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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1925
Page
4
The Evening Star publisher Garry Flood Byrd notes the paper is entered at the Winchester Virginia post office as second class matter and published daily except Sunday. It mentions consolidation with Morning News The Weekly News and The Weekly Mirror and lists the Evening Star Publishing Co. in Winchester Virginia.
The page lists subscription rates by mail and by cart for one year six months three months and one month in advance. It also carries a Bible thought and prayer quote about God's wonderful love with a verse from John 3 16 and a Javer hymn about the love of God. The Associated Press notice states exclusive use for republication of AP dispatches and local news.
The piece notes strong backing for Harry Byrd from Moore and Tucker, echoes Carter’s pledge to vote Byrd, and warns Virginians about park and road financing plans. It discusses Mapp’s stance on short term notes for roads, possible bonds, and the push for tax equalization and road funding in Virginia.
Senator Glass backs Harry Byrd for Governor, praising his prompt effective leadership and urging Virginians to heed long time reformer Glass. The piece contrasts Glass’s three decades of public service with rivals Moore and Tucker, noting his role in constitutional reform and national finance policy.
The dispute centers on whether the revenue from the tax should fund road construction directly or cover interest on bonds. Senator Mapp backs borrowing, while Senator Byrd supports continuing pay-as-you-go funding with an extra one cent gas tax for two years to raise new funds.
The Dayton Tennessee Evolution Trial cost defenders of John Thomas Scopes twenty five thousand dollars with most going to bring scientists who were not allowed to testify. Lawyers served without charge and paid their own expenses. The speaker laments the sum could have funded religious outreach if spent otherwise.
Virginia editors condemn Mappian efforts to cast Senator Byrd as favoring vice. The Danville Register calls the tactic indefensible, urging readers to examine the record for any evidence Byrd supported disreputable houses.
Dispatches from Swampscott report President Coolidge gaining weight during a Massachusetts coast vacation. He appears visibly calmer, with less facial tension as he savors the cool air and leisure away from official duties.
Citizens are urged to attend the fire department benefit shows to raise funds for operations. The group notes financial strain and states the council will not provide assistance.
A short notice invites tourists to a free six acre camping site at the corner of Millwood Avenue and Front Royal Road. Facilities include a ladies room and modern amenities. The ad urges visitors to come and enjoy the space during the season.
Daily market report lists wholesale prices for wheat corn and dairy products with oats and hay figures. Local retail flour prices are shown alongside shell corn eggs hens and chicken figures while a long list of miscellaneous farm commodities and animal sales follow.
At Cross Roads Virginia on July 23 Reverend Mr. Smoker is scheduled to preach at Pleasant Grove United Baptist Church next Sunday at 6 p.m. Mrs. Harriet A. Sirbaugh and her granddaughter Miss Ethel Sirbaugh from Relay Maryland visited friends in the area.
Local ad offers cabbage beets carrots tomatoes and potatoes plus groceries gas and oil for delivery. Contact F. A. Shryock at 283-M Mey with phone number provided.
John Robinson's Circus arrives in Winchester on Monday August 3 for afternoon and night shows. Miss Theresa Barron leads the Barron sisters in a beauty act while Tessie Barron, a giant elephant, guards Eugenia the herd baby. Al Langdon trains the elephants, promising the world’s smartest and fastest herd aboard.
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