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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1925
Page
4
The Evening Star pleads a stomach remedy sales surge as readers seek quick relief. Publisher ARRY FLOOD BYRD announces rates and postal details for subscription amid a periodical lineup including Morning News Winchester Virginia editions.
The advertisement touts Dares Mentha Pepsin as a fast acting stomach remedy sold through Baker's Drug Store. It claims quick relief from indigestion dyspepsia gastritis and related symptoms with a pleasant taste and tonic effects. The copy emphasizes large bottle sales and guarantees from druggists.
A June 4 1925 AP led local news digest highlights events and reports from the day, with brief items reflecting typical city coverage. The dispatches cover politics, society, weather, and community happenings in concise summaries.
Clifton Forge Review notes a calm gubernatorial race with candidates avoiding insult and mudsling. The piece cites a Winchester loan dispute as a non-newsworthy incident, while urging readers to remember Virginia’s political safety regardless of Byrd or Mapp, as echoed by the Ev ERicksburg Star.
A Houston Chronicle passage notes a shift in life toward constant travel and leisure. It reflects on a culture of vacationing, with half a population on the move while the other contemplates unchanged routines, citing New Orleans as a vivid example of parade culture.
The excerpt attacks air content in ice cream and other foods, arguing government measures fail to reveal air as part of the product. It claims substantial consumer loss and calls for weighing by volume, criticizing whipped cream and desserts for air content while urging a crusade to reduce air and sell by weight.
A retired grocer reflects on years of toil and dreams of escape as he contemplates selling his shop and pursuing a simpler life. The passage traces nostalgia, disillusion, and the pull of retirement amid a bustling town.
Staunton Virginia June 17 19 selection of the Staunton Military Academy as headquarters for the annual reunion of the Grand Camp of Virginia United Confederate Veterans was announced. In memory of Capt William H Cable founder of the school who commanded troops in the 10th Virginia Cavalry. Col Thomas H Russell academy president placed the academy equipment at the disposal of the reunion committee.
Norfolk June 3. Arnold R. Smith 41 a gro cer killed his wife with a shotgun at Lynnhaven near Virginia Beach and then shot himself. Before dying he drove out his brother in law and sister in law Mr and Mrs G T Diggs. The couple had been separated for a year and divorce action had begun. They leave two children.
Sunday visitors gathered across Greenwood area at multiple households including Mr. William Licklider and Elmer Beatty party from Winchester. Others from Hampton Pa White Hall and Kernstown stopped by C C Miller and Earl Robertson homes.
Pittsburg June 2 Two workmen were killed and several injured when a truck load of torpedoes exploded at a storage house in McKeesport as it was being loaded. A box of torpedoes was dropped triggering a series of blasts. The two victims were hurled several yards.
A blast damaged a four story warehouse within two blocks, shattering windows with a large fireworks stack remaining intact. Victims named are Arteeber ger, truck driver, and Bdward Simons, a helper.
C Z Stephens Claude A Holcomb and Adrian J Wood charged with plotting to kidnap film star Mary Pickford will appear before the Los Angeles county grand jury Friday. Bail was set at 50000 dollars each. The grand jury will decide if evidence of a plot or an alleged setup exists when the matter is turned over by District Attorney Keys.
Advertises several small farms at favorable prices near highways and invites readers to visit 866 ua to see changes and learn more. The notice emphasizes right prices and urges prospective buyers to respond quickly.
Staunton June 2 Robert Morris of Greene county was convicted of arson in circuit court and sentenced to three years in the penitentiary for burning a large warehouse owned by B Daniels of Craigsville on January 17. He had lived at the fire scene for five years and did not testify in his defense.
Notice announces a newly opened repair shop at 107 East Clifford Street offering general repair work acetylene welding grinding mower knives and tools with guaranteed workmanship. Russell and Barnett invite public patronage and advertise fair prices.
From and after this date the company declines to connect with gas service pipes installed by others. No service smaller than one and a quarter inch will be laid. Pipes will be laid by the company as required at fifty cents per linear foot from curb to house, with piping connections including refilling and resurfacing restored to original gas, at no extra charge. The company does not accept responsibility for gas service through pipes not installed by it.
A housing ad offers ownership for 635 dollars cash plus 8 dollars a week for six years. No interest taxes or insurance. Six rooms with water sewer lights paved street and sidewalks. For full details contact H. R. Meenrany at 414-8 Braddock St. (6 2 lnk).
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