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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1925
Page
4
The Evening Star notes its publisher Byrd at Winchester Virginia remains active and communicates with Morning News and weekly papers in the region. The record mentions circulation and second-class matter status for the Evening Star.
Rates shown for one year six months and three months in advance by mail and carrier. One month options listed with a mix of figures and unclear formatting.
The Associated Press dispatches credited to AP appear for republication and local news segments in the June 2, 1925 issue. It notes exclusive reuse rights and local coverage in the dated newspaper page.
Roanoke World News reflects on Marty K Thaw’s visit to New York City and the metropolitan press. The piece criticizes sensational coverage and questions the standards and tastes of urban journalism while noting Thaw’s own status as a resident of Virginia.
Sharp Williams of Mississippi writes that the South is all right and can guide liberty and law, arguing that the region’s strength lies in a long line of written laws and a steady pursuit of civic rights, while criticizing northern fears of southern backwardness. He asserts the South anchors liberty and resists an imagined collapse from slums and moneyed excess.
The Woodstock Herald notes Harry F. Byrd's magnetic campaign presence fuels strong, spontaneous ovations across Virginia. Supporters praise public-interest focus while opponents seize on selective statements, underscoring a heated statewide political climate.
The passage praises the senator for explicit tax equalization aims, simplified government, economical state management, and firm support for law enforcement. It contrasts him with Mr. Mapp, accusing the latter of silence or vague plans on key issues ahead of the primary, while asserting the senator’s alignment with Virginians’ interests.
The poem traces a restless man named Job Kersimpkins Twine who sharpens a boastful view of his varied work yet never finds a fit role. It contrasts ambitious dreams with the dull grind of daily tasks and ends urging humble duty and steady effort. The piece emphasizes verse about accepting one’s stage and the futility of resentment.
From and after this date the company will decline to connect with any gas service pipe installed by others. No service smaller than one and one quarter inch will be laid. Pipes will be laid by the company at fifty cents per linear foot from curb to house, including excavation, refilling and resurfacing. Lawns restored to original condition with no extra charge. The company declines responsibility for gas service through pipes not installed by it.
Local buyers quoted wholesale prices today with wheat and corn figures noted as local flour per barrel and corn per bushel. The Star disclaims responsibility for typographical errors in the daily market listing.
Fragmentary OCR data shows various feed ingredients including bran flour middlings mixed feed and corn with inconsistent punctuation. Likely part of a price sheet or catalog with line items and numeric values, but specific quantities and context are unclear. The readable names suggest a rural or agricultural marketplace entry.
NEW MARKET Virginia June 2 Fossilized bryzoa beings once thriving millions of years ago were found by a 22 member expedition from the American Museum of Natural History and the Explorers Club of America exploring Endless Caverns. Fossil coral beds and plant like forms clung to slimy rock walls near an underground river. Dr Chester A. Reeds led the group, which included scientists from across the country. A 15 foot waterfall was discovered but its sound was absorbed by soft limestone.
KOJENE touted as four times stronger than carbolic and more powerful than mercury prep. It supposedly can be drunk with no ill effects and will not irritate delicate membranes. A 60 cent bottle makes a gallon of mouthwash and is pitched for catarrh relief and general antiseptic use by Baker's Drug Store.
By decree in the chancery cause of Fred L. Glaize trading as Glaize and Brother against A S Bowers et al at the April term 1925 the undersigned will sell in front of the County Court House Winchester Virginia at 11 o clock a m on Tuesday June 30 1925.
Prominent financiers including Henry Ford and Thomas Edison invest in southern Florida projects. Roger Babson predicts strong profits as Hollywood by the Sea prepays vast public works. The ad touts $33 million in summer improvements and invites moderate earners to buy future resale gains, offering properties at 1174 West Flagler Street, Miami.
Hall's Caterrh Medicine is cited with price twenty six cents and mentions one year to date totals and a sale. The note references Otese and Be totes, with scattered fragments of names and places in a damaged OCR.
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