
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Cari
Spame
Associated Press
Bible Thought and Prayer on Pure Religion
A brief devotional note cites James 1 27 emphasizing visiting orphans and widows in their affliction and keeping oneself unspotted from the world The prayer requests daily devotion to Christ like ministries and partnership with the Lord in service.
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James
Value of Shenandoah Park tourism to Virginia cited
Arno B. Cammerer, Assistant Director of the U S National Park Service, estimates that opening Shenandoah National Park in Blue Ridge could generate 100000000 dollars annually for Virginia tourism. Even if the figure is only a quarter or a tenth, the amount would still be a sizable addition to state commerce.
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Virginia
Shenandoah National Park
Blue Ridge
Arno B. Cammerer
U. S. National Park Service
Farm Labor Decline Shaves U.S. Agriculture Figures
A U S Department of Agriculture statement notes 109000 fewer farm laborers on January 1 1926 than 1924 with expectations of further declines. urban wage competition draws hired men away as farms struggle from over production since 1920. Wheat cattle and hogs may see reduced output while prices rise for city consumers though farmers’ bank balances may not gain much. Labor cost savings in harvesting large crops offers some relief.
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U. S. Department of Agricultural
Virginia hog outlook signals price rise and 1926 expansion
Virginia farmers expect higher hog prices over the next year as spring survey shows 7.8 percent fewer pigs than 1924 and sow births down 19 percent from 1924. Better weather aided pig survival, while higher prices and more sows bred suggest larger fall stocks despite long term declines. Nationwide, hog prices are rising as receipts shrink since 1921, with expansion likely in 1926 before another price dip.
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Department of Agriculture
Virginia
United States
Campaigning by Innuendo in Pitt Hepburn Controversy
Richmond News Leader asks how the average man will view the clash between Rev. Dr. K. R. Pitt and Rev. David Hepburn, head of the Anti Saloon League, as the two clergymen spar publicly over temperance and policy.
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Richmond News-Leader
KR. H. Pitt
David Hepburn
Anti-Saloon League
Old House Near Middletown Topic in Virginia Letter
The Anti-Saloon League conflict in Virginia is outlined, alleging misuse of its offices to mail 30,000 letters supporting a candidate while denying interference in the gubernatorial race. Dr. Pitt and Rev. Hepburn clash over operations, the fairness of tactics, and the league’s two main aims of abolishing the saloon and enshrining prohibition, with calls for open campaigning and ethical conduct. A Clifton Forge reader petitions publication of a letter about an old house near Middletown built with carved woodwork and a spring, claimed by descendant James A. Frazier, highlighting ancestral pride and regional heritage.
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Pitt
Richard E. Byrd
Executive Committee
The
Anti-Saloon League
Hepburn
Byrd
Senator Byrd
Smithdeal
Anti- Saloon League
United States
Virginia
Mapp
David Hepburn
R. H. Pitt
Clifton Forge
Star
Review
J. H. Myers
Baltimore Sun
Sie
James A. Frazier
Mr. Myers
Help Firemen With Fundraising Plea for Support
A brief plea stresses the fire department needs funds and supporters to assist their work. It emphasizes that aiding firefighters benefits the community and urges financial help.
Evans Triple Phosphates Ad Boosts Nerve and Energy
Thin people and the tired, anxious, or anaemic find a helpful friend in Evans Triple Phosphates. It feeds nerves with phosphorus to boost energy, strength, and endurance, dispensed by Baker's Drug Store in the original package. The ad touts a West Virginia address and cites a local reader's note about a spring over a Middletown Va dwelling used for water during Indian sieges.
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Baker’s Drug Store
Reedsom
W. Va
the Sun
Matthew P. Andrews
Brown
Middletown
Public Auction Of West Water Street Restaurant
A restaurant at 11 West Water Street Winchester Virginia will be sold for cash at public auction on Thursday July 23 1925 at 2 pm under a deed of trust from Clarence E Patrick and wife to the trustee. The sale includes all equipment of a well fitted restaurant business such as tables chairs show cases refrigerators stoves kitchen equipment linen cutlery china cash register typewriter electric fan electric sign and other fittings. Trustee Philip Williams 40 Rouss Avenue Winchester Virginia.
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West Water Street
Winchester
Virginia
Clarence E. Pat
Philip Williams
Rouss Avenue
Early Valley Virginia House with Hand Carved Woodwork
A historic Valley of Virginia residence is described as among the first houses built in the area. Notable features include handsomely hand carved interior woodwork. One large room in the home was formerly used as a church.
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Virginia
Dr. Z. L. Weaver Dies in Maryland at 49
Dr. Z. L. Weaver, a Williamsport, Maryland physician and native of Madison, died in Hagerstown hospital from an appendical abscess. He underwent an operation six weeks ago for appendicitis and succumbed to complications. The 49-year-old physician was well known in the county and had practiced in Williamsport. He is survived by his family and associates.
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Z. L. Weaver
Madison
Maryland
Hagerstown
Williamsport
Dr Weaver of Williamsport Dies in Martinsburg Hospital
Dr Weaver born in Madison county Virginia after medical study at Richmond College of Medicine practiced in Virginia before moving to Williamsport seven years ago. He was son of Robert H Weaver Confederate veteran. He leaves a widow and two daughters. Body taken to Virginia for burial.
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Dicitis
Martinsburg
Dr. Weaver
Madison County
Virginia
Richmond College of Medicine
Williamsport
Elkton
Robert H. Weaver
Plan State Body To Probe Proposed Phone Increases
Proposals to form a state association of Virginia commercial organizations to oppose Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company rate hikes are outlined in a Norfolk Portsmouth Chamber letter. The letter seeks representatives for a Roanoke meeting on August 4, with a Virginia Corporation Commission hearing set for September 30.
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Virginia
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce of
Norfolk and
Portsmouth
Roanoke
Virginia Corporation Commission
P. D. Q Bedbug and Insect Killer Ad
An old advertisement touts P. D. Q as a liquid bedbug and insect killer sold for 35 cents, claimed to drive out bed bags moths roaches and fleas. It notes use in hospitals and railroad camps as safe quick relief and lists Baker's Drug Store and Boyd Drug Co as sellers in sealed bottles.
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Baker's Drug Store
Boyd Drug Co
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Wife
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Tee
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Huntsberry’s
Hart, Shaffner & Marx
Frank Gearing
East Piccadilly Street
Hamburger’s
North Main Street
Kremer Park
N. Main St
LiquidFirce
Valley Belle
Beck’s Baking Corp
Auto Service
Albin Garage
E. F. Thorp
Gt Ar
McA Robinson Ice & Cold Storage Corp
Winchester Orchard Supply CO
North Market Street
W. L. Hollis Coal CO
East Cork Street
Winchester Gas Company
W. A. Ryan
J. Vic Arthur
General Insurance
Rouss Ave
Lowing Investments
Liberty
National Fruit
George Washington
Hansbrough & Carter
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